Dove Green Private School
British curriculum, Dubai Investment Park First, FS1–Year 11
Latest documents: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24, Parent Report 2023–24Source B: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only, Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27Source C: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Overall rating
Earlier reports
Inclusion Dubai focus area
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Parent Report 2023–24
Summary only
Checked 16 September 2026.
Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Overview
The school
- Curriculum
- British
- Year groups
- FS1–Year 11
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 2014
- Accreditation
- BSO Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Extra-curricular activities
- Football, Basketball, Netball, Cricket and more, 11 confirmed
Students and staff
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 650 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 67 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 55 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 5 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- British Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 1 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Christopher Seeley Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 21 Aug 2023, as the report prints it.
- Principals since 2017–18
- 1 change of principal Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Patrick Joesph Affley, 2017–18 to 2022–23 → Christopher Seeley, 2023–24
Contact
- Address
- Dubai Investment Park First
- Phone and email
- +971 4 883 7474registrar@dovegreenschool.com
- As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source C: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Around the school
The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
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KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
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KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Quality
KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA visits schools again from 2026–27. A full inspection gives a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
OverallOverall performance
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 3 reports and Acceptable in 1 report.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
Not available2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 2 reports.
LeadershipLeadership and management
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 1 report.
Checked 16 September 2026.
Wellbeing, 2022–23 report: High
«The quality of wellbeing provision and outcome is at a high level.» p. 9
In 2021-22 and 2022-23 KHDA judged wellbeing on its own scale — Very high, High, Moderate, Low — not the six inspection words, so it is shown in its own words and not compared with them.
Ratings by phase, 2023–24KHDA rates these in each phase, with no single rating for the whole school. Phases are named as the report names them.
| Area | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeachingTeaching for effective learning | |||
| Assessment | |||
| CurriculumCurriculum design and implementation | |||
| Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptation | |||
| SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protection |
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA in brief
KHDA’s own one-page summary of its 2023–24 inspection, written for parents, word for word. The full inspection report remains the reference. Source A: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only
Students’ achievement
Students’ achievement in the FS is consistently strong. In Primary, achievement in each of Islamic education and Arabic is in line with expectations. In all other subjects it is higher. Learning skills, teaching and assessment are all effective, in FS and Primary, and are less so in Secondary. Almost all subject achievement is in line with expectations in Secondary. Attainment in Arabic B is not high enough. Progress in science is strong.
Personal and social development
Students generally possess positive and responsible attitudes to their work and to others in their school. They are well behaved in and out of class. They demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of UAE culture and heritage. They are also aware of other world cultures. They show initiative and get involved in charitable work. They have a keen awareness of environmental issues and take action on these within their school.
Teaching, curriculum and care
In the Foundation Stage (FS), students' achievements are consistently strong. Primary students perform at expected levels in Islamic education and Arabic, excelling in all other subjects. Learning skills, teaching, and assessment are robust in FS and Primary but slightly weaker in Secondary, where most subjects meet expectations except Arabic B, which requires improvement.
Wellbeing
Senior leaders demonstrate a clear commitment to well-being and inclusion. The school conducts surveys to obtain the views of parents and students. Well-being underpins most aspects of school life so that students experience a positive and supportive environment for learning. The school council and well-being ambassadors ensure the student voice is heard. Students support each other very well. Students regulate their own wellbeing and know how to keep safe when using the internet.
Inclusion
Senior Leaders are committed to ensuring high-quality support for students of determination. Assessment procedures accurately identify individual learning barriers. However, gifted and talented students do not always find lessons sufficiently challenging. Parents express strong
Leadership and management
The school has undergone substantial leadership changes since the last inspection nine months ago. In August 2023, it welcomed a new principal and 21 new teachers. Additionally, a new governing board has been established and has convened once. Several new middle leaders have also been appointed. A primary challenge for the governors is to expedite the completion of the long overdue, unfinished secondary building.
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Parent Report 2023–24
Summary only
Page 1
Checked 16 September 2026.
Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.
School year
31 Aug 2026 to 2 Jul 2027 · 185 school days
- First midterm break
- 12 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 20265 days
- National Day
- 2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
- Winter break includes New year’s day
- 14 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 202719 days
- Eid al-Fitr
- 8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
- Spring break
- 5 Apr 2027 to 9 Apr 20275 days
- Eid al-Adha
- 17 May 2027 to 18 May 20272 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
Public holidays are tentative and subject to official government announcements (KHDA).
