Jumeirah English Speaking School
- BTEC
- IB Diploma
- British
Per yearabout USD 14.7K–28.5K
AED 54.1K–105K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
JESS is a not-for-profit school educating boys and girls aged 3 to 18, with campuses in Jumeirah and Arabian Ranches. It is rated Outstanding by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
BTEC · IB Diploma · British
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 70
- Founded
- 1976
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Selectivity
- Open entry
Fees
Source: Read 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 |
|---|---|
| Foundation 1 (FS1) | AED 54,129≈ USD 14.7K |
| Primary (Foundation 2 to Year 6) | AED 65,097≈ USD 17.7K |
| Secondary (Years 7-11) | AED 91,923≈ USD 25K |
| Sixth Form (Years 12-13) | AED 104,544≈ USD 28.5K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Foundation 1 (FS1) | AED 54,129 (about USD 14.7K) |
| Primary (Foundation 2 to Year 6) | AED 65,097 (about USD 17.7K) |
| Secondary (Years 7-11) | AED 91,923 (about USD 25K) |
| Sixth Form (Years 12-13) | AED 104,544 (about USD 28.5K) |
Source: school website (jess.sch.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah English Speaking School (this school) | AED 54,129 (about USD 14.7K) | AED 104,544 (about USD 28.5K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
Source: school website (jess.sch.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 500
- Corporate discount
- Yes
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: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · BTEC · British curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
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
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 38.2
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- BSO, COBIS, IB
- Memberships
- COBIS
- Inspection
- DSIB · Outstanding
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
A learning support department coordinates in-class support, personalised programmes, adapted curricula and individual education plans, with parents as partners.
- In-class support
- Individual education plan
- Personalised learning programmes
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
A school bus service is offered to secondary students only, run by an external transport provider with routes listed for the Arabian Ranches campus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
A not-for-profit school that puts student needs first and emphasises partnership between students, parents, staff and governors.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers GCSE, IB Diploma and BTEC pathways, and states most students work above national curriculum standards.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes yearly GCSE, IB and BTEC results. The most recent IB average shown is 38.2 points.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
An inclusive school that identifies students needing additional support early and provides graduated care, with some external specialist services.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Wellbeing is central to school life, using a wellbeing framework. Registered counsellors offer individual sessions, group work and teacher support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Has educated boys and girls aged 3 to 18 since 1976, with over fifty years of history as a not-for-profit school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
A diverse community of staff and students from over 70 countries.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Gifted programme offers projects, challenges and enrichment groups, plus internal, regional and international competitions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Has won several awards, including for SEND inclusion, parent partnership, wellbeing and MENA school excellence.
- SEND Inclusion Award
- Parent Partnership Award
- Wellbeing Award
- Optimus Education MENA School Excellence Awards
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Rated highly by BSO and DSIB, and accredited or recognised by several independent bodies.
- BSO Inspected
- National Online Safety
- IAPS
- COBIS
- HMC
- Microsoft Pathfinder School
- The Good Schools Guide
- Spear's School Index 2026
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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