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

4.4

4.4 out of 5 based on 51 reviews

At a glance

School type

International

School phase

Primary

Inspection rating

Outstanding

Curricula taught

EYFS, UK National Curriculum

Availability 2022/23

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All grades

Availability 2023/24

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All grades

Annual fee average

AED 46,500

Annual fees

AED 38,305–47,406

Price band

Mid-range

Status

Open

Gender

Co-educational

Opening year

1963

School year

Sep to Jul

Accreditation report

https://www.educationdevelopmenttrust.com/~/media/EDT/files/bso-reports/DESS%20BSO%20Nov%202015%20FINAL.pdf

Teacher turnover

11%

Principal

Mrs Catherine Dando

Community

Oud Metha, Dubai

Main teacher nationality

United Kingdom

Main student nationality

United Kingdom

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