Jebel Ali School

The school is located in Damac Hills, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17111. It moved to this purpose-built Damac Hills campus in 2016 and remains part of the Damac Hills community. The campus address is Jebel Ali School, Damac Hills, Dubai, UAE, 17111.

Foundation Stage through Year 13 (including Sixth Form).

Co-educational, day school.

The school represents over 80 nationalities. The largest nationality group is British. There are 13 Emirati students, with a total roll of 1,979, meaning Emirati students constitute about 0.7% of the student body; the rest are international.

The Inclusion Team provides SEN support with tailored provision. Support is delivered one-to-one or in small groups and covers Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD), English as an Additional Language (EAL), and exceptionally able learners.

UK-based curriculum; follows the National Curriculums of England and Wales. The school is part of the Taaleem group in Dubai.

No explicit religious affiliation. Islamic Education and Arabic are taught as part of UAE curriculum requirements where applicable; the school promotes an inclusive, non-denominational ethos.

The school day starts around 7:25–7:40 for most year groups. Finish times vary by phase: Foundation Stage 13:15–13:30, Primary around 14:30, Secondary around 15:25. On Fridays, days end earlier (roughly 11:10–11:30).

Transportation is provided by STS (School Transport Services LLC). STS operates a large UAE fleet with GPS tracking, electronic attendance and safety features. Routes include Route 2 (Arabian Ranches 1 and Damac Hills 1) and Route 4 (Remraam and nearby areas).

Jebel Ali School offers a bespoke British curriculum aligned to the National Curriculums of England and Wales for Foundation Stage 1 through Year 13. The English National Curriculum is at the core of the Secondary program, with GCSEs, A-levels and BTEC pathways on offer. The school uses a 6Cs learning model—communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, citizenship, and character—across all year groups to develop independent, lifelong learners. From Foundation Stage onward, technology is integrated to enrich learning and prepare students for a digital future. The academic programme is delivered by a professional team, including Arabic language specialists, and UAE culture and values are embedded within the British framework.

GCSE results for 2024-2025 show 40% of grades as A (9/8) and 55% as A-A (9-7), with a 96% overall pass rate. A-Level results for 2024-2025 report a cohort of 55 students and 162 exam entries.

Sixth Form offers A-levels, BTECs, and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Guidance interviews help students select courses aligned with higher-education goals, and progress is monitored through assessments to support university applications. A Sixth Form Prospectus and a University Destinations document are available to inform decisions.

Diversity and inclusion include provision for students who are exceptionally more able. The Inclusion Team supports such students through tailored programs and collaboration with parents and staff.

Jebel Ali School builds resilient young adults by ensuring every student feels safe, valued, and respected. The wellbeing program is anchored by THRIVE, a Positive Education Programme that blends academic learning with character development. A science-based PERMAH framework guides long-term wellbeing, covering Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Health. For younger students, Moral, Social and Cultural Education promotes mutual respect, inclusivity, and reflection on values as part of the wellbeing curriculum. In secondary, each student has a Form Tutor as their day-to-day wellbeing contact, with a Head of Year overseeing wellbeing and progression; the House system and wellbeing-related awards reinforce positive engagement. KHDA recognises the wellbeing efforts with a Very High rating, and teachers are noted as well-qualified in wellbeing development, with students reporting that they feel valued, safe, and cared for.

Inclusion at JAS is delivered within a mainstream setting through an Inclusion Team guided by the Dubai Inclusive Education Framework Policy (2017) and Taaleem Inclusion Guidelines. The team provides proactive support to a wide range of needs, with an open-door policy and timely assistance for students facing challenges. Support is tailored to the individual and delivered through one-to-one sessions or small group settings, aligned with each student's character, strengths, and learning preferences. The school provides specialist support for students with Specific Learning Difficulties, those who are Exceptionally More Able, and students learning English as an Additional Language. The information describes an inclusive model rather than a dedicated specialist SEN institution.

Specialist support for students learning English as an Additional Language is provided as part of the Inclusion Team's remit. EAL provision is described within the school's inclusion framework, guided by the Dubai Inclusive Education Framework Policy (2017) and Taaleem Inclusion Guidelines. Support is delivered through one-to-one sessions or small group settings as part of inclusive education. The school explicitly identifies EAL needs among those supported by the Inclusion Team.

Jebel Ali School deliberately focuses on mental health and wellbeing as an integral part of its education. THRIVE is the Positive Education Programme at the heart of wellbeing, blending academic learning with character development. A bespoke PERMAH framework guides long-term wellbeing, highlighting Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Health. The wellbeing infrastructure includes an experienced Medical Team, an Inclusion Team, and two school counsellors to support students' mental health and emotional needs. In secondary, form tutors and a Head of Year monitor wellbeing and progress, with a Tutor Programme supporting essential life and study skills. KHDA recognises the school's wellbeing work with a Very High rating and notes that teachers are well-qualified in wellbeing development and that students feel safe and cared for.

The school follows Taaleem's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy as part of its published policies. There is a Taaleem Safer Recruitment Policy in place, along with a JAS Student Referral Policy to channel safeguarding concerns. A Whistleblowing Policy and a dedicated Whistleblowing Hotline are available to report concerns. The safeguarding framework is published among school policies and is complemented by the KHDA information on safeguarding and wellbeing. These provisions collectively establish safeguarding and child protection as core responsibilities within the school's governance.

1. Start the admissions process by completing an online enquiry. The admissions team uses the enquiry to guide you to the next steps, including an invitation to a school tour and a formal application. 2. Attend a guided school tour led by the Leadership Team, Admissions Staff and student ambassadors. Tours are available for Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form, and Whole School experiences, and all tours occur on Tuesdays with specific start times: Foundation Tour at 09:00, Primary at 08:30, Secondary at 09:30, Sixth Form at 09:30, and Whole School at 08:30. 3. After the tour, submit a formal application. The Sixth Form offers a guidance interview to help select the right pathways, and other year groups may involve assessments or interviews as part of the admission process. 4. Waiting lists may apply across year groups. Waiting-list definitions include Open (accepting waiting-list applications), Waiting List Open (applications accepted into the waiting list when spaces are not available today), and Closed (waiting lists are closed). Waitlist priority is given to applicants who are children of staff or Board members, have a sibling at Jebel Ali School, or are UAE Nationals. 5. Admission offers and places may be made from the waiting list when spaces become available.

Waitlists exist across year groups with defined statuses. Open means the year group is accepting waiting-list applications, Waiting List Open means applications are on the waiting list as spaces may become available, and Closed means waiting lists are closed. Waitlist priority is given to applicants who are children of staff or Board members, have a sibling at Jebel Ali School, or are UAE Nationals. Applicants on the waiting list may be invited for assessment when spaces become available, and offers may be made from the waiting list as spaces arise.