The IGCSE, also known as the International General Certificate of Secondary Education, is a global and versatile certification. The certificate is an internationally recognized and specialized English Language curriculum to prepare students for their tertiary education in either IB, A Levels or BTEC Level 3. Today, we explore the Top IGCSE schools in Dubai 2022. 

The IGCSE is equivalent to other international certificates such as the GCE O Level and GCSE. 

Read also: What is an IGCSE Certificate and The Benefits It Offers

 

Dubai and IGCSE 

Dubai’s public school uses the UAE national curriculum to teach mathematics and sciences. Whereas private schools use different curricula based on the school’s curriculum and curation. Majority of their students would already be enrolled into their national standard curriculum in public schools. However, students and parents can also decide to enroll their child into schools that offer other curriculums such as the IGCSE.

 

There are many schools in Dubai that offer the IGCSE curriculum, there are currently over a hundred schools that offer the IGCSE. 

 

Here are the Top IGCSE schools in Dubai 2022

The list is in no particular order. 

 

	School	Location	Contact details
1	Horizon International School	Street 9A, Off Al Wasl Road, Umm Al Sheif - Dubai United Arab Emirates	Contact: +971 4 3483 314 Whatsapp: +971 588 155 185 Email: reception@horizonintlschool.com
2	Nord Anglia International School	Al Barsha - Al Barsha 3 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates	Contact: +971 4 219 9999 Email: communications@nasdubai.ae
3	English Language School, Dubai	Near Sheikh Rashid Hospital - Oud Metha Rd - Umm Hurair 2 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates	Phone: +971 4 337 7503 Email: info@elspvtdubai.com
4	The Winchester School	D 51, Jebel Ali - Dubai - United Arab Emirates	Phone: +9714 8820444 Email: principal_win@gemsedu.com
5	Arab Unity School	5 3a St - Al Mizhar - Al Mizhar 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates	Phone: +971 4 288 6226 Email: parentliaison@arabunityschool.ae
6	South View School	Remraam - Dubai - United Arab Emirates	Phone: +971 4 589 7904 Email: info@southview.ae
7	Hartland International School	Sobha Hartland, Nad Al Sheba, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, Dubai, Unite - Dubai - United Arab Emirates	Phone: +971 4 407 9444
8	GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis	D54 Street - Dubai - United Arab Emirates	Phone: +971 4 515 9000 Email: registrar_wso@gemsedu.com
9	Deira International School	Near Orient Insurance Building، Dubai Festival City - Al Badia Blvd - Dubai Festival City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates	Phone: +971 4 232 5552 Email: Registrar@disdubai.ae
10	GEMS Cambridge International School	Library - Damascus Street - near Al Twar - Al Twar - Al Twar 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates	Phone: +971 4 282 4646 Email: info_cis@gemsedu.com

 

Why consider taking the IGCSE?

The IGCSE certificate 

It is globally recognized. The certificate is accepted by thousands of higher education institutions. This certificate can help students to explore schools outside of their country and consider overseas job prospects. It surely opens lots of doors for students! 

 

Offers smoother transition to other curriculums 

The IGCSE is versatile and offers students a smooth transition to other curriculums of their choice. Their rigorous curriculum will help students to bridge any transition gap between curriculums. It is also common for students to change from Cambridge IGCSE to IB DP for their higher education. 

 

What’s after IGCSE?

Majority of the students will choose to enroll themselves for either the Cambridge A Levels or IB DP. Both of these curriculums are equivalent in level and both their certifications are globally recognized. Be sure to also keep a lookout for the subjects that you need for your course of study in college. You can start planning your subject combination if you are considering taking up the IGCSE path. 

 

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