A coherent, ambitious, and internationally recognised educational journey — from Early Years Foundation Stage through to Sixth Form.
At Capital School Dubai, our curriculum is designed to provide students with a coherent, ambitious, and internationally recognised educational journey. We believe that an effective curriculum must do more than deliver subject content — it must cultivate knowledge, intellectual confidence, independence, character, and the capacity to thrive in an increasingly complex world.
Our curriculum is informed by internationally respected educational standards and shaped by the principles of academic rigour, personal development, and future readiness. From the Early Years Foundation Stage through to Sixth Form, students are encouraged to think critically, communicate effectively, and apply their learning with clarity and purpose.
Teaching is delivered by specialist educators who bring strong subject expertise, clear learning objectives, and a commitment to helping every learner achieve their full potential.
Our academic programme ensures clear progression and meaningful breadth at every stage of learning.
Core subjects complemented by enrichment, pastoral provision, and co-curricular experiences.
Students prepared not only for examinations, but for university, employment, and responsible participation in society.
Each stage builds on the last — a coherent, ambitious academic journey with high expectations at every level.
FS1 (Nursery) & FS2 (Reception)
Play-based Early Years programme following the EYFS framework. Children develop social, emotional, literacy and numeracy foundations through structured play and exploration.
Years 1–6 · KS1 & KS2
Core English National Curriculum taught by specialist teachers. Strong emphasis on Literacy, Numeracy, Science, and Computing alongside enriching creative and physical education.
Years 7–9 · Key Stage 3
Students deepen their knowledge across an expanded subject range, building the academic skills and habits of mind needed for GCSE success.
Years 10–11 · Pearson Edexcel & Oxford AQA
Students are supported to achieve highly in internationally recognised GCSE and IGCSE qualifications, delivered through Pearson Edexcel and Oxford AQA pathways.
Our Sixth Form represents a distinctive and important stage in the school’s academic provision. Students initially select four subjects from a broad range of options, allowing them to explore their interests and future aspirations in greater depth.
As they progress, some students may choose to specialise further by continuing with three subjects, while others maintain a four-subject programme, depending on their academic goals and university plans.
Alongside A Levels, our BTEC qualifications offer practical, career-focused pathways — including Business and Sport — that combine academic knowledge with applied learning and transferable skills.
What Sixth Form Offers
Academic success at Capital School Dubai is supported by more than classroom teaching alone.
Students benefit from academic mentoring, personal tutors, and structured guidance throughout their school journey — ensuring no learner is left behind.
Sixth Form students receive university application support, entrance preparation, interview guidance, and informed decision-making about their next stage of study.
Clubs, societies, visiting speakers, leadership opportunities, and enrichment activities help students develop confidence, ambition, and real-world skills.
A rich programme of activities that builds character, confidence, and lifelong skills.
Football, basketball, athletics, swimming, and inter-school competitions.
Drama, public speaking, school productions, and Arts Week events.
Coding club, robotics competitions, and science fair projects.
Art club, photography, graphic design, and creative writing workshops.
Model United Nations, community service, and leadership programmes.
C.A.R.E. — Capital Advocates for Respect and Equity
At Capital School, inclusion is central to our educational philosophy and to the way we support every member of our learning community. Our Inclusion Team is known as C.A.R.E. — reflecting our commitment to ensuring that every child is recognised, supported, and given meaningful access to learning.
Our inclusion vision is to create an environment in which every student feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve according to their individual strengths, needs, and potential. We understand that learners progress in different ways, and our approach is designed to provide appropriate support, guidance, and encouragement so that each child can participate fully in school life.
Capital School provides support for students who are learning English as an Additional Language. Our EAL provision helps students develop confidence, communication skills, and academic language so that they can access the curriculum successfully.
Students may be considered for entry up to Year 9 even where English language proficiency is still developing — reflecting our belief that language development should be supported through structured guidance and classroom integration.
Wellbeing is an essential part of student success and personal development. Capital School provides counselling support to help students navigate emotional, social, and personal challenges within a safe and respectful setting.
Our counselling provision recognises the wider wellbeing of the school community — including students, teachers, and parents — promoting open communication, care, and early support to strengthen the sense of belonging and trust that enables every learner to flourish.
“Capital School Dubai offers a curriculum that is structured yet flexible, academically ambitious yet supportive, and rooted in internationally recognised standards.”
Our aim is to prepare students not only to succeed in examinations, but to become confident, capable, thoughtful, and future-ready learners.
Excellent teaching, strong relationships, and a British curriculum from FS1 to Year 13 — join over 500 students from 60+ nationalities and give your child every opportunity to flourish.