Japanese School in Dubai
About Japanese School in Dubai
The Japanese School Dubai (DJS) is a small, non-profit school in Al Wasl established in April 1980. It is officially recognised by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and serves approximately 175 students from Pre-KG through Grade 9 (Junior High). The school delivers the Japanese national curriculum in Japanese, with English and Arabic taught as additional languages, preparing students to continue their secondary education in Japan or at other UAE schools. DJS has been rated Good by KHDA in every inspection cycle since 2008 (14 consecutive cycles, most recent in February 2024).
Fees read from the school's published 2026-27 fee schedule; KHDA rating from its 2023-24 inspection report. Last checked 10 July 2026. How Talem verifies →
Annual tuition fees
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Fees are KHDA's approved annual tuition for 2026/2027, which for this school is the April 2026 to March 2027 year. Kindergarten runs three years, all at AED 38,400; Grades 1 to 3 are AED 32,400, Grades 4 to 6 AED 33,000 and Grades 7 to 9 AED 33,600, collected termly. A one-time enrolment fee applies on joining: AED 3,200 for kindergarten and AED 2,700 to 2,800 plus VAT for Grade 1 to 9 transfers. This is a not-for-profit school run by the Japanese Association of Dubai, and it publishes no fee page of its own, linking instead to its KHDA record.
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KHDA Rating
KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Stages & pathways
Kindergarten (Yōchien)
Pre-KGEarly years programme introducing young learners to Japanese language, group routines and foundational numeracy through play-based activities.
Elementary School (Shōgakkō)
Grades 1-6Six-year Japanese elementary programme following the MEXT national curriculum. Core subjects are taught in Japanese with dedicated time for English and Arabic as additional languages.
Junior High School (Chūgakkō)
Grades 7-9Three-year junior high programme with subject specialisation. Students sit internal examinations aligned to the Japanese national curriculum, preparing them to continue high school either in Japan or in another UAE school.
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Facilities
Science Laboratories
Specialist laboratories supporting the MEXT science curriculum for Elementary and Junior High.
ICT Laboratories
Computer rooms used for ICT instruction and digital learning activities.
Library
Japanese- and English-language library supporting reading and research across all year groups.
Art Room
Dedicated space for drawing, painting, calligraphy and craft.
Music Room
Room for music instruction and group singing/ensemble practice.
Gymnasium
Indoor gym used for PE and club activities.
Swimming Pool
On-site pool used for swimming lessons and inter-house galas.
Playground
Outdoor play area for younger students.
Extra-curricular activities
School leadership
Satoko Kato
Principal
Appointed Principal from the 2023-24 academic year. Leads academic delivery, pastoral care and community engagement at the school.
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Where we are
Al Wasl, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
