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A Swinging Success - Dubai Heights Academy Chosen as a Pilot School for DP World Golf Week

Dubai Heights Academy is proud to have been chosen as the pilot school for DP World Golf Week in collaboration with The Tommy Fleetwood Academy (TFA) at Jumeirah Golf Estates. During the first week of May, there was a huge buzz on campus as students and staff were introduced to the purposely refurbished shipping container fitted with impressive features and state-of-the-art technology to accommodate for golf sessions all week long.

The event was a tremendous success, with students from...

Dubai Heights Academy Selected as 1 of just 6 Schools for the Emirates Literature Foundation's New Initiative

In association with the Emirates Literature Foundation and DP World, Dubai Heights Academy is thrilled to be 1 of just 6 schools in Dubai selected to participate in the new Reading for Pleasure Initiative under a 5 year pilot scheme, which will see us become a centre of reading excellence and a model for other schools in the UAE.

The project aims to foster the love of reading, particularly in young people, through a variety of initiatives such as author visits, monthly book clubs, liter...

Rising to new heights: Dubai Heights Academy prepares to launch spectacular new secondary building in early 2024

Dubai Heights Academy is committed to providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for success in a rapidly changing world; to support our vision of fostering an environment which is diverse, forward thinking, innovative, ambitious, tolerant and welcoming. One of our greatest priorities as a school which strives for excellence, is our commitment to continuously invest in the development of our school facilities and resources; as we recognise the role that infrastructure...

58 Nationalities Under 1 Roof - Dubai Heights Academy Celebrates Diversity on International Day

As one of the most anticipated school events of the year, Dubai Heights Academy is proud to have led a successful International Day last week celebrating our incredible multicultural community together under 1 roof in a rich burst of colour and culture.

With 58 nationalities represented within the student and staff community, we embraced our similarities and differences through a beautiful display of country stalls, vibrant national dresses, mouth-watering traditional delicacies and fun...

How to Avoid Maths Anxiety and Supporting Maths From Home

A blog by Matt Craze, Primary Maths Lead at Dubai Heights Academy.

We have very much grown up with and accepted the attitude ‘you’re either good at Maths or you're not’. Because of this, it can be tricky to get to grips with what your child is learning, therefore leading to confusion and in some cases, Maths anxiety. Below I have outlined a few tips that will help you support your child on their learning journey.

The Importance of Learning Through Play

A Blog by Pamela Snell, FS1 Teacher at Dubai Heights Academy

Play is an important part of how young children learn and develop. It helps young children to learn and develop their physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills through doing and talking. It has even been suggested that this is the initial stage as to how young children learn to think. Play allows a child to socialise and engage with others, whilst engaging in the learning process.

Never Stop Questioning - The Importance of Science Education in Schools

A blog by Danielle Walker, Key Stage 2 Science Lead and Gaynor Lewis, Key Stage 3 Science Lead

We are born with curiosity and the instinct to question why things happen, how things happen, and science enables us to do that in school and throughout our lives. We should always question the world around us and the world beyond us. Without curiosity and questioning, humans would never have discovered the fascinations of space, the strange creatures in the deep ocean, inside of...

How to Develop Your Child’s Motor Skills in 5 Easy Steps

A blog by Tara Furness, Dubai Heights Academy's EYFS and KS1 Deputy Phase Leader

Motor skills are crucial for your child’s growth. Within the first five years of your child’s life you will see a significant amount of development and growth. Strengthening their physical abilities will not only make them stronger, but it will also make them more independent – something that we continue to encourage and promote throughout our Foundation Stage at DHA. 

It is extremely bene...

The Power of Music! A Blog by Deborah Bannister, Dubai Heights Academy’s Head of Music

The ‘Musicplay’ curriculum taught at Dubai Heights Academy

Music brings so many positives to a child's education and at DHA we believe in giving all of our students opportunities to experience music, whether it be through learning an instrument, using song and sounds in lessons or by discussing musical experiences and what these experiences mean to them. Music is something that takes on so many forms, and it is important to ensure children experience it throughout their education...

Supporting Early Childhood Education with MIT’s Social Robot Learning Companion

Using technology to increase learning engagement in Year 1 and Year 2Deeper social-emotional engagement ,  whether it’s with a teacher, robot, or parent  is paramount to improving the ability for children to learn language from a young age. This year, DHA’s unique collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will extend to children in Years 1 and 2 who will receive the special opportunity to develop their literacy and social-emotional learning through a robot literacy...

Dubai Heights Academy Teachers Participate in Worldwide Day of AI

On 12th May 2022, over 343 teachers from across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Garhoud, including several of our very own teachers from Years 4 through 8 here at Dubai Heights Academy participated in Day of AI, a worldwide outreach initiative by MIT dedicated to teaching and learning about artificial intelligence. Developed by MIT researchers, Day of AI is a novel low-barrier, yet high-impact short curriculum offered free of charge to K-12 students and their teachers targeting in-classroom lea...

LEADING SCHOOLS IN THE UAE 2021

For Every Child, Every Mind And Everybody

Dubai Heights Academy is a British Curriculum School located in the heart of Al Barsha South. It has its own dedicated Foundation Stage building and caters for Primary and Secondary students, currently offering up to Year 7, Year 8 from September 2021 onwards and will extend to Year 13 in a phased roll out. Dubai Heights Academy location allows easy access for neighbouring communities such as Dubai Hills, Al Barsha, Arabian Ranches, Damac Hills...

