Dubai British School Emirates Hills
About
Inspection Rating
Outstanding-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French, Spanish
Phone
Website
Address
Springs 3, Emirates Hills, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
15 ProgrammesFoundation Stage 1 (FS1)
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 3-4. Play-based learning following the EYFS framework at the new Islands Campus with dedicated early years facilities.
Foundation Stage 2 (FS2)
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 4-5. Preparing children for the transition to Key Stage 1 through structured play and early literacy at the Islands Campus.
Year 1
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1 for ages 5-6 at the Islands Campus. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, and Science alongside creative and physical education.
Year 2
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1 for ages 6-7 at the Islands Campus. Building foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and independent learning.
Year 3
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2 for ages 7-8 at the main Emirates Hills campus. Broader curriculum including humanities, languages, and specialist teaching.
Year 4
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2 for ages 8-9. Developing research skills, critical thinking, and deeper subject knowledge.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | 53,027 | - |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | 53,027 | - |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | 53,027 | - |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | 53,027 | - |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | 60,608 | - |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | 60,608 | - |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | 60,608 | - |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | 60,608 | - |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 71,976 | - |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 71,976 | - |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | 71,976 | - |
| Year 10 | KS4 (I/GCSE) | 14-15 | 71,976 | - |
| Year 11 | KS4 (I/GCSE) | 15-16 | 71,976 | - |
| Year 12 | Sixth Form | 16-17 | 79,541 | - |
| Year 13 | Sixth Form | 17-18 | 79,541 | - |
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KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — March 2024
Curriculum
Follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework at the new Islands Campus. Play-based learning in dedicated early years facilities with outdoor play areas, swimming pool, and multipurpose hall.
Teaching Approach
Play-based learning with specialist teachers. Small class sizes of 22-23 with learning assistants. Dedicated Islands Campus from 2025.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
English National Curriculum for ages 5-7 at the Islands Campus. Core academic subjects alongside foundation subjects with maximum class sizes of 27.
Teaching Approach
Broad curriculum with specialist subject teaching. Transition from play-based EYFS to more structured instruction.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
English National Curriculum at the main Emirates Hills campus. Broader subject range with access to STEAM garden, science labs, and specialist facilities. Maximum class sizes of 27.
Teaching Approach
Subject-focused teaching with STEAM integration. Access to specialist labs and creative studios at the main campus.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Two-campus school in Emirates Hills, Dubai. The main campus (3-floor teaching block in Springs 3) serves Years 3-13, while the new Islands Campus (opened August 2025, 300m away in Jumeirah Islands) serves Rising 3s through Year 2. Managed by Taaleem.
Academic
6 Science Laboratories
Newly refurbished specialist labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with collaborative workspaces.
3 ICT Suites
Dedicated computing suites for curriculum and specialist digital skills teaching.
STEAM Garden
Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths resource area including art studio, pottery studio, DT workshop, and food technology room.
Art & Design Studio with Pottery Studio
Specialist creative arts space for drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and design.
Design & Technology Workshop
Fully equipped workshop for practical design, engineering, and food technology projects.
2 Music Rooms & Practice Rooms
Two music teaching rooms with private practice rooms for instrumental and vocal tuition.
2 Libraries
Primary library on the ground floor and secondary library on upper floors with digital resources.
Sixth Form Common & Study Rooms
Dedicated common room and extended learning rooms for Sixth Form students with small class environments.
Innovation & Maker Space
Creative space for project-based learning, design thinking, and 21st-century skills development.
Sports & Recreation
Temperature-Controlled Swimming Pool
Outdoor fully shaded and temperature-controlled pool for year-round swimming lessons, squads, and galas.
Sports Hall
Large multi-purpose indoor hall for gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and school events.
All-Weather Football Pitch
Astroturf field for football, rugby, and cricket.
Tennis & Basketball Court
Outdoor hard court for tennis and basketball.
Fit Pit (Fitness Centre)
Dedicated fitness facility for secondary and sixth form students.
Primary & Foundation Play Areas
Dedicated outdoor play areas for Foundation Stage and primary pupils.
Performance & Events
286-Seat Auditorium
Intimate auditorium with stadium seating for assemblies, drama, productions, and visiting speakers.
Performing Arts Space
Basement-level performing arts space for drama and dance.
Catering
Indoor/Outdoor Cafeteria
Attractive indoor/outdoor canteen and dining area serving meals and snacks.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
50+ qualified UK-curriculum teachers. Approximately two-thirds of students are British.
Senior Leadership
Brett Girven
Principal
Appointed as Principal for 2024-25. Leads the school across both Emirates Hills and Islands campuses.
Yvonne Wallace
Head of Primary
Sheridan Teasel
Head of Secondary
Emma Pennock
Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral) & Head of Sixth Form
Ben Crowder
Assistant Headteacher (Whole School)
Julia Maltby
Assistant Headteacher (Academics)
Hilary Murphy
Head of Foundation Stage
Lisa Smith
Deputy Head of Primary
Alice James
Deputy Headteacher — Islands Campus
Jacqueline Baxter
Head of Inclusion
Rania Reda
Head of Arabic and Islamic Subjects