​Dubai International School - Al Quoz

August 22, 2016 803

Dubai International School - Al Quoz

+971 4 3380370 / +971 4 3385530
Al Quoz, Dubai

Vision

DIS, in partnership with parents and community, will strive to prepare every student to be a lifelong learner and a productive citizen.

Mission

DIS is committed to provide education following international standards yet adhering to local values and traditions.

Values

We believe in God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Do our Best to pursue Excellence.
Inspire Collaboration and Communication.
Set High Expectations & promote Continuous Self-Improvement.
Value all Students, Parents, Staff, and the Community.
Act with Integrity.
Lead by Example.
Understand the value of Lifelong Learning.
Embrace respect, and accept Diversity
Show Care, Concern, and Attention towards each other.

We believe that

students learn best when are given instructions based on student centered approaches that:

  • Encourage student communication
  • Develop students’ cooperation and collaboration skills
  • Communicate high expectation
  • Respect diverse talents and ways of learning

students learn best when the school’s curricula:

  • Challenges students’ critical thinking abilities
  • Provides students with opportunities through problem-based learning
  • Nurtures creativity and diversity
  • Exposes students to diverse authentic experiences

students learn best when instructional practices and teaching strategies

  • Address all students according to their abilities, skills, and interests.

students learn best when they are given the opportunity to:

  • Reflect on what they learn emotionally and academically
  • Bring along their own experiences, feelings and understanding to their learning process.
  • Take control over their own learning by setting goals and monitoring their own progress
  • Work towards becoming independent learners

students learn best when they are exposed to Global Themes:

  • Cultural Diversity, Economic, Health, Career, etc…

students learn best:

  • Via using media and Informational technology
  • Via using a learner-centered practice

students learn best in a safe environment that:

  • Supports students’ emotional and academic development
  • Respects the social culture and beliefs
  • Protects their physical wellbeing

students should be encouraged to

  • Adopt healthy life style
  • Respect and deepen their love to their country

Expectations

We expect our graduate students to succeed in work and life of the 21st century by demonstrating the following:

Core Subjects

  • Acquire a sound foundation in core academic areas and to be able to utilize this information in their working field


Learning and Innovation Skills

  • Collaborate with others from diverse background
  • Recognize, appreciate and respect other’s points of view
  • Think critically and use new information
  • Use logical reasoning to draw conclusions
  • Use imagination to generate new ideas
  • Use strategies to solve problems and make appropriate decisions
  • Contribute to group effort with ideas, suggestions and work

Information Media and Technology Skills

  • Use technology in a knowledgeable and ethical manner
  • Utilize information systems in personal, vocational and professional contexts
  • Select appropriate tools and procedures to accomplish tasks

Life and Career Skills

  • Exhibit healthy life style
  • Exhibit honesty and integrity
  • Accept responsibility for their own actions
  • Demonstrate effective leadership skills
  • Recognize and respond to societal needs
  • Participate in efforts to preserve the environment for future generation
  • Recognize that the learning process is a life long journey