Dubai British School

Q: Where is Dubai British School located in Dubai?

Dubai British School is located in JLT Hills & Park , operating in Emirates Hills to serve families across The Springs , Meadows, Lakes, Emirates Living, JLT, and The Greens .

Q: What curriculum does Dubai British School offer?

Dubai British School implements the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England. Students follow a structured pathway from Early Years Foundation Stage through primary and secondary phases, with GCSE and A-Level preparation in upper years.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Dubai British School?

The school accepts students from FS1 to Year 13 , enabling children to complete their entire schooling journey from age 3 through to university preparation at age 18.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Dubai British School?

Annual fees at Dubai British School generally fall between AED 53,027 and AED 79,541 , depending on the student's year group.

Q: Who is Dubai British School best suited for?

Dubai British School is best suited for British expatriates in Emirates Living communities seeking established British education with strong community ties. The school attracts residents of The Springs , Meadows , Lakes , Emirates Hills , and JLT who value continuity and pastoral excellence.

Also known as british school dubai

4.5

2023-2024Outstanding

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

53K - 80K AED

Location

Emirates Hills

About Dubai British School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Dubai British School is a British school located in Emirates Hills. The school offers a UK curriculum for students from early years through to Year 13.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 53,027 to AED 79,541, catering to families in Emirates Hills and surrounding areas.

Location

Emirates Hills

Latest from Dubai British School

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

20 Aug 2026Exam results
DBSEH celebrates best GCSE results in school history, most common grade a 9
The school announced its best GCSE results in its history, with grade 9 the most common grade achieved by students. No overall percentages were disclosed in the announcement.
Source: Instagram

Fees & Admissions

The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.

Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
ECC (2-3)2026-2027 (year unverified)	53,027 AED	~4,419 AED
FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)	53,027 AED	~4,419 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	53,027 AED	~4,419 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	53,027 AED	~4,419 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	53,027 AED	~4,419 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	60,608 AED	~5,051 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	60,608 AED	~5,051 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	60,608 AED	~5,051 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	60,608 AED	~5,051 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	71,976 AED	~5,998 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	71,976 AED	~5,998 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	71,976 AED	~5,998 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	71,976 AED	~5,998 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	71,976 AED	~5,998 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	79,541 AED	~6,628 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	79,541 AED	~6,628 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Dubai British School "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Outstanding". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Outstanding

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

High aspirations of leaders with full support from governors
Fully inclusive school with excellent support and opportunities for all students
High quality teaching, use of assessment and curriculum
Establishment of a vibrant and dynamic learning community
Students' outstanding personal and social development

What the school was asked to improve

Raise students' attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic to match that in other subjects
Increase expectations and levels of challenge, particularly for Arab Muslim students in Islamic Education
Enhance the vocabulary of secondary and post-16 students in Arabic as a First Language and improve reading fluency in upper Primary
Provide more opportunities to write on different topics with accurate sentence structures in Arabic as a First Language
Enhance students' Arabic writing skills, including sentence construction and grammar accuracy in Arabic as an Additional Language
Ensure all staff with leadership roles have the capacity to fulfil their responsibilities

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 13 to 17 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 5 improved, 0 declined and 80 kept the same rating.

Students

1,179 → 1,190

+11 (+1%)

Teachers

94 → 96

+2 (+2%)

Students of determination

107 → 110

+3 (+3%)

Emirati students

3 → 2

-1 (-33%)

Improved

Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Mathematics — Attainment · Post-16: Very good → Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · Foundation Stage: Very good → Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · Secondary: Very good → Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · Post-16: Very good → Outstanding

Did Dubai British School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 4 show an improvement.

Raise attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic as a first language by ensuring lessons have clear learning intentions aligned to curriculum standardsImproved
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Foundation Stage): Very good → Outstanding · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Secondary): Very good → Outstanding · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Post-16): Very good → Outstanding
Raise teachers' expectations of what students can achieve in Islamic Education and ArabicImproved
Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Secondary): Acceptable → Good · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Foundation Stage): Very good → Outstanding · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Secondary): Very good → Outstanding · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Post-16): Very good → Outstanding
Enable students to use their learning skills to advance progress in Islamic Education and ArabicImproved
Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Secondary): Acceptable → Good · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Foundation Stage): Very good → Outstanding · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Secondary): Very good → Outstanding · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Post-16): Very good → Outstanding
Rigorously measure the impact of teaching on progress in Islamic Education and Arabic and act promptly on weaknessesImproved
Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Secondary): Acceptable → Good · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Foundation Stage): Very good → Outstanding · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Secondary): Very good → Outstanding · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Post-16): Very good → Outstanding

Performance standards by year (85 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Attainment	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Attainment	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Attainment	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Very good	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Very good	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Post-16	Very good	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Parents and the community	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Outstanding

Dubai British School is rated outstanding overall. Students achieve outstanding progress in English, mathematics and science, and show excellent learning skills, behaviour and social responsibility. Leadership, care and parent partnerships are also outstanding. However, attainment and progress in Islamic Education and Arabic as a first language remain weaker, especially in Secondary and Post-16.

