A co-educational school in Jumeira, Dubai, JBS is a truly international school, offering The International Primary Curriculum (IPC), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).
1. Jumeira 1, on 53B Street, off Al Wasl Road
PO Box 211829, Dubai, United Arab Emirates www.jbschool.ae
The MYP’s Three Fundamental Concepts
Intercultural awareness
● Making students proud and knowledgeable about their own culture(s)
● Making students aware of the cultural similarities and differences around them
● Promoting an understanding of how cultural, societal and historical influences from a variety
of cultures have influenced what we know today
● Promoting a better understanding and respect for each other's cultures
Holistic learning
● Linking what is learnt in the classroom to the world outside
● Developing students' abilities to transfer knowledge and skills from one subject group to another
● Avoiding the "compartmentalisation" of knowledge
● Encouraging a reflective approach to learning
Communication
● Developing language skills
● Developing information technology skills
● Encouraging students to use multiple forms of expression (visual and performing arts, ICT,
language, written, oral, pictorial, symbolic)
● Developing effective presentation skills
● Developing different modes of thinking skills
T: +971 (0)4 344 6931
F: +971 (0)4 344 6754
E: info@jbschool.ae