Jumeirah English Speaking School
About
Inspection Rating
Outstanding-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French
Phone
Website
Address
Al Safa 1, near Safa Park, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
8 ProgrammesFoundation Stage 1 (FS1)
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 3-4. Play-based learning in a completely separated Foundation section with dedicated outdoor areas and learner swimming pool.
Foundation Stage 2 (FS2)
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 4-5. Building school readiness through structured and child-initiated activities across seven areas of learning.
Year 1
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1 for ages 5-6. Core subjects including English, Mathematics, and Science with formal Arabic teaching introduced.
Year 2
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1 for ages 6-7. Developing reading fluency, handwriting, and mathematical reasoning through engaging, topic-based learning.
Year 3
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2 for ages 7-8. Broader curriculum with specialist teaching and introduction of extracurricular activities.
Year 4
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2 for ages 8-9. Developing research skills, critical thinking, and deeper subject knowledge across the curriculum.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | Foundation Stage | 3-4 | 54,131 | - |
| FS2 | Foundation Stage | 4-5 | 65,098 | - |
| Year 1 | Key Stage 1 | 5-6 | 65,098 | - |
| Year 2 | Key Stage 1 | 6-7 | 65,098 | - |
| Year 3 | Key Stage 2 | 7-8 | 65,098 | - |
| Year 4 | Key Stage 2 | 8-9 | 65,098 | - |
| Year 5 | Key Stage 2 | 9-10 | 65,098 | - |
| Year 6 | Key Stage 2 | 10-11 | 65,098 | - |
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JESS is a not-for-profit school. A debenture of AED 20,000 per child is required at enrolment as an interest-free loan toward capital funding. Corporate debentures take priority in admissions.
Payment Information
Non-refundable application fee
Entrance fee is non-refundable. Debenture is an interest-free loan returned when the student leaves the school.
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- Debenture of AED 20,000 is fully refundable upon the student leaving the school
- Application fee of AED 100 is non-refundable
- Entrance fee of AED 500 is non-refundable
- One full term written notice required for withdrawal
- No refund for the current term if the required notice period is not provided
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | N/A |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | N/A |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | N/A |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | N/A |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — March 2024
Curriculum
The EYFS programme follows the English Early Years Foundation Stage framework in a completely separated Foundation section with dedicated outdoor areas and a learner swimming pool. Children learn through a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities across seven areas of learning, developing communication, literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills.
Teaching Approach
Play-based learning in a dedicated, separated Foundation section. Small class sizes (max 22 in FS1). Dedicated teaching assistants in every class. Extensive outdoor play areas designed specifically for early years students.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Key Stage 1 delivers the English National Curriculum with a strong focus on core literacy and numeracy. Arabic is formally taught from Year 1. Students benefit from interactive whiteboards in all classrooms, a purpose-built computing suite, and specialist teaching in music, PE, and swimming.
Teaching Approach
Topic-based, cross-curricular approach with specialist teaching. Maximum class sizes of 26 students. Interactive whiteboards in every classroom. Focus on developing independent reading and mathematical fluency.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Key Stage 2 extends and deepens understanding across the English National Curriculum with specialist teaching across most subjects. The programme emphasises critical thinking, creativity, and student-led learning. Extracurricular activities begin in Year 3. Year 6 students are prepared for a seamless transition to JESS Arabian Ranches for secondary education.
Teaching Approach
Specialist teaching with innovative, student-centred approaches. Purpose-built computing suite and well-resourced specialist rooms. Extracurricular activities from Year 3. Focus on preparing students for transition to JESS Arabian Ranches secondary campus.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Sports & Recreation
25m Outdoor Swimming Pool
Temperature-controlled 25-metre pool with FINA-standard diving blocks and lifeguard supervision
Learner Swimming Pool
10m x 15m temperature-controlled pool dedicated to Foundation Stage and beginner swimmers
Tiger-Turf Sports Field
All-weather artificial turf field for football, rugby, rounders, cricket, and athletics
Air-Conditioned Sports Hall
Indoor sports hall for PE, gymnastics, basketball, and school events
Multi-Purpose PE Studio
Flexible studio space for dance, fitness, and indoor PE activities
Shaded Netball Court
Fully shaded outdoor netball court
Academic
ICT Suite
Purpose-built computing suite with modern equipment for discrete ICT lessons
Music Department
Fully equipped music department with instruments for class and individual lessons
Library
Well-resourced library supporting the curriculum and encouraging reading for pleasure
Interactive Classrooms
All classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards and modern learning technology
Student Life
Separated Foundation Section
Completely self-contained Foundation area with dedicated outdoor spaces for youngest students
Shaded Playgrounds
Well-equipped, shaded playground areas surrounded by greenery and trees
Oasis Learning Support
Dedicated inclusion team providing in-class and one-to-one support at no additional cost
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Shane O'Brien
Director (JESS)
Director of both JESS campuses, overseeing the strategic vision and not-for-profit mission of the school. Departing at the end of 2025-26.
Luke Rees
Headteacher
Headteacher of the Jumeirah campus with 14 years at JESS. Assumed the headteacher role in mid-2022. Focuses on student-centric education and empowering students to act with purpose.
Liz Miller
Deputy Headteacher
Deputy Headteacher supporting school leadership, teaching and learning quality, and staff professional development.
Victoria Atkinson
Deputy Headteacher
Deputy Headteacher responsible for curriculum coordination, assessment, and student progress across the primary school.
Lorna Roswell
Assistant Headteacher
Assistant Headteacher contributing to school improvement planning and phase leadership.
Jodie Smith
Assistant Headteacher
Assistant Headteacher supporting pastoral care, inclusion, and student wellbeing initiatives.