Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park

Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park (DBSJP) was launched due to the extensive demand of its sister school, Dubai British School (DBS) in the Meadows. Since the school could not afford an extension of the premises, DBSJP opened its doors in 2015. The school is located on Al Worood Street in Jumeirah Park.

A project of Taleem Foundation, DBSJP is an all-through school. It offers education starting from Foundation until Secondary levels. Students opt for the International General Certificate of Secondary Examination (IGCSE).

Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park, follows the National Curriculum of England and is a private and co-education institution. The school has over 2,000 students, 166 teachers and 63 teaching assistants. The teacher-to-student ratio is 1:13 – a clear sign that teachers give individual attention to students in the classroom. Since the school follows an inclusive policy, there are 199 students with SEND requirements.

The most recent Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park KHDA rating was ‘Outstanding’.

• Location: Jumeirah Park, Dubai
• School fees: AED 54,080 - AED 81,110
• Curriculum: British Curriculum
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed
• Years offered: FS1 - Year 13
• KHDA rating: Outstanding

Ideally located, Dubai British School is surrounded by well-known residential communities. Families living in the neighbourhoods listed below can easily access the school for their children’s education.

• Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)
• Jumeirah Island
• Discovery Garden
• The Meadows

 The nearest family-friendly residential area is Discovery Garden. The community boasts aesthetically pleasing, garden-themed clusters.

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Inaugurated in 2015, the school campus is purpose-built to provide all the facilities students need for a successful educational experience. These include science laboratories, art studios, drama and dance studios, music and practice rooms, ICT suites, PE halls, learning and language support rooms, libraries, activity rooms and an innovation centre supporting STEM learning and design technology suite.

Besides all this, DBSJP school has a food laboratory, a radio studio and station, a 550 seater auditorium, a multi-purpose sports hall, a multi-purpose court, an indoor 8-lane championship-size swimming pool and a training pool. Students can also find football pitches, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor play areas, along with a dining room and two health care centres.

Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park is located on Al Worood Street 1, Jumeirah Park. It is right next to The Pavilion, a community mall.

All parents want their children to receive the best education, and this is exactly where Dubai British School fits in. It is one of the best British schools in Dubai, offering a purpose-built building with exceptional teachers, facilities and resources to nurture your child academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

The leadership team at the school is at work each day to ensure they maintain the highest educational standards. The teachers closely follow the British Curriculum to ensure that they teach the latest developments in the classroom.

Three critical reasons make it easier for parents to opt for DBSJP:

• State-of-the-art facilities
• Enrichment activities such as schoolhouse teams, a buddy system
• Experienced teachers

Last, the KHDA report has rated the school ‘Outstanding’. DBSJP private school teachers are part of the professional development programmes.

DBSJP follows the National Curriculum of England. It offers education starting from Foundation stage to Year 13.

The Dubai British School curriculum is divided into primary school, secondary school and Sixth Form. The school follows the English National Curriculum at all levels.

Children aged 3 to 5 are enrolled in the Foundation Stage, where they are taught the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. There are seven key Features of the EYFS Curriculum:

Prime Areas of Learning:

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development
• Communication and Language
• Physical Development

Specific Areas of Learning:

• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design

Primary Level

At the primary level, students learn the best national numeracy and national literacy strategies based on the British curriculum. Subjects offered at this stage include English, Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science, Design and Technology, Computing, History, Geography, Music/Dance/Drama, Physical Education (PE) and Arabic.

Year 3 and Year 6 students can opt for optional languages such as French and Spanish. Also, Year 6 students must appear for the Standard Attainment Tests (SATs). These tests and the curriculum allow students to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding they need for the secondary level.

Secondary Level

The secondary level includes Key Stages 3 and 4. The school follows the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). Students appear for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination in Year 11. Students are offered Arabic and Arabic Social Studies. Islamic Education is available for Muslim students.

Subjects to be attempted in GCSE and IGCSE are divided into compulsory and optional courses.

