Key Stage 3 & 4

Following a common curriculum at Key Stage 3 will ensure continuity of study for students transferring in from or out to other British system schools around the world. We try to adapt some of the lesson content to reflect life in the Middle East. The subjects studied are:

All students also study Drama, Arabic (a UAE requirement) and Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship, and Emotional education (PSHCE). 

The Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship, and Emotional education (PSHCE) course prepares students with the knowledge and some of the many life skills they require to become independent citizens of the world, including leadership skills, world citizenship and careers education.

The Sixth Form
Jumeirah College will open a Sixth Form in September 2004 as our first group of students complete their GCSE examinations. There will be a broad range of AS and A2 courses available, which will most likely include

English Language Chemistry Geography D&T Drama
English Literature Biology History Art ICT
Mathematics Physics French Music Sports Studies

It is expected that most students will complete four AS courses in Year 12 and go on to study three A2 courses in Year 13. British A levels have worldwide recognition and will provide the necessary qualifications to gain entrance into universities around the world.

In addition to the A level courses students will also follow a PE course, a general studies course and will be expected to participate in community service programmes.

Careers Education and Guidance
Careers education and guidance is a key element of the school's PSHCE programme. It aims to develop the skills of young people so that they are able to make informed decisions about their life. Formal careers sessions begin in Year 9 when students make their GCSE course choices. They have access to the school Careers Library that contains a wide variety of printed and electronic media. The guidance process continues as students choose A level courses and as they begin to select universities for higher education. Students will be provided with a flow of information about a wide variety of career opportunities complemented with a work experience placement in Year 10.