Languages Taught
English, Arabic
Phone
Website
Address
Academic City Road, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage.
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage.
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1.
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1.
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2.
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2.
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | 65,000 | 55,250 |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | 75,000 | 63,750 |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | 75,000 | 63,750 |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | 75,000 | 63,750 |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | 75,000 | 63,750 |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | 75,000 | 63,750 |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | 75,000 | 63,750 |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | 75,000 | 63,750 |
Estimate total annual fees for your family
Fees shown include a 15% introductory discount for 2025-26 and 2026-27 (FS1 AED 55,250, FS2 to Year 6 AED 63,750); full fees from September 2027 are AED 65,000 (FS1) and AED 75,000 (FS2 to Year 6). Sibling discounts 5% to 10%. Year 6 opens 2026-27.
Three instalments (approx 40% / 30% / 30%)
Language
English
Play-based early years on the UK EYFS framework, building strong early literacy, numeracy and social development in a new, purpose-built setting.
Teaching Approach
Play-based, inquiry-led early years learning.
A broad, inquiry-led primary curriculum under the National Curriculum for England, often linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Teaching Approach
Inquiry-led, thematic teaching with sustainability links.
Increasing independence with structured leadership opportunities, enterprise projects and transition preparation. Year 6 opens for 2026-27 as the school grows.
Teaching Approach
Independent, leadership- and enterprise-focused learning.
A new-build primary campus (FS1 to Year 6) in Dubai International Academic City, opened September 2025 on a site opposite Dubai English Speaking College. Part of the DESS family of schools, growing year-on-year toward around 1,250 pupils.
Dedicated primary science laboratories for hands-on practical work.
STEM and Innovation labs plus a Primary Innovation Lab and robotics suites.
Dedicated computing labs for digital learning.
A library of over 15,000 books, open before and after school.
Fully equipped art studios with a pottery kiln.
A 600-seat auditorium plus a black box theatre, recording studio, and drama and dance studios.
A 25-metre, 8-lane competition pool plus a training pool, with swimming taught from FS1.
A four-court sports hall and a gym for indoor sport.
Multi-use courts, large multi-use games areas and an outdoor grass pitch.
A Forest Schools zone, a Wadi play area, an adventure playground and shaded gardens.
A wellbeing hub with counselling and support spaces and a quiet Zen space.
A medical suite staffed by a full-time nurse and doctor.
A community garden for outdoor, hands-on learning.
Headteacher
Headteacher of DESS Primary Academic City (M.Ed Hons, NPQH, NPQEL).
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Academic City Road, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai English Speaking School - Academic City
AED 55,250 - 63,750/yr
