Q My husband has just found out that he will be transferred to Dubai which the whole family is really excited about. I have 2 children aged 8 and 10 studying the English National Curriculum in Singapore but am finding it hard finding any school places in Dubai. I have been out to Dubai visiting friends and know the driving is really scary and we will be given a company villa in Umm Suqueim so really want a school nearby. Can you recommend a school that may have places?

A You could try by contacting Star International School which is in Umm Suqueim. The school opened in 2008 and has 350 children up to the age of 11. It follows the English National Curriculum. The new campus was completed in 2010 and in 2011 they will also be accepting secondary children into year 7. Their website is www.semsintl.com.

Hope this helps.