The English College

Q: Where is The English College Dubai L.L.C located in Dubai?

The English College is located in Jumeirah & Wasl, Dubai 's coastal residential area. Families in Jumeirah, Al Wasl, Al Safa, Umm Suqeim, and Business Bay access the campus via Al Wasl Road and Jumeirah Beach Road.

Q: What curriculum does The English College Dubai L.L.C offer?

The school delivers the British curriculum with focus on secondary and sixth form education, preparing students through GCSE examinations and A-Level studies.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at The English College Dubai L.L.C?

The college accepts students from Year 7 to Year 13 , covering ages 11 to 18. This is a secondary-only school serving students from Year 7 onwards.

Q: What are the tuition fees at The English College Dubai L.L.C?

Annual fees range from AED 52,112 to AED 68,265 , depending on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is The English College Dubai L.L.C best suited for?

The English College Dubai L.L.C is best suited for families seeking quality British education with strong academic foundations. The school attracts residents of Jumeirah, Al Wasl, Al Safa, and Umm Suqeim seeking British education with comprehensive IGCSE and A-Level pathways.

4.6

2023-2024Very good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

52K - 68K AED

Location

Al Wasl

About The English College

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

The English College is a UK school established in 1992 in Al Safa. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum for boys and girls aged 3 to 18, covering grades from FS1 to Year 13, with an enrolment of 1,331 students.

The student body consists of a balanced mix of genders, and the school focuses on delivering the UK programme, preparing students for GCSE, IGCSE, AS, and A Level qualifications. The school holds BSO accreditation and has received a "Very Good" rating from KHDA for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 52,112 to AED 68,265. The English College serves families from Al Safa and nearby areas, including Al Wasl, Street 9A, Off Al Wasl Road, Umm Al Sheif, and Jumeira 1.

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)	52,112 AED	~4,343 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	52,112 AED	~4,343 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	54,654 AED	~4,555 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	54,654 AED	~4,555 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	57,196 AED	~4,766 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	57,196 AED	~4,766 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	57,196 AED	~4,766 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	57,196 AED	~4,766 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	56,982 AED	~4,749 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	56,982 AED	~4,749 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	56,982 AED	~4,749 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	61,817 AED	~5,151 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	61,817 AED	~5,151 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	68,265 AED	~5,689 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	68,265 AED	~5,689 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated The English College "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students' improved progress in Arabic as a first and additional language
Excellent and respectful behaviour of students, with strong innovative and entrepreneurial skills
Curriculum design that inspires students in Foundation Stage, Primary and Secondary
Safe and secure learning environment that enhances students' and staff wellbeing
Strong involvement of parents and committed governors who resource an outstanding school facility

What the school was asked to improve

Raise the profile of Islamic Education across all phases and align expectations with at least 'very good' standards
Raise achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic to match other core subjects
Give greater attention to using data to make assessment a more informative driver of improvement, especially in Foundation Stage and Post-16
Involve parents of students of determination more in transitions between year groups and phases
Give phase leaders more time to rigorously monitor teaching, learning and progress

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 04 to 08 December 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 11 improved, 2 declined and 72 kept the same rating.

Students

1,175 → 1,331

+156 (+13%)

Teachers

93 → 104

+11 (+12%)

Students of determination

88 → 86

-2 (-2%)

Emirati students

25 → 29

+4 (+16%)

Improved

Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Mathematics — Progress · Primary: Very good → Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · Secondary: Very good → Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation · Foundation Stage: Very good → Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation · Primary: Very good → Outstanding

and 3 more

Declined

English — Attainment · Post-16: Very good → Good
Science — Progress · Secondary: Outstanding → Very good

Did The English College act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 2 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 2 show an improvement.

