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Questions & Answers
Common questions about Dubai English Speaking 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 clear vision of senior leaders.
- The very high quality of care and support.
- Students’ outstanding attainment and progress in English, mathematics and science.
- The health and safety procedures.
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Improve the quality of teaching and learning in Arabic.
- Strengthen the procedures to establish children’s starting points in FS, to enable accurate monitoring of their
- Work with Emirati parents to support their children and improve their progress.
- Continue to refine wellbeing provision.
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 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 14.7:1 across 69 teachers (plus 52 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in UMM HURAIR SECOND (أم هرير الثانية), a community of 5,328 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Oud Metha on the Green Line, 630 m away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: BSO. External exams: NA.