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Questions & Answers
Common questions about Dubai British School, answered from KHDA inspection data:
What did KHDA inspectors highlight as this school's strengths?
According to the most recent KHDA inspection, this school's notable strengths include:
- The high aspirations of all leaders and the full support of governors
- The fully inclusive nature of the school and the excellent support and opportunities provided for all students
- The high quality teaching, use of assessment and curriculum
- The establishment of a vibrant and dynamic learning community.
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Raise students’ attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic to match that in other subjects.
- Use the reading literacy profile to identify where further improvements can and should be made.
- Consolidate the school's overall wellbeing objectives in the curriculum.
- Increase expectations and levels of challenge, in particular, for Arab Muslim students.
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Acceptable → Outstanding (2008 to 2022). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
How does the school perform across different age groups?
KHDA rates each phase separately for attainment and progress in core subjects:
- Foundation Stage — english attainment: Outstanding, learning skills attainment: Outstanding
- Primary — english attainment: Outstanding, learning skills attainment: Outstanding
- Secondary — english attainment: Outstanding, learning skills attainment: Outstanding
- Post 16 — english attainment: Outstanding, learning skills attainment: Outstanding
How competitive is admission to Dubai British School?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 63/100.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 across 96 teachers (plus 32 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in AL THANYAH FOURTH (الثنيه الرابعة), a community of 27,728 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Stations R72 on the Red Line, 3.3 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: BSO. External exams: A Level, AS, IGCSE, GCSE.