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Jumeirah English Speaking School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 54,129 - 104,544
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2590
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 24

28 8B St, Al Safa 1, Al Safa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

www.jess.sch.ae
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The Essentials

Jumeirah English Speaking School has 2,590 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
JESS Jumeirah is located at 28 8B Street, Al Safa 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in central Dubai near Safa Park and is accessible from Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Wasl Road. JESS operates across two campuses: JESS Jumeirah and JESS Arabian Ranches, serving different year groups.

Stages
JESS Jumeirah provides Early Years and Primary education (Foundation Stage to Year 6, ~ages 3–11). JESS Arabian Ranches offers Foundation Stage through Year 13 (ages 3–18), including Secondary and Sixth Form. The Dubai KHDA inspection confirms a co‑educational, 3–18 range across the group, with separate campus sites for different phases.

Type
JESS is a co-educational, not-for-profit day school. The school operates as a UAE-based not-for-profit with gender- balanced, mixed-gender classes.

Pupil Nationality Mix
KHDA DSIB 2023-2024 data for JESS Jumeirah shows 1,790 students on roll, Emirati students number 50, and the largest nationality group is UK. The school has 224 students of determination. (Ages 3–18; FS1–Year 13.)

Additional learning support
The Oasis Learning Support (SEN) department coordinates in-class support and individualized learning programmes. Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Services are available, with Gifted and Talented provision for Primary and Secondary.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation; JESS is a UAE-based not-for-profit school delivering UK/IB curricula.

Religious affiliation
JESS is non-denominational in its religious affiliation.

School day structure
The school year runs August to June with three terms. The typical school day runs from about 7:40am to 2:40pm, depending on year group.

Bus service
JESS offers a school bus service to secondary students, operated by STS Group. Bus routes include Jumeirah, Al Wasl Road, Springs/Meadows/Lakes, and Meydan. To join, contact the STS Service Delivery Executive at STS@jess.sch.ae or 056-3693149.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Jumeirah English Speaking School ranges from AED 54,129 to AED 104,544 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- A non-refundable application fee of AED 500 is charged at the time of application.

Tuition fees (per term and per year)
- Foundation 1: AED 18,043 per term / AED 54,129 per year.
- Primary (Foundation 2 to Year 6): AED 21,699 per term / AED 65,097 per year.
- Secondary (Years 7–11): AED 30,641 per term / AED 91,923 per year.
- Sixth Form (Years 12–13): AED 34,848 per term / AED 104,544 per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are published both as per-term amounts and annual totals and are organised on a three-term academic year basis (three term amounts appear alongside the annual figure). Invoicing, exact payment deadlines and any acceptance/registration requirements are set out in the school's offer and payment instructions provided at offer/acceptance.

Debentures and deposits
- A personal debenture of AED 20,000 is required when a personal-debenture place is offered; this debenture is payable within the timeframe specified in the offer (the school requires payment of the personal debenture within five days of the offer) and remains with the child while enrolled. Personal debentures are refunded when the child leaves in accordance with the school's debenture rules; if less than the required one term's notice is given the personal debenture will not be refunded until the end of the following term. Corporate debentures (where available to eligible companies) follow separate rules.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. JESS operates as a day school and provides school transport for students rather than boarding accommodation.

Other costs and optional charges
- Additional, optional or conditional charges commonly apply and may include (ranges indicative where applicable):
- School uniform and uniform kit costs.
- Extracurricular activities and club/activity fees.
- Devices / laptop charges where a device is required.
- Educational visits, local and international school trips (variable by trip).
- Canteen / meal costs, photographs and optional school services.
- Transport (school bus) charges for those using the school bus service; bus service provision and route availability are published separately.
- These additional charges are raised separately to tuition and are billed or collected according to the school's published optional services procedures.

Refund information (tuition, deposits, debenture)
- Personal debentures are refunded when the child leaves the school, subject to the debenture rules (including the notice-related condition described above).
- Tuition refunds and registration/re-registration deposit treatment follow the applicable KHDA Schools Registration and Refund Policy: in general, registration/re-registration deposits are not refundable except in specified extenuating circumstances; tuition paid prior to the start of an academic year is refundable with the registration/re-registration deposit deducted; after a student has started, refunds (if any) are calculated according to the KHDA schedule that uses the date of official withdrawal and the term in which the withdrawal occurs. The KHDA policy sets the framework schools must follow for calculation and processing of refunds.

