Outstanding schools in Dubai
Dubai College vs Safa Community School
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Dubai College vs Safa Community School at a glance
- Dubai College publishes annual fees from AED 97,415 to AED 110,305, against AED 54,437 to AED 89,440 at Safa Community School, which works out roughly 44% above Safa Community School across the fee range.
- For Year 7, Dubai College charges AED 97,415 and Safa Community School AED 75,286, so Safa Community School saves AED 22,129 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Safa Community School starts younger, admitting from age 3 against age 11 at Dubai College.
- Dubai College is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1978, with Safa Community School following in 2014.
- Location wise, Dubai College sits in Al Sufouh and Safa Community School in Al Barsha South, so the school run may decide it.
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| Dubai College | Safa Community School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Sufouh, Dubai | Al Barsha South, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 97,415 - 110,305 /yr | AED 54,437 - 89,440 /yr |
| Ages / years | 11 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1978 | 2014 |
| Facilities | 22 listed | 23 listed |
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