Indian Elementary through to High School

The Kindergarten Starters, exclusively a primary school offering the CBSE curriculum, is designed to provide the best learning environment for your child.

Is this a non-profit school?

No

Where is the school located?

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Longitude:55.33929

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Who runs the school?

The school is owned and operated by Gems Education, a private company that is one of the largest providers of education in Dubai and in different schools around the world. The principal is Lawrence. W Hartnett, the headmistress is Asha Alexander.

What is the school’s philosophy?

Kindergarten
Fostering curiosity and imagination

The aim at this stage is to expose
the child to an exciting and wonderful world of learning. Children are encouraged to develop cognitive and motor skills by stimulating their curiosity and imagination.

Our school recognises that a firm foundation at this level will help the child progress through succeeding educational stages with relative ease and confidence.

Subjects at Kindergarten:
1. English
Reading [Poetry, Story Narration}
Conversation
Spelling  Handwriting
2. Arithmetic [Oral / Written]

3 Environmental Studies

3 General Knowledge

5. Art and Craft

6.  Music

7.  Physical Education


Primary School
Development of positive attitudes and healthy habits

At the primary level there is a greater emphasis on a development-based curriculum and students are taught the essential concepts of the various subjects. The focus is on the development of the positive attitudes and healthy habits among students.

Foundations in Reading, Creative Writing, Science and Mathematics are strengthened in a caring and stimulating environment, wherein the learning process is made positive and more meaningful.

Subjects at the Primary School:



1.  English
Prose
Language
Poetry
Handwriting
2.Mathematics

3. General Science

4. Social Studies [ Grade 3 to 5 Compulsory – UAE related]

5. Arabic [Compulsory]

6.Second Language [Hindi, French, Urdu, Malayalam]

7. Islamic Studies [for Muslim Students Only]

8.Moral Science [for Non-Muslim students]

9.Computer Science

9.Art and Craft

10. Music

11. Physical Education

What facilities does the school offer?

ICT and Multimedia Centre
Children are exposed to Information and Communication Technology from an early age. PowerPoint presentations and overhead projectors are used as teaching aids. These ICT facilities enable to create a sense of interest in students as they see and learn.

Kindergarten Play Area
Encouraging physical activity, the school has sand and water play areas that provide a safe and secure environment for fun filled activities for kindergarten students.

Activity Rooms
The activity rooms are designed to make learning more fun and exciting. Students love this room as it has many toys and educational games. The concept of the activity room is about ‘learning’, through play, in a totally different environment. All games are conducted as a part of the planned educational programme.

Science Resource Centre, Math Resource Centre and Life Skills Centre
The science resource centre, math resource centre and life skills centres  are spacious and well equipped with promethean boards where students are encouraged to use their analytical skills.

Library
Reading is an enjoyable experience and the students of The Kindergarten Starters have a library of their own to browse through and read books of their choice. The library is well stocked with a variety of books covering a variety of subjects.

Music and Art Rooms
Music and Art is an integral part of the curriculum. The school has well-equipped music and art rooms where students are encouraged to discover and develop their talents.

A rich variety of co-curricular activities contribute to the overall development of the child, while at the same time, making school life an enjoyable experience. The school offers a well-balanced and graded programme of physical education, which develops a sense of team spirit and healthy competition among the pupils.

Children are encouraged to express themselves as we foster their creativity. They learn to appreciate the various art forms and in the process, have fun.

The Performing Arts
Expression in Song
Expression in Song is a musical project where children are taught and sing songs based on suitable themes. This helps build confidence and gives the children exposure on stage.

The Kindergarten Starters hosts an annual music festival to encourage and develop confidence and artistic talent in the children. While an element of healthy competition has been introduced, this festival promises to give children an early exposure to a charming, uninhibited theatrical experience.

Creative Communication
Expression in Verse
Elocution is a powerful tool. The school conducts elocution at assemblies, in small class groups and at school events and productions. Students take great pleasure in reciting their poems with style and fervour.

We use it to bring out meaning in speech, to improve pronunciation and to express humour. Not only does the activity give the children confidence and presence of mind, but it also helps their leadership skills with clear and fluent speech.
The Visual Arts
Expression in Colour
Besides the performing arts, children have ample opportunity to nurture their skills and talent in drawing, painting, and handicrafts.

An art exhibition is held at the end of every academic year and the corridors come alive with vibrant colours bringing out the best in art and craft.

Sports
Presence of body and mind
Growing in every way means training the body as well as the mind. Physical Education is, therefore a vital part of learning.

Through various sports and games, The Kindergarten Starters strives to instil a healthy sense of competition, discipline and sportsmanship.

The Kindergarten Starters Annual Sports Day is always focused on a theme. Most of the drill displays performed by the students reflect interesting aspects of this theme.
Budding athletes are encouraged to pursue their talents.

Inter- School Music Festival
The Kindergarten Starters hosts an Inter School Music Festival to encourage and develop confidence and artistic talents in the young students. This event is conducted on the 24th October every year and involves students of many Primary Schools.
While an element of competition has been introduced, this festival promises to give children an early exposure to a charming uninhibited theatrical experience.

Inter – House Quiz Competitions
The Inter-House Quiz competitions are conducted for Grades 1 to 5. Alongwith with fun and excitement, such events help to develop healthy competition.

Care Taker Service
The Care Taker Service is specially designed for the students of KG I and KG II. It is a well-organized, pre-planned play way program from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. where the child is involved in creative Art and Craft, Story Times, Movie Sessions. The children also have loads of fun in the play area.

Admissions requirements

Please register your child online at https://school.gemsoasis.com/students/studenqform.aspx

Fees

From Dhs 6,075 annually for KG1 to Dhs8,106 annually for Grade 5.

KHDA rating

Acceptable (as of 2011)