Dubai English Speaking School Academic City

Dubai English Speaking School (DESS) Academic City is part of the DESS Group, which also has a branch in Oud Metha. DESS in Academic City will start operations in September 2025 as a primary school catering to students aged 3 to 11 years. The school will offer classes from Foundation Stage to Key Stage 2 under the English National Curriculum.

• Location: Academic City
• School fee: AED 55,250 - AED 63,750
• Curriculum: UK curriculum
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
• Years offered: FS1 to Year 6

This branch of DESS English Speak School is located in Academic City, a free zone establishment dedicated solely to educational institutes. The school is close to the following neighbourhoods:

• International City
• Dubai Silicon Oasis
• Al Warsan

Parents interested in relocating close to the school can check out the following options:

• Apartments for rent near Dubai English Speaking School Academic City
• Apartments for sale near Dubai English Speaking School Academic City

DESS Academic City is the recent addition to quality schools by DESS Group. Like other campuses, DESS Academic City will also boast exceptional range of amenities, including the following:

• STEM Lab
• Wellbeing Hub
• Innovations Lab
• Recording Studio
• 600-seat Auditorium
• Computer Lab
• Kiln Room
• Art Studio
• Drama Studio
• Language Suites
• Music Ensemble Room
• Food Technology Lab
• Dance Studio

The school will also have interactive learning areas and access to outdoor classrooms. The outdoor and sports facilities will include a forest school area, adventure playground, wadi play area, an 8-lane 25m swimming pool and an additional training pool.

DESS Primary School’s location is Academic City Dubai.

Several factors make Dubai English Speaking School (DESS) Academic City a viable option for parents, Like other campuses, it will offer the National Curriculum of the UK which is an internationally renowned educational programme. Besides academics, the school will focus on non-academic development of students through indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Moreover, classrooms will be equipped with the latest technological devices to keep the learning process easy and convenient.

Dubai English Speaking School Academic City caters to the educational needs of children 3 to 11 years old.

DESS Academic City curriculum revolves around the guidelines of the British national curriculum. In the foundation stage, the school will follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework that focuses on learn and play pedagogy. On the other hand, it will use the English National Curriculum for KS1 and KS2, The school's educational programme will be focused on 6Cs: Compassion, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Curiosity. Core subjects will be mathematics, literacy and science. while dance, music, Physical Education (PE) and swimming will also be the part of the curriculum.

Like other British Schools, DESS Academic City’s academic calendar will begin in August and end in July.

Dubai English Speaking School Academic City admission process is quite simple. Parents have to fill out the application form on the website. The school will reach out to parents with further details. Parents also have to submit the following documents with the application:

• Copy of birth certificate
• Passport copy
• Recent end-of-year academic report
• Recent term/mid-year academic report
• Recent passport-sized photograph
• A CAT 4 assessment within the last 12 months (if available)*
• Emirates ID
• UAE Visa
• Reports from outside agencies (Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Educational Psychologist, etc., if applicable)
• If you are applying from overseas, a reference request may be required from a member of staff from your current school

*(Please note that CAT 4 results are only required for Primary School applications, if available. If the child has not completed a CAT 4 assessment within the last 12 months, they may be required to attend a Taster Session (for local applicants).

Please check the age-grade guidelines issued by the KHDA before applying:

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

Dubai English Speaking School fees are as follows:

For more information, check out the DESS Academic City fees on the school's website.

Dubai English Speaking School Academic City will have cafeterias where students can enjoy their meals.

As of now, the school has an official website providing all the necessary information. Like other campuses, DESS Academic City is also expected to arrange parent-teacher meetings. Moreover, there will be social media profiles and official WhatsApp groups for communication.

• Email: dess_reception@dessc.sch.ae
• Telephone: +971-4-337-1457

General Information

• Dubai English Speaking School Academic City Website

WHAT IS THE TUITION FEE CHARGED BY DUBAI ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL ACADEMIC CITY?

DESS Academic City fees range from AED 55,250 to AED 63,750.

ARE THERE OTHER BRANCHES OF DESS IN DUBAI?

There are two more branches: has two branches: DESS Oud Metha and DESS College Academic City.

WHAT IS THE CURRICULUM FOLLOWED BY DESS ACADEMIC CITY?

DESS Academic City follows the English national curriculum.

WHICH YEARS ARE OFFERED AT DESS ACADEMIC CITY?

It offers education from FS1 to Key Stage 2.