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Established in 1963, Dubai English Speaking School is a renowned and inclusive, not-for-profit British school for 3 to 11-year-old boys and girls following a British curriculum.

  • Dubai English Speaking School
    Oud Metha Road
    Dubai
    UAE
  • T +971 4 337 1457
  • E [email protected]
  • W www.dessc.sch.ae
  • School Ages: 3-11
  • School Gender: Mixed
  • Total School Numbers: 975
  • Teaching Language(s):
    • English
  • SEN: Mainstream with SEN support
  • Boarding: Not available
  • Uniform: Yes
  • School Year: Three terms: August/September - December; January - March; April - July
  • School Hours: Monday-Thursday 7.40am–2.40pm, Friday 7.40am-12.00pm
  • Annual Fee Range: AED 38,305 - AED 47,406
  • Fee Information: Application fee: AED 1,750 Acceptance Fee FS1-Year 6: AED 3,500 (deductible from first term fees and non-refundable) Sibling Discounts available for 3 children and above
  • Religion: Non-denominational
  • Memberships: BSME, COBIS (Accredited Member). Permitted by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
  • State/Independent: Non-profit

Curricula:

  • National Curriculum for England
  • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Accreditations/Inspections:

  • BSO (British Schools Overseas inspection programme)

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