GEMS Jumeira Primary School

Also known as: JPS, Jumeirah Primary School

GEMS Jumeira Primary School is a private British curriculum school in Al Safa (Jumeira Third in KHDA’s records), Dubai, for boys and girls from FS1 to Year 6. KHDA rated the school Outstanding in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 44,200 to AED 55,714 a year, depending on the year group.

Sources: KHDA inspection report 2023–24, p. 6; KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.

Corrected 29 September 2026: the website link no longer worked; it now leads to jumeirahprimaryschool.com. All corrections

rating
OutstandingKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Outstanding means
fee
AED 44,200 – 55,714a year, FS1 to Year 6, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
whole
Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
students
1,443 students2024–25, KHDA school directory

The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.

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Fees at this school, 2026–27

AED 44,200 – 55,714a year, FS1 to Year 6, 2026–27

Year group

Not sure? Work it out from a birth date

Not included: transport, uniform, books, trips, sibling discounts.

See all fees

KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.

Overview

Admissions

Places
KHDA does not publish how many places are free at a school or its waiting list. Ask the school directly, and early.
Age on entry
Counted on 31 December of the year of entry, for a child registering in a UAE school for the first time from 2026–27 (31 August before that).Source UAE Ministry of Education, 17 December 2025
Fees on entry
«New Students — Application Fees : AED 500 (Assessment fees included)»«New Students — Enrolment Fees : Up to 10% of the tuition fees non refundable & deductible from the 1st term fees»Source KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27, FS1
Inspections
This school's latest full inspection report is 2023–24. KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not. Ratings and reports →Source KHDA, 3 June 2026

The school

Curriculum
British
Year groups
FS1–Year 6
Gender
Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
Languages of instruction
English
Founded
1994
Name registered with KHDA
GEMS Jumeira Primary School - Dubai Branch
Principal
Rachel Sian Higgins
  1. Back to text, source A

    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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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

Excellent achievement prevails in English, mathematics and science, both in Foundation Stage (FS) and in Primary. Student progress in Islamic education has improved to a very high level. Students continue to demonstrate excellent learning skills and problem solve, think critically and make connections across subjects and areas of learning. Children in Foundation Stage develop their communication and imagination very effectively.

Personal and social development

Children in Foundation Stage have an excellent understanding of how they can be responsible through various roles in class such as line leaders. Students are self-reliant, resilient, respectful, and polite. They show exemplary support and empathy for the needs of their peers. Students take on roles such as High Performance Learning, well-being leaders and house captains and have a positive impact in the school.

Teaching, curriculum and care

Teachers possess deep subject knowledge, skillfully engaging students and fostering a dynamic learning environment. They use assessments to tailor their teaching, ensuring all learning needs are met, with effective questioning techniques enhancing understanding.

Wellbeing

Senior leaders prioritise well-being across the school, supported by a dedicated team providing emotional and behavioural aid. Students and student leaders actively engage in suggesting well-being initiatives. Parents contribute to decision-making, while staff satisfaction is high due to effective support, responsive feedback, and ingrained self-care practices.

Inclusion

Specialist teachers provide personalised interventions for diverse needs, while strong partnerships with parents enhance support. Regular, focused review meetings offer key insights into students' learning targets and progress, valued by the community. New parents report high satisfaction with academic and personal development, as progress is meticulously tracked and monitored using assessment data, target setting, and qualitative feedback, establishing a robust process that ensures successful outcomes.

Leadership and management

The highly regarded principal with her dedicated senior team sustains a high performing school committed to inclusivity. However, not all middle leaders have the capacity to fully support the drive for continuing improvement. Experienced corporate board members ensure that the school has an informed understanding of how well it performs, particularly in relation to other schools in the group.

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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.

What parents told KHDA (survey, 2018–19)

The 2023–24 inspection report has no parents’ survey section; this is how the 2018–19 report, the newest with one and 7 years old, sums up parents’ answers, in the inspectors’ words.

