English Language Private School
British curriculum, Umm Hurair First, FS2–Year 13
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
- British
- Year groups
- FS2–Year 13
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 1982
- Extra-curricular activities
- Art, Robotics and more, 2 confirmed
Students and staff
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 2,005 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 131 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 92 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 3 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- Pakistani 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
- Muhammad Afzal Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 7 Jan 2025, as the report prints it. The current principal is under Contact.
- Principals since 2013–14
- 4 changes of principal
- Mazhar Qayyum, 2013–14 to 2016–17 → Amira William, 2017–18 → Kaneez-e-Ali, 2019–20 → Muhammad Afzal, 2022–23 to 2023–24 → Muhammad Atif, in KHDA's directory on 2026-09-18
Contact
- Address
- Umm Hurair First
- Phone and email
- +971 4 337 7503principal@elspvtdubai.comPrincipal: Muhammad Atif
- 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: Acceptable in 8 reports and Weak in 1 report.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Up from Acceptable 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 | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
In the Foundation Stage, children excel in developing their speaking and listening skills, thanks to abundant opportunities to discuss their learning. In the primary years, students relish their time in the laboratory, leading to commendable achievements. Arabic language learners, studying it as an additional subject, find the experience enjoyable and demonstrate notable progress, building effectively on existing knowledge with marked improvement in English, though progress in mathematics is still emerging.
Personal and social development
Students are well-informed about how to live healthily and how to stay safe online. Students get on well together and with their teachers. They are almost always keen to learn. They value highly UAE culture and heritage and enjoy celebrating important national anniversaries. They know a lo about their own and others' cultures. Students across the phases enjoy opportunities to be creative and innovative. They especially enjoy learning about technology and finding new ways to use it.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Teaching at the Foundation Stage and Primary levels is now more engaging, with a clear emphasis on active learning through well-structured lesson plans. However, in Primary and Secondary, there's room for improvement in utilizing data about students' performance and progress to consistently address the needs of various student groups.
Wellbeing
Students report feeling well supported at school. There are strong, respectful relationships between students and teachers and students enjoy opportunities to lead activities. Their active school council represents their interests. Students know who to turn to if they are worried or upset. Older students willingly take on responsibility to look after the wellbeing of younger students. Parents report that they are highly satisfied with well-being guidance and support for their children’s welfare.
Inclusion
This is a caring and inclusive school. There are good procedures to identify the needs of students of determination. Students who are gifted and talented are not always sufficiently challenged by their learning tasks. Partnerships with parents are positive. Individual education plans focus clearly on student's prime need. Most students make good progress towards toward achieving their individual goals. Students make the most consistent gains in their learning through individual and group support from the inclusion team.
Leadership and management
The principal’s clear vision and strategic direction supports school leaders to establish a positive learning culture throughout the school. Important aspects of self-evaluation continue to result in over-optimistic evaluation of the quality of student outcomes. Parents feel well-informed through the range of interactions with school. They regard the principal as approachable and responsive. Governance prominently values stakeholder views and supports the school with sufficient resources and staff. New facililities have made student learning more active and engaging.
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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 13 Oct 20262 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
- Second midterm break
- 8 Feb 2027 to 10 Feb 20273 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 | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, English Language Private 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 attainmentSecondary | |||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentPost-16 | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressPrimary | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressSecondary | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressPost-16 |
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 | ||
| 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
- With an average score of 561, the school exceeded its target in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2021 by 17 points.
- Over two years in benchmark assessments, in science students improved to an outstanding judgement, and in English and mathematics students improved to very good.
- Emirati students, on average, attained a good judgement in all three subjects.
Earlier reports
- 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progression in achieving the UAE National Agenda targets — is approaching 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 below expectations
- 2017–18: Students’ attainment based on the National Agenda Parameter (N.A.P.) benchmarks — is below expectations in English and meets expectations in mathematics and science
- 2016–17: Attainment in mathematics, English and science in the National Agenda Parameter bench mark tests — is not secure
- 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:
- 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.
Art & design
- Art
Science & technology
- Robotics · Mubarmij 50 robotics competition · drones
Facilities
- Playing field
Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports
- Debate & public speaking
Also mentioned: sustainable garden
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
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 · Children with Arabic as a first language are taught for 80 minutes per week in FS2 and 200 minutes in Year 1.
External examinations
- IGCSE
Facilities
- Designated rooms
Courses after 16
- A level
- AS level
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- There are good procedures to identify the needs of students of determination. p. 19
- Individual education plans (IEPs) focus clearly on students’ prime needs. p. 19
- Students who are gifted and talented are recognised, but in some lessons, tasks do not sufficiently challenge them. 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 4,528 to AED 11,888Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
FS2 to Year 13, 2026–27
Tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, English Language 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 | ||
| FS2 | AED 4,528 | AED 4,528 |
| Primary | ||
| Year 1 | AED 4,938 | AED 4,938 |
| Year 2 | AED 5,430 | AED 5,430 |
| Year 3 | AED 5,884 | AED 5,884 |
| Year 4 | AED 6,377 | AED 6,377 |
| Year 5 | AED 6,830 | AED 6,830 |
| Year 6 | AED 7,284 | AED 7,284 |
| Secondary | ||
| Year 7 | AED 7,284 | AED 7,284 |
| Year 8 | AED 8,641 | AED 8,641 |
| Year 9 | AED 8,641 | AED 8,641 |
| Year 10 | AED 8,641 | AED 8,641 |
| Year 11 | AED 8,641 | AED 8,641 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Year 12 | AED 10,720 | AED 10,720 |
| Year 13 | AED 11,888 | AED 11,888 |
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: 4 strengths, 3 development points, 3 recurring across the last 5 reports.
