United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Dubai British School Jumeirah Park is located at Al Warood St 1, Jumeirah Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits within the Jumeirah Park residential community and is accessible by road from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Public transport to Jumeirah Park is not direct; the nearest Metro stations are Nakheel and DMCC with connecting bus routes.
The main Dubai British School Jumeirah Park campus serves students aged 5 to 18, providing primary and secondary education. The Dubai British School Jumeirah Park Foundation campus provides Early Years education for younger children, typically aged around 2.5 to 5, and serves as the Foundation Stage facility for the group. The curriculum followed is the National Curriculum for England, with GCSE/IGCSE and A-level pathways available.
The school is a co-educational private British international day school.
Dubai British School Jumeirah Park has an Inclusion team and processes to support learners with Additional Learning Needs (SEND). The school operates an Inclusion Register and develops Individual Education Plans for identified students; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided as needed, and there is access to external specialists through partnerships. The school emphasizes inclusive practice with dedicated staff and targeted interventions.
The school follows the National Curriculum for England as part of the Dubai British Schools Group, and operates within a British international education framework.
The school has no formal religious affiliation; it is non-denominational.
The school day typically starts around 07:15 to 07:30 and finishes around 15:45 to 16:00; on Fridays, the day often ends earlier, around 12:15.
Dubai British School Jumeirah Park offers transportation through Arab Falcon, an RTA-approved provider. Bus routes cover multiple areas and sign-up is available during admissions; arrangements and fees vary by route.
Tuition fees (Academic Year 2025–2026)
- Year 1 & 2 — AED 64,160 per year. Term breakdown: Term 1 AED 25,664; Term 2 AED 19,248; Term 3 AED 19,248.
- Year 3 & 4 — AED 67,490 per year. Term breakdown: Term 1 AED 26,996; Term 2 AED 20,247; Term 3 AED 20,247.
- Year 5 & 6 — AED 71,950 per year. Term breakdown: Term 1 AED 28,780; Term 2 AED 21,585; Term 3 AED 21,585.
- Year 7 — AED 77,490 per year. Term breakdown: Term 1 AED 30,996; Term 2 AED 23,247; Term 3 AED 23,247.
- Years 8 to 13 — AED 83,015 per year. Term breakdown: Term 1 AED 33,206; Term 2 AED 24,905; Term 3 AED 24,904.
Application, registration and re-registration fees
- Application Fee (one-time, new students only): AED 525 (non-refundable, non-transferable; includes 5% VAT).
- Registration Fee (new students): AED 4,000. This secures the place and is credited against the joining term fees.
- Re-registration Fee (returning students): AED 2,000. This is credited against Term 1 fees.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing schedule (due dates for Academic Year 2025–2026): Term 1 due 1 August 2025; Term 2 due 1 December 2025; Term 3 due 1 March 2026.
- A student may not start the academic year unless Term 1 fee has been paid in full. The registration fee is non-refundable and deductible from Term 1 fees once a seat is offered and paid. The school reserves the right to withhold school reports, final results and transfer certificates until all fees are settled.
Payment methods and procedures
- Accepted payment methods: cash, credit card (MasterCard and Visa only), bank transfer or cheque. Credit-card payments are made via the link contained in the invoice. Bank transfer account details are provided by the accounts office; transfer charges are the responsibility of the remitter. Cheques should be payable to "Dubai British School Jumeirah Park"; a returned/dishonoured cheque charge of AED 500 applies. Post-dated cheques for Term 2 may be lodged in advance.
KHDA administrative charges and other mandatory service fees
- KHDA administration fees for various documents and transfers are charged as per KHDA tariff (examples: AED 120 per student for Education Continuation Certificate or leaving/transfer forms; late-transfer fees can be AED 520). These KHDA charges are collected on behalf of the authority when applicable.
Other costs and optional fees
- Uniform: approximate range AED 500 to AED 2,000 (required education supplies).
- Transport (optional): typical range AED 5,000 to AED 10,000 depending on route and service.
- Extracurricular activities (optional): range AED 0 to AED 10,000 depending on activities selected.
- Canteen, class photographs, costumes, local educational trips, overnight camps and international excursions carry additional variable charges (examples from KHDA fact sheets: canteen AED 0–1,500; class photograph AED 0–500; costumes AED 50–500; local trips AED 30–500; overnight camps AED 500–2,500; international excursions AED 5,000–15,000). Learning support assistant costs may vary widely where needed.
Sibling discount
- A sibling discount of 10% on tuition fees is applied for the third (youngest) and subsequent child in a family, for children paying full fees, as stated by the school.
Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed. Examination fees charged by examination boards are passed through separately without extra school charges.
Tuition refund and withdrawal policy
- Registration and re-registration deposits are generally non-refundable except in extenuating circumstances (for example verified family relocation); such cases may be submitted to KHDA for review. Tuition paid prior to the beginning of the academic year is refundable with only the registration/re-registration fee deducted. If the student was enrolled for two weeks or less a month's fees will be deducted; if enrolled between two weeks and one month two months' fees will be deducted; if enrolled for more than a month the full term's fees will be deducted. Refunds are calculated from the start of the term and from the date of the official withdrawal request, not from the date of absence.
Contacts for payments and accounts
- For bank-transfer details, invoices and cashier enquiries contact the school Accounts/Operations team via the finance contact provided by the school. Credit card payments are processed via the invoice link; all remittance charges remain the responsibility of the payer.
The school represents around 76 nationalities; the most common nationality is British. Local to international student ratio is reported as roughly 18 local to 1,730 international students. 76 nationalities and the British predominant presence are noted in available summaries of DBSJP.