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).
Japanese
Pre-KG – Grade 9
+2
1980
Fees for 2025/2026, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Fees are for the 2026 school year (April 2026 to March 2027), collected termly: Grades 1-3 AED 32,400, Grades 4-6 AED 33,000, Grades 7-9 AED 33,600, kindergarten AED 38,400. One time enrolment fee AED 3,200 for kindergarten and AED 2,700 to 2,800 plus VAT for Grade 1-9 transfers. Not for profit school run by the Japanese Association of Dubai.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Early years programme introducing young learners to Japanese language, group routines and foundational numeracy through play-based activities.
Six-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.
Three-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.
Complete the online registration form and pay the registration fee.
Applicants sit an age-appropriate assessment where required.
Meet the admissions team and tour the campus.
Accept the offer and pay the deposit to secure the place.
Reach the admissions team directly to book a visit or ask about places.
Principal
Appointed Principal from the 2023-24 academic year. Leads academic delivery, pastoral care and community engagement at the school.
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Al Wasl, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
