Jebel Ali School

Established in 1978, Jebel Ali School is a British school in Dubai. It caters to the educational needs of students from FS1 to Year 13. It’s part of the famous Taleem Education, which has numerous schools across the UAE. JAS has over 1,900 students taught by a team of 142 full-time teachers and 60 teaching assistants. The Jebel Ali School KHDA rating is very good.

• Location: DAMAC Hills
• School fees: AED 48,490 - AED 80,300
• Curriculum: British
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed
• KHDA rating: Very Good
• Years Offered: FS 1 - Year 13

Jebel Ali School is easily accessible for residents living in family-friendly neighbourhoods. Residential communities close to Jebel Ali School are:

• Mudon
• Arabian Ranches
• Remraam
• Motor City
• Dubai Sports City

The closest residential area is Mudon, which has a good selection of villas and townhouses for rent and sale. Parents willing to stay close to the Jebel Ali School can consider:

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The Jebel Ali School campus is expansive and comprises separate departments for the foundation, primary and secondary stages. There are green-shaded areas with outdoor seating areas for reading and relaxing. Many classrooms connect to the outdoor areas and allow light to stream in and evoke a sense of connection with the outdoors. Other facilities in Jebel Ali School include a 650-seat auditorium, lecture theatre, science laboratories, libraries and studios for art and dance.

Jebel Ali School is located in Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai, UAE.

Jebel Ali School has been delivering quality education since 1978. It is considered one of the best British schools in Dubai, providing British education to students. The school has a team of well-experienced and highly qualified teachers who support students. Moreover, KHDA rated the school very well. All these aspects make JAS a viable option for parents to enrol their children.

Jebel Ali School follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales from FS1 to Year 13.

In the foundation stage, the school follows the EYFS framework, a renowned early childhood education model. Students completing FS2 will enter the primary stage.

In the primary stage, the school follows the formal teaching methods based on the National Curriculum of England. In KS1, the school gradually introduces students to formal teaching methods. From KS2 onwards, JAS focuses on building the holistic development of students. Read the primary curriculum by Jebel Ali School for more information.

Students in Year 7 are taught based on the secondary curriculum following the National Curriculum of England and Wales. This stage comprises Key Stage 3 (KS3) and 4 (KS4). The compulsory subjects in KS3 are:

Arabic	Art and Design
Social Studies	Computing
Design and Technology	Drama
English	Geography
History	Maths
Modern Foreign Languages	Music
PE	Science

From Grade 9 onwards, Jebel Ali School Dubai prepares students for GCSE examinations. The GCSE options available at this school are:

• Science
• Arabic
• Design Technology
• Drama
• Geography
• French and Spanish
• PE
• Photography

In the Sixth form stage, JAS prepares students for AS and A Level examinations. Students can choose from many options available to them. For more information, contact the school’s administration.
For more information, read the curriculum overview of Jebel Ali School Dubai.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is the government entity responsible for the quality and growth of private education in the emirate of Dubai. They inspect private schools in Dubai with judgments made on a six-point scale: Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Acceptable, Weak and Very Weak. The KHDA focuses on maintaining a high quality of education and the happiness and well-being of students and educators.

Jebel Ali School KHDA rating is very good. Here is the history of KHDA rating for the school:

YEARS	KHDA RATING
2011-2012	Outstanding
2012-2015	Good
2015-2024	Very Good

Jebel Ali School's academic calendar starts in August and ends in July.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR BREAK	DATES
Beginning of the first semester	26 August 2024
Mid-term break	21 October 2024 to 25 October 2024
End of the first semester	13 December 2024
Winter Vacation	16 December 2024 - 3 January 2025
Beginning of the second semester	6 January 2025
Mid-term break	12 February 2025 to 14 February 2025
End of the second semester	21 March 2025
Spring vacation	24 March 2025 to 4 April 2025
Beginning of the third semester	7 April 2025
End of the third semester	25 June 2025

Jebel Ali School's admission process is open to everyone. As a well-established institute, JAS takes care of children's academic as well as emotional and physical needs.

Jebel Ali School accepts applications for the current and coming academic years with the following exceptions:

• Year 10-11 is a two-year GCSE learning programme. Applications are only accepted for entry into Year 10 at the start of the academic year.
• Year 12-13 is a two-year A-level learning programme. Applications are only accepted for entry into Year 12 at the start of the academic year.

To start the process, fill out the online application form on the website and pay the application fee of AED 525 (inclusive of text).

