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Safa British School

Also known as: SBS

Safa British School is a private British curriculum school in Al Safa, Dubai, for boys and girls from FS1 to Year 13. KHDA rated the school Very good in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 45,428 to AED 73,550 a year, depending on the year group.

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

rating
Very goodKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Very good means
fee
AED 45,428 – 73,550a year, FS1 to Year 13, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
whole
Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
students
1,669 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 45,428 – 73,550a year, FS1 to Year 13, 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.
Year groups
FS1 to Year 13Which year group for your child? → September 2027 intake →
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
Apply
safabritishschool.com+971 4 388 4300principal@safabritishschool.comTelephone and e-mail as KHDA's school directory lists them, checked 18 September 2026. What its own website says about admissions → How admission works across Dubai →
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 13
Gender
Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
Languages of instruction
English
Founded
2005
External examinations
GCSE, IGCSE Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Accreditation
BSO Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Extra-curricular activities
Dance (other), Choir & singing, Art and more, 3 confirmed
Principal
Brian Barrie Horwell
Website
safabritishschool.com
  1. Back to text, source A

    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

  2. Back to text, source B

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 3

    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

Attainment and progress are strong across English, mathematics and science with students making outstanding progress across all phases in English and science. Students' attainment and progress in Islamic education and Arabic range from acceptable to good with better achievement noted in the primary phase. There is a strong learning culture across the school and students demonstrate high levels of skill as independent thinkers who appreciate the opinions of others.

Personal and social development

Students demonstrate exceptional behaviour and attitudes. They are considerate, polite, and enjoy respectful relationships with their peers and their teachers, They have a clear understanding of Islamic values and a strong awareness of Emirati culture. Students demonstrate high levels of commitment to environmental sustainability and conservation.

Teaching, curriculum and care

In lessons, productive use of time enhances students' skills and knowledge, bolstered by teachers' strong subject expertise. Teachers' professional development is a key focus, fostered through shared expertise and collaborative communities. However, assessment analysis needs better alignment with KHDA requirements to accurately track student progress.

Wellbeing

Governors and leaders demonstrate commitment and devotion to wellbeing. The school’s well-being trajectory shows outstanding improvement over time as a result of rigorous assessment providing continual developments in provision. Leaders and counselors are available to assist those needing academic, emotional and personal support. Older students mentor younger students so that they feel safe and valued.

Inclusion

Governors and leaders have a compelling vision for inclusion which is focussed on ensuring all students achieve their potential. Identification processes are rigorous. The school makes use of a range of assessment tools and ensures that interventions are meaningful, relevant and support students to achieve high quality outcomes. Parents say partnerships are highly positive and trusting. The classroom culture is highly supportive, engaging and enabling.

Leadership and management

Leaders are highly committed and inspirational. Staff morale is high. Welfare and well-being are exceptionally well supported. School leaders have an accurate sense of the school's strengths and weaknesses. Development plans offer too many actions which are not prioritised. Parents actively participate in the life of the school in a planned and purposeful manner. Governors provide support and challenge to school leaders.

  1. Back to text, source A

    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, 2019–20)

The 2023–24 inspection report has no parents’ survey section; this is how the 2019–20 report, the newest with one and 6 years old, sums up parents’ answers, in the inspectors’ words.

2019–20 inspection · 95 parents responded Source A: Full Inspection Report 2019–20

Overall

  • Almost all parents who responded to the survey are satisfied with the quality of education provided by the school.
  • Brief comments written by parents express their satisfaction with the school, but raise concerns about homework and preparation for the new school.

Enjoyment

  • Almost all say that their children are happy and feel safe.

Leadership

  • A significantly high proportion of parents feel that school leaders and staff listen to them and act on their views.

Fees and value

  • Most parents feel that the school provides good value for money.

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    Full Inspection Report 2019–20

    Page 21

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Fees 2026–27

Safa British School tuition for 2026–27 is AED 45,428 (FS1) to AED 73,550 (Year 12 and Year 13) across 15 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 Safa British School
Compare with

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

Annual tuition by year group, Safa British 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 45,428AED 45,428
FS2AED 49,754AED 49,754
Primary
Year 1AED 49,754AED 49,754
Year 2AED 54,081AED 54,081
Year 3AED 54,081AED 54,081
Year 4AED 58,407AED 58,407
Year 5AED 58,407AED 58,407
Year 6AED 60,571AED 60,571
Secondary
Year 7AED 62,733AED 62,733
Year 8AED 64,897AED 64,897
Year 9AED 67,060AED 67,060
Year 10AED 70,305AED 70,305
Year 11AED 70,305AED 70,305
Post-16
Year 12AED 73,550AED 73,550
Year 13AED 73,550AED 73,550

Checked 16 September 2026.

