Elite English School
Indian CBSE curriculum, Deira, Pre-KG–Grade 12
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
Wellbeing Dubai focus area
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
- Indian CBSE
- Year groups
- Pre-KG–Grade 12
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 1993
- External examinations
- CBSE Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Accreditation
- CBSE Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Extra-curricular activities
- Robotics, Model United Nations and more, 2 confirmed
Students and staff
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 2,172 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 95 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 116 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 0 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- Indian 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
- Kiran Mathai Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 1 Apr 2022, as the report prints it.
- Principals since 2011–12
- 1 change of principal
- Mrs. Vatsala Mathai, 2011–12 to 2019–20 → Kiran Mathai, 2022–23 to 2023–24
Contact
- Address
- Deira
- Phone and email
- +971 4 268 8244ees@eliteenglishschool.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 1 report and Acceptable in 11 reports.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Acceptable in 2 reports.
LeadershipLeadership and management
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Acceptable in 1 report.
Checked 16 September 2026.
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 | KG | Primary | Middle | 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 demonstrate higher levels of achievement in English across the school with the best outcomes in Secondary. Students’ outcomes in mathematics and science are the same in both Middle and Secondary while these outcomes are better in Primary. KG children perform better in mathematics compared to science.
Personal and social development
Students are self-disciplined and have very positive attitudes, which contribute to a harmonious atmosphere. They are proud ambassadors of the school and take their roles and responsibilities very seriously. Students have a secure understanding and appreciation of Islamic values. They have a well-developed civic responsibility and contribute to their school and local community in a variety of ways. Students show environmental awareness for factors impacting the UAE.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Teaching in KG and the primary phase is stronger than in the other phases as teachers' planning is more effective. In middle and secondary schools, teaching is more teacher-led, limiting their ability to work independently and develop their learning skills. The school conducts external assessments linked to curriculum expectations and participates in a range of tests to benchmark student’s performance to international standards. The curriculum offers a broad and balanced educational experience that aligns with students' interests and aspirations. Early Years Foundation Stage principles in Kindergarten promote experiential learning. The curriculum is continuously improved, incorporating relevant elements from the British national curriculum in different phases. The curriculum
Wellbeing
Students feel a sense of belonging and genuine self-worth. They know how to keep safe. Leaders demonstrate a commitment to well-being in this inclusive school. Well-being has a high priority and this is reflected in the respectful climate felt across the school community. The school provides continuing professional development and supports staff personal welfare. Parents strongly appreciate close school partnerships, regular communication, well-being guidance and support.
Inclusion
Governors and school leaders are committed to providing an inclusive school. An experienced inclusion leader receives effective support from an cadre of special educators. The school uses a range of assessments and outside specialists to accurately identify individual barriers to learning. Detailed individual education and learning plans focus well on students’ prime needs and contain measurable goals and regular updates on progress. The school provides an approved modified curriculum for a small number of students.
Leadership and management
Most leaders are committed to UAE national priorities. They do possess an understanding of what constitutes good teaching for effective learning. They are aware of the school’s journey for improvement, but do not all demonstrate the capacity to make the required improvements. Day to day, the school runs smoothly. There are established daily routines and procedures, well known to students and staff. The school is adequately staffed, and most are suitably qualified. Leaders have maintained the adequate performance of the school while ensuring the school is compliant.
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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
6 Apr 2026 to 19 Mar 2027 · 182 school days
- Eid al-Adha
- 26 May 2026 to 29 May 20264 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
- Islamic New Year
- 16 Jun 2026expected, subject to moon sighting
- Summer break includes Prophet’s birthday
- 6 Jul 2026 to 28 Aug 202654 days
- Other school holidays
- 23 Oct 2026
- Other school holidays
- 9 Nov 2026
- National Day
- 2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
- Winter break includes New year’s day
- 14 Dec 2026 to 2 Jan 202720 days
- Eid al-Fitr
- 8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 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, Elite English SchoolIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2015–16 | 2016–17 | 2017–18 | 2018–19 | 2019–20 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentPrimary | |||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentMiddle | |||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentSecondary | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressPrimary | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressMiddle | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressSecondary |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Requirements | Partially Met | Not in this report |
| International and Benchmark Achievement | Not applicable | |
| Leadership: International and Emirati Achievement | Not in this report | |
| Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacy | Not applicable | |
| Overall school standards in the National Agenda Parameter | Not in this report |
A. Registration Requirements Partially Met
- With an average score of 549, the school fell short of its set target in the 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) by 28 points.
