Horizons English School vs The English College
Horizons English School and The English College are both in Jumeirah & Umm Suqeim in Dubai. KHDA rates Horizons English School Outstanding (2023-2024) and The English College Very good (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: Horizons English School AED 31,503 to AED 44,121 (2026-2027); The English College AED 52,112 to AED 68,265 (2026-2027), and Horizons English School starts lower.
| Horizons English School | The English College | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Outstanding (2023-2024) | Very good (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 31,503 to AED 44,121 (2026-2027) | AED 52,112 to AED 68,265 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | UK (13 Y) | UK (13 Y) |
| Area | Jumeirah & Umm Suqeim | Jumeirah & Umm Suqeim |
| Students (2023-2024) | 1,301 | 1,331 |
| Teachers | 86 | 104 |
| Ages | 3 to 11 | 3 to 18 |
| Grades | FS1 to Year 6 | FS1 to Year 13 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
| Accreditation | BSME | BSO |
| External examinations | GL Tests | GCSE,IGCSE,AS and A Level |
| Opened | 1989 | 1992 |
Recorded annual fees by grade
| Grade | Horizons English School | The English College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 31,503 2026-2027 | AED 52,112 2026-2027 | −AED 20,609 |
| FS2 | AED 31,503 2026-2027 | AED 52,112 2026-2027 | −AED 20,609 |
| YEAR 1 | AED 44,121 2026-2027 | AED 54,654 2026-2027 | −AED 10,533 |
| YEAR 2 | AED 44,121 2026-2027 | AED 54,654 2026-2027 | −AED 10,533 |
| YEAR 3 | AED 44,121 2026-2027 | AED 57,196 2026-2027 | −AED 13,075 |
| YEAR 4 | AED 44,121 2026-2027 | AED 57,196 2026-2027 | −AED 13,075 |
| YEAR 5 | AED 44,121 2026-2027 | AED 57,196 2026-2027 | −AED 13,075 |
| YEAR 6 | AED 44,121 2026-2027 | AED 57,196 2026-2027 | −AED 13,075 |
Sources: KHDA inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Fee years are shown when verified; differences are only calculated for the same verified year. Full profiles: Horizons English School · The English College · methodology
