Academic Scholarship Programme

September 2024

Teachers

Secondary Team

Explore an extraordinary opportunity with our Scholarship Programme, presenting 3 entry points, each granting 5 Scholarships for each Key Stage. As participants, you have the exciting prospect of securing a substantial discount of up to 50% off the KHDA advertised fees. Our Scholarship Programme extends its reach to acknowledge both Academic Excellence and Sporting Excellence. Seize this moment to unlock your full potential and embark on a transformative journey with us!

Secondary Scholarship

September 2024

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  • This award is for a 3-year period (Years 7-9)
  • It is open to existing and new students
  • Students must be starting Year 7 in September 2024
  • This award is for a 2-year period (Years 10-11)
  • It is open to existing and new students
  • Students must be starting Year 10 in September 2024
  • This award is for a 2-year period (Years 12-13)
  • It is open to existing and new students
  • Students must be starting Year 12 in September 2024
  • To apply for a Sporting Excellence scholarship, it would be expected for students to be performing at a recognised National Level, either in the UAE or in their home Country
  • Applications for the Sporting Excellence scholarship are also based upon 3 entry points; Key Stage 3, 4, and 5. 

Academic Excellence

Academic scholarships will be awarded to students on the basis of proven academic achievement and a competitive application process.Thresholds for Academic Excellence, include but are not limited to:

  1. GL CAT4 Test – Mean score above 126
  2. GL Progress Test – Scores at Stanine 9

Performance in core subjects being above curriculum expectations.

For students applying for the Key Stage 5 scholarship, applications must include estimated forecasts of GCSE results. All offers will be conditional upon submitting GCSE certificates in August 2024, with performance at Grade 7 and above.

Application

Frequently Asked Questions

If a family of an internal candidate receives an invite to apply, will they be successful?

No – there are a limited number of scholarships on offer, and it is not feasible for every application to be successful. For a student to receive an invitation to apply, this is an acknowledgment of their high performance, and should be celebrated.  The decision to award a scholarship, will be based upon the historical performance and taking into account their performance in the scholarship assessment. 

What are the values of the awards?

The awards are based upon our KHDA agreed fees.  We are looking at two tiers of award:

  • The ‘Full Scholars Award’ – 50% off the fees for the duration of the award
  • A ‘Partial Scholars Award’ – 30% off the fees for the duration of the award
What is the decision-making process?

There will be no ‘student interview panel’.  We are not looking to reward ‘good intentions’ or a student’s interview strengths, but rather these awards are aimed at recognising established academic excellence, based upon prior performance and performance in the scholarship assessment.

All offers of financial scholarships are made at the discretion of the school’s governing board.

If my child was unsuccessful on this occasion, are they eligible to apply again in the future?

Yes. We see the Scholarship program as an intrinsic part of the school’s growth, and we also recognize that student talents and abilities can grow over time. 

Will the successful students be identified?

Yes.We believe in the importance of transparency.  All ‘Scholars’ will be recognized and celebrated on the school’s website, with updates on their successes during their journey at Safa British school.

Secondary Scholarship

September 2024

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