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Dubai English Speaking School (College)

Q: Where is Dubai English Speaking School - (College) located in Dubai?

Dubai English Speaking School College is located in Silicon Oasis & Academic City , operating in Academic City providing outstanding British secondary education to families across Academic City, Silicon Oasis, Mirdif, and Festival City.

Q: What curriculum does Dubai English Speaking School - (College) offer?

The school delivers the British curriculum with focus on secondary and sixth form education. Students follow GCSE programmes in Years 10–11 and A-Level studies in Years 12–13.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Dubai English Speaking School - (College)?

The college accepts students from Year 7 to Year 13 , covering secondary education through to university preparation for ages 11 to 18.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Dubai English Speaking School - (College)?

Tuition fees range from AED 84,325 to AED 90,633 per year, depending on the grade level.

Q: Who is Dubai English Speaking School - (College) best suited for?

Dubai English Speaking School College is best suited for families in eastern Dubai seeking the renowned DESS secondary education. The school attracts residents of Academic City , Silicon Oasis , Mirdif , and Festival City who value the outstanding DESS reputation for IGCSE and A- Level excellence.

2.9

2023-2024Outstanding

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

84K - 91K AED

Location

Dubai Academic City

About Dubai English Speaking School (College)

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

Dubai English Speaking School (College) is a British school established in 2005 in Dubai Academic City. The school offers a UK education to boys and girls aged 11 to 18, spanning from Year 7 to Year 13, with 1,851 students currently enrolled.

The school follows the UK curriculum and prepares students for IGCSE, GCSE, and A-Level qualifications. It is accredited by BSO and BSME, and it has received an "Outstanding" rating for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 84,325 to AED 90,633, depending on the year group. Families primarily come from nearby areas including Academic City, Al Rowaiyah First, and Al Rowaiyah Second.

Location

Dubai Academic City

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
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	84,325 AED	~7,027 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	84,325 AED	~7,027 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	84,325 AED	~7,027 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	84,325 AED	~7,027 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	84,325 AED	~7,027 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	90,633 AED	~7,553 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	90,633 AED	~7,553 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Dubai English Speaking School (College) "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its tenth 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

Exemplary leadership that keeps students' wellbeing and achievement at the centre of an inclusive college
A caring staff ethos enabling excellent standards in English, mathematics and science
Impressive improvements in Islamic Education and Arabic provision and outcomes
Strong personal development, social responsibility, and deep understanding of Islamic values
Teachers' very high expectations, expert subject knowledge and excellent teaching methods

What the school was asked to improve

Closely monitor and restore students' progress in English and mathematics to outstanding rates
Promote further improvements in students' reading literacy skills across the college over time
Improve students' Holy Qur'anic recitation and memorisation skills
Provide more opportunities for independent skills and deeper Islamic knowledge and understanding
Increase opportunities for students to apply Arabic language skills in varied speaking and writing contexts
Establish greater parental involvement in the school

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–24), inspected 06 to 10 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 47 performance indicators rated in both reports, 7 improved, 3 declined and 37 kept the same rating.

Students

1,845 → 1,851

+6 (+0%)

Teachers

170 → 170

unchanged

Students of determination

196 → 208

+12 (+6%)

Emirati students

43 → 35

-8 (-19%)

Improved

Arabic as a First Language — Attainment · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment · Post-16: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Post-16: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
English — Progress · Post-16: Very good → Outstanding
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: Very good → Outstanding

Declined

English — Progress · Secondary: Outstanding → Very good
Mathematics — Progress · Secondary: Outstanding → Very good
Mathematics — Progress · Post-16: Outstanding → Very good

Did Dubai English Speaking School (College) act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 3 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.

Ensure the very high standards of teaching are consistent across the whole schoolNo change yet
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024
In Islamic Education, use internal assessment data better to plan lessons and meet learning needs, and use external assessments to benchmark students' progress and attainmentImproved
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): Very good → Outstanding
Develop students' ability to speak and write extensively in ArabicImproved
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Secondary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Post-16): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Post-16): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment (Secondary): Acceptable → Good
Improve the impact of leadership in Islamic EducationImproved
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): Very good → Outstanding

Performance standards by year (49 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Post-16	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Post-16	N/A	N/A
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Post-16	N/A	N/A
English — Attainment	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Attainment	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Secondary	Outstanding	Very good
English — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Outstanding	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Outstanding	Very good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
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	Very good	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	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
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	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Post-16	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

