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Best Schools in Dubai: 2023-24 KHDA Ratings Update

A comprehensive guide to help you search for the top schools in Dubai

  • 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%.

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