Jebel Ali School has a comprehensive admission policy for students

The following age-grade guidelines are followed by Jebel Ali School:

YEARS	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS*
YEARS FS 1	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 3	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE –	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* –
YEARS FS 2	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 4	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE –	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* –
YEARS Year 1	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 5	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE –	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* –
YEARS Year 2	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 6	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE –	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* –
YEARS Year 3	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 7	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 9	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 6
YEARS Year 4	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 8	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 10	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 7
YEARS Year 5	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 9	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 11	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 8
YEARS Year 6	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 10	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 12	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 9
YEARS Year 7	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 11	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 13	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 10
YEARS Year 8	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 12	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 14	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 11
YEARS Year 9	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 13	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 15	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 12
YEARS Year 10	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 14	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 17	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 13
YEARS Year 11	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 15	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 18	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 14
YEARS Year 12	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 16	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 19	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 15
YEARS Year 13	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 17	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 20	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 16

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April) and 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)

Jebel Ali School’s fee structure is as follows:

Years	Annual Fee (AED)
FS 1 – Year 6	AED 48,490
Year 7 – Year 11	AED 74,830
Year 12 – Year 13	AED 80,300

An AED 2,000 re-registration fee will be added to the Term 3 invoice and is deductible from Term 1 of the following academic year.

Other charges at JAS are:

Other Service	Fee (AED)
Transport	6,000 to 10,000
Extra Curricular Activities	0 to 10,000
Canteen	0 to 5,000
Costumes	50 to 500
Educational Trips (Local)	30 to 500
School Photography	0 to 500

The other charges are based on the info available in KHDA’s fee fact sheet.

Jebel Ali School offers a sibling discount of 10% on tuition fees for the third (youngest) and subsequent child in each family, paying full fees, for the academic year. This discount applies to families attending any schools within the Taaleem schools group in Dubai.

JAS DAMAC Hills has partnered with Leela's Lunches to offer children nutritious snacks and lunch items. Students in FS1 to Year 3 must bring home-packed snacks and lunch items, while students in Year 4 onwards have the flexibility to choose from homemade or cafeteria food items.

Jebel Ali School Dubai has outsourced its transport service to School Transport Services (STS). STS is a renowned school transport provider with a fleet of well-maintained buses and highly trained staff.

Routes available for students of JAS are:

• Route 1 - Arabian Ranches 2, Layan Community, Mudon, Serena Community.
• Route 2 - Arabian Ranches, DAMAC Hill and Studio City
• Route 3 - Mira, Townsquare, Remraam

Sports facilities for Jebel Ali School students include a 25m competition and teaching swimming pool, pitches for rugby or football, outdoor sports fields and courts and sand and water play areas for younger students.

Extra-curricular activities and after-school activities are available for students in both Primary and Secondary schools.

Field trips for students of JAS support school lessons. Past trips have included Year 3’s trip to Burj Khalifa to view shadows from the vantage point on the 124th floor to see how they changed over time. This was a visual aid for the ‘Lights and Shadows’ lesson. Year 4 students visited the Dubai Mall Aquarium and Underwater Zoo as the final part of their habitat science work.

After-school activities are the only form of after-school care at JAS. These start from Year 2 onwards.

For the physical well-being of the students, the nurses are the first point of contact. The nurses at JAS will coordinate with governmental bodies, healthcare providers and parents. Children who are not well will head to the nurse’s office, where they will be assessed for the best course of action. If a serious issue requires immediate medical attention, parents will be notified by the nurses themselves to decide on a course of action.

As per the regulations set in place by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Jebel Ali School requires that all school children in the years FS1, Year 1 and Year 4 receive a medical test carried out by the school doctor. This is a simple examination, and parents are notified in advance. Height, weight and basic eye tests are conducted by the nurses annually for all students.

Also, as per DHA regulations, any child transferring from a school outside Dubai will require a health check by the school doctor, regardless of the year group.

There is a parent portal available on the JAS website. This is for parents to be notified of school news and provide feedback. JAS also has an active PTA community and prides itself on connecting with parents on current issues to provide the best environment possible for students and staff.

There are also WhatsApp groups for parents to join based on the grade their children are studying in. Parents will need to check with the school and request access to stay updated with their children’s progress.

• Telephone: +971-4-884-6485 | +971-4-884-6366
• Email: jaschool@jebelalischool.org | admissions@jebelalischool.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

• JAS Website
• JAS Facebook
• JAS Instagram
• JAS LinkedIn
• JAS Twitter
• JAS YouTube

HOW MANY GRADES ARE OFFERED AT JAS DUBAI?

JAS offers education from FS1 until Year 13.

DOES JAS SCHOOL FOLLOW A CO-EDUCATION MODEL?

Yes, JAS follows a co-educational model.

WHAT'S THE TUITION FEE CHARGED BY JEBEL ALI SCHOOL?

The annual tuition fee range is AED 48,490 - AED 80,300

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