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English Language Private School

Q: Where is English Language Private School located in Dubai?

English Language Private School is located in Al Qusais 1 , operating from a dedicated campus in the Al Qusais area with English-medium instruction. This prime eastern Dubai location provides convenient access for families in Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif.

Q: What curriculum does English Language Private School offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at English Language Private School?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13 , providing education from age 3 to 18 across all stages.

Q: What are the tuition fees at English Language Private School?

Annual fees range from AED 8,641 to AED 10,720 , depending on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is English Language Private School best suited for?

English Language Private School is best suited for families seeking English-medium British education. The school appeals to residents of Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif seeking British education with British curriculum with strong English language development.

3.7

2023-2024Acceptable

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

5K - 12K AED

Location

Umm Hurair Fir

About English Language Private School

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

English Language Private School is a British school established in 1978 in Umm Hurair First, Dubai. As one of the longest-standing UK curriculum institutions in the emirate, the school provides education from Foundation Stage through to Sixth Form.

The school currently enrols 1,969 students, welcoming both boys and girls aged 4 to 18. Classes span FS2 to Year 13, following the UK National Curriculum framework across all key stages.

Students work towards IGCSE, AS Level, and A-Level qualifications. The school holds UK accreditation and received an "Acceptable" rating from KHDA in its 2023-2024 inspection.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 4,528 to AED 11,888 depending on grade level. The campus serves families residing in Umm Hurair and surrounding Dubai communities.

Location

Umm Hurair

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
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	4,528 AED	~377 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	4,938 AED	~412 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	5,430 AED	~453 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	5,884 AED	~490 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	6,377 AED	~531 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	6,830 AED	~569 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	7,284 AED	~607 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	7,284 AED	~607 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	8,641 AED	~720 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	8,641 AED	~720 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	8,641 AED	~720 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	8,641 AED	~720 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	10,720 AED	~893 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	11,888 AED	~991 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated English Language Private School "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Acceptable

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students show very good knowledge and understanding of Islamic values, UAE culture, social responsibility and innovation skills.
Curriculum design has widened choice and improved opportunities for students' achievement.
Good provision for care and support of students' wellbeing, with very good arrangements for health and safety.
Clear leadership and direction from the principal and senior leaders, with supportive governors improving the school's work.

What the school was asked to improve

Raise students' achievement in all subjects and phases.
Improve the quality of teaching and teachers' use of assessment information to meet the needs of all groups of students.
Improve the accuracy of school self-evaluation and the effectiveness of improvement planning.

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, 24 improved, 1 declined and 60 kept the same rating.

Students

1,949 → 1,969

+20 (+1%)

Teachers

121 → 131

+10 (+8%)

Students of determination

61 → 92

+31 (+51%)

Emirati students

5 → 3

-2 (-40%)

Improved

Islamic Education — Progress · Post-16: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress · Primary: Acceptable → Good
English — Progress · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Mathematics — Attainment · Post-16: Acceptable → Good
Mathematics — Progress · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Mathematics — Progress · Post-16: Acceptable → Good
Science — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Science — Progress · Primary: Acceptable → Good

and 16 more

Declined

Science — Progress · Secondary: Good → Acceptable

Did English Language Private School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 2 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.

Increase leaders' focus on students' attainment and progress when observing lessonsNo change yet
6 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Raise standards in Arabic and align the curriculum with MoE expectationsImproved
Curriculum design and implementation (Foundation Stage): Acceptable → Good · Curriculum design and implementation (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Curriculum design and implementation (Secondary): Acceptable → Good · Curriculum design and implementation (Post-16): Acceptable → Good
Improve parents' communication channels with teachers, middle leaders, and one anotherImproved
Parents and the community: Acceptable → Good

Performance standards by year (85 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	Acceptable	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	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
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	Acceptable
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Good
English — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Acceptable	Good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Good	Acceptable
Science — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Learning skills	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Learning skills	Secondary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Post-16	Good	Good
Personal and social development
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Personal development	Primary	Good	Good
Personal development	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Good	Good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Assessment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Assessment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Assessment	Post-16	Good	Good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	Acceptable	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Protection, care, guidance and support
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Post-16	Good	Very good
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Care and support	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Care and support	Secondary	Good	Good
Care and support	Post-16	Good	Good
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Acceptable	Acceptable
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Acceptable	Acceptable
Parents and the community	Whole school	Acceptable	Good
Governance	Whole school	Good	Good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Good	Good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Acceptable

Inspectors rated this school acceptable overall. The newly appointed principal shows strong leadership vision and governors act decisively, while post-16 teaching supports good progress in English and science. Weaknesses remain in Arabic standards, use of assessment data, and consistency of teaching quality across most phases.

