Jumeirah English Speaking School - Jumeirah

Q: What curriculum does Jumeirah English Speaking School offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, delivering Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1–2 with emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and broad subject coverage.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Jumeirah English Speaking School?

JESS accepts students from FS1 to Year 6 , educating children aged 3 to 11 in early years and primary levels.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Jumeirah English Speaking School?

Annual fees range from AED 54,131 to AED 65,098 , based on year group. Additional charges may apply.

3.5

2022-2023Outstanding

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

54K - 65K AED

Location

Al Wasl

About Jumeirah English Speaking School - Jumeirah

Last updated 17 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · 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.

Location

Al Safa

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
FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)	54,131 AED	~4,511 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	65,098 AED	~5,425 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	65,098 AED	~5,425 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	65,098 AED	~5,425 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	65,098 AED	~5,425 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	65,098 AED	~5,425 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	65,098 AED	~5,425 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	65,098 AED	~5,425 AED

Inspection Report

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.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Outstanding

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Highly effective senior leadership and governance
Excellent students' outcomes in English, mathematics and science, and strong learning skills
Firm commitment to inclusion
Students' excellent personal and social skills
Stimulating and cohesive learning environment

What the school was asked to improve

Raise students' achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic
Develop procedures for evaluating the impact of wellbeing strategies
Link performance appraisal targets to students' learning outcomes and focused professional training
Enhance opportunities for students to lead wellbeing strategies in classrooms and around the school

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 06 to 10 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 43 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 0 declined and 42 kept the same rating.

Students

753 → 751

-2 (0%)

Teachers

52 → 51

-1 (-2%)

Students of determination

34 → 61

+27 (+79%)

Emirati students

18 → 23

+5 (+28%)

Improved

Assessment · Primary: Very good → Outstanding

Did Jumeirah English Speaking School - Jumeirah act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

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.

Improve the monitoring of teachingNo change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Use accurate and reliable data to inform self-evaluation judgementsImproved
Assessment (Primary): Very good → Outstanding
Improve school development planningNot measurable from the ratings
Improve accuracy and reliability of teachers' assessments so all groups achieve their potentialImproved
Assessment (Primary): Very good → Outstanding

Performance standards by year (44 indicators, 2 inspections)

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

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Outstanding

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.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Outstanding achievement in the Foundation Stage and upper primary classes
Outstanding learning skills, especially students' responsibility for learning
Students' highly-developed personal and social skills, work ethic, and social responsibility
The provision for the health, safety, care and wellbeing of students and staff
The outstanding partnerships developed by leaders, teachers, and governors with parents

What the school was asked to improve

Improve the monitoring of teaching
Use accurate and reliable data to inform self-evaluation judgements
Improve school development planning
Improve accuracy and reliability of teachers' assessments so all groups achieve their potential

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 14 to 18 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 Jumeirah English Speaking School located in Dubai?

Jumeirah English Speaking School is located in Jumeirah & Wasl, Dubai's coastal residential area. Families in Jumeirah, Al Wasl, Al Safa, and Umm Suqeim find the campus along Jumeirah Beach Road.

What curriculum does Jumeirah English Speaking School offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, delivering Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1–2 with emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and broad subject coverage.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Jumeirah English Speaking School?

JESS accepts students from FS1 to Year 6, educating children aged 3 to 11 in early years and primary levels.

What are the tuition fees at Jumeirah English Speaking School?

Annual fees range from AED 54,131 to AED 65,098, based on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Who is Jumeirah English Speaking School best suited for?

JESS appeals to families in Jumeirah seeking an established British primary school with a strong reputation, before children transition to secondary education.

What is Jumeirah English Speaking School - Jumeirah's KHDA inspection rating?

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.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Jumeirah English Speaking School - Jumeirah in 2023-2024?

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. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: highly effective senior leadership and governance; excellent students' outcomes in English, mathematics and science, and strong learning skills; firm commitment to inclusion; students' excellent personal and social skills; stimulating and cohesive learning environment.

What was Jumeirah English Speaking School - Jumeirah asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: raise students' achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic; develop procedures for evaluating the impact of wellbeing strategies; link performance appraisal targets to students' learning outcomes and focused professional training; enhance opportunities for students to lead wellbeing strategies in classrooms and around the school.

Has Jumeirah English Speaking School - Jumeirah improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 1 of the 43 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 42 kept the same rating. Improvements include Assessment (Primary) from Very good to Outstanding. Enrolment went from 753 to 751 students (0%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 2 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2022-2023 inspection profile

Grades

FS1 to Year 6

Age

3 to 11

Students

753

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2022-2023

Principal

Timothy Luke Rees

Since 4/1/2022

Opening year

1976

Teachers

52 (+44 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

British

Largest nationality students

Emirati students

Determination students

Accreditation

BSO

Curriculum examinations

Last inspection: 14 to 18 November 2022

About Jumeirah English Speaking School - Jumeirah

Last updated 17 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

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.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

54,131 AED

~4,511 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

65,098 AED

~5,425 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

65,098 AED

~5,425 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

65,098 AED

~5,425 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

65,098 AED

~5,425 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

65,098 AED

~5,425 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

65,098 AED

~5,425 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

65,098 AED

~5,425 AED

Inspection Report

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.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Outstanding

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