  1. Back to text, note 1

    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 15 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

  3. Back to text, source B

    Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26

    Tuition for 15 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.

Safa British School fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2017–18 and other charges.

What a year costs, FS1, 2026–27

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

Tuition
AED 45,428
KHDA's total for the year
AED 45,428

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

Uniform
AED 800 to AED 1,500
Stationery
AED 35 to AED 300
Laptop/Digital Device
AED 1,000 to AED 4,000
School ID Card ReplacementOnly when needed; not paid every year
AED 150

A year, before optional servicesAED 47,263 to AED 51,228

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 2,000 to AED 10,000
  • AED 100 to AED 4,500
  • AED 500 to AED 2,000
  • AED 1,000 to AED 3,000
  • AED 10 to AED 3,500
  • AED 10 to AED 500
  • AED 150 to AED 1,000
  • AED 150 to AED 500
  • AED 50 to AED 1,000
  • AED 5 to AED 100

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

Siblings 3 to 6
15%
School Employees
up to 100%

The sheet's sibling discounts start at «Sibling 3», 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

Overall rating

Very good

Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 6

2023–24

Earlier reports

  1. 13 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

    Very good

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Very good in 2 reports, Good in 8 reports and Acceptable in 3 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 and Very good in 1 report.

  4. LeadershipLeadership and management

    Outstanding

    Up from Very good Earlier: Very good 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 StagePrimarySecondary
TeachingTeaching for effective learningOutstandingVery goodVery good
AssessmentOutstandingVery goodVery good
CurriculumCurriculum design and implementationOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding
Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptationOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding
SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protectionOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 6

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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.

Outstanding
«Quality of performance substantially exceeds the expectation of the UAE»23 schools in Dubai hold it now
Very goodThis school
«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

Safa British School was rated Very good in 2023–24, one of 47 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

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

History of Safa British 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. 2023–24Very goodSame as 2022–23Note 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  4. 2022–23Very goodSame as 2019–20Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  5. 2020–21 and 2021–22No inspection.
  6. 2019–20Very goodUp from GoodFull Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  7. 2018–19GoodSame as 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  8. 2017–18GoodSame as 2016–17Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  9. 2016–17GoodSame as 2015–16Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  10. 2015–16GoodSame as 2014–15Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  11. Six-level scale starts in 2015–16. Earlier reports used four levels.
  12. 2014–15GoodSame as 2013–14Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  13. 2013–14GoodSame as 2012–13Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  14. 2012–13GoodUp from AcceptableFull Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  15. 2011–12AcceptableSame as 2010–11Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  16. 2010–11AcceptableSame as 2009–10Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  17. 2009–10AcceptableDown from GoodFull Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  18. 2008–09GoodFirst reportFull Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab) PDF

Checked 16 September 2026.

Safa British School KHDA rating in full: every year, the judgements, quotes with pages, the parent survey →

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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

8 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 3 development points, 3 recurring across the last 5 reports.

Group by

Checked 16 September 2026.

Leadership and self-evaluation

Note 1

1 strength, 1 development point

  • Strength

    Inspirational leadership, highly committed governors and fully engaged parents.

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

  • Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reportsNote 2

    Improve self-evaluation and improvement planning.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11

Personal development and wellbeing

1 strength

  • Strength

    Students’ outstanding attitudes, behaviour and relationships.

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

Curriculum and challenge

1 strength

  • Strength

    The broad and ambitious curriculum which supports students’ strong academic success.

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

Health, safety and safeguarding

1 strength

  • Strength

    The high level of support provided to ensure students’ safety, welfare and wellbeing.

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

Inclusion of students of determination

1 strength

  • Strength

    The strong commitment to inclusion and wellbeing which is embedded across the school.

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

Islamic Education

1 development point

  • Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports

    Raise attainment and progress in Islamic Education and Arabic.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9

Teaching

1 development point

  • Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reports

    Improve the consistency of teaching by identifying and sharing the best practice that already exists across the school.

    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.

  2. Back to text, note 2

    Recurring counts the school’s last 5 reports, 2017–18 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.

Leadership

Principal at the 2023–⁠24 inspection
Zara Mary Martina Harrington Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Appointed 2 Sep 2019, as the report prints it. The current principal is under Location.
Principals since 2011–⁠12
4 changes of principal
Jane Knight, 2011–12 to 2013–14 → Maureen Chapman, 2015–16 → Mr. Dan Sutton, 2017–18 → Zara Mary Martina Harrington, 2018–19 to 2023–24 → Brian Barrie Horwell, in KHDA's directory on 2026-09-18
  1. Back to text, source A