- In benchmark assessments, students sustained a very good judgement in English over two years; improved from good to very good in mathematics and from very good to outstanding in science.
- The school's most recent reading literacy skills assessment show that a majority of students’ scores are at, or above, agerelated 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 approaching expectations
- 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is approaching expectations
- 2017–18: Students’ attainment, based on the National Agenda Parameter (N.A.P) benchmark tests — is below expectations
- 2016–17: no verdict read
- 2015–16: no verdict read
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:
- Indian: the Grade 12 and Grade 10 board certificates, with Grade 11 transcripts.
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.
Science & technology
- Robotics
Debate & strategy
- Model United Nations
Facilities
- Music rooms
Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports
- Art
- Yoga & fitness
- Football
- Cricket
- Basketball
- Drama
- Dance (other)
- Martial arts
- Debate & public speaking
Also mentioned: UN ECO club, environmental club
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Full Inspection Report 2022–23
Page 15
Checked 16 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 · Arabic is not taught in early years
External examinations
- CBSE
- CBSE board examinations
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- Detailed individual education plans (IEPs) focus well on students’ prime needs. p. 19
- Progress is accelerated when students receive individual support from the specialist inclusion staff. p. 19
- An approved modified curriculum is provided for a small number of students. p. 19
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Fees
Tuition across 14 year groupsNote 1
AED 4,845 to AED 10,697Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
KG1 to Grade 12, 2026–27
Tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, Elite English 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 | ||
| KG1 | AED 4,845 | AED 4,845 |
| KG2 | AED 4,845 | AED 4,845 |
| Primary | ||
| Grade 1 | AED 5,191 | AED 5,191 |
| Grade 2 | AED 5,191 | AED 5,191 |
| Grade 3 | AED 5,468 | AED 5,468 |
| Grade 4 | AED 5,468 | AED 5,468 |
| Grade 5 | AED 5,538 | AED 5,538 |
| Grade 6 | AED 5,538 | AED 5,538 |
| Secondary | ||
| Grade 7 | AED 5,883 | AED 5,883 |
| Grade 8 | AED 5,883 | AED 5,883 |
| Grade 9 | AED 6,168 | AED 6,168 |
| Grade 10 | AED 7,046 | AED 7,046 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Grade 11 | AED 10,318 | AED 10,318 |
| Grade 12 | AED 10,697 | AED 10,697 |
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 14 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 14 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
7 findings in the last report: 3 strengths, 4 development points, 4 recurring across the last 5 reports.
Early years
Note 11 strength
StrengthKG
The achievement of children in KG
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Personal development and wellbeing
2 strengths
Strength
Students' personal and social development
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Strength
The quality of the care and support and provision for wellbeing
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Teaching
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reportsNote 2
Raise achievement by improving the quality of teaching and learning, particularly in Arabic.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Assessment
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 5 reports
Ensure that assessments provide accurate data and that the information is used to plan learning activities that meet the needs of all groups of students.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 8
Leadership and self-evaluation
2 development points
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports
Strengthen the level of challenge provided by governors in holding leaders to account for the school’s performance.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports
Improve the capacity of the school leaders, particularly the middle leaders, to identify and remove barriers to learning.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Findings from 1 of 11 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
13 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2009–10 to 2023–24.
History of Elite English 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)
- 2018–19Same as 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- 2017–18Same as 2016–17Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- 2016–17Same as 2015–16Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)
- 2015–16Same as 2014–15Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Six-level scale starts in 2015–16. Earlier reports used four levels.
- 2014–15Same as 2013–14Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)
- 2013–14Same as 2012–13Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- 2012–13Same as 2011–12Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
- 2011–12Down from GoodFull Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- 2010–11Up from AcceptableFull Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- 2009–10First reportFull Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
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, Elite English School
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 2,172 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 2,144 | 95 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 1,883 | 87 | 23% |
| 2021–22 | 1,501 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 1,732 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 1,898 | 71 | 11% |
| 2018–19 | 1,770 | Not available | Not available |
| 2017–18 | 1,766 | 71 | 8% |
| 2016–17 | 1,889 | 67 | 7% |
| 2015–16 | 1,834 | 55 | 15% |
| 2014–15 | 1,698 | Not available | Not available |
| 2013–14 | 1,296 | Not available | Not available |
| 2012–13 | 1,235 | Not available | Not available |
| 2011–12 | 959 | Not available | Not available |
| 2010–11 | 718 | 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
- Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
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 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2020–21 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)