Compulsory Subjects include:

• English language
• English literature
• Mathematics
• Combined Science
• Physical Education (Not Examined)
• PSHE, Moral Education and Social Studies (Not Examined)
• Arabic and Islamic Studies (for Muslim students only/Not Examined)

Optional Courses:

• Languages: Arabic, French and Spanish
• Humanities: History and Geography
• Creative Subject: Fine Art, Drama, Music, Design Technology, Food and Nutrition, Photography and Graphic Communication
• Social Sciences: Computer Science, Business Studies, Psychology, BTEC IT and BTEC Business Studies 
• Other Subjects: Triple Science and Physical Education

Sixth Form

The Sixth Form is Key Stage 5; it includes Years 12 and 13. Students are prepared to become part of the global community. They can apply for a spot at both local and international universities. The Sixth Form culminates in A (Advanced) Level examinations. Sixth Form Options Booklet is available on the official school website to guide students in selecting their courses and planning their academic pathways.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a governmental body established to supervise private schools in Dubai. It analyses schools on various parameters, including the curriculum, facilities, teaching methods, student behaviour, attitude and growth and the overall management. KHDA then rates schools on a six-point scale ranging from ‘Outstanding’ to ‘Very Weak.’

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park KHDA rating for 2023 - 2024 is 'Outstanding'.

The 10-month-long Dubai British School calendar is divided into three terms. A synopsis of the DBSJP school academic calendar is presented below:

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December. A 2-week winter break follows the end of the first term.
• The second term begins in the first week of January and ends in the last week of March, followed by a two-week spring break.
• The third term starts in the second week of April and ends in the last week of June. Students are then given a two-month summer break.

Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park timings are as follows:

• Year 1 to Year 6
  • Monday to Thursday: 08:15 am to 02:40 pm.
  • Friday: 08:15 am to 11:35 pm.
• Year 7 to Year 13
  • Monday to Thursday: 08:45 am to 03:30 pm.
  • Friday: 08:30 am to 12:00 pm.

The Dubai British School admission process has three major steps.

Step 1

The application process starts as soon as parents download the application form. Parents/guardians need to submit the duly completed form online. Once you have sent the filled application form, you will receive a confirmation email detailing step 2 on the ID provided on the form.

Step 2

The email sent by the school will provide details of the supporting documents necessary to move forward with the application or registration process. Also, parents will need to pay a one-time non-refundable registration fee. The documents include:

• Six recent passport-size photographs of the child
• Two copies of the child’s birth certificate in Arabic or English (Certificates in other languages need to be translated and attested by your embassy or consulate)
• Two copies of the child’s passport and residence visa
• One copy each of the parent or guardian’s passport and residence visa
• One copy each of the child and parent/guardian’s Emirate ID (both sides)
• A recent copy of the child’s medical record and vaccination card
• A copy of the child’s most recent stamped and signed school report on the school letterhead
• If applicable, one copy of the educational assessment, diagnostic test and psychological assessment
• Application fee of AED 525 including 5% tax (non-refundable)
• Transfer Certificate

You can either email scanned documents or submit hard copies to the school’s admissions department.

Step 3

After submitting mandatory documents, parents will receive an email confirming the assessment test date and time. The teachers and the admissions department will conduct this test. After assessing and offering an acceptance letter, you will need to deposit a fee to reserve a seat.

Debenture

 Dubai British School entertains corporate debentures by invitation. Companies can reserve the available school place and receive priority during placement in DBSJP or any other Taleem Foundation schools and pre-schools.

Parents must ensure that their child meets the following age placement guidelines before enrolling.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: KHDA

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

Here’s the Dubai British School fee structure for the current academic year.

The third (youngest) sibling gets a 10% discount on admission to any of the schools operating under the Taleem Foundation.

The one-time application fee (non-refundable) is AED 525, including 5% VAT. Also, new students have to pay a registration fee of AED 4,000 in the first term. A re-registration fee of AED 2,000 applies to students that return to the school or apply for readmission.

Dubai British School fees can be paid via cash, cheque or bank transfer.

