Dwight School Dubai

Grades 6-9

Please find below the Assessment Week Timetables for Grades 6 to 9 GL Progress Tests (English, Mathematics and Science) and Etqaan Arabic and Islamic Assessments:

Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9

Grades 1-5

For Grades 1 to 5, pupils will complete their GL Assessments between 1st to 19th June during their homeroom lessons, staggered over the three week period to ensure an age-appropriate setting for the children. For Etqaan Assessments, these will also be staggered in their normal Arabic and Islamic lessons. 

GL Progress Tests (English, Maths and Science)

Preparation for the GL assessments is integrated into the curriculum. To support preparation, teachers will provide the necessary materials through home learning and during their normal class activities. There will not be additional revision material specifically for GL assessments,  as the curriculum being assessed already aligns with the content  students are already studying in class. For Upper School students, teachers will offer resources during  home learning and study periods that will support the preparation for the GL Assessments. 

Etqaan Arabic and Islamic Benchmark Test

Preparation for the Etqaan assessments is integrated into the curriculum. To support students in this preparation, teachers will provide necessary materials through home learning and during regular class sessions. There will not be any additional revision materials specifically for Etqaan assessments, as the curriculum being assessed aligns with the content students are already studying in class. For Upper School students, teachers will offer resources during home learning and study periods to enhance students’ readiness for the Etqaan assessments. 

Grade 11 End of Year DP Assessments

The Grade 11 End of Year examinations follow the same format as the external DP examinations. Each subject will have its own unique examination style, and students have been familiarised with these formats throughout the year. The timetable can be accessed here. Revision tips and guidance for students can be found here. 

Grade 11 BTEC PSA 

Pearson Set Assignments (PSAs) are designed to assess students’ understanding and application of business concepts in a practical, real-world context. They provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills through applied tasks that reflect authentic business scenarios.

These assessments are completed under supervised conditions, meaning that while students are expected to work independently, they must do so within a set timeframe and in line with specific Pearson guidelines.

Students are expected to take responsibility for their work, ensuring it is their own and meets the required standards. These assessments contribute significantly to the overall grade for the BTEC qualification.

Teachers will support students throughout the preparation process, ensuring they feel confident, well-prepared, and ready to perform to the best of their ability.

It is important to note that the end of year examination results will not solely determine the final DP1/CP1 grade. The overall grade will also consider internal assessments and other coursework requirements. While these examinations will play a role in informing university predictions, they represent just one aspect of the assessment process.

University predictions will be based on a combination of factors, including:

• The end of DP1 grade and/or BTEC grade

• Quality of internal assessments completed to date

• CAT4 target grades

• Students' work ethic and responsiveness to teacher feedback

• Their overall progress during the course

Examination Period Contingency Plan for Upper School

As we approach our examination period, we have developed a contingency plan to ensure a smooth transition to online learning if necessary. If online learning is implemented on June 1st, the exams scheduled for that day will be rescheduled to allow students and staff to allow for adequate preparation and training for conducting online assessments.

Requirements for Online Exams:

• Students must have two devices:
  - A primary device for taking the exam.
  - A secondary device (such as a mobile phone) to join a video meeting that displays the student's workspace.

• All devices must have LANSchool installed and activated during the examination. 

• Students must uninstall all background programmes (e.g Grammarly, Claude, Monica, Apple Intelligence etc) for the duration of the examination period.

• Students will also need headphones

• All screens monitored during the examinations will be screen recorded.

If any of the aforementioned requirements cannot be met during the examination, the exam will not proceed, and the student will not be permitted to continue.

Important Note

Please note that these contingency processes will only occur in the event of online learning. In all other cases, the exams will take place in the auditorium under our usual examination conditions. We will provide additional instructional videos prior to the start of the exam period to ensure that students fully understand the requirements.  We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we navigate these changes. Please ensure that your child is prepared for the possibility of online examinations.

Larissa Milne | Assistant Principal & Head of Teaching, Learning and Assessment | lmilne@dwight.ae