English Language Private School
English Language Private School
English Language Private School (ELPS), formerly known as English Medium School, was established in 1978 and is one of the longest-running British curriculum schools in Dubai. Part of the LEAMS Education group, the school is located in the Oud Metha area near Dubai Creek and serves students from Foundation Stage 2 through to Year 13, following the National Curriculum for England. Students are prepared for IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level examinations accredited by Edexcel. The school serves approximately 2,000 students from over 37 nationalities, with a predominantly South Asian community. Classes are mixed-gender through Year 4 and taught separately for boys and girls from Year 5 onward. Under the leadership of Principal Muhammad Atif, ELPS has shown consistent improvement and received an Acceptable rating in its most recent KHDA inspection (2023-24), with strengths noted in personal development, curriculum design, and health and safety. The school is recognised for its affordability, strong community ethos, and emphasis on discipline, cultural respect, and social responsibility.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Fees are the annual tuition the school publishes for 2026/2027, under the heading "Fee Schedule (2026 - 2027)", and they match KHDA's fact sheet for every year group. KHDA registers no discount here, so the approved fee is the fee charged. Fees are billed over three terms. Note the school's own summary table skips its Year 3 row, jumping from Year 2 to Year 4, while the same page lists Year 3 among its year groups; the Year 3 figure here is KHDA's. Tuition excludes the annual extras listed below and transport, which is charged per term by zone.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Play-based learning with a focus on communication, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional development. Prepares children for the transition to Key Stage 1.
Core academic subjects alongside foundation subjects. Mixed-gender classes with a focus on building foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Cross-curricular links and thematic teaching approaches.
Broader curriculum with increasing subject depth. Gender-separate classes begin from Year 5. Four academic houses provide pastoral structure and inter-house competitions. Students are prepared for the transition to secondary school.
Full subject specialisation with separate science disciplines. Gender-separate classes. Students are taught by subject specialists and begin preparing for IGCSE option choices in Year 9.
Accredited by Pearson Edexcel. Students complete International GCSEs across compulsory core subjects and option subjects. Strong attainment noted in English IGCSE which exceeds curriculum expectations.
Sixth Form programme offering AS and A Level qualifications through Pearson Edexcel. Students typically choose 3-4 subjects. Very high standards achieved in accountancy. University guidance and career counselling provided.
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Over 100 spacious classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards and multi-sensory learning materials.
Well-equipped science labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology practicals.
Dedicated STEM and robotics laboratory established in 2017 for coding, robotics, and technology projects.
Separate library facilities for different age groups to encourage independent reading and research.
Dedicated computing labs with modern equipment for curriculum and specialist teaching.
Specialist art rooms for drawing, painting, and creative design activities.
Large hall for assemblies, performances, examinations, and school events.
Outdoor basketball courts for PE lessons and inter-house competitions.
Principal
Leads ELPS with a clear vision for school improvement. Under his leadership, the school has shown consistent improvement with strengthened systems, teaching practices, and a committed middle leadership team. Commended by KHDA for providing clear direction.
Vice Principal (Sec & Post-16)
Vice Principal
Head of Inclusion
Head of Post-16 / HoD Biology
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Oud Metha Road, Umm Hurair 2, Dubai, UAE