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Outstanding

Dubai English Speaking College was rated outstanding overall. English, mathematics and science attainment are outstanding, personal development is outstanding, and teaching, curriculum, and leadership are all outstanding. Arabic and Islamic Education show weaker attainment, with recommendations to improve assessment use, benchmarking, and Arabic speaking and writing skills.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Outstanding study skills and examination results in English, mathematics and science
Exceptionally high standards of personal and social development, sense of courtesy, and contribution to school life
Outstanding teaching quality, assessment practices, and curriculum design across the school
Strong pastoral care and support, especially for students of determination
Very strong leadership from the headteacher and senior management team

What the school was asked to improve

Ensure the very high standards of teaching are consistent across the whole school
In Islamic Education, use internal assessment data better to plan lessons and meet learning needs, and use external assessments to benchmark students' progress and attainment
Develop students' ability to speak and write extensively in Arabic
Improve the impact of leadership in Islamic Education

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), 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 Dubai English Speaking School - (College) located in Dubai?

Dubai English Speaking School College is located in Silicon Oasis & Academic City, operating in Academic City providing outstanding British secondary education to families across Academic City, Silicon Oasis, Mirdif, and Festival City.

What curriculum does Dubai English Speaking School - (College) offer?

The school delivers the British curriculum with focus on secondary and sixth form education. Students follow GCSE programmes in Years 10–11 and A-Level studies in Years 12–13.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Dubai English Speaking School - (College)?

The college accepts students from Year 7 to Year 13, covering secondary education through to university preparation for ages 11 to 18.

What are the tuition fees at Dubai English Speaking School - (College)?

Tuition fees range from AED 84,325 to AED 90,633 per year, depending on the grade level.

Who is Dubai English Speaking School - (College) best suited for?

Dubai English Speaking School College is best suited for families in eastern Dubai seeking the renowned DESS secondary education. The school attracts residents of Academic City, Silicon Oasis, Mirdif, and Festival City who value the outstanding DESS reputation for IGCSE and A-Level excellence.

What is Dubai English Speaking School (College)'s KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Dubai English Speaking School (College) "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its tenth consecutive "Outstanding". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Dubai English Speaking School (College) in 2023-2024?

Dubai English Speaking College is outstanding overall. Leadership, teaching, curriculum and care are outstanding, with students excelling in English, mathematics and science. Islamic Education and Arabic have improved to good. Inspectors noted a slight decline in Secondary progress in English and mathematics, recommending it be restored to outstanding levels. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: exemplary leadership that keeps students' wellbeing and achievement at the centre of an inclusive college; a caring staff ethos enabling excellent standards in English, mathematics and science; impressive improvements in Islamic Education and Arabic provision and outcomes; strong personal development, social responsibility, and deep understanding of Islamic values; teachers' very high expectations, expert subject knowledge and excellent teaching methods.

What was Dubai English Speaking School (College) asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: closely monitor and restore students' progress in English and mathematics to outstanding rates; promote further improvements in students' reading literacy skills across the college over time; improve students' Holy Qur'anic recitation and memorisation skills; provide more opportunities for independent skills and deeper Islamic knowledge and understanding; increase opportunities for students to apply Arabic language skills in varied speaking and writing contexts; establish greater parental involvement in the school.

Has Dubai English Speaking School (College) improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 7 of the 47 indicators rated in both reports improved, 3 declined and 37 kept the same rating. Improvements include Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Secondary) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Post-16) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Post-16) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 1,845 to 1,851 students (0%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 3 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

Year 7 to Year 13

Age

11 to 18

Students

1,851

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Christopher Paul Vizzard

Since 9/1/2014

Opening year

2005

Teachers

170 (+23 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

British

Largest nationality students

Emirati students

Determination students

208

Accreditation

BSO/BSME

Curriculum examinations

IGCSE/GCSE/A Levels

Last inspection: 06 to 10 November 2023

About Dubai English Speaking School (College)

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

Annual tuition fees range from AED 84,325 to AED 90,633, depending on the year group. Families primarily come from nearby areas including Academic City, Al Rowaiyah First, and Al Rowaiyah Second.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

84,325 AED

~7,027 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

84,325 AED

~7,027 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

84,325 AED

~7,027 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

84,325 AED

~7,027 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

84,325 AED

~7,027 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

90,633 AED

~7,553 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

90,633 AED

~7,553 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Dubai English Speaking School (College) "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its tenth consecutive "Outstanding". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Outstanding

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