Core curriculum
- English – 9 lessons
- Maths – 8 lessons
- Science – 8 lessons
- Arabic – 8 lessons in Y7 and 6 lessons for Y8/9
- Islamic – 4 lessons
at svs we are
Future Empowered
Address: Remraam - Dubai get directions
Telephone: +971 4 589 7904 call us
Secondary School
A very warm welcome to the Secondary phase of South View School (SVS). A strong sense of community creates a warm and happy environment which is supported by students, parents, and all members of staff.
The South View School curriculum is firmly based on the National Curriculum for England, with content that is adapted to the UAE and mindful of our multi-national demographic.
Select an image or... 
...enter text here.
Year 7-9 (Key Stage 3)
Students in Key Stage 3 follow a timetable that encompasses a broad range of subjects in line with other top international British schools. This is designed to enable students to experience a broad variety of subject interests and develop their skills of curiosity and investigation. During Year 9, students make their option choices for IGCSE study which begins in Year 10 and culminates with formal, external examinations in Year 11.
To support the academic curriculum, SVS offers a rich and varied extra-curricular programme, with activities ranging from sports squads to recreational team play, opportunities to develop performing arts and debating with our Model United Nations club.
Our international and local trips give students a chance to discover the wider world and to link and apply what they learn in class to real-life situations. Our wellbeing agenda supports our curriculum and develops skills and resilience in our youngsters that will help them to face future challenges.
Curriculum information (with lessons per fortnight)
Humanities
- Geography – 3 lessons in Y7 and 4 lessons in Y8/9
- History – 3 lessons in Y7 and 4 lessons in Y8/9
- MSC – 4 lessons
Modern Foreign Languages
- French or Spanish – 5 lessons
Arts
- Art – 2 lessons
- Drama – 2 lessons
- Music – 2 lessons
Sports
- PE – 4 lessons
- Squad training happens before school
STEAM
- STEAM – 2 lessons
Select an image or... 
...enter text here.
Year 10-11 (Key Stage 4)
Students in Key Stage 4 follow a timetable that encompasses compulsory core subjects along with a wide and varied range of optional subjects in line with other top international British schools. During Year 11, students make their option choices for Post-16 study which begins in Year 12 and culminates with formal examinations in Year 13.
In support of our academic curriculum, SVS offers a rich and varied extra-curricular programme, with activities ranging from sports squads to recreational team play, opportunities to develop performing arts and debating with our Model United Nations club. Our international and local trips give students a chance to discover the wider world and apply what they learn in class to real-life situations. Our wellbeing agenda supports our curriculum and develops skills and resilience in our students that will help them to face future challenges.
Curriculum information
IGCSE Core Subjects
- English Language
- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Science (Double Award)
- Core Arabic
- Core PE
- Moral, Social and Cultural Studies
- Islamic Studies (Muslim students only)
Optional subjects
- Humanities
- Geography
- History
- Arts
- Art
- Drama
- Music
- Science
- Triple Science
- Social Science
- Business
- Economics
- Psychology
- Physical Education
Specialist Areas
- ICT
- Computer Science
- BTEC
- Business
- Travel & Tourism
Career and University Preparation
In Key Stage 4, students also embark on a high-class careers programme with the aim of making informed decisions when they are asked to choose their Post-16 subjects. Students are provided with opportunities to engage with local businesses and professional speakers through our masterclass sessions. At SVS students will attend university fairs, visit local universities and work closely with our dedicated Careers and University guidance counsellor to prepare their university applications to a variety of worldwide destinations.
The Careers team will be situated in our brand-new, custom-made 6th form centre which will give students in KS4 an insight into life in the Sixth Form.
Select an image or... 
...enter text here.
Meet Our Team
Facilities
Our site is equipped with impressive facilities that are designed to support the learning of our students to the highest standard, with specialist Science, Art, Music and STEAM classrooms, a fully functioning Drama studio/Black Box and a full range of sporting facilities including swimming pools, sports halls, a dance studio, outdoor courts and an all-purpose outdoor sports field.
Pastoral
We provide individual personalised pathways for every student that provides them with the opportunity to develop and realise their unique potential. We support our students on their journey with a holistic, robust, and nurturing pastoral framework focusing on positive mental health and living a balanced lifestyle.
SVS has high academic standards for all students and we enjoy celebrating student successes at every opportunity whether this be in academic or other contexts such as personal growth or acts of kindness to others.