Rashid School For Boys
Rashid School For Boys is located in the Nad Al Sheba community of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
History
Rashid School for Boys opened in 1986 under the guidance of Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, previously the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai.In 1987 Dubai Educational Establishment was established independently under the jurisdiction of the Ruler's Court as a solely responsible for all matters pertaining to Rashid and Latifa Schools. Both schools had a private society, managed and financed by their owner Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Both were non-profit schools. Expatriate student admitted at that time were not more than 33% of students.
The Executive Director Abdulsalam Mohammed Khalifa Almarri was appointed as the Director of the Administrations & Financial matters at the Dubai Educational Establishment on 9 January 1997 by the Ruler's Court,.
In 2006 Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai announced the cancellation of Dubai Educational Establishment. and Rashid and Latifa Schools fell under the jurisdiction of The Executive Council of Government of Dubai.
Only UAE Nationals are admitted as students, with an admission policy and a recommendation from the Ruler of Dubai, the Crown Prince of Dubai, or other members of the Ruling Family.
Curriculum
Most lessons are taught in English. The school teaching of Arabic language and Islamic Studies is included. Arab history and culture are incorporated into the social studies courses. Grades 10 and 11 lead to UK General Certificate of Secondary Education examinations. In Grades 12 and 13, all students either take UK Advanced Level examinations or the High School Diploma course.Rashid School for Boys is accredited by British Schools Overseas and British Schools in the Middle East.