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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 of this inclusive college
- The caring ethos and commitment of the staff, enabling students to achieve excellent standards in English, mathematics and science
- 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 and commitment to a sustainable environment
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 English and mathematics to outstanding rates.
- Promote further improvements in students reading literacy skills and apply them across the college over a planned period of time. Dubai English Speaking College
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 2023). 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?
Dubai English Speaking College is in Academic City, the area KHDA lists for it. On the map it falls within the Al Rowaiyah Second municipal community (about 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.