Outstanding schools in Dubai
Horizon English School vs Safa Community School
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Horizon English School vs Safa Community School at a glance
- Horizon English School publishes annual fees from AED 43,849 to AED 58,825, against AED 54,437 to AED 89,440 at Safa Community School, which works out roughly 29% below Safa Community School across the fee range.
- For FS1, Horizon English School charges AED 43,849 and Safa Community School AED 54,437, so Horizon English School saves AED 10,588 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 Community School following in 2014.
- Location wise, Horizon English School sits in Al Wasl and Safa Community School in Al Barsha South, so the school run may decide it.
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| Horizon English School | Safa Community School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Wasl, Dubai | Al Barsha South, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 43,849 - 58,825 /yr | AED 54,437 - 89,440 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 11 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1989 | 2014 |
| Facilities | 15 listed | 23 listed |
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