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Dubai English Speaking School Q & A

Dubai English Speaking School (DESS) is an award winning, not-for-profit provider of primary education (3-11 years). Rated as an Outstanding school by the Dubai schools' regulator (the KHDA), DESS is the oldest English National Curriculum school in Dubai and, together with its sister school, Dubai English Speaking College (DESC) based in Academic City, has been educating children for over half a century.
Parents' Rating
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4.4 out of 5 based on 51 reviews
At a glance
School type
International
School phase
Primary
Inspection rating
Outstanding
Curricula taught
Availability 2022/23
Availability 2023/24
Annual fee average
AED 46,500
Annual fees
AED 38,305–47,406
Price band help
Mid-range
Status
Open
Opening year
1963
School year
Sep to Jul
Teacher turnover help
11%
Principal
Mrs Catherine Dando
Community
Main teacher nationality
United Kingdom
Main student nationality
United Kingdom
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