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Dubai British School Emirates Hills vs Horizon English School

Fees, ratings, curriculum and facilities for Dubai British School Emirates Hills and Horizon English School, side by side.

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 Dubai British School Emirates HillsHorizon English School
LocationEmirates Hills, DubaiAl Wasl, Dubai
CurriculumBritishBritish
Inspection ratingOutstanding (KHDA)Outstanding (KHDA)
Tuition (per year)AED 53,027 – 79,541 /yrAED 43,849 – 58,825 /yr
Ages / years3 - 18 years3 - 11 years
GenderMixedMixed
Established20051989
Facilities
Science LabSTEAM GardenArt RoomFit Pit (Fitness Centre)Primary LibrarySecondary LibraryCafeFoundation Outdoor Learning Play AreaAstroTurfSports HallSwimming PoolAuditoriumMusic Room
2 Swimming PoolsSTEMM LabFIFA-Standard Sports FieldMain LibraryJunior LibraryRecording StudioObservatoryOutdoor Learning AreasICT SuitesArt StudiosMusic RoomsDrama HallMulti-Purpose Sports HallShaded PlaygroundsSEN Support

Dubai British School Emirates Hills vs Horizon English School at a glance

  • Dubai British School Emirates Hills publishes annual fees from AED 53,027 to AED 79,541, against AED 43,849 to AED 58,825 at Horizon English School, which works out roughly 29% above Horizon English School across the fee range.
  • For FS1, Dubai British School Emirates Hills charges AED 53,027 and Horizon English School AED 43,849, so Horizon English School saves AED 9,178 a year at that stage.
  • Both teach the British curriculum.
  • Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
  • Horizon English School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1989, with Dubai British School Emirates Hills following in 2005.
  • Location wise, Dubai British School Emirates Hills sits in Emirates Hills and Horizon English School in Al Wasl, so the school run may decide it.