Islamic Education
Note 11 strength
Strength
Students’ very good knowledge and understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture, and their social responsibility and innovation skills.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Curriculum and challenge
1 strength
Strength
The curriculum design that has widened choice and improved opportunities for students’ achievements.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Health, safety and safeguarding
1 strength
Strength
The good provision for the care and support of students, including their wellbeing, and the very good arrangements for health and safety.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Leadership and self-evaluation
1 strength, 1 development point
Strength
The clear leadership and direction of the principal and senior leaders, and the supportive influence of the governors, that are improving the work of the school
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 5 reportsNote 2
Improve the accuracy of school self-evaluation and the effectiveness of improvement planning.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Attainment and progress
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports
Raise students’ achievement in all subjects and phases.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 8
Teaching
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 5 reports
Improve the quality of teaching and teachers’ use of assessment information to plan learning activities that meet the needs of all groups of students.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Findings from 1 of 9 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.
KHDA’s return visits
After an Unsatisfactory inspection, KHDA came back to check each recommendation. Its verdict at every visit, as the visit report prints it.
Asked in the 2010–11 inspection
Ensure that the use of corporal punishment and emotional abuse in the school ceases immediately.
- July 2012, page 3 of the 2011–12 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
- April 2013, page 3 of the 2012–13 visit report (opens in a new tab) Met
- June 2013, page 3 of the 2012–13 visit report (opens in a new tab) Met
Recommendation on page 3 of the 2010–11 report (opens in a new tab)
Develop shared leadership so that all staff can carry out their duties and make a greater impact on the life of the school.
- July 2012, page 3 of the 2011–12 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
- April 2013, page 3 of the 2012–13 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
- June 2013, page 3 of the 2012–13 visit report (opens in a new tab) Met
Recommendation on page 3 of the 2010–11 report (opens in a new tab)
Develop the curriculum and teaching strategies to encourage children in the Kindergarten to explore, investigate and develop their creativity; provide active and age-appropriate learning across the school, develop students' abilities to think for themselves so that all students have improved learning opportunities; ensure that teachers plan appropriate outcomes for each lesson, setting out what children need to understand, as well as know and do.
- July 2012, page 4 of the 2011–12 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
- April 2013, page 3 of the 2012–13 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
- June 2013, page 3 of the 2012–13 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
Recommendation on page 3 of the 2010–11 report (opens in a new tab)
Asked in the 2010–11 inspection
Provide teachers with training, support and resources so that they are able to carry out their duties effectively
- July 2012, page 4 of the 2011–12 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
- April 2013, page 4 of the 2012–13 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
- June 2013, page 4 of the 2012–13 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
Recommendation on page 4 of the 2010–11 report (opens in a new tab)
Asked in the 2009–10 inspection
Ensure that the use of corporal punishment and emotional abuse in the school ceases immediately
Recommendation on page 5 of the 2009–10 report (opens in a new tab)
Develop shared leadership so that all staff can carry out their duties and make a greater impact on the life of the school
Recommendation on page 5 of the 2009–10 report (opens in a new tab)
Provide teachers with adequate training, support and resources so that they are able to carry out their duties effectively
Recommendation on page 5 of the 2009–10 report (opens in a new tab)
“Met” and “Not met” are KHDA’s words: the school had, or had not, met the requirements of the recommendation to an acceptable level.
History
12 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2008–09 to 2023–24.
History of English Language 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)
- 2018–19Same as 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- 2017–18Up from WeakFull Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- 2016–17Down from AcceptableFull 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)
- 2013–14Not comparable: four-level scaleFull Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- 2012–13“Unsatisfactory”Four-level scale, not placedReport not online
- 2011–12“Unsatisfactory”Four-level scale, not placedReport not online
- 2010–11“Unsatisfactory - FT”Four-level scale, not placedFull Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- 2009–10“Unsatisfactory”Four-level scale, not placedFull Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
- 2008–09First reportFull Inspection Report 2008–09 (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, English Language Private School
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 2,005 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 1,964 | 131 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 1,927 | 121 | 25% |
| 2021–22 | 1,853 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 1,643 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 1,588 | 107 | 21% |
| 2018–19 | 1,599 | Not available | Not available |
| 2017–18 | 1,555 | 102 | Not available |
| 2016–17 | 1,550 | 102 | 16% |
| 2015–16 | 1,522 | 102 | 16% |
| 2014–15 | 1,528 | 102 | 25% |
| 2013–14 | 1,491 | Not available | Not available |
| 2012–13 | 1,434 | Not available | Not available |
| 2011–12 | 1,443 | Not available | Not available |
| 2010–11 | 1,388 | 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 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab)
Not online: the reports of 2012–13, 2011–12. The timeline takes those years’ rating from KHDA’s open data.
Follow-through 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 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)KHDA school directory 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)