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Uptown School (UTS)
Uptown School (UTS) offers the International Baccalaureate’s Primary Years (PYP) and Middle Years (MYP) Programmes, with the Diploma Programme following in 2014. UTS places a strong emphasis on holistic education. Its unique music programme and innovative extra-curricular offerings set it apart from the norm. UTS was the first primary school in Dubai to be authorised as an IB World School.

Located corner Algeria Road and Tripoli Street, Mirdif, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

KHDA Inspection Report
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is an educational quality assurance authority based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It undertakes early learning, school and higher learning institution management and rates them as well.

Uptown Primary School 2012 KHDA rating: Good with outstanding areas.

A summary of all the schools in Dubai's ratings can be found at KHDA School Ratings.

Facilities

 * Zoned Areas - for Early Years, Primary and Middle Years and High School.
 * Libraries - the Primary and Middle Years libraries in a central facility will provide a focus for inquiry and research within the school. Both levels of the library will be outfitted with WiFi study rooms. The Early Years Programme has a separate library serving Pre-K, KG1 and 2.
 * ITC - full wireless connectivity across the campus and ITC integrated classrooms; ipads have been introduced to compliment the Early Years Programme with additional integration in PYP and MYP classes.
 * Science Labs - three fully equipped labs support the Primary and Middle Years inquiry based science programme.
 * School Canteen / Cafeteria - our on-campus catering facility provides healthy and nutritious snack and lunch for students.
 * The Arts - modern, flexible performance spaces and multiple practice rooms for individual lessons compliment our extensive music programme. The Early Years Programme has its own dedicated music room within the Kindergarten zoned area.
 * Primary and Middle Years Programmes each have separate art studios to support the full programme of visual arts and integrated design technology offered at Uptown.
 * PE, Swim and Athletics - a 1437.1 sq. m. gym complex supports PE for Primary and Middle Years Programmes. The Early Years Programme has a separate gym facility within the Kindergarten area. PYP and MYP each have a designated 25-meter pool. The Early Years Programme teaching pool is within the Kindergarten zoned area.
 * Two regulation size football pitches, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, outdoor tennis courts, track and field facilities including net ball, a 120-meter running track, javelin, discus, hurdles, cross-country and multi-purpose sport activity spaces enhance our robust Primary and Middle Years PE and Athletic Programmes.
 * The Arts - modern, flexible performance spaces and multiple practice rooms for individual lessons compliment our extensive music programme. The Early Years Programme has its own dedicated music room within the Kindergarten zoned area.
 * Primary and Middle Years Programmes each have separate art studios to support the full programme of visual arts and integrated design technology offered at Uptown.
 * PE, Swim and Athletics - a 1437.1 sq. m. gym complex supports PE for Primary and Middle Years Programmes. The Early Years Programme has a separate gym facility within the Kindergarten area. PYP and MYP each have a designated 25-meter pool. The Early Years Programme teaching pool is within the Kindergarten zoned area.
 * Two regulation size football pitches, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, outdoor tennis courts, track and field facilities including net ball, a 120-meter running track, javelin, discus, hurdles, cross-country and multi-purpose sport activity spaces enhance our robust Primary and Middle Years PE and Athletic Programmes.
 * PE, Swim and Athletics - a 1437.1 sq. m. gym complex supports PE for Primary and Middle Years Programmes. The Early Years Programme has a separate gym facility within the Kindergarten area. PYP and MYP each have a designated 25-meter pool. The Early Years Programme teaching pool is within the Kindergarten zoned area.
 * Two regulation size football pitches, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, outdoor tennis courts, track and field facilities including net ball, a 120-meter running track, javelin, discus, hurdles, cross-country and multi-purpose sport activity spaces enhance our robust Primary and Middle Years PE and Athletic Programmes.
 * Two regulation size football pitches, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, outdoor tennis courts, track and field facilities including net ball, a 120-meter running track, javelin, discus, hurdles, cross-country and multi-purpose sport activity spaces enhance our robust Primary and Middle Years PE and Athletic Programmes.
 * Two regulation size football pitches, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, outdoor tennis courts, track and field facilities including net ball, a 120-meter running track, javelin, discus, hurdles, cross-country and multi-purpose sport activity spaces enhance our robust Primary and Middle Years PE and Athletic Programmes.

Extra Curricular Activities
Extra Curricula Activities (ECAs) are held after school for KG2 to Grade 9. This robust plan of activities extends the school day and offers students a variety of activities. Please note ECAs are not offered for Pre K or K1 students. All ECAs are staffed by Uptown teachers and are held on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2.30 to 3.30pm.