Dubai English Speaking School and College (DESSC) has been at the forefront of education in Dubai, since the establishment of our primary school, Dubai English Speaking School(DESS) in 1963. A fully inclusive, not-for-profit leader in the sector, our heritage alongside our strong vision has ensured a well-established global reputation.

As an ‘outstanding’ rated British School in Dubai, we pride ourselves in cultivating a strong sense of community at DESSC and that supportive community is abundant. We value partnerships and collaboration with our parents, with many opportunities for parents to get and be involved.

Teaching at DESSC centres on the individual and encourages students to study independently, learn at their own pace and think for themselves – a vital preparation for the opportunities ahead of them. By heavily focusing on pastoral care, we nurture well-rounded and self-confident students, to help them to develop the skills they need to manage the next steps in their future.

DESSC’s outstanding academic performance reflects the expertise, commitment and enthusiasm that our teachers inject into both school and college life. Testament to the fact that all pupils, whatever their particular strengths, are helped to achieve their full academic potential. Excellent examination results are an opportune consequence of the way that we teach and learn at DESSC.

Our Senior Leadership Team brings a recognised education pedigree with a combined average of over 20 years of leading outstanding schools, here in Dubai and in the UK.

At Hartland International School, academic excellence is more than just making good grades. We combine a strong values-based British Education with the best international approaches to create an environment where students are encouraged to think and question.

The enrichment programme is part of a comprehensive educational experience for our students. With over 150 clubs and enrichments activities to choose from, learning at Hartland International School is not just confined to the traditional classroom setting.

The Hartland International School strives to be an inclusive school with a commitment to catering to students of myriad needs and abilities. Students will find that they are supported not only by their class teachers during lessons but also by a cohesive staff team that puts the child at the centre of all we do.

It is essential that we form a strong partnership between our school, each child and their parents. In our meetings, we share with you our vision and our targets and expectations for your child for the year ahead, but we will also seek to understand your aspirations for your child so that we develop these personal goals and targets together.

We place great emphasis on our values and community spirit, which support us in our mission ‘Everyone Counts, Everyone Contributes, Everyone Succeeds’.

We are located in the heart of Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, with our facilities enabling us to give every child the opportunity to thrive. We are very proud of the balance we provide between academic rigour and creative and sporting pursuits.

Our approach to child-focused personalised learning affords students a premium quality educational experience whilst ensuring value for money. Our dynamic, experienced and highly qualified team supports us in bringing our vision to life. It is our belief that we are all leaders, whether it is leading learning in the classroom, leading a team, leading children or leading adults.

We are keen to make a difference, and we very much look forward to welcoming you to our community, and to seeing Horizon International School in action.

As one of the oldest and most successful schools in Dubai, they pride themselves on providing an environment where students and staff have a real sense of belonging and accomplishment.

​This environment, created over 40 years, has academic and educational excellence, building community and developing new friendships for students at the heart of everything they do.

Their highly experienced staff strive to provide an engaging and enjoyable experience for all of our students which relieves parents of the stress of having to continuously worry about school progress.

​At JAS, they want your child to have a balanced experience in school. They see this as including academic, sporting and extracurricular success in equal measures. They align this with a core focus on teaching our students how to think, rather than what to think.

​Excellence comes from that educational focus and from knowing that you are part of a very special place, where thousands of families have gone before you and taken that JAS magic into the world.

From the first day of school in the early years through to the final days of sixth form, JAS will bring out the best in your son or daughter. Allied with their sense of community and parental involvement JAS offers your family a sense of belonging while you may be far from home.

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At NAS Dubai, their unique international curriculum combines world-renowned education frameworks with a personalised approach to learning. The Early Years and Primary curriculums are based on the National Curriculum of England. Secondary school students also learn from a version of the National Curriculum of England, leading to IGCSE qualifications in Year 11.

They offer a pathway choice in Sixth Form, based on your child’s strengths, passions and goals. Whether choosing the International Baccalaureate DP, IB Certificate or A-Levels, all of the Sixth Form pathways are internationally recognised by the world’s top universities, allowing students to create the future they want for themselves.

They believe every child is a genius. The foundation of LEAMS Education was laid to bring about high-quality education with the help of competitive intelligence. They deliver diverse educational programs which offer multicultural learning, creativity, and academic environments for students.

LEAMS group of schools is an inspirational space, with an encouraging learning environment. They inspire students to explore their talents through a wide range of activities like sports, after-school activities, creative events, and community development programmes. Being inclusive schools, they value and boost the talents of the gifted and students with determination.

As part of the PACE Group, they bring an extensive wealth of experience and knowledge spanning across 22 years, providing education from FS through to PHDs, across a variety of regions, with a total student enrolment in excess of 23000.

Education has been their legacy, their success and they will embed this at PACE Modern British School, Dubai.

Their vision places children; their interests and their learning needs, at the centre of everything they do. Passionate teachers work tirelessly to facilitate fun, engaging, relevant, memorable and highly effective learning experiences.

They aim to foster a love for learning in students, enabling them to apply their knowledge and skills effectively, and inculcating traditional values and modern techniques to contribute innovatively to global impact. Engaging with you and the school community is key to the success of their work.

They work continuously to create a safe, respectful and collaborative environment, conducive to promoting creativity, and developing compassionate, tolerant global citizens, through dedicated leadership, committed staff and state-of-the-art facilities.

They understand that outstanding learning and an excellent, rounded education are not only about you acquiring the best possible skills and academic qualifications but also about developing your personal qualities, enjoying school and following your interests and passions in a range of other activities, such as athletics, the arts, outdoor education, community service and much more.