Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British
54K - 65K AED
Al Wasl
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology
Jumeirah English Speaking School - Jumeirah is a British school established in 1976 in Al Safa. The school serves boys and girls aged 3 to 11, offering education from FS1 to Year 6 with a current enrollment of 753 pupils.
The curriculum adheres to the English National Curriculum, encompassing EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2. The school is accredited by BSO and has received an "Outstanding" rating for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 54,131 to AED 65,098 depending on the year group. The institution prepares children for a seamless transition to Year 7.
Families residing in nearby areas such as Al Wasl, Street 9A, Off Al Wasl Road, Umm Al Sheif, and 53 B Street, Off Al Wasl Road Jumeira 1 will find the campus easily accessible.
Annual tuition at Jumeirah English Speaking School - Jumeirah ranges from AED 54,131 (FS 1) to AED 65,098 (FS2) for 2026-2027, across 8 year groups, or about AED 4,511 to AED 5,425 a month. All 8 grade fees are unchanged from 2025-2026.
KHDA rated Jumeirah English Speaking School - Jumeirah "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 12th consecutive "Outstanding". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.
Jumeirah English Speaking School is rated outstanding overall. Students achieve outstanding results in English, mathematics and science, with excellent learning and personal development skills. Leadership and governance are highly effective. Arabic and Islamic Education attainment remain acceptable, marking the main area for improvement, along with wellbeing strategy evaluation.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1-22), inspected 06 to 10 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 43 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 0 declined and 42 kept the same rating.
Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 2 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Assessment (Primary): Very good → Outstanding
Assessment (Primary): Very good → Outstanding
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Assessment | Primary | Very good | Outstanding |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | 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 |
| Care and support | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Provision and outcomes for students of determination | Whole school | Outstanding | - |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Governance | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
Jumeirah English Speaking School is rated outstanding overall. Attainment and progress in English, mathematics and science are outstanding, while Islamic Education and Arabic remain only acceptable in attainment. Leadership, care, and parent partnerships are strong, though self-evaluation, assessment accuracy, and development planning still need improvement.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1-20), inspected 14 to 18 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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