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Foremarke School, in Dubai, is ready to open its second phase of development.
The prep school building, which has been built by Brookfield Multiplex and will house pupils from Year 1 to Year 6, is nearly complete and ready for pupils to start in September.
The school, located within the DuBiotech Business Park, a Tecom Investments development in Al Barsha South, opened its doors to the first intake of pupils in September 2013 with the completion of the foundation school building.
“We have provided exceptional facilities for academics, extra-curricular activities and sports,” said headmaster Mark Atkins. “Each building is designed and built specifically for the age group it will house. The foundation school building is totally segregated from the prep school and has its own entrance and car parking.”
“We believe the building is second to none in Dubai; no expense has been spared on the finish and the school has been built to last. The school has been built to the highest standards of care, quality and environmental consciousness.
“We have very large classrooms and spacious circulation areas, which combined with a low pupil to teacher ratio allows us to provide the very best educational experience for all our pupils.”
In addition to appointing specialist consultants to advise on acoustics, lighting and interior design, Foremarke School’s senior management worked closely with its own teachers to create the most nurturing environment possible for young children.
The building features environmentally friendly rubber flooring, avoiding the use of vinyl material and meaning the school is entirely PVC-free.
Car parking has been carefully considered by employing a highly regarded regional traffic consultant in order to avoid the problems that typically plague schools in Dubai. Staff parking is underground ensuring that parents have easy access.
The co-educational junior school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and the New National Curriculum for England which is adapted for Dubai as necessary. Initial intake of pupils has been for Early Years and Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and 2), while Years 3 and 4 will start in September 2014 and Years 5 and 6 will follow in 2015.
At full capacity, the school will accommodate 1,280 pupils.
