Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Also known as dubai english speaking schools
British
43K - 53K AED
Umm Hurair
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology
Dubai English Speaking School is a British school located in Umm Hurair, serving families since 2005. The school accommodates boys and girls aged 3 to 11, offering classes from FS1 to Year 6 with a current enrollment of 1,017 pupils.
The curriculum adheres to the English National Curriculum, covering EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2. This structure ensures a comprehensive foundation for young learners, preparing them for future educational transitions.
Accredited by BSO, the school has received an "Outstanding" rating for the 2023-2024 inspection period, reflecting its commitment to high standards in teaching and student development.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 43,084 to AED 53,320, depending on the year group. The school provides a convenient location for families in the surrounding areas, ensuring an accessible option for parents.
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KHDA rated Dubai English Speaking School "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fourth consecutive "Outstanding". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.
This UK-curriculum school was rated outstanding overall by KHDA inspectors, with outstanding attainment and progress in English, mathematics and science, strong leadership, and excellent care and wellbeing. Arabic as an additional language remains comparatively weaker, with recommendations to improve teaching, planning and monitoring of progress.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 13 to 17 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 43 performance indicators rated in both reports, 0 improved, 3 declined and 40 kept the same rating.
Of the 2 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 2 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 1 a decline, 1 no change yet.
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment (Primary): Good → Acceptable
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| 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 | Good | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Primary | Good | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | 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 | Very good |
| Assessment | Primary | Outstanding | 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 |
| 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 |
Dubai English Speaking School was rated outstanding overall. Inspectors praised inspirational leadership, excellent governance, outstanding teaching and curriculum, and outstanding achievement in English, mathematics and science. Arabic as a first language attainment was acceptable, and recommendations focused on improving Arabic skills and expanding mobile learning technologies.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 21 to 25 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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