Outstanding schools in Dubai
Dubai College vs Jumeirah College
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Dubai College vs Jumeirah College at a glance
- Dubai College publishes annual fees from AED 97,415 to AED 110,305, against AED 78,946 to AED 98,681 at Jumeirah College, which works out roughly 17% above Jumeirah College across the fee range.
- For Year 7, Dubai College charges AED 97,415 and Jumeirah College AED 78,946, so Jumeirah College saves AED 18,469 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Both admit children from age 11, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Dubai College is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1978, with Jumeirah College following in 1999.
- Location wise, Dubai College sits in Al Sufouh and Jumeirah College in Al Safa, so the school run may decide it.
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| Dubai College | Jumeirah College | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 78,946 - 98,681 /yr |
| Ages / years | 11 - 18 years | 11 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1978 | 1999 |
| Facilities | 22 listed | 20 listed |
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