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 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).

Application fee

- A non-refundable application fee of AED 525 (including VAT) is payable before the application is processed. Payment may be made by Credit Card Authorisation Form (CCAF) or by bank transfer.

Tuition fees (full detail per year and per term)

- FS1 – Year 6: Annual AED 49,630. Term 1 AED 19,852; Term 2 AED 14,889; Term 3 AED 14,889.

- Year 7 – Year 11: Annual AED 76,590. Term 1 AED 30,636; Term 2 AED 22,977; Term 3 AED 22,977.

- Year 12 – Year 13: Annual AED 82,190. Term 1 AED 32,876; Term 2 AED 24,657; Term 3 AED 24,657.

- An AED 2,000 re-registration fee is invoiced in Term 3 and is deductible from Term 1 of the following academic year (this charge is invoiced to returning families). A 10% sibling discount applies to the third (youngest) sibling and subsequent children in each family who are paying full fees (Taaleem group schools).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition fees are payable at the start of each term, or annually in advance. Fees are to be settled at the start of each term; the school issues tuition invoices/statements and payments should follow the invoice schedule.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable. Jebel Ali School operates as a day school; there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Re-registration fee: AED 2,000 (invoiced in Term 3 and deducted from Term 1 of the following year).

- Uniforms: Uniform items are purchased from the school's authorised supplier (Stitches, Al Quoz). A PTA second-hand uniform shop operates on campus. Uniform costs vary by item and are charged separately.

- School meals: Meals are managed by a third-party provider (Leela's Lunches). Meal plans are subscribed to and paid for through the provider's portal (monthly plans or top-ups for secondary students' cashless accounts). Meal charges are invoiced and collected separately.

- Transport: School transport is provided by STS (School Transport Services). Routes and transport arrangements are managed through STS and transport fees are charged separately to parents by the transport provider.

- Extra-curricular activities, trips, residentials and some after-school clubs are charged separately; charges and schedules vary by activity and by provider.

Refund information and withdrawal charges

- The application fee (AED 525) is non-refundable. Charges apply on withdrawal depending on the time of withdrawal within the term. The school follows withdrawal and refund guidelines which include that deposits may be refunded in certain relocation circumstances if processed before the new academic year begins; no refunds are issued for requests received after the new school year has commenced. A Leaving Certificate is charged where applicable (AED 120).

Fee payment options and practical instructions

- Online Payment Gateway (secure credit-card payments) is available via the payment link on tuition invoices/statements. The school encourages use of the online gateway for credit-card payments. Alternatively, payments may be made by bank transfer or by visiting the finance office for cash, cheque or credit-card payment. Cheques should be made payable to Jebel Ali School. If paying by bank transfer, quote the invoice number or student surname and forward remittance advice to the school accounts team. Contact emails for payment queries include accountant@jebelalischool.org and accounts@jebelalischool.org.

- Bank details for electronic transfers (used for fee payments): Emirates Islamic Bank; Account name: Jebel Ali School; Account number: 3707623323513; Swift code: MEBLAEAD; IBAN: AE970340003707623323513. Parents should include the invoice number or surname on transfers and send remittance advice to accounts@jebelalischool.org.

Discounts and prioritisation notes (fee-related)

- A 10% sibling discount is applied to the third (youngest) sibling and subsequent children in families paying full fees across Taaleem group schools. Applications and waitlist prioritisation give precedence to staff children, siblings, and UAE Nationals. Fees are payable at the start of each term or annually in advance.

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.