Best Schools in Dubai: 2023-24 KHDA Ratings Update

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Publish date: Tuesday، 30 July 2024

Best Schools in Dubai: 2023-24 KHDA Ratings Update

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai has recently updated the inspection ratings for the 2023-24 academic year. As of April 2024, 23 schools out of over 200 in Dubai have achieved the highest rating of "Outstanding."

Key Highlights:

Outstanding Schools: There are now 23 schools rated as Outstanding, an increase from last year's 20 schools.
New Outstanding Schools: Safa Community School, Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, and Lycee Francais International have achieved the Outstanding rating for the first time.
Top Honors:
- Safa Community School: 2024 SchoolsCompared Top Schools Awards winner for Happiest School in the UAE.
- Dubai British School Jumeirah Park: Awarded Best School in the UAE in Theatre and the Performing Arts.
Curriculum Breakdown:
- American Curriculum: GEMS Dubai American Academy remains the only Outstanding-rated American school.
- Indian Curriculum: GEMS Modern Academy continues its streak of Outstanding ratings.
- French Curriculum: Two schools now hold the Outstanding rating.
- British/IB Curriculums: The majority of Outstanding schools offer these programs.

Detailed School Information:

Below is a table listing the Outstanding schools for 2023-24, including curriculum details and fee ranges:

School	Curriculum	Average Fees	Highest Fees	Lowest Fees	Age Range
Deira International School	UK – UK/IB	64,655	85,599	42,487	FS1-Y13
Dubai British School, Emirates Hills	UK	61,096	75,746	50,496	FS1-Y13
Dubai British School Jumeirah Park	UK	83,036	105,132	43,260	ECC (age 2-3) – Y13
Dubai College	UK	94,661	105,555	89,205	Y7-Y13 (secondary only)
Dubai English Speaking College (DESC)	UK	80,403	84,609	78,720	Y7-Y13 (secondary only)
Dubai English Speaking School (DESS)	UK	48,582	49,776	40,220	FS1-Y6 (primary only)
Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills	IB	59,476	75,893	42,832	KG1-G13
GEMS Dubai American Academy	US	85,159	88,848	63,026	KG1-G12
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School	UK	51,685	53,056	42,091	FS1-Y6 (primary only)
GEMS Modern Academy	Indian/IB	47,759	72,180	29,505	Pre-primary-Y12
GEMS Wellington International School	UK, IB post-16	70,262	98,465	45,259	FS1-Y13
Horizon English School	UK	39,012	42,016	30,000	FS1-Y6 (primary only)
Jumeirah College	UK	83,233	93,972	75,178	Y7-Y13 (secondary only)
Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS)	UK	53,489	54,796	44,340	FS1-Y6 (primary only)
Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) Arabian Ranches	UK, IB post-16	70,166	97,649	44,339	FS1-G13
Kings School Al Barsha	UK	78,286	109,596	55,231	FS1-Y13
Kings School Dubai	UK	56,653	68,374	44,928	FS1-Y6 (primary only)
Lycée Francais International	F	39,021	58,644	27,730	Pre-primary-G12
Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou – Oud Metha	French	30,558	30,558	30,558	Pre-primary-KG2 (early years only)
Nord Anglia International School	UK, IB post-16	84,974	100,264	66,302	FS1-Y13
Repton School	UK, IB post-16	75,119	97,850	54,449
Safa Community School	UK	84,106	64,661	51,191	FS1-Y13
Victory Heights Primary School	UK	46,474	52,121	38,222	FS1-Y6 (primary only)

Inspection Ratings and Fee Increases:

Schools that retain their Outstanding rating this year can increase their fees by 2.6% for the next academic year.
Schools upgraded from Very Good to Outstanding can raise their fees by 3.9%.

Best Schools in Dubai: 2023-24 KHDA Ratings Update

Key Highlights:

Detailed School Information:

Inspection Ratings and Fee Increases:

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