The school has hired caterers to provide hot meals and drinks to students. DBSJP has strict rules for the food available in the school canteen. The meals must be healthy with maximum nutritional value. It prohibits junk food except for special occasions such as birthdays and school events.

Also, the menu is made available to parents well in advance through the canteen display and the school portal. Similarly, lunch boxes provided by parents are monitored daily by the staff to discourage the consumption of unhealthy foods.

Taleem Foundation and Dubai British School have outsourced school transport to Arab Falcon Bus Rental LLC. Buses provided by this company are well-maintained and adhere to all safety standards and guidelines outlined by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Additionally, each bus has a nanny to look after the children during the commute.

Parents can download the school transport application form and submit it to the DBSJP administration department. The annual transportation charges for different areas are available on the official website.

The school conducts regular holiday camps. These camps are open to all students and not just students of the Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park. Interested parents can contact the school for further details.

Sports facilities at the school are beyond impressive. The high standards maintained by DBSJP when it comes to physical education and sports is a testament to the school’s effort of allowing children to pursue their interest and passion in sports.

You will find a championship size pool with 8 lanes for expert swimmers. There’s a training swimming pool for beginners. Similarly, there are football pitches, tennis courts and a multi-purpose hall for basketball, volleyball and other sports. Other facilities include a multi-purpose court and indoor and outdoor play areas for primary students.

DBSJP, Dubai strongly recommends students to get involved in extracurricular activities for a better learning experience. The ECA administrator ensures that students receive the best facilities and resources to further their interests academically and non-academically.

Apart from extra-curricular activities designed by the DBSJP, the school has partnered with independent organisations that provide professional platforms in different fields for students to utilise. Timings for ECA are from 02:40 pm to 04:30 pm.
Parents can contact the ECA coordinator for more information on the email provided at the end of the guide.

The school arranges field and residential trips to enrich the curriculum taught with real-life examples and experiences. A few of the field trips in the past include Year 5 trip to Al Habsi Valley in the Hajar Mountains, Ras Al Khaimah, secondary school conservation trip to Kenya and the trip to Paris.

Dubai British School in Jumeirah Park have a number of external providers hosting ACAs (after school activities) on the campus from 03:30 pm onwards. These activities inlcude:

A well-equipped health care centre is available on-site with a spacious waiting room and observational beds.

The primary mode of communication between teachers and parents is the iSams Parent Portal. Parents can receive immediate updates regarding the school and events related to their child.

Besides this, the school provides primary students with a Home Communication Book. Secondary students get a planner. Parents can contact the teacher by writing messages in that book/planner.

You can also contact teachers via emails, but please note that teachers can only respond to these emails after school.

Lastly, a common practice in Dubai, there are grade-specific WhatsApp groups. Parents and guardians can request the class teacher to help them join the specific group and receive instant notifications regarding school activities.

• Phone Number: +971-4-552-0247 | +971-54-991-3015
• Email:
  • Admission Enquiries: admissions@dubaibritishschooljp.ae
  • ECA Co-ordinator: ecaadmin@dubaibritishschooljp.ae

GENERAL INFORMATION

• DBSJP Website
• DBSJP Facebook
• DBSJP Instagram
• DBSJP YouTube
• DBSJP Flickr

WHAT ARE THE TIMINGS OF DUBAI BRITISH SCHOOL, JUMEIRAH PARK?

The school timings are from 08:15 am to 02:40 pm for Year 1 to Year 6. 

WHAT ARE THE YEARS OFFERED?

Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park offers classes from FS1 to Year 13.

DOES THE SCHOOL FOLLOW A CO-EDUCATION MODEL?

Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park has a co-education model.

PLEASE DESCRIBE THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF THE SCHOOL.

The school year starts in August.

WHAT TUITION FEE IS CHARGED BY THE SCHOOL?

The tuition fee ranges from AED 54,080 to AED 81,110.

HOW DOES THE SCHOOL COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS?

The school has an online portal to facilitate communication with parents.

DOES THE SCHOOL HAVE A CAFETERIA OR A CANTEEN ON CAMPUS?

Yes, Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park has an on-site canteen.

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