English College Dubai

• Curriculum

  UK EYFS · British · IGCSE

• Ages

  Ages 3–18

• Language

  English

• Type

  International school

• Fee level

  Mid fees

2026-27 school year

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 (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)

Mid-year entry

Possible

Entry process

Cat4, Interview

Scholarships

Yes

Financial aid

Yes

English support (EAL)

Yes

Gifted programme

Yes

Nurse on site

Yes

School bus

Yes

• Additional learning support

  Needs are identified from admission with tailored support by stage. Provision covers students of determination, English learners and more able pupils, with external specialists.

  • Speech and language therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • ABA
  • Educational psychology
  • More Able and Talented programme

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Country affiliation

  A British curriculum school that states it holds UK-recognised BSO status.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Bus service

  Runs the EC Transport bus service with GPS tracking, CCTV, seat belts and other safety features.

  • GPS tracking
  • CCTV
  • Seat belts
  • Voice reminder system

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Food options

  Partners with a catering provider and operates new school canteens for primary and secondary students.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• House system

  Students can take roles such as House Captains, Prefects and Council representatives.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Governance and ownership

  Part of the International Schools Partnership network and inspected by KHDA, with BSO and KHDA reports published.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Curriculum

  British curriculum from Early Years to Sixth Form, with Arabic and Islamic studies taught in line with the UAE Ministry of Education.

  • EYFS
  • IGCSE
  • GCSE
  • A Level
  • BTEC
  • Arabic
  • Islamic Studies

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Mental wellbeing

  States it holds The Wellbeing Award for Schools and prioritises emotional wellbeing and early intervention.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Safeguarding

  Describes CCTV monitoring, secure entry, trained safeguarding staff and clear policies, plus online safety certification.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• History

  States it has provided British education in Dubai for over 30 years.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Facilities overview

  A secure, self-contained campus with classrooms, canteens and an on-site clinic staffed by a doctor and nurses.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Sports facilities

  States that new purpose-built spaces for music, arts and sport are being developed.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Academic facilities

  Science labs, STEAM centre, maker space, robotics suite, media suite, music and art rooms.

  • Science labs
  • STEAM centre
  • Maker space
  • Robotics suite
  • Media suite
  • Graphics suite
  • Music rooms
  • Art rooms
  • Design and technology rooms

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Academic and intellectual

  Offers STEAM Thrive and ISP Scientists projects focused on enquiry and research.

  • STEAM Thrive
  • ISP Scientists
  • ISP Chess Masters

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Arts and creative

  Offers ISP Artists and ISP Filmmakers, plus music and drama.

  • ISP Artists
  • ISP Filmmakers
  • Choir
  • Drama

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Cultural and language

  Runs ISP Cultural Exchange and Model United Nations, connecting students with peers worldwide.

  • ISP Cultural Exchange
  • ISP Model United Nations
  • ISP Virtual Exchange

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Community and service

  Describes the ISP Changemakers programme and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

  • ISP Changemakers
  • Duke of Edinburgh's Award

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Language provision

  English and Arabic from Early Years, with French and Spanish introduced in secondary.

  • English
  • Arabic
  • French
  • Spanish

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Bilingual teaching

  Foundation Stage 2 offers English-Arabic bilingual learning.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Accreditations

  Holds BSO, BSME, AQA and Pearson Edexcel links, National Online Safety certification, The Wellbeing Award and White Rose Champion status.

  • BSO
  • BSME
  • Ao BSO
  • AQA
  • Pearson Edexcel
  • National Online Safety
  • The Wellbeing Award for Schools
  • White Rose Champion School

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Admissions

  Non-selective entry via online application and assessment, a 10% deposit, mid-year entry if places allow, and sibling priority.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Scholarships

  Merit scholarships for academic, sport or arts achievement, awarded at the school's discretion.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Al Safa 1, just off Sheikh Zayed Road, directly opposite Oasis Mall, Dubai