School of Research Science - Dubai

Here’s a well-rounded overview of The School of Research Science (SRS) in Dubai:

🏫 School Overview

• Founded: 1998, originally serving local Emirati students; now educates over 4,000 students aged 3 to 18 

• Location: Nouakchott Street, Al Warqaa 4, next to Mushrif Park, Dubai 

• Curriculums: Offers British curriculum from Foundation Stage to Year 13 (GCSEs & A‑Levels), plus an American (US Massachusetts standards) pathway for Grades 9–12 

• KHDA Rating: Rated “Good” in the latest KHDA inspection; has previously achieved “Very Good” in primary phases

📚 Academics & Learning

• Early years benefit from bilingual British-Arabic instruction, integrated EYFS, IPC, STEM, Arabic, and Islamic Studies 

• American High School (Grades 9–12) follows Massachusetts curriculum and NextGen Science Standards; 26 credit requirement covering English, Maths, Science, Arabic, Islamic, Social Studies, PE, and electives 

🌟 Facilities & Campus Life

• Purpose-built Al Warqaa campus with state-of-the-art amenities: science & tech labs, libraries, arts studios, clinic, mosque, gym, swimming pools, PE halls, and outdoor sports fields 

• Progressive campus designed to inspire, emphasising innovation, harmony with nature (e.g. bee‑related learning), and High‑Performance Learning philosophy .

🎯 Programs & Student Experience

• High Achievers Celebration: Recognises top academic and extracurricular performances 

• Street Maths & Reading Train: Engaging, real-world maths initiative and a reading programme with access to over 500,000 books 

🕌 Ethos & Community

• Strong emphasis on Islamic education and values — highlighted by KHDA and parent reviews — balanced with global citizenship 

• Known for supportive environment, responsive staff, and good focus on emotional wellbeing . Users on Reddit confirm:

“International School of Creative Science, School of Research Science…”
“School of research science… they always prioritized faith and had a great campus.” 

📝 Admissions & Fees

• Admissions: Online application with play-based assessments (Foundation), plus English & Maths testing for Years 1–10. AED 300 non-refundable fee 

• Fees (2023–24 academic year): Approx. AED 34,000–74,000 depending on grade, with typical Year 12/13 fees around AED 66,000–75,000 .

✅ Pros & Cons

Final Thoughts

SRS is a long‑standing, all‑through school combining robust curricula, strong Islamic and bilingual values, high‑quality facilities, and engaging initiatives. Ideal for families seeking a balanced British and US education with cultural grounding—but worth evaluating class sizes, campus atmosphere, cost, and KHDA performance.