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Questions & Answers
Common questions about Dubai English Speaking College, 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:
- Exemplary leadership, focused on ensuring that students’ wellbeing and achievements are at the centre
- The caring ethos and commitment of the staff, enabling students to achieve excellent standards in
- The impressive improvements in the provision and outcomes in Islamic Education and Arabic
- Students' personal development, their strong social responsibility, deep understanding of Islamic values
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Closely monitor students’ outcomes and take the required actions to restore students’ progress in
- Promote further improvements in students reading literacy skills and apply them across the college over
- Improve students’ reading literacy skills across all subjects.
- Improve students’ Holy Qur’anic recitation and memorisation skills.
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Good → Outstanding (2008 to 2022). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
How competitive is admission to Dubai English Speaking College?
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 10.9:1 across 170 teachers (plus 23 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in AL ROWAIYAH SECOND (الرويه الثانية), a community of 25 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Rashidiya on the Red Line, 13.9 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: BSO/BSME. External exams: IGCSE/GCSE/A Levels.