Outstanding schools in Dubai
Deira International School vs Jumeirah English Speaking School
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Deira International School vs Jumeirah English Speaking School at a glance
- Deira International School publishes annual fees from AED 44,616 to AED 89,889, against AED 54,129 to AED 65,097 at Jumeirah English Speaking School, which works out roughly 13% above Jumeirah English Speaking School across the fee range.
- For FS1, Deira International School charges AED 44,616 and Jumeirah English Speaking School AED 54,129, so Deira International School saves AED 9,513 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum; Deira International School additionally offers IB.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Jumeirah English Speaking School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1975, with Deira International School following in 2005.
- Location wise, Deira International School sits in Dubai Festival City and Jumeirah English Speaking School in Al Safa, so the school run may decide it.
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| Deira International School | Jumeirah English Speaking School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dubai Festival City, Dubai | Al Safa, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British, IB | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 44,616 - 89,889 /yr | AED 54,129 - 65,097 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2005 | 1975 |
| Facilities | 15 listed | 11 listed |
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