Jumeira Baccalaureate School

Q: What curriculum does Jumeira Baccalaureate School offer?

The school delivers the International Baccalaureate ( IB ) curriculum, providing inquiry-based education that develops critical thinking, research skills, and international perspectives.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Jumeira Baccalaureate School?

JBS accepts students from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 through the complete IB programme continuum.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Jumeira Baccalaureate School?

Tuition ranges from AED 64,201 to AED 96,300 per year, depending on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is Jumeira Baccalaureate School best suited for?

Jumeira Baccalaureate School is best suited for internationally-minded families seeking rigorous IB education. The school attracts residents of Jumeirah, Al Safa, Al Wasl, and Umm Suqeim seeking IB education with inquiry-based learning and international mindedness.

2023-2024Very good

Curriculum

Annual Fees

64K - 96K AED

Location

Jumeirah (First, Second, Third)

About Jumeira Baccalaureate School

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

Jumeira Baccalaureate School is an IB school located in Jumeirah First, serving the Dubai community since 2010. The school welcomes boys and girls aged 4 to 18, covering KG 1 to Grade 12, with a current enrolment of 1,499 students.

The student body follows the IB curriculum leading to the IB Diploma Programme and BTEC qualifications. The school is accredited by IBO, CIS, and ACE, ensuring high academic standards are maintained.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 64,201 to AED 96,300, depending on grade level. The school serves families across Jumeirah First and nearby areas, and it is rated "Very Good" by KHDA for the 2023-2024 school year.

Location

Jumeirah First

Latest from Jumeira Baccalaureate School

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

13 Sept 2026Curriculum
Taaleem signs MoU with St. George's University for medical pathways
Taaleem has signed a memorandum of understanding with St. George's University, creating enhanced medical pathways for students across its schools. The collaboration provides access to medical education opportunities, scholarship support and guidance for students considering a future in healthcare. The school's principal, Richard Drew, commented on the partnership.
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
Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)	64,201 AED	~5,350 AED
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	64,201 AED	~5,350 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	64,201 AED	~5,350 AED
GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)	83,459 AED	~6,955 AED
GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)	83,459 AED	~6,955 AED
GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)	83,459 AED	~6,955 AED
GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)	83,459 AED	~6,955 AED
GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)	83,459 AED	~6,955 AED
GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)	83,459 AED	~6,955 AED
GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)	83,459 AED	~6,955 AED
GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)	83,459 AED	~6,955 AED
GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)	83,459 AED	~6,955 AED
GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)	83,459 AED	~6,955 AED
GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)	96,300 AED	~8,025 AED
GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)	96,300 AED	~8,025 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Jumeira Baccalaureate School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 11 times since 2011-2012.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Strong commitment to health, safety, child protection, care and support
Improved achievement in Islamic Education, Arabic and English across phases
Well-designed curriculum, including the Francophone programme, and increasing pathways for older students
Wide range of extra-curricular activities available to students
Very good progress made by children in Kindergarten

What the school was asked to improve

Develop a consistent whole-school approach to using IB assessment criteria
Enhance cross-curricular connections and links to the everyday world
Allow sufficient lesson time for students to consolidate and reflect on learning
Hold middle leaders fully accountable for their responsibilities
Review MYP and DP timetables to maximise teaching time, especially for practical subjects
Improve access to the Secondary building

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 22 to 26 January 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 6 improved, 1 declined and 78 kept the same rating.

Students

1,297 → 1,499

+202 (+16%)

Teachers

103 → 109

+6 (+6%)

Students of determination

171 → 162

-9 (-5%)

Emirati students

318 → 308

-10 (-3%)

Improved

Islamic Education — Progress · DP: Good → Very good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment · PYP: Good → Very good
English — Attainment · PYP: Good → Very good
Personal development · MYP: Very good → Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · KG: Very good → Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · PYP: Very good → Outstanding

Declined

Assessment · DP: Outstanding → Very good

Did Jumeira Baccalaureate School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 2 a decline, 3 no change yet.

Ensure a coordinated approach to the monitoring and development of teachingNo change yet
6 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Make full use of assessment information to plan work matched to students' attainment levelsDeclined
Assessment (DP): Outstanding → Very good
Provide higher-ability students with an appropriate level of challengeNo change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Share examples of good practice in marking and ensure students receive clear guidance on improving their workDeclined
Assessment (DP): Outstanding → Very good
Improve availability of resources to support experiential learning in KGNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure all judgements of the school's provision and performance are accurateNot measurable from the ratings

Performance standards by year (85 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	PYP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	MYP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	DP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	PYP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	MYP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	DP	Good	Very good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	PYP	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	MYP	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	DP	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	PYP	Very good	Very good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	MYP	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	DP	Very good	Very good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	PYP	Good	Very good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	MYP	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	PYP	Very good	Very good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	MYP	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	KG	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	PYP	Good	Very good
English — Attainment	MYP	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	KG	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	PYP	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	MYP	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	KG	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	PYP	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	MYP	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	DP	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	KG	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	PYP	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	MYP	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	DP	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	KG	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	PYP	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	MYP	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	DP	Good	Good
Science — Progress	KG	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	PYP	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	MYP	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	DP	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	KG	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	PYP	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	MYP	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	DP	Very good	Very good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	MYP	Very good	Outstanding
Personal development	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	KG	Very good	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	PYP	Very good	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	KG	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	PYP	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	MYP	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	KG	Very good	Very good
Assessment	PYP	Very good	Very good
Assessment	MYP	Very good	Very good
Assessment	DP	Outstanding	Very good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	KG	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	DP	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	Outstanding	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Very good