2018–19 inspection Source A: Full Inspection Report 2018–19

Overall

  • Parents are extremely positive about all aspects of the school. p. 18
  • Parents are overwhelmingly positive about every aspect of the school. p. 19

Safety and care

  • They are very satisfied with the quality of care and their children’s safety. p. 19

Communication

  • They feel their views are listened to and acted upon on regularly. p. 18
  • Parents are kept very well-informed about school events and their children’s progress. p. 18
  • Parents are pleased with the way in which school leaders listen to their views and the regular information they receive on their children’s progress. p. 19
  • They feel that there is a genuine partnership between home and school. p. 19

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Fees 2026–27

GEMS Jumeira Primary School tuition for 2026–27 is AED 44,200 (FS1) to AED 55,714 (FS2 to Year 6) across eight year groups, as published in the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.Note 1Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

Year group

Fees for GEMS Jumeira Primary School
Compare with

Tuition is unchanged from 2025–26 in every year group.

Annual tuition by year group, GEMS Jumeira Primary School, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26

Year group2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–272025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Foundation Stage
FS1AED 44,200AED 44,200
FS2AED 55,714AED 55,714
Primary
Year 1AED 55,714AED 55,714
Year 2AED 55,714AED 55,714
Year 3AED 55,714AED 55,714
Year 4AED 55,714AED 55,714
Year 5AED 55,714AED 55,714
Year 6AED 55,714AED 55,714

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 8 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26

    Tuition for 8 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.

GEMS Jumeira Primary School fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2022–23 and other charges.

What a year costs, FS1, 2026–27

Showing FS1. Choose another year group above to see its costs.

Tuition
AED 44,200
KHDA's total for the year
AED 44,200

Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere

Uniform
AED 500 to AED 2,000
Laptop/Digital Device
AED 515
School ID Card ReplacementOnly when needed; not paid every year
AED 20

A year, before optional servicesAED 45,215 to AED 46,715

Optional services: tick what your child will use

KHDA prints most of these as a range the school may charge up to; the total keeps the whole range.

  • AED 8,900 to AED 11,300
  • AED 250 to AED 400
  • AED 100 to AED 2,000
  • AED 3,500 to AED 14,000
  • AED 60 to AED 1,000
  • AED 60,600 to AED 70,272
  • AED 150 to AED 400
  • AED 860 to AED 2,000
  • AED 105 to AED 420
  • AED 4,000 to AED 10,000
  • AED 20,000 to AED 45,000
  • AED 5,000 to AED 10,000
  • AED 500

Joining and re-enrolling

Re-enrollment fees · Existing Students
Up to 5% of the tuition fees or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
Application Fees · New Students
AED 500 (Assessment fees included)
Enrolment Fees · New Students
Up to 10% of the tuition fees, non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees

Other discounts the school states

School Employees
up to 100%
Sibling 4
up to 25%
Siblings 5 to 8
up to 50%
Humanitarian Financial Aid
up to 100%
Scholarship
up to 100%
Privilege Cards
up to 3%
Corporate
up to 10%

The sheet's sibling discounts start at «Sibling 4», as it names them.

The school requested not to increase the tuition fees for the academic year 2026–⁠27. Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

Ranges are shown as KHDA prints them, never as a single middle figure.

Inspection

2023–24

Earlier reports

  1. 12 earlier reports, see all years

Wellbeing Dubai focus area

Outstanding

2023–24

Inclusion Dubai focus area

Outstanding

2023–24

Checked 16 September 2026.

KHDA ratings

KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)

  1. OverallOverall performance

    Outstanding

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Outstanding in 10 reports and Good in 2 reports.

  2. WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing

    Outstanding

    First rated in 2023–24

  3. InclusionProvision for students of determination

    Outstanding

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Outstanding in 1 report.

  4. LeadershipLeadership and management

    Outstanding

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Outstanding 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.

AreaFoundation StagePrimary
TeachingTeaching for effective learningOutstandingOutstanding
AssessmentOutstandingOutstanding
CurriculumCurriculum design and implementationOutstandingOutstanding
Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptationOutstandingOutstanding
SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protectionOutstandingOutstanding

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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What the KHDA scale means

KHDA rates schools on six levels. Good is the level KHDA expects of every school; Acceptable is the minimum level it requires.

OutstandingThis school
«Quality of performance substantially exceeds the expectation of the UAE»23 schools in Dubai hold it now
Very good
«Quality of performance exceeds the expectation of the UAE»47 schools in Dubai hold it now
Good
«Quality of performance meets the expectation of the UAE»«This is the expected level for every school in the UAE»85 schools in Dubai hold it now
Acceptable
«Quality of performance meets the minimum level of quality required in the UAE»«This is the minimum level for every school in the UAE»52 schools in Dubai hold it now
Weak
«Quality of performance is below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
Very weak
«Quality of performance is significantly below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now

GEMS Jumeira Primary School was rated Outstanding in 2023–24, one of 23 schools at this level.

