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Horizon English School vs Safa British School

Fees, ratings, curriculum and facilities for Horizon English School and Safa British School, side by side.

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 Horizon English SchoolSafa British School
LocationAl Wasl, DubaiAl Safa, Dubai
CurriculumBritishBritish
Inspection ratingOutstanding (KHDA)Very Good (KHDA)
Tuition (per year)AED 43,849 – 58,825 /yrAED 45,428 – 73,550 /yr
Ages / years3 - 11 years3 - 18 years
GenderMixedMixed
Established19892005
Facilities
2 Swimming PoolsSTEMM LabFIFA-Standard Sports FieldMain LibraryJunior LibraryRecording StudioObservatoryOutdoor Learning AreasICT SuitesArt StudiosMusic RoomsDrama HallMulti-Purpose Sports HallShaded PlaygroundsSEN Support
Olympic-Size Swimming PoolFoundation Stage PoolIndoor Sports HallGymnasiumDance StudioScience LaboratoriesArt StudiosFAB Labs with CNC MachineF1 in Schools LabSecondary LibrarySixth Form CentrePerforming Arts Black Box TheatresAuditoriumMusic RoomsSafa FarmSafa Sanctuary GardenOutdoor Play AreasSchool ClinicParent CafeSEN Support

Horizon English School vs Safa British School at a glance

  • Horizon English School publishes annual fees from AED 43,849 to AED 58,825, against AED 45,428 to AED 73,550 at Safa British School, which works out roughly 14% below Safa British School across the fee range.
  • For FS1, Horizon English School charges AED 43,849 and Safa British School AED 45,428, so Horizon English School saves AED 1,579 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 Safa British School following in 2005.
  • Location wise, Horizon English School sits in Al Wasl and Safa British School in Al Safa, so the school run may decide it.