Strengths noted by inspectors

The commitment of governors in bringing about improvements
The safe, happy, and caring environment and high-profile wellbeing resulting in positive relationships

What the school was asked to improve

Increase leaders' focus on students' attainment and progress when observing lessons
Raise standards in Arabic and align the curriculum with MoE expectations
Improve parents' communication channels with teachers, middle leaders, and one another

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 06 to 10 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Acceptable

2019-2020Acceptable

2018-2019Acceptable

2017-2018Acceptable

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is English Language Private School located in Dubai?

English Language Private School is located in Al Qusais 1, operating from a dedicated campus in the Al Qusais area with English-medium instruction. This prime eastern Dubai location provides convenient access for families in Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif.

What curriculum does English Language Private School offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications.

What age groups and grade levels are available at English Language Private School?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13, providing education from age 3 to 18 across all stages.

What are the tuition fees at English Language Private School?

Annual fees range from AED 8,641 to AED 10,720, depending on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Who is English Language Private School best suited for?

English Language Private School is best suited for families seeking English-medium British education. The school appeals to residents of Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif seeking British education with British curriculum with strong English language development.

What is English Language Private School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated English Language Private School "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about English Language Private School in 2023-2024?

Inspectors rated the school acceptable overall. Students showed strong personal development, understanding of Islamic values and very good health and safety, but teaching, assessment use and self-evaluation accuracy were inconsistent. Leadership gave clear direction, though achievement across subjects and phases needs improvement to reach good levels. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: students show very good knowledge and understanding of Islamic values, UAE culture, social responsibility and innovation skills; curriculum design has widened choice and improved opportunities for students' achievement; good provision for care and support of students' wellbeing, with very good arrangements for health and safety; clear leadership and direction from the principal and senior leaders, with supportive governors improving the school's work.

What was English Language Private School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: raise students' achievement in all subjects and phases; improve the quality of teaching and teachers' use of assessment information to meet the needs of all groups of students; improve the accuracy of school self-evaluation and the effectiveness of improvement planning.

Has English Language Private School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 24 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 1 declined and 60 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Progress (Post-16) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, English — Progress (Primary) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 1,949 to 1,969 students (+1%). Of the 3 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 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

FS2 to Year 13

Age

4 to 18

Students

1,969

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Muhammad Atif

Since 7/25/2023

Opening year

1978

Teachers

131 (+22 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Pakistani

Largest nationality students

Pakistani

Emirati students

Determination students

Accreditation

Curriculum examinations

IGCSE, AS Level, A Level

Last inspection: 22 to 26 January 2024

About English Language Private School

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

The school currently enrols 1,969 students, welcoming both boys and girls aged 4 to 18. Classes span FS2 to Year 13, following the UK National Curriculum framework across all key stages.

Students work towards IGCSE, AS Level, and A-Level qualifications. The school holds UK accreditation and received an "Acceptable" rating from KHDA in its 2023-2024 inspection.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 4,528 to AED 11,888 depending on grade level. The campus serves families residing in Umm Hurair and surrounding Dubai communities.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

4,528 AED

~377 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

4,938 AED

~412 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

5,430 AED

~453 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

5,884 AED

~490 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

6,377 AED

~531 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

6,830 AED

~569 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

7,284 AED

~607 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

7,284 AED

~607 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

8,641 AED

~720 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

8,641 AED

~720 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

8,641 AED

~720 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

8,641 AED

~720 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

10,720 AED

~893 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

11,888 AED

~991 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated English Language Private School "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Acceptable

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