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Jumeirah English Speaking School - Arabian Ranches vs Kings' School Al Barsha
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Jumeirah English Speaking School - Arabian Ranches vs Kings' School Al Barsha at a glance
- Jumeirah English Speaking School - Arabian Ranches publishes annual fees from AED 54,129 to AED 104,544, against AED 57,999 to AED 105,873 at Kings' School Al Barsha, putting the two schools in a broadly similar fee band.
- For FS1, Jumeirah English Speaking School - Arabian Ranches charges AED 54,129 and Kings' School Al Barsha AED 57,999, so Jumeirah English Speaking School - Arabian Ranches saves AED 3,870 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Jumeirah English Speaking School - Arabian Ranches is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2005, with Kings' School Al Barsha following in 2014.
- Location wise, Jumeirah English Speaking School - Arabian Ranches sits in Arabian Ranches and Kings' School Al Barsha in MBR City, so the school run may decide it.
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| Jumeirah English Speaking School - Arabian Ranches | Kings' School Al Barsha | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Arabian Ranches, Dubai | MBR City, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 54,129 - 104,544 /yr | AED 57,999 - 105,873 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2005 | 2014 |
| Facilities | 18 listed | 18 listed |
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