Jumeirah English Speaking School
Jumeirah English Speaking School
Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) is one of Dubai's oldest and most respected British primary schools, founded in 1975 as a not-for-profit institution. Located in Al Safa 1, known as "the green oasis in the heart of the city", the campus sits near Safa Park with views of the Burj Khalifa. JESS delivers the English National Curriculum through the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 and 2 for students aged 3 to 11 (FS1 to Year 6). With approximately 770 students from over 70 nationalities and a teacher turnover of just 6%, JESS is celebrated for its exceptional stability, academic excellence, and strong pastoral care. The school has been rated Outstanding by KHDA and operates as part of the JESS family alongside the JESS Arabian Ranches campus (FS1 to Year 13). Every dirham of fees is reinvested into staff, facilities, and the student experience. Year 6 graduates have a pathway to JESS Arabian Ranches for secondary and Sixth Form education.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
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.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
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.
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.
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.
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Temperature-controlled 25-metre pool with FINA-standard diving blocks and lifeguard supervision
10m x 15m temperature-controlled pool dedicated to Foundation Stage and beginner swimmers
All-weather artificial turf field for football, rugby, rounders, cricket, and athletics
Indoor sports hall for PE, gymnastics, basketball, and school events
Flexible studio space for dance, fitness, and indoor PE activities
Fully shaded outdoor netball court
Purpose-built computing suite with modern equipment for discrete ICT lessons
Fully equipped music department with instruments for class and individual lessons
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.
Interim Primary Headteacher (Jumeirah)
Deputy Head
Assistant Head
Assistant Head
Interim Assistant Head
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Al Safa 1, near Safa Park, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