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 3

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Subjects

Academic outcomes, Safa British School

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

SubjectFoundation StagePrimarySecondary
Islamic EducationNot in this reportAcceptableAcceptable
ArabicNot in this reportAcceptableAcceptable
EnglishVery goodVery goodOutstanding
MathematicsOutstandingOutstandingVery good
ScienceVery goodOutstandingVery good

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, Safa British School

Islamic Education, by inspection report

Rated2015–162016–172017–182018–192019–202022–232023–24
Islamic Education attainmentPrimaryAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education attainmentSecondaryIslamic Education attainment, Secondary: not rated from 2015–16 to 2018–19AcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education progressPrimaryAcceptableAcceptableGoodGoodGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education progressSecondaryIslamic Education progress, Secondary: not rated from 2015–16 to 2018–19GoodGoodGood

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 AchievementOutstandingGood
Leadership: International and Emirati AchievementVery goodNot in this report
Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacyVery goodGood

Registration requirements: Met Fully

  • With an average score of 597, the school exceeded its 2021 target in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) by 69 points.
  • In benchmark assessments over two years, students’ performance fell by one level in English, remained the same in science and increased by one level in mathematics.
  • The school's most recent reading literacy skills assessment confirms that a majority of students’ reading literacy scores are above age-related expectations.

Earlier reports

  • 2022–23: Progress in international assessments — is above expectations
  • 2019–20: School’s progression in international assessments — is above expectations
  • 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is above expectations
  • 2017–18: Overall, the school's provision for achieving National Agenda targets — meets expectations
  • 2016–17: Overall, the school’s improvement towards achieving its National Agenda targets — is not secure
  • 2015–16: Progress towards the National Agenda targets — was below expectations

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)

  1. Back to text, source A

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 6

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Calendar 2026–27: term dates and holidays

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).

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.

Dance

  • Dance (other) · Dancing

Music

  • Choir & singing · Singing

Art & design

  • Art · Arts & Crafts

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Music rooms
  • Sports hall
  • Art studio

Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports

  • Swimming
  • Drama
  • Water polo

Also mentioned: Puzzles & Board games, Indoor & Outdoor Play, Dress Up & Role Play, Construction, Reading & Homework, Story Time, Team games, Movie Days, Holy Qur’anic sessions, mechanical engineering, “Save the Rhino” programme, Islamic education and Arabic clubs

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 · Arabic is taught for 60 minutes per week in FS1 and FS2 and for 150 minutes per week in Year 1. Arabs and non-Arabs are grouped together for these lessons.

Courses after 16

  • Vocational qualifications

External examinations

  • GCSE
  • IGCSE
  • IGCSE examination of Global Citizenship

Support for students of determination and the gifted

  • The school has secure systems to identify and support students of determination. p. 4
  • The school has secure systems to identify students of determination. p. 18
  • Individual plans are created to modify the curriculum and establish support systems to generate maximum academic and personal progress. p. 18
  • Rigorous assessment processes enable members of staff to identify and enhance provision for students with gifts and talents. p. 18
  • Alternative education pathways for students with complex learning profiles are highly effective in providing relevant provision to match individual needs. p. 19
  • Very skilled learning support allows students to build independence, persistence and collaboration. p. 19

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 3

    Checked 16 September 2026.

On the school's website

What the school says about itself on safabritishschool.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.

Exam results

Class size

Admissions

School bus and transport

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
1,669 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
Teachers
140 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Students of determination
264 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Emirati students
90 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Largest nationality group
Arab 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
  1. Back to text, source A

    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

  2. Back to text, source B

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 3

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Snapshots by year

Students and staff by academic year, Safa British School

YearStudentsTeachersTeacher turnover
2024–251,669Not availableNot available
2023–241,464140Not available
2022–231,2421062%
2021–22973Not availableNot available
2020–21701Not availableNot available
2019–207026121%
2018–197016130%
2017–187455228%
2016–177885232%
2015–168225138%
2014–15748Not availableNot available
2013–14689Not availableNot available
2012–13557Not availableNot available
2011–12325Not availableNot available
2010–11345Not availableNot available

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

Location

Address
Al Safa First
Phone and email
+971 4 388 4300principal@safabritishschool.comPrincipal: Brian Barrie Horwell
As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27

Around the school

to Safa British School (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Schools nearby

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

  1. Jumeirah English Speaking School

    0.3 km · Outstanding 2023–24 · British

  2. Al Ittihad Private School – Jumeirah

    0.3 km · Good 2023–24 · American

  3. GEMS Jumeira Primary School

    0.3 km · Outstanding 2023–24 · British

  4. Jumeirah College

    0.6 km · Outstanding 2023–24 · British

  5. The English College Dubai

    1.1 km · Very good 2023–24 · British

All 6 schools in Al SafaAll British curriculum schools in Dubai

  1. Back to text, source A

    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 18 September 2026.

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 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)

School website · web page, English

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