At NLCS Dubai, our Upper Junior School continues to nurture the foundations established in the earlier years, focusing on developing highly capable, responsible, and globally aware young people. We are dedicated to providing a challenging and supportive environment where students can flourish intellectually and personally, exhibiting leadership and strong social consciousness.
Teaching & Support In Grades 3 to 5, the curriculum deepens, and students increasingly benefit from the expertise of specialist subject teachers in subjects like Computing, Music, and Physical and Health Education, while their dedicated class teacher remains central to their academic and pastoral journey. Class teachers are supported by teaching assistants who are shared across the grade level to ensure continuity of care and support. This model transitions students toward greater subject specialisation while maintaining the robust pastoral framework essential for these key developmental years.
Curriculum & Enrichment The curriculum remains firmly rooted in the principles of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Learning becomes more structured, promoting critical thinking, research skills, and increased independence. We deliver the PYP through challenging Units of Inquiry, which encourage deep, trans-disciplinary learning, requiring students to apply knowledge and skills across different subject areas to explore globally significant concepts.
Students solidify and extend their core skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. The broader curriculum includes:
The Arts continue to be a vital part of school life, with students having numerous opportunities to participate in orchestra, choir, and dramatic productions, celebrating their growing talents.
Our exceptional extra-curricular activities (ECA) programme expands significantly, offering students over 100 choices each week. This broad array of options; including sports, languages (such as Russian), STEM, and performing arts; inspires students to develop new skills, interests, and passions, ensuring a truly broad and balanced education and providing age-appropriate challenge and rigour. Students also compete in various inter-school sports leagues (e.g., DASSA). Home learning is a regular feature, designed to consolidate core skills and foster greater personal responsibility for their learning.
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