Every child has a spark of genius. Our goal is to nurture that potential to help our students learn and grow.
We do this through our Personalized Learning pillar. Whether providing targeted interventions based on accurate identification of learning barriers, designing tailor-made enrichment, encouraging student leadership, connecting a student with an exceptional mentor, or crafting a special study abroad opportunity, Dwight goes out of its way to recognize and foster each student’s spark of genius.
“If we want to include everyone, we have to help everyone develop their talents and use their gifts for the good of the community. That’s what inclusion means– everyone contributes.”
Melinda Gates
Dwight School Dubai is an inclusive school and welcomes students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or Students of Determination (SOfD), students identified as Gifted and Talented (G&T), Twice Exceptional students (TE) and students with English Language Learner (ELL) needs.
We are adamant in our belief that every child has a ‘Spark of Genius’ and we strive to help our students learn and grow to their maximum potential. One way we do this is through the Quest (Inclusion) Programme, an integral part of our personalized learning pillar. We recognize that all students have the right to education in a common learning environment, the unique learning potential of all students and value student diversity, the significance of learning theories that support child-centered and adapted approaches to teaching and learning while striving to advance inclusive culture at our school.
Dwight School Dubai is committed to promoting a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment that respects diversity, ensuring every student receives a high-quality education. The foundation of the Quest programme lies in the belief that all children can learn and reach their full potential given opportunity, effective teaching, and appropriate resources. The Quest team works in a collaborative partnership with students, parents, teachers, and external support services to ensure holistic development of every child.
The Dwight Quest programme comprises three branches:
SOFD (Students of Determination)
A graduated system of support with Quality First teaching (Level 1), combined with small-group based targeted interventions (Level 2) and/or individual learning support (Level 3) based on individual needs of each student. Close collaboration between teachers, students, parents and external experts lead to highly effective support services. Adjustments for some students may involve access arrangements for internal and external examinations.
G&T (Gifted and Talented)
Quality First teaching provides challenging lesson objectives. Additional Quest services include assigning students to individual research projects, Spark Talks, specialized educational tours, attending debates, MUN, participating in competitions, opportunities to use problem solving skills, programs of leadership, communication and other enrichment opportunities involving sports, music, art and/or drama.
ELL (English Language Learners)
Using the WIDA framework supporting the design of standards-based educational experiences that are student-centered, culturally and linguistically sustaining, and responsive to multilingual learners’ strengths and needs, we provide targeted literacy interventions across the reading, speaking, listening and writing skills.
For more individualized information, please do not hesitate to contact the school’s admissions team.