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Dubai Heights Academy vs Jumeirah College

Fees, ratings, curriculum and facilities for Dubai Heights Academy and Jumeirah College, side by side.

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 Dubai Heights AcademyJumeirah College
LocationAl Barsha South, DubaiAl Safa, Dubai
CurriculumBritishBritish
Inspection ratingVery Good (KHDA)Outstanding (KHDA)
Tuition (per year)AED 35,000 – 70,000 /yrAED 78,946 – 98,681 /yr
Ages / years3 - 18 years11 - 18 years
GenderMixedMixed
Established20172000
Facilities
Swimming PoolOutdoor PoolFootball PitchIndoor Sports HallRooftop Sports Court7 Science Labs4 Computer Suites4 DT LabsFood Technology Lab3 Art Labs2 Drama Studios2 Music RoomsLibraryCafeteria
Science LaboratoriesRobotics, AI & VR SuiteDesign & Technology SuiteThe Palace (Sixth Form Centre)Art and Photography StudiosAuditoriumSwimming PoolMulti-Purpose Sports HallPadel CourtsBlack Box Drama StudiosMusic SuitesTennis & Netball CourtsPlaying Fields and AstroTurfFitness Suite (Gym)Cricket Practice NetsFood Science SuiteLibrary (Communication and Resource Centre)ICT FacilitiesJC Hub (Canteen)Medical CentreOutdoor Table Tennis

Dubai Heights Academy vs Jumeirah College at a glance

  • Dubai Heights Academy publishes annual fees from AED 35,000 to AED 70,000, against AED 78,946 to AED 98,681 at Jumeirah College, which works out roughly 41% below Jumeirah College across the fee range.
  • For Year 7, Dubai Heights Academy charges AED 58,000 and Jumeirah College AED 78,946, so Dubai Heights Academy saves AED 20,946 a year at that stage.
  • Both teach the British curriculum.
  • Dubai Heights Academy starts younger, admitting from age 3 against age 11 at Jumeirah College.
  • Jumeirah College is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2000, with Dubai Heights Academy following in 2017.
  • Location wise, Dubai Heights Academy sits in Al Barsha South and Jumeirah College in Al Safa, so the school run may decide it.