Build on the sustained or improved outcomes achieved in most subjectsNot measurable from the ratings
Align students' outcomes in Islamic Education and Arabic with those in other subjectsImproved
Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Secondary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress (Secondary): Acceptable → Good
Increase variety of pathways in Secondary and Post-16 for students unsuited to traditional qualificationsNot measurable from the ratings
Help students and parents understand how full attendance improves educational outcomes and life chancesImproved
Parents and the community: 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	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
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	Acceptable	Acceptable
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	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Outstanding	Very good
Science — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Primary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills
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	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Very good	Very good
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	Outstanding	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	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Very good	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Very good	Very good
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	Very good	Very good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Very good	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Management, staffing, facilities, and resources	Whole school	Very good	Outstanding

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Very good

Inspectors rated The English College very good overall. English, mathematics and science outcomes were strong, and personal development and care were outstanding. Areas for improvement included underdeveloped mathematics investigation skills, limited use of technology for research, below-expectation attendance, and only acceptable outcomes in Arabic and Islamic Education alignment.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Sustained and improved outcomes in almost every subject
Integrated programme of wellbeing and mindfulness education
Very effective systems giving students high levels of care and support
Strong focus on work ethic, environmental awareness, leadership and volunteering opportunities
Safe, clean, hygienic campus with thorough safeguarding and child protection communication

What the school was asked to improve

Build on the sustained or improved outcomes achieved in most subjects
Align students' outcomes in Islamic Education and Arabic with those in other subjects
Increase variety of pathways in Secondary and Post-16 for students unsuited to traditional qualifications
Help students and parents understand how full attendance improves educational outcomes and life chances

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 30 January to 03 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Very good

2019-2020Good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The English College Dubai L.L.C located in Dubai?

The English College is located in Jumeirah & Wasl, Dubai's coastal residential area. Families in Jumeirah, Al Wasl, Al Safa, Umm Suqeim, and Business Bay access the campus via Al Wasl Road and Jumeirah Beach Road.

What curriculum does The English College Dubai L.L.C offer?

The school delivers the British curriculum with focus on secondary and sixth form education, preparing students through GCSE examinations and A-Level studies.

What age groups and grade levels are available at The English College Dubai L.L.C?

The college accepts students from Year 7 to Year 13, covering ages 11 to 18. This is a secondary-only school serving students from Year 7 onwards.

What are the tuition fees at The English College Dubai L.L.C?

Annual fees range from AED 52,112 to AED 68,265, depending on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Who is The English College Dubai L.L.C best suited for?

The English College Dubai L.L.C is best suited for families seeking quality British education with strong academic foundations. The school attracts residents of Jumeirah, Al Wasl, Al Safa, and Umm Suqeim seeking British education with comprehensive IGCSE and A-Level pathways.

What is The English College's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated The English College "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about The English College in 2023-2024?

The English College Dubai provides a very good quality of education, with outstanding personal development, curriculum design, and care and support, alongside very good teaching, assessment, and leadership. Islamic Education and Arabic attainment remain weaker areas, and the report recommends improving data use, monitoring time for leaders, and parental involvement for students of determination. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: students' improved progress in Arabic as a first and additional language; excellent and respectful behaviour of students, with strong innovative and entrepreneurial skills; curriculum design that inspires students in Foundation Stage, Primary and Secondary; safe and secure learning environment that enhances students' and staff wellbeing; strong involvement of parents and committed governors who resource an outstanding school facility.

What was The English College asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: raise the profile of Islamic Education across all phases and align expectations with at least 'very good' standards; raise achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic to match other core subjects; give greater attention to using data to make assessment a more informative driver of improvement, especially in Foundation Stage and Post-16; involve parents of students of determination more in transitions between year groups and phases; give phase leaders more time to rigorously monitor teaching, learning and progress.

Has The English College improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 11 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 2 declined and 72 kept the same rating. Improvements include Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Secondary) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress (Primary) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 1,175 to 1,331 students (+13%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 2 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 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

FS1 to Year 13

Age

3 to 18

Students

1,331

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Emily Elizabeth Hopkinson

Since 8/15/2019

Opening year

1992

Teachers

104 (+20 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

British

Largest nationality students

Arabic

Emirati students

Determination students

Accreditation

BSO

Curriculum examinations

GCSE,IGCSE,AS and A Level

Last inspection: 04to08December2023

About The English College

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

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

52,112 AED

~4,343 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

52,112 AED

~4,343 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

54,654 AED

~4,555 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

54,654 AED

~4,555 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

57,196 AED

~4,766 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

57,196 AED

~4,766 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

57,196 AED

~4,766 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

57,196 AED

~4,766 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

56,982 AED

~4,749 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

56,982 AED

~4,749 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

56,982 AED

~4,749 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

61,817 AED

~5,151 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

61,817 AED

~5,151 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

68,265 AED

~5,689 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

68,265 AED

~5,689 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated The English College "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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