Dubai English Speaking School Academic City
- UK EYFS
- British
Per yearabout USD 17.7K–20.4K
AED 65K–75K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
DESS Academic City is a campus of the Dubai English Speaking School family, serving Foundation Stage to Key Stage 2 (ages 3-11). It follows the English National Curriculum and is a new school still establishing itself.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British
Ages
Ages 3–11
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – Year 6
- Founded
- 2025
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 65,000≈ USD 17.7K |
| FS2 | AED 75,000≈ USD 20.4K |
| Year 1 | AED 75,000≈ USD 20.4K |
| Year 2 | AED 75,000≈ USD 20.4K |
| Year 3 | AED 75,000≈ USD 20.4K |
| Year 4 | AED 75,000≈ USD 20.4K |
| Year 5 | AED 75,000≈ USD 20.4K |
| Year 6 | AED 75,000≈ USD 20.4K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 65,000 (about USD 17.7K) |
| FS2 | AED 75,000 (about USD 20.4K) |
| Year 1 | AED 75,000 (about USD 20.4K) |
| Year 2 | AED 75,000 (about USD 20.4K) |
| Year 3 | AED 75,000 (about USD 20.4K) |
| Year 4 | AED 75,000 (about USD 20.4K) |
| Year 5 | AED 75,000 (about USD 20.4K) |
| Year 6 | AED 75,000 (about USD 20.4K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai English Speaking School Academic City (this school) | AED 65,000 (about USD 17.7K) | AED 75,000 (about USD 20.4K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Dubai British School Emirates Hills | AED 53,027 (about USD 14.4K) | AED 79,541 (about USD 21.7K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- AED 4,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Cat4
- Sibling discount
- 5% for the third child; 10% for the fourth child plus 5% for the second-youngest; a further 10% for each child after the fourth. Applied on the Term 2 invoice.
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedEYFS · British curriculum
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- Italian for beginners
- Cookery Club
- Sports
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More details
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Diving deeper
House system
Year-group activities let students take part with their House mates, building teamwork and a sense of belonging.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the English National Curriculum with a focus on maths, literacy and science. Early years use play-based learning aligned with the UK EYFS.
- Continuous Provision
- Invent, Explore, Inspire (I.E.I.)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
A new campus building on the DESS family's 60 years of experience. The school describes itself as still at the beginning of its journey.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
DESSCares initiatives and events help students support local and global communities, including charity and community events.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
New facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and purpose-designed spaces intended to encourage participation and exploration.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Cultural and language
Includes language and culture activities such as Italian for beginners.
- Italian for beginners
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Dozens of activities run before school, at lunch and after school, designed to support enjoyment, health and wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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