Strengths noted by inspectors

The achievement of students in English, mathematics, and science
Students' leadership skills, work ethic, and sense of social responsibility
The attention given to the health, safety, care and wellbeing of students and staff
The outstanding partnerships developed with parents
The inclusive ethos that permeates all aspects of school life

What the school was asked to improve

Raise attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic as a first language by ensuring lessons have clear learning intentions aligned to curriculum standards
Raise teachers' expectations of what students can achieve in Islamic Education and Arabic
Enable students to use their learning skills to advance progress in Islamic Education and Arabic
Rigorously measure the impact of teaching on progress in Islamic Education and Arabic and act promptly on weaknesses

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 21 to 25 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Outstanding

2019-2020Outstanding

2018-2019Outstanding

2017-2018Outstanding

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dubai British School located in Dubai?

Dubai British School is located in JLT Hills & Park, operating in Emirates Hills to serve families across The Springs, Meadows, Lakes, Emirates Living, JLT, and The Greens.

What curriculum does Dubai British School offer?

Dubai British School implements the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England. Students follow a structured pathway from Early Years Foundation Stage through primary and secondary phases, with GCSE and A-Level preparation in upper years.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Dubai British School?

The school accepts students from FS1 to Year 13, enabling children to complete their entire schooling journey from age 3 through to university preparation at age 18.

What are the tuition fees at Dubai British School?

Annual fees at Dubai British School generally fall between AED 53,027 and AED 79,541, depending on the student's year group.

Who is Dubai British School best suited for?

Dubai British School is best suited for British expatriates in Emirates Living communities seeking established British education with strong community ties. The school attracts residents of The Springs, Meadows, Lakes, Emirates Hills, and JLT who value continuity and pastoral excellence.

What is Dubai British School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Dubai British School "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Outstanding". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Dubai British School in 2023-2024?

Dubai British School is rated outstanding overall. Teaching, curriculum, assessment, personal development and leadership are outstanding across phases. The main area for improvement is attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic, which remains acceptable in Secondary and Post-16, particularly for Arab Muslim students. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: high aspirations of leaders with full support from governors; fully inclusive school with excellent support and opportunities for all students; high quality teaching, use of assessment and curriculum; establishment of a vibrant and dynamic learning community; students' outstanding personal and social development.

What was Dubai British School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: raise students' attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic to match that in other subjects; increase expectations and levels of challenge, particularly for Arab Muslim students in Islamic Education; enhance the vocabulary of secondary and post-16 students in Arabic as a First Language and improve reading fluency in upper Primary; provide more opportunities to write on different topics with accurate sentence structures in Arabic as a First Language; enhance students' Arabic writing skills, including sentence construction and grammar accuracy in Arabic as an Additional Language; ensure all staff with leadership roles have the capacity to fulfil their responsibilities.

Has Dubai British School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 5 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 80 kept the same rating. Improvements include Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Secondary) from Acceptable to Good, Mathematics — Attainment (Post-16) from Very good to Outstanding, Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Foundation Stage) from Very good to Outstanding. Enrolment went from 1,179 to 1,190 students (+1%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 4 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

FS1 to Year 13

Age

3 to 18

Students

1,190

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Brett Steven Girven

Since 8/1/2022

Opening year

2005

Teachers

96 (+32 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

British

Largest nationality students

Emirati students

Determination students

110

Accreditation

BSO

Curriculum examinations

A Level, AS, IGCSE, GCSE

Last inspection: 13 to 17 November 2023

About Dubai British School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Dubai British School is a British school located in Emirates Hills. The school offers a UK curriculum for students from early years through to Year 13.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 53,027 to AED 79,541, catering to families in Emirates Hills and surrounding areas.

Latest from Dubai British School

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

20 Aug 2026Exam results

DBSEH celebrates best GCSE results in school history, most common grade a 9

The school announced its best GCSE results in its history, with grade 9 the most common grade achieved by students. No overall percentages were disclosed in the announcement.

Source: Instagram

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

ECC (2-3)2026-2027 (year unverified)

53,027 AED

~4,419 AED

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

53,027 AED

~4,419 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

53,027 AED

~4,419 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

53,027 AED

~4,419 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

53,027 AED

~4,419 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

60,608 AED

~5,051 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

60,608 AED

~5,051 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

60,608 AED

~5,051 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

60,608 AED

~5,051 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

71,976 AED

~5,998 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

71,976 AED

~5,998 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

71,976 AED

~5,998 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

71,976 AED

~5,998 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

71,976 AED

~5,998 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

79,541 AED

~6,628 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

79,541 AED

~6,628 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Dubai British School "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Outstanding". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Outstanding

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