Learning at The Scholars School

Learning at
The Scholars School

Confident Students

Our curriculum combines the best of British education with UAE

culture and values. We don’t just teach subjects, we teach your

child how to think, solve problems, and become confident learners

who can succeed anywhere in the world.

Our curriculum combines the best of British education with UAE culture and values. We don’t just teach subjects, we teach your child how to think, solve problems, and become confident learners who can succeed anywhere in the world.

What we Teach

We follow the National Curriculum for England, using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for our youngest learners. This clear, proven learning path is recognised by top universities and employers worldwide.

We also fully integrate the UAE Ministry of Education subjects (including Arabic and Islamic Education) to ensure your child is ready for a global future while respecting our local community.

How we Teach

We’re a High-Performance Learning (HPL) school, which means we teach your child how to be an excellent learner.

We focus on thinking skills like problem-solving and creativity and positive habits like resilience, curiosity, and teamwork.

The Scholars Programme

Beyond regular lessons, students can dive deeper into their interests through our unique enrichment programme.

Think STEM, AI, sports, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the arts. We particularly focus on public speaking and entrepreneurship and skills that give students the confidence to engage with the world.

Early Years

This is where your child’s learning journey begins. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) from England, which is all about nurturing curiosity and building a love for learning through play.

Learning through Play

Young children learn best when they're active, engaged, and having fun. When your child builds a tower, they're learning about balance and physics. When they play in the role-play corner, they're developing language and social skills. Play isn't a break from learning, it is the learning.

Your Child Chooses

Our classrooms are filled with activities and resources, sand and water tables, art stations, reading nooks, construction zones. Your child can choose what to explore and how to learn. This builds confidence, decision-making skills, and concentration.

Teachers who Observe and Adapt

Our experienced teachers watch and listen carefully to each child. If your child becomes fascinated with bugs, they'll weave that interest into the day's activities, bringing in books about insects or creating a bug hunt to practise counting. This personal approach keeps your child engaged and gently challenged. This joyful, child-led approach builds the strong foundation your child needs.

Primary School

As your child moves into Key Stages 1 and 2, their learning journey expands. We build on that joyful foundation with a curriculum that’s both academically challenging and deeply rooted in our community.

As your child moves into Key Stages 1 and 2, their learning journey expands. We build on that joyful foundation with a curriculum that’s both academically challenging and deeply rooted in our community.

What your child will learn

From the English National Curriculum, your child will study core subjects like English, Maths, and Science, plus History, Geography, Computing, Art, Music, STEAM, AI, and PE. We also teach the required KHDA subjects. This broad approach ensures they leave school well rounded.

The HPL difference

We don't just focus on what your child learns—we focus on how they learn. Through High-Performance Learning, we explicitly teach thinking skills (like critical analysis and creative problem-solving) and learning habits (like resilience and collaboration).

Every child, every lesson

Our teachers constantly check for understanding in every lesson. They don't wait for a test—they see in the moment who needs extra support and who's ready for a new challenge. This daily, personal approach ensures every child reaches their full potential.


The Scholars Programme for Primary School

Beyond core lessons, your child can explore exciting opportunities in advanced STEM, public speaking, leadership projects, national sports competitions, international experiences, and the arts.

Secondary School

As your child enters Key Stages 3, 4, and Sixth Form their learning

journey accelerates. We guide them as they dive into

deeper academic subjects and develop the critical skills

needed for university and beyond.

As your child enters Key Stages 3, 4, and Sixth Form their learning journey accelerates. We guide them as they dive into  deeper academic subjects and develop the critical skills needed for university and beyond.

A curriculum of depth and choice

Your child will study core subjects from the English National Curriculum (English, Maths, and Science) plus the UAE Ministry curriculum (Arabic, Islamic Education for Muslim students, Moral Education, and UAE Social Studies).

They’ll also choose specialist subjects to explore their passions. Our options include Business, Psychology, Computer Science, Triple Science, Geography, Further Maths, IT, Art, Design Technology, History, and Sport.

The Scholars Programme for Secondary School

The enrichment programme focuses on university and career readiness. This includes national and international competitions, mentoring from industry professionals, workshops on life skills (like financial literacy), and exploring topics like ethical AI.

Skills for a modern world

Through HPL, we teach your child to think critically, solve complex problems, and collaborate—the essential skills that universities and employers value most. They won’t just be prepared for exams; they’ll be prepared for life.

A curriculum of depth and choice

Your child will study core subjects from the English National Curriculum (English, Maths, and Science) plus the KHDA required subjects. They will also have the opportunity to choose specialist subjects to explore their passions. Options such as Business, Psychology, Computer Science, Triple Science, Geography, Further Maths, IT, Art, Design Technology, History, and Sport.

The Scholars Programme for Secondary School

Our classrooms are filled with activities and resources, sand and water tables, art stations, reading nooks, construction zones. Your child can choose what to explore and how to learn. This builds confidence, decision-making skills, and concentration.

Skills for a modern world​

Through HPL, we teach your child to think critically, solve complex problems, and collaborate—the essential skills that universities and employers value most. They won't just be prepared for exams; they'll be prepared for life.

Multiple Pathways to Success

From Years 10, students will enrol into tailored pathways that ensure success and access into some of the world’s top universities and future career choices.

What is High Performance Learning?

High-Performance Learning (HPL) is about being the best you can be. We don’t believe intelligence is fixed or that some children are simply “gifted” while others aren’t. Research from experts like Professor Deborah Eyre shows that the skills of high performers can be taught, practised, and mastered by everyone.

What is High Performance Learning?

High-Performance Learning (HPL) is about being the

best you can be. We don’t believe intelligence is

fixed or that some children are simply “gifted” while

others aren’t. Research from experts like Professor

Deborah Eyre shows that the skills of high

performers can be taught, practised, and mastered

by everyone.