Student Careers

Primary students are introduced to different professions through lessons in subjects like science, MSC, and English. Throughout the year, we invite professionals from various fields to speak to students about their careers, helping students gain insight into different professions in a real-world context. Years 4-6 are invited to the University and Careers Expo, which runs annually. 

During the annual Winter Faye, KS2 students run small-scale entrepreneurial projects, taking on responsibilities that reflect various job roles, such as project managers, researchers, or presenters. These activities teach essential skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership.

From FS to Year 6, we organise career-themed dress-up days, where students can come dressed as the professionals they want to be in the future. These fun, interactive days are designed to spark students’ curiosity and imagination about different career paths. During these dress-up days, we facilitate role-playing activities where students can pretend to be in specific careers. For instance, they could work together as junior scientists in a” science lab” or run a mock business as entrepreneurs. All dress-up days often complement ongoing curriculum topics. For example, if the class is learning about space, students might dress up as astronauts, engineers, or space scientists, linking their academic learning to real-world professions.

The LIFE programme will facilitate and help to deliver an entire careers module to the students. Years 7 and 8 will investigate employability skills, interests and work preferences to match against suitable occupations, an enterprise challenge and a series of finance modules including saving and utilising funds. Year 9 will encompass an exploration of KS4 and KS5 future options with a focus on individual career paths. They will also research into the labour market, their expectations of job availability and learn about borrowing money. Year 9 students will sit the Morrisby Aptitudes careers test to help them decide on the most appropriate options for Key Stage 4.

Students in year 10 will have exposure to employers and employees to provide impartial careers advice and options. Students will have dedicated sessions to explore their future career options. They will write Cover letters with CVs, have mock interviews and they will be introduced to personal statement writing in preparation for year 12. They also have the opportunity to complete one week of work experience during term 2. 

Students in year 11 will focus on post 16 personal statements and applications. Individual action plans and interviews will be available for those who require it. Mock interviews for different pathways and institutions will also be available for those who require it. The focus is post 16 options and the Application process.

Students in the sixth form will be focussing on their personal statements and UCAS applications and they search for viable University and further education opportunities. The school careers counsellor will help facilitate this process along with the Pastoral Heads of Year. Year 12 students will partake in the REACH programme which provides them with work experience opportunities.

Students are guided through the NAPO process and all available opportunities. Students and their families are fully informed about university scholarships, both in the UAE and internationally. All changes are communicated to our Emirati families in a timely manner, including requirements for additional assessments, such as the EmSAT.