Dubai Heights Academy’s new schedule for school tours features latest health & safety measures

Dubai Heights Academy (DHA), a leading British curriculum school located in the heart of Al Barsha South, has introduced a new schedule for its school tours, which are being organised in addition to its existing 360° virtual tours, which were launched after the lockdown, earlier this year.

Parents can now tour the school in person, every day at 4pm – Sunday to Wednesday, 2.15pm on Thursday and 10am on Saturday, giving them the opportunity to explore the school and its state-of-th...

Dubai Heights Academy announces partnership with MIT to launch bespoke AI curriculum

Dubai Heights Academy (DHA), a leading British curriculum school located in the heart of Al Barsha South, will launch its secondary school when the new academic year 2020/2021 starts on August 30th.

In addition to providing a curriculum that follows the National Curriculum for England and is tailored to comply with local requirements with Arabic language, Islamic Studies, Moral Education, and Social Studies, DHA has also signed a partnership agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of...

Dubai Heights Academy ready for full reopening in September

DHA has space to comply with latest KHDA COVID-19 health and safety procedures, without disrupting classes – virtual and onsite tours, reduced fees, easy payment plans and the introduction of Chromebooks complete its comprehensive reopening plan.

Dubai Heights Academy (DHA), a leading British curriculum school located in the heart of Al Barsha South, has announced that it will be reopening in full when the new academic year 2020/2021 starts on August 30th. 

Alison Lamb, Princ...

Dubai Heights Academy announces fee structure and monthly payment plans for new academic year

DHA prepares for new school year with, reduced fees, easy payment plans and free Chromebooks, coupled with COVID-19 health and safety initiatives.

Dubai Heights Academy (DHA), a leading British curriculum school located in the heart of Al Barsha South, has announced a series of revised fees, new payment plans and free access to Chromebooks, for students for the new academic year starting in September 2020.

New students enrolling for the 2020/2021 academic year, which starts in Sep...

Dubai Heights Academy shares top tips for maintaining healthy wellbeing while learning from home

With schools in the UAE to remain closed until the end of the academic year and children adjusting to their new classroom set up at home, Dubai Heights Academy (DHA), a leading British curriculum school located in the heart of Al Barsha South, has shared their top tips for maintaining a healthy wellbeing while learning from home.

It can be hard for both parents and children to maintain a routine when facing an entire day spent in the house – things can quickly become unstructured. How...

Dubai Heights Academy launches 360° virtual school tours

Dubai Heights Academy (DHA), a leading British curriculum school located in the heart of Al Barsha South, has turned to the immersive capabilities of virtual reality by launching 360° virtual tours, with virtual admissions for the next calendar school year, September 2020 – June 2021, now open.

Virtual tours of the campus, which can be accessed via DHA’s newly launched website, allow both parents and children interested in DHA to explore the school and its state-of-the-art facili...

Dubai Heights Academy rolls out distance learning school programme for students

Continuity, quality educational online tools and personal interaction are key to distance learning, says DHA

Dubai Heights Academy (DHA), a leading British curriculum school located in the heart of Al Barsha South, has rolled out a wide range of distance learning programmes to ensure the education of its students is not affected by the closure of schools as a result of the COVID-19 virus outbreak.

The distance learning school programme, which is in line with the Mini...

Dubai Heights Academy invites parents and children along to special Foundation Stage opening day

British curriculum school, located in Al Barsha South, will offer exclusive 15% discount for FS1 pupils registering for the 2020-2021 academic year

Dubai Heights Academy (DHA), a British curriculum school located in the heart of Al Barsha South, is set to host a Foundation Stage (FS) opening day on Tuesday 25th February, with admissions for the next calendar school year, September 2020 – June 2021, now open.

Parents and children are invited along to meet with the sch...

Dubai Heights Academy Principal shares her top tips when considering a new school

With over 600 schools in the UAE at present, finding the perfect school for your child can be a daunting experience.

However, there’s more to selecting the perfect school for your child than imagining what they will grow up to be – with many factors for parents to consider such as curriculum, subjects taught, location and fees, amongst others.

Alison Lamb, Principal, Dubai Heights Academy, said: “Before making any decision, it’s important to visit and participate in...

Par Excellence - students from Dubai Heights Academy get into the swing with golfing legend Ian Poulter

Students from Dubai Heights Academy (DHA), a British curriculum school located in the heart of Al Barsha South, enjoyed a very exciting day recently, when they were invited by the Emirates Golf Federation, to attend a coaching clinic hosted by Ryder Cup golfing legend Ian Poulter.

Talking about the impromptu lesson, from one of golf’s all-time greats, DHA Principal Alison Lamb, said: “His natural talent and easy rapport with the children, clearly inspired some absolutely amazing...

Dubai Heights Academy appoints new Vice Principal ahead of opening of secondary school

British curriculum school, located in Al Barsha South, prepares to welcome first ever group of Year 7 and Year 8 pupils in September 2020

Dubai Heights Academy (DHA), a British curriculum school located in the heart of Al Barsha South, has announced the appointment of a new Vice Principal & Head of Secondary, ahead of the opening of DHA’s secondary school phase in September 2020.

With over 20 years’ UK and international experience in new, developing and establish...

Pupils at Dubai Heights Academy mark 48th National Day with two days of traditional celebrations

The school hosted a special National Day assembly as well as participating in a video which was filmed at the school with Emirati sports presenter Haithem Al Hamadi to be shown on Dubai One

More than 280 students from Dubai Heights Academy (DHA) together with their families, staff and friends came together to mark the UAE’s 48th National Day and Year of Tolerance with two days of traditional Emirati activities, dancing, singing and Arabic storytelling.

Kicking off th...