Multilingualism
Multilingualism

Celebrating multilingualism

At Nibras International School in Dubai, over 100 nationalities and 40 languages come together to create a vibrant, supportive community where cultures connect and students flourish as true global citizens. Here, learners accelerate their English fluency in an immersive environment, while celebrating and developing their home languages.

With a strong focus on Arabic, students gain deep cultural understanding of the UAE, and by exploring additional world languages like French, they build the confidence and skills to communicate and succeed, both in Dubai and across the globe. 

Languages offered

Discover our language programs from Kindergarten to High School, supporting students from their first words to their greatest accomplishments. 

English Arabic French

English

At our American curriculum school in Dubai, learners dive into an English-speaking environment from day one, thriving in a rigorous American curriculum. Every class, conversation, and activity is an opportunity to build native-level fluency.

By engaging with peers, participating in after-school clubs, and stepping up as leaders, all in English, students develop key and advanced reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills. 

Arabic

Arab-native students master their home language at an academic and professional level, engaging deeply with Arabic from Kindergarten through graduation.

Non-Arab students embark on a rich journey into the UAE’s national language, building strong foundations through Grade 9 and, if inspired, choosing Arabic as an elective to further refine their skills. 

French

Students from Grade 3 to High School embrace their French journey, immersing themselves in the language through stories, songs, games. By the end of Elementary School, students confidently engage in simple conversations, research, and presentations on everyday topics.

French remains a core subject through Grade 9, where daily conversations and cultural exploration deepen fluency and students have the option to advance further in French 2. In High School, French is offered as an elective preparing them to communicate and connect in a global world. 

Celebrating our multilingual community

Empowering every learner

Through a rich mix of language experiences, students build the skills and resilience they need to thrive in an interconnected world.  

Tech-enhanced learning

Students gain confidence and master the English language leveraging different tech tools that help them enhance their listening, pronunciation and speaking skills, enhancing their world knowledge, building academic vocabulary and helping with transition.

Tech-enhanced learning

Students gain confidence and master the English language leveraging different tech tools that help them enhance their listening, pronunciation and speaking skills, enhancing their world knowledge, building academic vocabulary and helping with transition.

Language assessments

At our international school in Dubai, students benefit from a comprehensive approach to assessment that  supports their ongoing growth through:

·  Individual Proficiency Test (IPT) assessments
·  Lexia progress
·  English as an Additional Language (EAL) data tracking
·  Teacher feedback and observations from presentations, group work, and classroom participation
·  Arabic Benchmark Test (ABT)

Language assessments

At our international school in Dubai, students benefit from a comprehensive approach to assessment that  supports their ongoing growth through:

·  Individual Proficiency Test (IPT) assessments
·  Lexia progress
·  English as an Additional Language (EAL) data tracking
·  Teacher feedback and observations from presentations, group work, and classroom participation
·  Arabic Benchmark Test (ABT)

Personalized English support

Through our English as an Additional language specialized support, students benefit from tailored interventions including pull-out sessions, English Language Development (ELD) and Sheltered Instruction (SI), enhancing their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.  

Personalized English support

Through our English as an Additional language specialized support, students benefit from tailored interventions including pull-out sessions, English Language Development (ELD) and Sheltered Instruction (SI), enhancing their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.  

Resources for parents

School information is shared using visuals, simplified language, and translations when needed, ensuring every family stays informed. We recommend Lexia, British Council, and ESOLcourse websites for practicing English at home. Parents are also encouraged to discuss school topics and celebrate achievements with their child in their first language, strengthening understanding and family engagement. 

Resources for parents

School information is shared using visuals, simplified language, and translations when needed, ensuring every family stays informed. We recommend Lexia, British Council, and ESOLcourse websites for practicing English at home. Parents are also encouraged to discuss school topics and celebrate achievements with their child in their first language, strengthening understanding and family engagement. 

International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day

The Nibras International School community comes together to highlight the importance of home languages in shaping identity and heritage.

By sharing songs, poems, stories, and participating in storytime and creative workshops, our people showcase the beauty of linguistic diversity. Through these celebrations, everyone fosters respect, unity, and pride in cultural roots, building a truly inclusive environment where every language is valued. 

International Day of Tolerance

International Day of Tolerance

Our community actively promotes understanding and respect among diverse cultures. Families lead the way, organizing the event and sharing items, foods, and displays that highlight their unique heritage.

At our American curriculum school in Dubai, students and families come together for cultural performances, storytelling, and creative activities, turning the day into a vibrant showcase of traditions fostering dialogue, appreciation, and unity. 

Nibras exceeded my expectations in so many ways. As I discovered with my kids, learning is not just inside the classroom. It's all outside. It's a global community. Nibras is really international. We have more than 100 communities in this school, and my kids are discovering multiple cultures.

Wydian Al Khoury, Parent

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Experience the power of language at Nibras International School, where with over 100 nationalities come together to thrive, empowering students to connect, communicate, and grow as global citizens.

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