Safa Community School

Safa Community School (SCS) is a British curriculum school located in Al Barsha South, Dubai, offering education from FS1 to Year 13. Established in 2014, SCS provides a flexible learning approach for younger students and a broad curriculum that includes the updated Early Years Foundation Stage, the National Curriculum for England, iGCSE, GCSE, A Levels, and BTEC qualifications. The school emphasises a well-rounded education with a strong focus on languages, performing arts, sports, and work experience opportunities for older students.

The school is known for its innovative approach, including unique programmes like the Rahal programme for work experience and the ASDAN curriculum for students of determination. SCS prioritises a student-centric approach, allowing students to choose their subjects before the school resources them, resulting in a wide range of options, including vocational and academic pathways. The school also actively participates in inter-school competitions and offers extensive extracurricular activities and international trips.

Curriculum

Safa Community School offers the British curriculum, beginning with the Early Years Foundation Stage for FS students, followed by the National Curriculum for England from Years 1 to 9. Students in Years 10 and 11 take iGCSE and GCSE exams, with the first cohort completing their exams in 2019. The school expanded to include a Sixth Form in 2019, offering A Levels, International A Levels, and BTEC qualifications. Unique programmes like Rahal, which supports work experience, and the ASDAN curriculum for Students of Determination are also available.

Safa Community School emphasises flexibility and a personalised learning experience, with a unique Flexi-class approach for younger students in FS1 and extensive language options introduced from Year 1, including French, Spanish, German, and Mandarin. The curriculum also incorporates a focus on Performing Arts and Sports, with contemporary design and practical subjects like Food Technology and IT offered as part of the GCSE options. The school prioritises student choice in subject selection, resulting in a diverse array of A Level subjects.

Facilities

General Facilities:

  • Four modern school buildings with bright, well-sized learning spaces and large breakout areas for small group or individual learning.
  • New Senior Secondary and Sixth Form building with state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Four libraries, an auditorium seating 550, and underground parking.

STEAM Facilities:

  • Five Computer Science labs, two STEAM Labs, six Design Technology Rooms with CAD/CAM provision, CNC machining, two Food Technology Rooms, 14 Science Labs, and eight Art Rooms.

Sports Facilities:

  • FIFA-approved soccer field, refurbished running track, two outdoor covered swimming pools, a 4G Rugby pitch, two full-size Sports Halls, four Netball Courts, two indoor Basketball Courts, and fitness suites including a CrossFit outdoor conditioning zone.

Performing Arts Facilities:

  • Drama and Dance Studios, a Theatre with retractable seating, seven Music Rooms, Music practice rooms, a Dance studio, and three Drama Rooms.

FAQs

Fees

FS1

53,187

FS2

53,187

Year 1

55,450

Year 2

55,450

Year 3

55,447

Year 4

57,714

Year 5

59,977

Year 6

62,239

Year 7

73,555

Year 8

73,554

Year 9

78,084

Year 10

78,083

Year 11

80,832

Year 12

83,016

Year 13

87,386

Accreditations

Awards and Recognitions

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