Outstanding schools in Dubai
Dubai College 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.
Dubai College vs Jumeirah English Speaking School at a glance
- Dubai College publishes annual fees from AED 97,415 to AED 110,305, against AED 54,129 to AED 65,097 at Jumeirah English Speaking School, which works out roughly 74% above Jumeirah English Speaking School across the fee range.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Jumeirah English Speaking School starts younger, admitting from age 3 against age 11 at Dubai College.
- Jumeirah English Speaking School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1975, with Dubai College following in 1978.
- Location wise, Dubai College sits in Al Sufouh and Jumeirah English Speaking School in Al Safa, so the school run may decide it.
- Dubai College lists the larger facilities set on Talem, 22 against 11.
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| Dubai College | Jumeirah English Speaking School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Sufouh, Dubai | Al Safa, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 97,415 - 110,305 /yr | AED 54,129 - 65,097 /yr |
| Ages / years | 11 - 18 years | 3 - 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1978 | 1975 |
| Facilities | 22 listed | 11 listed |
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