Outstanding schools in Dubai
Jumeirah 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.
Jumeirah College vs Safa Community School at a glance
- Jumeirah College publishes annual fees from AED 78,946 to AED 98,681, against AED 54,437 to AED 89,440 at Safa Community School, which works out roughly 23% above Safa Community School across the fee range.
- For Year 7, Jumeirah College charges AED 78,946 and Safa Community School AED 75,286, so Safa Community School saves AED 3,660 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Safa Community School starts younger, admitting from age 3 against age 11 at Jumeirah College.
- Jumeirah College is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1999, with Safa Community School following in 2014.
- Location wise, Jumeirah College sits in Al Safa and Safa Community School in Al Barsha South, so the school run may decide it.
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| Jumeirah College | Safa Community School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Safa, Dubai | Al Barsha South, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 78,946 - 98,681 /yr | AED 54,437 - 89,440 /yr |
| Ages / years | 11 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1999 | 2014 |
| Facilities | 20 listed | 23 listed |
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