Reports before 2015–16 used four levels, not these six. 21 of Dubai's 228 open schools hold no six-level rating yet. Counted the way Market Statistics counts ratings, for the schools open today.

Source UAE School Inspection Framework 2015–16, p. 19 (KHDA)

History

12 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2008–09 to 2023–24.

History of GEMS Jumeira Primary School
Rating

Overall rating by academic year, newest first

  1. 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
  2. 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
  3. 2023–24OutstandingSame as 2022–23Note 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  4. 2022–23OutstandingSame as 2018–19Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  5. 2019–20 to 2021–22No inspection.
  6. 2018–19OutstandingSame as 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  7. 2017–18OutstandingSame as 2016–17Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  8. 2016–17OutstandingSame as 2015–16Report not online
  9. 2015–16OutstandingSame as 2014–15Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  10. Six-level scale starts in 2015–16. Earlier reports used four levels.
  11. 2014–15OutstandingSame as 2013–14Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  12. 2013–14OutstandingSame as 2012–13Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  13. 2012–13OutstandingSame as 2011–12Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  14. 2011–12OutstandingSame as 2010–11Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  15. 2010–11OutstandingUp from GoodFull Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  16. 2009–10GoodSame as 2008–09Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  17. 2008–09GoodFirst reportFull Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab) PDF

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.

Findings

7 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 2 development points.

Group by

Checked 16 September 2026.

Leadership and self-evaluation

Note 1

1 strength, 1 development point

  • Strength

    Highly effective senior leadership and governance

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3

  • Development required

    Improve the capacity of middle leaders for ensuring the quality of provision in their areas of responsibility.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10

Attainment and progress

1 strength

  • Strength

    High levels of student achievement and learning skills in most subjects, and improved progress in Islamic Education

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4

Personal development and wellbeing

2 strengths

  • Strength

    The commitment to an inclusive culture where all individuals are valued

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5

  • StrengthFS

    Students’ excellent personal development and social skills, particularly in FS

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6

Staffing, facilities and resources

1 strength

  • Strength

    The stimulating and cohesive learning environment

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7

External benchmark tests

1 development point

  • Development required

    Improve the National Agenda Parameter (NAP) benchmark and the New Group Reading Test (NGRT) results.

    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.

Leadership

Principal at the 2023–⁠24 inspection
Rachel Sian Higgins Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Appointed 9 Jan 2016, as the report prints it.
Principals since 2011–⁠12
2 changes of principal
Christopher McDermott, 2011–12 to 2013–14 → Catherine McKeever, 2014–15 to 2015–16 → Rachel Sian Higgins, 2017–18 to 2023–24
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Subjects

Academic outcomes, GEMS Jumeira Primary School

Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.

SubjectFoundation StagePrimary
Islamic EducationNot in this reportGood
ArabicNot in this reportAcceptable
EnglishOutstandingOutstanding
MathematicsOutstandingOutstanding
ScienceOutstandingOutstanding

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, GEMS Jumeira Primary School

Islamic Education, by inspection report

Rated2015–162017–182018–192022–232023–24
Islamic Education attainmentPrimaryAcceptableAcceptableGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education progressPrimaryGoodGoodGoodGoodVery good

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

AspectWhole schoolEmirati cohort
International and Benchmark AchievementOutstandingAcceptable
Leadership: International and Emirati AchievementVery goodNot in this report
Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacyVery goodAcceptable

Registration requirements: Met Fully

  • The school exceeded its Progress in International Reading Literacy Studies (PIRLS) targets and there were no Emirati students in that group.
  • In terms of benchmark assessments, Year 4 in mathematics and Year 5 in English performed less well than other year groups.
  • Emirati students maintained an acceptable level in mathematics but declined in English and science which resulted in an overall decline from good to acceptable.
  • Although the analysis of Emirati students’ NGRT data is incomplete, the available data indicates that their progress is at an expected level.

Earlier reports

  • 2022–23: 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: Overall, the school's provision for achieving National Agenda targets — is above expectations
  • 2015–16: no verdict read
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Calendar 2026–27: term dates and holidays

31 Aug 2026 to 2 Jul 2027 · 185 school days

Other school holidays
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).

