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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 progress.
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 School?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 63/100.
How have fees at this school changed?
Looking at Grade 5 fees from 2011 to 2025 (KHDA open data), tuition has gone from AED 32,880 to AED 53,320 — a +62% change.
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?
Dubai English Speaking School is in Oud Metha, the area KHDA lists for it. On the map it falls within the Umm Hurair Second municipal community (about 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.