High School Curriculum Overview

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High School Curriculum Overview

The High School Curriculum displays clear evidence of continuity and progression; it builds on the basis of Elementary and Middle School. It is developed to support all learners and ensure that all students are prepared for success in their college and workforce choices after they leave DIPS-G. The main purpose of the High School curriculum is to prepare students for career and college readiness. Since academic year 2019 – 2020, and as a matter of urgency according to DSIB Inspection Report 2018-2019, the whole high school curriculum as well as core and elective courses have been reconfigured to match that of an accredited US curriculum school.

California State Standards ensure that DIPS-G provides a rich American based program that aims at challenging learners and preparing  them for their college and university studies. Our students become academically capable and show readiness to the world beyond school. Students are well equipped with knowledge and show full readiness to master all essential skills.

The school offers high school students a variety of core and elective courses, and the graduation requirements are based on the KHDA expectations. Students are provided more than the expected basic graduation requirements to feel supported and their needs are met.

Two full-time Career Guidance Counsellors work closely with High School students and Parents and guide them to make their choices of electives. They also guide them towards options of university, college, and career.

Graduation and Equivalency Requirements at DIPS-G

A. High school Diploma Graduation Requirements

  • All High School students have to pass Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 school subjects with a minimum grade of 60 % in all subjects, except for Arabic and Islamic (minimum of 50%).
  • The minimum number of school years should not be less than 12 years starting from the First Grade.
  • All Muslim High School students have to pass the Islamic Education program set by the UAE Ministry of Education in the High School.
  • All Muslim Non-Arab High School students have to pass the Islamic Education program for non-Arabs.
  • All Arab students, registered at school with an Arab passport, have to pass the Arabic as a first language program (Arabic A) set by the UAE Ministry of Education in the High School.
  • All Non-Arab students, registered at school with a non-Arab passport, have to pass the Arabic as a second language program (Arabic B).
  • All High School students have to complete 28 credit hours, including 22.5 compulsory credits and 5.5 elective credits in the following areas:
Course Four – Years
Total Credits		 Distribution
Gr.9 Gr.10 Gr.11 Gr.12
English 4 1 1 1 1
Arabic 4 1 1 1 1
Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 3 1 1 1 –
Math 4 1 1 1 1
Social Sciences 3 1 1 1 –
Islamic Education /Civics 2 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Physical Education 2 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Visual /Performing Arts 0.5 0.5 – – –
Electives 5.5 0.5 1 1 3
Total 28 7 7 7 7

Note:

  • MSC is integrated with ELA
  • This system is based on a 36-week academic calendar
  • This system is based on a 29 period – week for Grades 9,10,11
  • This system is based on a 35 period – week for Grade 12
  • This counts for 7 credits earned each year; totalling 28 credits for High school graduation and earning attested High School Diploma

B. Equivalency Requirements

For equivalency of the DIPS-G High School Diploma with Al Thanawya Al Amma, a student has to:

    1. Achieve the graduation requirements and obtain the DIPS-G High School Diploma.
    2. The Original attested certificate of ( TOEFL ) OR (IELTS –Academic ) OR ( EmSAT ) for English with a minimum score as per the following table:
      TEST DESCRIPTION GRADE SCORE
      EMSAT(English ) Emirates Standardized Test 12 1100
      TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 11 & 12 Minimum score of 173 computer based or minimum score of 61 internet based
      IELTS (Academic) International English Language Testing System 11 & 12 Minimum score of 5.5

       

    3. The Original attested certificate of ( SAT ) OR (EmSAT ) for MATH with a minimum score as the following table:
      SAT I Scholastic Assessment Test 11 & 12 Math component: minimum score of 450
      Emsat (Math Emirates Standardized Test 12 500

*Please note that the EmSAT Tests are mandatory for all the Emirati Students