Source Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27

Fridays: every private school in Dubai finishes by 11:30, since 9 January 2026.Source The National, 19 Dec 2025 (opens in a new tab)

During Ramadan, whose dates follow the moon, KHDA caps the school day at five hours; each school confirms its own times.Source Gulf News (opens in a new tab)

How these dates compare with other Dubai schools: holidays 2026–27, break by break

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 18 September 2026.

Activities

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 · Year 3 and Year 4
  • Basketball · Year 3 and Year 4
  • Netball · girls only, Year 3 and Year 4
  • Volleyball · Year 3 and Year 4
  • Cricket · Year 1 and Year 2
  • Rugby · boys only, Year 3 and Year 4
  • Hockey · Year 3 and Year 4

Water sports

  • Swimming · Enrichment Swimming · FS1-2
  • Water polo · Year 5 and Year 6
  • Sailing & paddling · kayaking

Racket sports

  • Tennis · Year 3 and Year 4
  • Badminton · Year 3 and Year 4

Individual sports

  • Athletics · Year 1 and Year 2
  • Gymnastics · Year 1 and Year 2
  • Martial arts · KARATE
  • Climbing · abseiling
  • Cycling · mountain biking
  • Yoga & fitness · Yoga

Dance

  • Dance (other) · dance clubs · accessed through our ASA Programme

Theatre

  • Drama · Theatrical productions
  • Musicals · musical productions

Music

  • Choir & singing · choir · Singing
  • Orchestra & bands · recorder club
  • Instrument lessons · private instrumental tuition · offered at school

Art & design

  • Art · 3D Paper Craft · teacher-led activities
  • Photography & film · Animation

Science & technology

  • Robotics
  • Coding

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
    ·
  • Playing field
  • Sports courts
  • Sports hall
  • Music rooms

Also mentioned: Arabic Calligraphy, Games & Construction, Team building games, zip line, Junior Duke Awards, Skiing and Multi-Sports, Sports Leadership Program, Lacrosse, Lifesaving Skills, Games Club

Source Source A: School website, read 2026-09-23

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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 · The Arabic curriculum is introduced to children in FS encompassing listening, speaking, writing, vocabulary and phonics. It includes one lesson of 40 minutes per week for FS2, and four lessons of 40 minutes for Year 1.

Support for students of determination and the gifted

  • Comprehensive and rigorous assessment procedures enable the identification of students of determination and those with gifts and talents. p. 18
  • This information supports individualised education and student plans. p. 18
  • Personalised interventions by specialist teachers ensure that students with more complex needs are effectively supported. p. 19

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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On the school's website

What the school says about itself on jumeirahprimaryschool.com, read on 22 September 2026. The school's own words, not checked by KHDA; a figure here is the school's own count. Bus routes and bus fees can change each year, so confirm with the school. The site's name beside a line opens that page.

Admissions

Source Source A: School website, read 2026-09-22

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    School website, read 22 September 2026

    Checked 22 September 2026.

Students

From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.

Students, 2024–⁠25
1,443 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
Students of determination
140 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.
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    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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Snapshots by year

Students and staff by academic year, GEMS Jumeira Primary School

YearStudentsTeachersTeacher turnover
2024–251,443Not availableNot available
2023–241,46697Not available
2022–231,45810111%
2021–221,456Not availableNot available
2020–211,346Not availableNot available
2019–201,447Not availableNot available
2018–191,4529912%
2017–181,43999Not available
2016–171,411Not availableNot available
2015–161,3988923%
2014–151,4529226%
2013–141,414Not availableNot available
2012–131,409Not availableNot available
2011–121,339Not availableNot available
2010–111,328Not availableNot available

Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.

Location

Address
Jumeira Third
Phone and email
+971 4 394 3500principal_jps@gemsedu.com
As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27

Around the school

Schools nearby

Within 10 km, by straight-line distance, not a route.

  1. Jumeirah College

    0.3 km · Outstanding 2023–24 · British

  2. Safa British School

    0.3 km · Very good 2023–24 · British

  3. Al Ittihad Private School – Jumeirah

    0.6 km · Good 2023–24 · American

  4. Jumeirah English Speaking School

    0.6 km · Outstanding 2023–24 · British

  5. The English College Dubai

    0.8 km · Very good 2023–24 · British

All 6 schools in Al SafaAll British curriculum schools in Dubai

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 18 September 2026.

Sources

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