Fee payment options and banking details
- Accepted payment methods include bank transfer and cheque. Bank transfer details and payment instructions are provided by the school (bank, IBAN and SWIFT information are supplied for bank payments); cheques should be made payable as instructed and must include the child's name and invoice reference as required by the school's accounts team. A copy of the payment confirmation should be sent to the school accounts email address as instructed in the school's payment details.

Important administrative notes
- The application fee is non-refundable. Payment timing and any further deposits or registration payments required to secure a place are specified in the offer and registration documentation for each successful application. Personal debenture and other deposit rules are governed by the school's debenture policy and must be observed for eligibility, payment timing and refund conditions.
Academics

Jumeirah English Speaking School teaches British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
JESS Dubai delivers a British-based curriculum across two campuses—Jumeirah and Arabian Ranches—for Early Years and Primary up to Year 6, with the same programme on both sites. The curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and is adapted to the UAE context, with Foundation Stage (EYFS) and play-based learning in FS1–FS2, progressing to cross-curricular learning in KS1 and KS2. Primary (Foundation 2 to Year 6) combines traditional subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Art, Design & Technology, Computing, Music, and Physical Education with Arabic and Islamic Studies for Muslim students and a Moral & Social Curriculum. Secondary (Years 7–9, Key Stage 3) follows the English National Curriculum, with Year 9 GCSE option selections for Years 10–11 and GCSE examinations in up to nine subjects. Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers two pathways: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or the BTEC Plus Extended Diploma, with the latter being equivalent to three A-Levels and including specialist courses in Art & Design, Business, and Sport.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Identify the correct year group and intended start. JESS uses a debenture-based system to hold places and manage waiting lists, with corporate debentures no longer available for purchase and personal debentures used to secure a place. Personal Debentures are AED 20,000 and are not payable until a place is offered; they remain in place while the child is enrolled and are refunded when the child leaves, subject to policy. 2. Choose the waiting-list route. Waiting lists are open to Corporate Debenture Holders or Emirati Nationals, and FS1 and Year 7 siblings can apply for waiting-list consideration. If a place is not yet available, the waiting list remains in place according to the applicable route. 3. Check current year-group availability. For 2025-26, all year groups are stated as full with over-subscribed waiting lists. Sixth Form Year 12 2025/26 is closed to new applications, with information available for Year 12 2026/27. 4. Learn how to apply to waiting lists. FS1 and Year 7 for personal applications are two years in advance of enrolment; Personal Debenture applications are opened only when waiting lists fall below a threshold. Corporate Debenture or Emirati National applications can be submitted when the relevant waiting lists are open; check the monthly admissions updates for openings. 5. Understand the offer process. The timing of an offer depends on the year group and whether the place starts at the beginning of the academic year or mid-year; the offer procedure and required documentation differ by year group and are detailed in the offer letter and Admissions Policy. 6. Complete KHDA registration if an offer is accepted. To register with KHDA, a Transfer Certificate from the current school must be provided, with attestation guidelines applicable for the country of origin; the original TC must be submitted before attendance. 7. Confirm the debenture and deposit payments. If a Personal Debenture place is offered, the school deposit must be paid within 5 days and the Personal Debenture paid in full before starting; Debentures remain in place while the child is enrolled and are refunded when the child leaves, subject to terms. Corporate Debentures are no longer available; a separate debenture is required for each child. 8. Review the fees and payment options. An application/non-refundable fee of AED 500 applies; annual and term-based fee amounts are published for Foundation 1, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form, with payment options and banking details available. 9. Contact the Admissions team for confirmation or questions.

Waitlist
The school uses waiting lists for most year groups. Waiting-list entry is available for Corporate Debenture Holders (all years except Years 10–13) and Emirati Nationals, and FS1 and Year 7 siblings may join waiting lists. Due to high application volumes, responses are limited to Emirati Nationals or Corporate Debenture Holders, and response time for other categories may be limited. FS1 and Year 7 personal applications are two years in advance of enrolment; Personal Debenture waiting lists operate when waiting lists fall below a threshold. For 2025-26, most year groups are reported as full with oversubscribed waiting lists, and Sixth Form Year 12 2025/26 is closed to new applications. Offers and waiting-list status are managed per year group, with monthly updates guiding when personal debentures may reopen. The team can be contacted via the Admissions page for current waiting-list openings and eligibility.
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