Jumeirah English Speaking School - Arabian Ranches
Jumeirah English Speaking School - Arabian Ranches
Jumeirah English Speaking School Arabian Ranches (JESS AR) is a high-achieving, inclusive, not-for-profit British curriculum school located in the heart of Arabian Ranches, Dubai. Opened in 2005 as the second JESS campus, it is a through-school serving nearly 1,820 students aged 3 to 18 from over 70 nationalities. Students follow the English National Curriculum from Foundation Stage through GCSE (up to 9 qualifications), with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and BTEC Plus pathways offered in the Sixth Form. JESS has been rated Outstanding by KHDA consistently since 2010 and is ranked among the top 15 private schools in the Middle East and top 100 globally. The IB Class of 2025 achieved a 100% pass rate with an average score of 38 points, the highest in the UAE. Guided by its values of Curiosity, Respect, Care, Excellence, Integrity, and Commitment, JESS emphasises deep learning, good character, and educating to make a difference in the world.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
The school's own confirmed fees for 2026/27, billed in three termly instalments rather than monthly; the annual figure is three times the term fee the school publishes, which is why it sits a few dirhams under the KHDA-approved ceiling shown alongside. Every child also requires a personal debenture of AED 20,000, refundable when they leave and payable in full before starting. The application fee is AED 500. Uniform runs AED 900 to 1,200, a laptop is required from Year 7 at AED 5,000 to 7,000, and transport is AED 9,000. The same fee table covers both the Arabian Ranches and Al Safa campuses.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Play-based learning in purpose-built early years facilities with Islamic-inspired architecture and shaded outdoor play areas.
English National Curriculum for ages 5-7. Core academic subjects alongside a broad range of specialist-taught foundation subjects.
English National Curriculum with broadening subjects and increasing depth. Humanities, languages, and creative arts feature prominently alongside core subjects.
Broad curriculum based on the English National Curriculum with specialist subject teaching. Students study a comprehensive range including core subjects, humanities, languages, creative arts, and physical education.
Students complete up to 9 GCSE qualifications. Core subjects are mandatory alongside option subjects chosen from blocks. Course selections structured to provide a strong foundation for IB Diploma or BTEC Plus pathways in Sixth Form. 64% of grades at 9-7 and 98% pass rate in 2024.
Students choose between the IB Diploma Programme or BTEC Plus pathway. IB students study 6 subjects (3 Higher, 3 Standard) plus Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS. BTEC Plus available in Business, Sport, and Science. 100% IB pass rate with 38-point average in 2025, highest in the UAE. 86% of BTEC students achieved top score of D*D*D* in 2024.
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Well-resourced classrooms with interactive whiteboards, designed with Islamic-inspired architecture for natural cooling.
70 teaching areas across the secondary campus with specialist subject resources.
Specialist science laboratories and fully equipped ICT suites.
Comprehensive library with books and digital resources for primary students.
Dedicated art studios for drawing, painting, sculpture, and design.
Specialist DT workshops for practical design and engineering projects.
Purpose-built music centre with digital recording studio and practice rooms.
4,000 sq m development with study hall, common room, seminar rooms, examination hall, kitchen-dining area, and locker room. Opened 2014.
Director
Director of JESS since 2019. Previously Head of Secondary at JESS Arabian Ranches for 8 years. 15 years of service at JESS. Departing end of 2025-26 academic year.
Primary Headteacher (Arabian Ranches)
Secondary Headteacher
Senior Deputy Head (Secondary)
Deputy Head, Academics (Secondary)
Deputy Head, Years 7-9
Deputy Head, Years 10-11
Deputy Head, Years 12-13 (Head of Sixth Form)
Deputy Head, EYFS & KS1 (Primary)
Deputy Head, KS2 (Primary)
Assistant Head (Primary)
Assistant Head, Curriculum (Secondary)
Assistant Head, Assessment & Data (Secondary)
Associate Head, Co-Curricular
Head of Governance and Administration
Head of Finance and Operations
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