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KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Academics
Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.
| Subject | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education | Not in this report | ||
| Arabic | Not in this report | ||
| English | |||
| Mathematics | |||
| Science |
Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Arabic at every school in Dubai: at least 4 lessons a week from Year 2 to Year 10 for a child of non-Arab nationality. Arab children have 4 to 6 lessons to Year 13; Muslim children also study Islamic Education.Source KHDA, Guidelines on National Mandatory Subjects, page 14 (opens in a new tab)
Subjects over the years
KHDA's words in every Full Inspection Report since 2015–16, each row and phase as the reports print them.
Subjects over the years, Dove Green Private SchoolIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2017–18 | 2018–19 | 2019–20 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentPrimary | |||||
| Islamic Education attainmentSecondary | Islamic Education attainment, Secondary: not rated from 2017–18 to 2019–20 | ||||
| Islamic Education progressPrimary | |||||
| Islamic Education progressSecondary | Islamic Education progress, Secondary: not rated from 2017–18 to 2019–20 | ||||
International and benchmark tests
The National Agenda section of each Full Inspection Report since 2015–16: the school's results in PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS and benchmark tests against KHDA's targets. The only results in the reports that are not an inspector's judgement.
KHDA's verdicts, 2023–24
| Aspect | Whole school | Emirati cohort |
|---|---|---|
| International and Benchmark Achievement | Not applicable | |
| Leadership: International and Emirati Achievement | Not in this report | |
| Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacy | ||
| Overall, school standards in the National Agenda Parameter | Not in this report |
Registration requirements: Met Fully
- In the recent Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) test, the school exceeded its target.
- On the National Agenda Parameter tests, students made good improvements in English, mathematics and science.
- The most recent reading literacy skills profile, as measured by standardised scores, indicates that more than half of students’ reading literacy scores are at or above the age-related expectations.
Earlier reports
- 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
- 2019–20: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is above expectations
- 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve its UAE National Agenda targets — is above expectations
- 2017–18: Attainment in the N.A.P. tests — is below expectations in English and science. It is above expectations in mathematics
Recognised by UAE universities?
UAE universities ask for the Ministry of Education’s equivalency of the Grade 12 certificate. For this school’s curriculum, the student needs:
- British: five IGCSE or GCSE passes (grade E or 3) and one A level or two AS levels (grade E).
Arab students also need Arabic, and Muslim students Islamic Studies, in each of the last three years.
KHDA attests the certificate first. Ask the school which body accredits it.Source Ministry of Education, equivalency service, read 24 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
School life
Sports and activities
What the school lists on its own website and what KHDA’s inspectors mention in their reports. An activity missing here may still be offered.
Ball sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Netball
- Cricket
- Rugby
Water sports
- Swimming · swim squad
Individual sports
- Martial arts · karate
Art & design
- Art · creative art
Science & technology
- Robotics
Debate & strategy
- Debate & public speaking · debate club
- Chess
Facilities
- Swimming pool
Also mentioned: creative writing, reading club, building club, etiquette club, Holy Qur’an memorisation practice, students’ council, Philanthropy Club, sports house captains
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School website, read 23 September 2026
Checked 23 September 2026.
What the school offers
As the 2023–24 inspection report mentions them. Inspectors name these in passing, so this is not the school's full list: something not named here may still be offered. A line's page opens the report's sentence.
Languages besides English
- Arabic
Facilities
- Virtual laboratories
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- The inclusion leader is well qualified and supports a team of experienced specialists. p. 19
- A range of assessment procedures enables the accurate identification of individual barriers to learning. p. 19
- Parents help to form and regularly review the individual education plans (IEPs). p. 19
- The IEPs give clear directions for individual support and measures of progress. p. 19
- When students are taught by an inclusion team specialist, or by a personal learning support assistant, progress is consistently high. p. 19
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 4
Checked 16 September 2026.
On the school's website
What the school says about itself on dovegreenschool.com, read on 22 September 2026. The school's own words, not checked by KHDA; a figure here is the school's own count. The site's name beside a line opens that page.