Jumeira Baccalaureate School is rated very good overall, with outstanding personal development, care, safeguarding, governance and parent engagement. Teaching and curriculum are strong, especially in the Diploma Programme. Inspectors recommend more consistent monitoring of teaching, better use of assessment data, greater challenge for higher-ability students, and more consistent marking practices.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Inclusive atmosphere with students well cared for and supported, and excellent partnerships with parents
Well-planned curriculum providing a variety of pathways to careers and higher education
Excellent arrangements for ensuring students' safety and promoting healthy lifestyles
Strong, committed leadership from the principal, senior staff and governors focused on inclusive, high-quality education
Exceptional extra-curricular and sporting activities catering to diverse student interests

What the school was asked to improve

Ensure a coordinated approach to the monitoring and development of teaching
Make full use of assessment information to plan work matched to students' attainment levels
Provide higher-ability students with an appropriate level of challenge
Share examples of good practice in marking and ensure students receive clear guidance on improving their work
Improve availability of resources to support experiential learning in KG
Ensure all judgements of the school's provision and performance are accurate

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 30 January to 03 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Very good

2019-2020Very good

2018-2019Very good

2017-2018Very good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jumeira Baccalaureate School located in Dubai?

Jumeira Baccalaureate School is located in Jumeirah & Wasl, Dubai's established coastal community. Families in Jumeirah, Al Safa, Al Wasl, Umm Suqeim, and Business Bay access the campus via Jumeirah Beach Road and Al Wasl Road.

What curriculum does Jumeira Baccalaureate School offer?

The school delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, providing inquiry-based education that develops critical thinking, research skills, and international perspectives.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Jumeira Baccalaureate School?

JBS accepts students from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 through the complete IB programme continuum.

What are the tuition fees at Jumeira Baccalaureate School?

Tuition ranges from AED 64,201 to AED 96,300 per year, depending on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Who is Jumeira Baccalaureate School best suited for?

Jumeira Baccalaureate School is best suited for internationally-minded families seeking rigorous IB education. The school attracts residents of Jumeirah, Al Safa, Al Wasl, and Umm Suqeim seeking IB education with inquiry-based learning and international mindedness.

What is Jumeira Baccalaureate School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Jumeira Baccalaureate School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 11 times since 2011-2012.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Jumeira Baccalaureate School in 2023-2024?

Jumeira Baccalaureate School provides a very good overall quality of education, with outstanding personal development, curriculum adaptation, and care for students. Teaching and leadership are very good but inconsistent across phases, and middle leaders need to be more effective and accountable in driving further improvement. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: strong commitment to health, safety, child protection, care and support; improved achievement in Islamic Education, Arabic and English across phases; well-designed curriculum, including the Francophone programme, and increasing pathways for older students; wide range of extra-curricular activities available to students; very good progress made by children in Kindergarten.

What was Jumeira Baccalaureate School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: develop a consistent whole-school approach to using IB assessment criteria; enhance cross-curricular connections and links to the everyday world; allow sufficient lesson time for students to consolidate and reflect on learning; hold middle leaders fully accountable for their responsibilities; review MYP and DP timetables to maximise teaching time, especially for practical subjects; improve access to the Secondary building.

Has Jumeira Baccalaureate School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 6 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 1 declined and 78 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Progress (DP) from Good to Very good, Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment (PYP) from Good to Very good, English — Attainment (PYP) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 1,297 to 1,499 students (+16%). Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 0 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

KG 1 to Grade 12

Age

4 to 18

Students

1,499

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Richard John Drew

Since 8/30/2015

Opening year

2010

Teachers

109 (+45 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

British

Largest nationality students

Emirati

Emirati students

308

Determination students

162

Accreditation

IBO, CIS, ACE

Curriculum examinations

IBDP, BTEC

Last inspection: 22 to 26 January 2024

About Jumeira Baccalaureate School

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

Latest from Jumeira Baccalaureate School

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

13 Sept 2026Curriculum

Taaleem signs MoU with St. George's University for medical pathways

Taaleem has signed a memorandum of understanding with St. George's University, creating enhanced medical pathways for students across its schools. The collaboration provides access to medical education opportunities, scholarship support and guidance for students considering a future in healthcare. The school's principal, Richard Drew, commented on the partnership.

Source: Instagram

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)

64,201 AED

~5,350 AED

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

64,201 AED

~5,350 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

64,201 AED

~5,350 AED

GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)

83,459 AED

~6,955 AED

GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)

83,459 AED

~6,955 AED

GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)

83,459 AED

~6,955 AED

GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)

83,459 AED

~6,955 AED

GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)

83,459 AED

~6,955 AED

GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)

83,459 AED

~6,955 AED

GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)

83,459 AED

~6,955 AED

GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)

83,459 AED

~6,955 AED

GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)

83,459 AED

~6,955 AED

GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)

83,459 AED

~6,955 AED

GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)

96,300 AED

~8,025 AED

GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)

96,300 AED

~8,025 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Jumeira Baccalaureate School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 11 times since 2011-2012.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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