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Latifa School for Girls
The Latifa School for Girls (LSG) was established in 1982 by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum under the aegis of the Government of Dubai. From the beginning, the School has offered a British curriculum leading to GCSE (General Certificate of Education) and A level (Advanced level). The Headmistress and most of the staff are British and there is a very strong Arabic and Islamic Studies Department staffed by well-qualified Arab teachers. The Headmistress is an overseas member of the GSA. The School has an established reputation for academic excellence and individualised attention to students’ needs. Every teacher is expected to: - encourage high standards in all aspects of school life - contribute to the effective and efficient management of the School - promote a school culture which is happy, purposeful and productive - support and motivate students, teachers and other school employees - encourage consultation and discussion. LSG is a day school for girls between the ages of 3 and 18 occupying 2 adjacent sites. The School has a largely UK-educated staff of around 130: this includes a number of Arab members of staff who teach Arabic and Islamic Studies. LSG offers a comprehensive range of subjects leading to GCSE, AS and A level. Key Skills and non-examination courses are offered to girls in Year 12. The School regularly places girls in Oxford and Cambridge yet also educates girls who have significant learning difficulties. The School remains committed to providing a first-class education to all its students, whatever their abilities. The Secondary organizational structure, on the professional side, incorporates the senior management team (SMT), heads of department and heads of year. The SMT comprises the Headmistress, Deputy Headmistress, Senior Teacher and Head of Primary. The SMT plus team includes an addition of 2 secondary staff representatives. Whilst heads of department are primarily concerned with academic matters and heads of year with pastoral, there is clearly an overlap between the two; all staff are expected to work together in the best interests of the students. There is also a careers officer and two examination officers. The Primary organizational structure, on the professional side, incorporates the primary leadership team (PLT) and Key Stage Subject Coordinators. The PLT comprises of the Headmistress, Head of Primary, KS1 and KS2 Coordinators. The PLT plus team includes the Literacy, Numeracy and Arabic Coordinators in each Key Stage as well as the Learning Support Coordinator. Specialised administrative, health, catering, media resources, library and maintenance personnel at both sites support the work of the teaching staff.Website: http://www.lsg.sch.ae
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