Here is an official contact list of Dubai (and some Sharjah) schools and colleges. The telephone and fax numbers as well as postal addresses for each school are provided… please let us know via the comment form below if you encounter problems or have corrections on any of this information.
Al Andalus School - P.O.Box 87727 – Dubai - Tel, Fax: 2988666 2987666
Al Arqam Private School - P.O.Box 25844 – Dubai - Tel, Fax: 3400888/3408 3477377
Al Rashid Al Saleh School - P.O.Box 4458 – Dubai - Tel, Fax: 3376126 3376510
Al Salam Private School - P.O.Box 5251 – Dubai - Tel, Fax: 2679594 2679593
Al Shuruk School - P.O.Box 11656 – Dubai - Tel, Fax: 3442026 3449843
Al Thuraya Private school - P.O.Box 4413 – Dubai - Tel, Fax: 2824964 2824714
Al-Mizhar American Academy for Girls - P.O.Box 78484 – Dubai - Tel, Fax: 2887250 2887251
Following the heavy and unexpected length of rains in Dubai and across other emirates in the UAE last week, Khaleejtimes reports:
All schools will reopen tomorrow, according to an announcement by the Dubai School Agency (DSA).The excessive rains last week created difficult transportation conditions and caused damage in many schools across the country, forcing the Ministry of Education and KHDA to close schools in Dubai. The ministry also ordered closure of schools in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates to ensure the safety of students and allow the required maintenance work to take place at schools.
Patrons of the Hotel & Hospitality industry (and certainly those that run it) are no stranger to the glitz and glamour associated with it. A world different than most, comprised of the most beautiful places, experiences, designs and gastronomic delights…all driven by the dynamic and hardy people who define the industry. But while we hear so much about the tangible elements of hospitality, it is rare to find a soulful look at the people who engineer the experiences that keep you coming back for more.
A trio of Young Hoteliers plans to change all that! A new platform and approach dubbed YoungHotelier.com aims to steal a little limelight from the industry and focus it on the people that actually define it. The concept utilizes video interviews with hoteliers and those associated with the industry who can be defined as being truly “young at heart” and making these insights available on the Internet, on the www.YoungHotelier.com website, a dedicated YouTube channel and even a fast-growing Facebook Group! The site already features a concept video, footage from the Hotelier Middle East Awards and various behind-the-scenes interviews.
The creative team behind this initiative comprises of three energetic hospitality professionals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Joynal Abedin (Training Manager with InterContinental Hotels), Erin O’Neill (Corporate Sales Manager with Starwood) and Jitendra Jain (E-Commerce Manager with Starwood) who spend every free moment reaching out to colleagues in the industry to join in on the excitement. The vision of the site is ‘to be a home to hoteliers everywhere’ and is fuelled by a passion for people as well as a need to reach out to those looking to make a career in hospitality. The concept also draws its mission from 5 core values, namely “Connect”, “Learn & Grow”, “Belong”, “Be Different” and “Have Fun & Keep it Real”…the video introduction on the site explains all this quite aptly, with a blooper reel of the video shoot included for added fun.
A comprehensive list of Campus based Hospitality, Hotel Management, Travel, Culinary and Leadership schools, colleges and universities in the US and Canada is provided here for your reference. Use the links provided to request more information from the respective schools – please note that this list is for US & Canada residents only and you may be asked to provide a ZIP / Postal code for any enquiries. Use the list below or use the advanced school search feature to find what you are looking for!
A useful resource guide to online schools and universities available for hotel management, restaurant management, culinary arts, leadership, travel agent courses, tourism degrees, food service and more. Some basics to start with include:
A promo video of the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management in Dubai. The Academy is located near Jumeirah Beach and belongs to the Jumeirah Group of Hotels. The video also promotes the Jumeirah properties like the Burj al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Emirates Towers, etc and is mainly a marketing video with student testimonials and feature overviews. The Emirates Academy is one of the main hotel schools available in Dubai and has an affiliation with the Ecole Hotelerie de Lausanne (EHL) in Switzerland. The costs however are extremely high and for a little extra, most parents would opt to send their children to Switzerland or elsewhere in Europe / USA to complete their hotel management studies. A majority of the students in the Academy are from overseas, since Dubai offers a good sunny vacation while studying here and the Jumeirah group absorbs trainees and employees during and after their studies.
A summary of Primary education, secondary education and tertiary education options in Dubai and the UAE.
Primary education
Some private primary schools conduct entrance tests. Most private schools cater to one or more expatriate communities. Delhi Private School, Our Own English High School, the Dubai Modern High School, and the The Indian High School, Dubai offer either a CBSE or an ICSE Indian syllabus. Dubai English Speaking School, Jumeirah Primary School, Jebel Ali Primary School, Jumeirah English Speaking School, King’s School and the Horizon School all offer British primary education up to the age of eleven.
Jumeirah English Speaking School
“ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER”
Overview
Few things are of greater importance to parents than the education of their children. For over thirty years JESS, as a non-profit making school, has provided children in Dubai with a high quality education in a challenging environment for learning. The first JESS school was founded in September 1975 and the school has built a reputation as one of the finest British curriculum primary schools.
In response to the growing need for further quality educational provision, the Board of Governors has fully supported the development of an additional Primary and Secondary providing opportunity for a greater number of children within the community to be part of the JESS experience. From September 2005 at the Arabian Ranches development, JESS opened an additional three form entry primary school from Foundation through to Year 6, together with a six form entry secondary school, initially for Years 7, 8 and 9. The secondary school will then offer a complete Key Stage 3 phase (Years 7 to 9) in September 2006 and commence Year 10 in September 2007.
If you, your kids or someone you know is planning to study hotel management or tourism in Switzerland, these programs may be of interest due to the specialized focus and established track record in English language programs:
Hotel Management with Swiss School of Tourism & Hospitality (SSTH), Switzerland Tourism – Bachelor of Science in Tourism Degree Program with HTW Switzerland
Hotel Management
with Swiss School of Tourism & Hospitality, Switzerland
SSTH, also known simply as “Swiss School” is located in the German part of Switzerland, near the oldest Swiss city of Chur. The Swiss School of Tourism & Hospitality offers a superb practical focus for those looking for a strong career in Hotel & Restaurant management after their secondary school education. The school offers a well-recognized and accredited 3 year Swiss Higher Diploma in Hotel & Restaurant Management, with options for further continuing studies at partner universities (for Bachelors and Masters degrees). Also on offer are a Hotel Operations Diploma and a course for hotel professionals already employed in the industry.
