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When we asked about the schools in Dubai, they said...

"Don't! The teachers (not all, but quite a few) are rude and they they are basically ruled over by the Head and the others in top positions. Gosh, that's a rude lot. I you want a good school, try DESS, JESS or Jebel Ali. The American Scools are better as well. It was a huge mistake we made putting our child in when we arrived from the UK. What a poor waste of the formative years," said one parent with children at Horizon School in Dubai.

"Dubai is home to some of the best international and bilingual schools in the world. The Dubai International Academy (DIA) is a top-tier international school offering a comprehensive curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The school has a strong focus on developing students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as providing a well-rounded education. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art. The GEMS World Academy (GWA) is another top-tier international school in Dubai. It offers a comprehensive curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school also has a strong focus on developing students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Swiss International Scientific School (SISD) is a bilingual school in Dubai offering a comprehensive curriculum based on the Swiss and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. The school has a strong focus on developing students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as providing a well-rounded education. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art. The Emirates International School (EIS) is another top-tier international school in Dubai. It offers a comprehensive curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school also has a strong focus on developing students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Dubai American Academy (DAA) is a bilingual school in Dubai offering a comprehensive curriculum based on the American and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. The school has a strong focus on developing students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as providing a well-rounded education. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art," commented one expat when asked about in Dubai.

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