Admissions
- «For 2026 entry, the minimum is five GCSEs at grade C or 4 and above.» dovegreenschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «English and Maths are required.» dovegreenschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Specific subject grades may also apply depending on the pathway you choose.» dovegreenschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «A student entering the Medical pathway will need strong science results.» dovegreenschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
School buses
- «We offer transportation across various locations throughout Dubai, using fully air-conditioned vehicles to ensure a pleasant journey regardless of the season.» dovegreenschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «All our school buses strictly comply with the safety standards set by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), and are equipped with CCTV cameras and dedicated female bus attendants to ensure constant supervision.» dovegreenschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «For transport from other locations, please contact the Admissions Office» dovegreenschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Transport fee is charged for ten months in an academic year, divided in three terms» dovegreenschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
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School website, read 22 September 2026
Checked 22 September 2026.
Fees
Tuition across 13 year groupsNote 1
AED 42,000 to AED 60,000Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
FS1 to Year 11, 2026–27
Tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, Dove Green Private School, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26
| Year group | 2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27 | 2025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | ||
| FS1 | AED 42,000 | AED 42,000 |
| FS2 | AED 42,000 | AED 42,000 |
| Primary | ||
| Year 1 | AED 44,000 | AED 44,000 |
| Year 2 | AED 44,000 | AED 44,000 |
| Year 3 | AED 46,000 | AED 46,000 |
| Year 4 | AED 46,000 | AED 46,000 |
| Year 5 | AED 48,000 | AED 48,000 |
| Year 6 | AED 48,000 | AED 48,000 |
| Secondary | ||
| Year 7 | AED 55,000 | AED 55,000 |
| Year 8 | AED 55,000 | AED 55,000 |
| Year 9 | AED 55,000 | AED 55,000 |
| Year 10 | AED 60,000 | AED 60,000 |
| Year 11 | AED 60,000 | AED 60,000 |
Checked 16 September 2026.
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The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition for 13 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 13 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
What a year costs, 2026–27
Choose a year group above to see KHDA's total for it, what the school requires you to buy, and the services you can add.
Findings
10 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 5 development points, 5 recurring across the last 5 reports.
Science
Note 11 strength
StrengthPrimary
Very good attainment in science in Primary.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Early years
1 strength
StrengthFS
Provision in FS, which is consistently good or better.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Personal development and wellbeing
2 strengths
Strength
Students with high levels of personal and social responsibility, and a keen appreciation of the culture and heritage of the UAE.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Strength
The inclusive school community, where students and adults work respectfully together.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Parents and community
1 strength
Strength
High quality links which leaders have maintained with parents.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Attainment and progress
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 5 reportsNote 2
Improve attainment to good in all subjects where it is less than good.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Assessment
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reportsSecondary phase
Ensure that the analysis of assessment information is used to full effect in the secondary phase.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Teaching
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reportsSecondary
Improve the quality of teaching in Secondary.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11
Leadership and self-evaluation
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 5 reports
Ensure that governors hold leaders at all levels to account for the quality of students’ outcomes.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 12
Staffing, facilities and resources
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports
Complete the building project as swiftly as possible.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 13
Findings from 1 of 5 reports
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Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.
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Recurring counts the school’s last 5 reports, 2017–18 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.
History
5 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2017–18 to 2023–24.
History of Dove Green Private SchoolOverall rating by academic year, newest first
- 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
- 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
- 2023–24Same as 2022–23Note 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- 2022–23Same as 2019–20Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- 2020–21 and 2021–22No inspection.
- 2019–20Same as 2018–19Full Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)
- 2018–19Up from AcceptableFull Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- 2017–18First reportFull Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- 2016–17No inspection.
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Change compares each report with the school’s previous report. Years with no inspection are skipped, never counted as a change.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, Dove Green Private School
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 650 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 661 | 67 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 599 | 49 | 25% |
| 2021–22 | 526 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 399 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 397 | 31 | 20% |
| 2018–19 | 240 | 29 | 30% |
| 2017–18 | 184 | 17 | Not available |
| 2016–17 | 106 | Not available | Not available |
| 2015–16 | 41 | Not available | Not available |
| 2014–15 | 4 | Not available | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Sources
Every document behind this page. Official documents open on the KHDA site in a new tab.
Full Inspection Reports · PDF, English
Parent Reports · PDF, English
A shorter summary for parents. Findings and answers use the Full Inspection Report.
Fees Fact Sheets · web page, English
KHDA school directory · web page, English
KHDA school directory 2026–27 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2024–25 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)