Dubai Career Diary

The best schools in Dubai have been revealed, with the KHDA awarding 23 private schools the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating.

Private Schools in Dubai

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) regulates private schools in Dubai, ensuring they meet high standards of education. The KHDA provides oversight to ensure schools offer diverse curricula and foster environments that support both academic excellence and holistic development.

Outstanding Schools in Dubai

Each school is rated as Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Acceptable, or Weak, with the KHDA saying 81% of Dubai students now attend private schools rated Good or higher. Here are the 23 schools rated Outstanding:

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Kings School Dubai

• Location: Umm Suqeim Third
• Curriculum: UK
• Grade: FS1 – Year 6
• Website: kings-edu.com/dubai
• KHDA Highlights: Excellent achievement in core subjects, exemplary leadership, high challenge for early years, caring ethos, and strong student attitudes.

Victoria Heights Primary School

• Location: Dubai Sports City
• Curriculum: UK
• Grade: FS1 – Year 6
• Website: vhprimary.com
• KHDA Highlights: Exceptional leadership, high student achievements, strong student attitudes, emphasis on well-being, and inclusive atmosphere.

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park

• Location: Jumeirah Park
• Curriculum: UK
• Grade: ECC (2-3) – Year 13
• Website: dubaibritishschooljp.ae
• KHDA Highlights: Personalized teaching, excellent care, strong parental support, outstanding leadership.

Dubai British School

• Location: Emirates Hills
• Curriculum: UK
• Grade: FS1 – Year 13
• Website: dubaibritishschool.ae
• KHDA Highlights: Visionary leadership, inclusive pathways, high standards in teaching, strong student development, vibrant learning community.

Jumeirah English Speaking School

• Location: Arabian Ranches
• Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
• Grade: FS1 – Year 11, Grade 12 – Year 13
• Website: jess.sch.ae
• KHDA Highlights: Improvement in Arabic and Islamic education, outstanding performance in core subjects, respectful student relationships, excellent child protection, wide extracurricular activities.

Safa Community School

• Location: Al Barsha South First
• Curriculum: UK
• Grade: FS1 – Year 13
• Website: safacommunityschool.com
• KHDA Highlights: Inspirational leadership, supportive relationships, inclusive curriculum, strong community links.

Nord Anglia International School

• Location: Al Barsha Second
• Curriculum: UK
• Grade: FS1 – Year 11, Year 12 – Year 13
• Website: nordangliaeducation.com/nas-dubai
• KHDA Highlights: Visionary leadership, high-quality teaching, rapid progress in early years, creative curriculum, strong governance support.

Dubai International Academy

• Location: Emirates Hills
• Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
• Grade: KG1 – Grade 13
• Website: diadubai.com
• KHDA Highlights: Outstanding diploma results, strong relationships, high teaching quality, rigorous data analysis, diverse co-curricular program.

Kings School Al Barsha

• Location: Al Barsha Second
• Curriculum: UK
• Grade: FS1 – Year 13
• Website: kings-edu.com/dubai/Kings-School-Al-Barsha
• KHDA Highlights: Exceptional core subject achievement, positive student attitudes, strong care and support, effective leadership.

GEMS Dubai American Academy – Dubai Branch

• Location: Al Barsha South First
• Curriculum: American
• Grade: KG1 – Grade 12
• Website: gemsaa-dubai.com
• KHDA Highlights: Effective leadership, excellent student outcomes, inclusive culture, strong personal and social skills.

Dubai English Speaking College

• Location: Academic City
• Curriculum: UK
• Grade: Year 7 – Year 13
• Website: dessc.sch.ae
• KHDA Highlights: Exemplary leadership, high standards in core subjects, improved Arabic and Islamic Education, strong personal development.

Dubai College

• Location: Al Safouh First
• Curriculum: UK
• Grade: Year 7 – Year 13
• Website: dubaicollege.org
• KHDA Highlights: Strong learning skills, excellent exam results, improving Arabic and Islamic Education, strong personal development.

GEMS Wellington International School – Dubai Branch

• Location: Al Safouh First
• Curriculum: UK/IB
• Grade: FS1 – Year 13
• Website: wellingtoninternationalschool.com
• KHDA Highlights: Positive well-being and inclusion, confident early years development, positive student attitudes, improved Islamic education outcomes.

Repton School

• Location: Nadd Al Shiba Third
• Curriculum: UK/IB
• Grade: FS1 – Year 13
• Website: reptondubai.org
• KHDA Highlights: Committed leaders, strong social development, effective assessment and curriculum, strong community links.

GEMS Modern Academy

• Location: Nadd Al Shiba First
• Curriculum: Indian
• Grade: Grade 6 – Grade 12, Pre-primary – Grade 12
• Website: gemsmodernacademy-dubai.com
• KHDA Highlights: High student achievement, effective leadership, strong facilities and support.

GEMS Jumeira Primary School – Dubai Branch

• Location: Jumeira Third
• Curriculum: UK
• Grade: FS1 – Year 6
• Website: jpsdubai.sch.ae
• KHDA Highlights: Effective leadership, sustained student achievement, inclusive culture, excellent personal development.

Jumeriah College

• Location: Al Safa First
• Curriculum: UK
• Grade: Year 7 – Year 13
• Website: gemsjc.com
• KHDA Highlights: Exceptional progress, nurturing environment, strong community, exceptional teaching.

Jumeirah English Speaking School Al Safa

• Location: Al Safa First
• Curriculum: UK
• Grade: FS1 – Year 6
• Website: jess.sch.ae
• KHDA Highlights: Effective leadership, excellent student outcomes, inclusive culture, excellent personal and social skills.

Horizons English School

• Location: Al Wasl
• Curriculum: UK
• Grade: FS1 – Year 6
• Website: horizonschooldubai.com
• KHDA Highlights: Outstanding progress, caring culture, high well-being, effective curriculum, strong leadership.

Deira International School

• Location: Dubai Festival City
• Curriculum: UK
• Grade: FS1 – Year 11, Year 12 – Year 13
• Website: disdubai.ae
• KHDA Highlights: Strong Foundation Stage provision, personal and social development, health and safety, commitment to inclusion.

Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha

• Location: Oud Metha
• Curriculum: French
• Grade: Pre-primary – KG2
• Website: lgp.ae
• KHDA Highlights: Excellent achievement in core subjects, strong personal development, knowledgeable management, strong parental engagement.

Lycee Francais International

• Location: Oud Metha
• Curriculum: French
• Grade: Pre-primary – Grade 12
• Website: lfidubai.aflec-fr.org
• KHDA Highlights: Visionary leadership, outstanding achievement, strong personal development, effective curriculum.

Dubai English Speaking School

• Location: Oud Metha
• Curriculum: UK
• Grade: FS1 – Year 6
• Website: dessc.sch.ae
• KHDA Highlights: Effective leadership, high student achievement, strong health and safety, innovative curriculum.