Academics

Next Generation School is committed to offering students an opportunity to develop through an engaging, integrated, and challenging curriculum. With the support of the NGS community, our students are given ownership of the learning process and are encouraged to actively participate in their own educational experience by setting personal goals and practicing on-going self- assessment.

Next Generation School (NGS) is NEASC accredited school provides the ultimate 21st century educational experience - one that is innovative, creative and bold. Students are inspired to achieve excellence as they engage in exciting academic, sporting, and fine arts programs that are rigorous but never rigid.

Exceptional educators live and breathe the NGS philosophy and motivate students to excel as they develop confidence, independence, curiosity, respect, a genuine concern for others, high expectations, and a sense of compassion. 

Next Generation School is a K-10 American Islamic School which offers a comprehensive educational experience that cultivates, nurtures, and combines academic excellence with Islamic values, provides a comprehensive Arabic language program, and fosters civic responsibility to develop successful and contributing members of a global society.

In line with the goals set out in our mission statement, the Next Generation School will offer its students an enriched K-10 American curriculum that is be based on New York learning standards for literacy and math, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for science, and the New York State Standards for arts, physical education, ICT, drama, and other electives.

Our standards based curriculum embodies a clear set of expectations outlining what students are expected to know and be able to do at each grade level.

The primary objective and benefit of the Islamic Studies curriculum at Next Generation School is to create an atmosphere which nurtures students and responsible citizens that take Islam and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a guide for improving their moral character and lives.

A critical component of the NGS curriculum is the Life Skills Program that is integrated with into the curriculum to ensure healthy social, cognitive, and emotional development of our students from a young age.

At Next Generation School, we take great pride in nurturing a generation of responsible citizens and lifelong learners who will benefit their country with their knowledge. Whether it’s English, mathematics, social studies or science, our teaching staff is trained to extend learning beyond the text book into real life experiences by incorporating life skills into the curricula.

Through learning life skills such as critical thinking, reasoning, problem solving, conflict resolution, decision making, negotiation, honesty, integrity, self-discipline, time-management, interpersonal skills, and communication, students will obtain a sense of responsibility that extends beyond the classroom, and we hope they will become positive role-models in Dubai’s multi-cultural society.

Teachers are NGS’s lifeblood. Equipped with a depth of knowledge in their respective fields, our teachers approach each day with a passion for their craft and for each of our students. They create an environment where individuals can flourish – challenging and encouraging young learners to stretch their limits. By developing confidence and motivation, they enable their students to meet rigorous academic standards.

Lessons are designed not only to convey knowledge buy also to elevate creativity, collaboration, engagement, and cognitive functioning. Next Generation School’s demanding and rewarding curriculum promotes life skills and lifelong learning. At NGS, students are trained to continually strive to better themselves and contribute to their community, as they learn the importance of academic excellence along the way.

Unlike most schools, NGS does not expect our diverse learners to adjust to the curriculum; rather Next Generation School’s educational framework will adjust the curriculum to the needs of our students. That means giving our students multiple ways of learning what they need to learn and multiple ways of showing what they’ve learned through hands-on activities.

Based on the best educational practices from around the world and inspired by the most innovative and internationally acclaimed teaching techniques, Next Generation School engages it’s students through three instructional methods:

Through its innovative Learning Corridor System, Next Generation School will take the idea of hands-on learning to a whole new level by using its corridors as an extended learning space beyond the classroom that facilitates creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and the connecting of minds.

Filled with the latest technologies and various types of materials and educational tools in learning stations where children have the opportunity to work in small groups or individually, the Learning Corridor will give children the freedom to choose the materials they like to show what they have learned in the classroom.

Whether they’re learning about the life cycle of a plant or animal habitats, students are able to show their understanding of the lesson in many different ways, all based on their interests, learning styles, and preferences.

Some students choose to write a paper; others may give oral presentations; some make a video; some create a short drama; and some even draw a comic strip. Others may want to paint, use play-doh, or Lego to show what they have learned. In every case students find ways to engage with the material, to process, master the content, and have fun in the NGS Learning Corridors.

Next Generation School’s curriculum includes quality extra-curricular activities that address the broad spectrum of student interests, at no or minimal additional cost to students. The program is divided into two areas:
Curriculum Enrichment: NGS’s Curriculum Enrichment program includes activities such as sports, special interest clubs, and community based associations.
Students at NGS are encouraged to join at least one extra-curricular program per semester. These curriculum enrichment activities will take place throughout the school year at varying intervals.

Curriculum Enhancement: Our Curriculum Enhancement Program focuses on academic programs that extend beyond the classroom to provide academic support. Study opportunities are available to students before and after school, and during breaks in the school day. The activities are homework clubs, study clubs, extra revision classes, and extra after-school tuition. Activities are also subject specific (i.e. Math homework clubs) and non- specific (i.e. to help develop organizational skills, study skills, coursework, and revision for exams).