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Jumeira Baccalaureate School has instruction in English.
Location
The school is located in Jumeirah 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at 53B Street off Al Wasl Road. It sits in a residential emirate neighborhood with straightforward road access for families arriving by car or taxi. The campus is positioned close to the Jumeirah–Al Wasl corridor in central Dubai.
Stages
Jumeira Baccalaureate School offers the International Baccalaureate continuum across its campus: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–12, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–16, Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–19, and the Career-related Programme (CP) for ages 16–19.
Type
Private, co-educational day school. Boarding facilities are not offered at any year level.
Pupil Nationality Mix
As of the 2024–2025 academic year, the school enrolls approximately 1,619 students representing over 70 nationalities. In the 2023–2024 DSIB inspection, there were 1,499 students with 308 Emirati students, indicating a local-to-international ratio of roughly 1:4 (about 20% local to international).
Additional learning support
Provision for learners of determination is outstanding. The school has robust inclusion policies and Inspire and Aspire classrooms; most learners of determination are integrated into mainstream classes with individualized support.
Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation. The school operates in the United Arab Emirates as part of Taaleem in Dubai.
Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation. Islamic values and UAE culture are integrated into the curriculum as part of the local context.
School day structure
The school day typically starts around 8:15–8:30 and finishes around 2:50–3:30, with variation by year group. In recent years, start times and end times have been adjusted to balance learning and transportation needs.
Bus service
A third-party bus provider, Arab Falcon Bus Rental LLC, operates the school transport. Buses are equipped with safety features and drivers are trained by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Fees
Annual tuition at Jumeira Baccalaureate School ranges from AED 43,325 to AED 91,840 for 2026/27.
Application and admission fees - Application fee: AED 525 (one‑time, charged on submission of a new-student application). - Registration / tuition deposit: AED 4,000 (one‑time; non‑refundable and used to secure an offered place). Parents are required to pay the registration deposit promptly after receipt of an acceptance.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term) Note: the amounts shown are published annual tuition figures; the per‑term figures shown are calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by three (standard academic terms), which reflects the school's option to accept payment by term. Per‑term figures are rounded to the nearest dirham. - Pre‑Kindergarten / Kindergarten 1 — Annual: AED 43,325. Per term (annual ÷ 3): AED 14,442. - Kindergarten 2 — Annual: AED 47,675. Per term: AED 15,892. - Kindergarten 3 / Early Years 3 — Annual: AED 52,915. Per term: AED 17,638. - Grade 1 — Annual: AED 57,285. Per term: AED 19,095. - Grade 2 — Annual: AED 57,285. Per term: AED 19,095. - Grade 3 — Annual: AED 63,825. Per term: AED 21,275. - Grade 4 — Annual: AED 68,195. Per term: AED 22,732. - Grade 5 — Annual: AED 68,195. Per term: AED 22,732. - Grades 6–10 — Annual: AED 79,610. Per term: AED 26,537. - Grades 11–12 — Annual: AED 91,840. Per term: AED 30,613.
Billing schedule and payment terms - All school fees are invoiced and collected in UAE dirhams (AED). The registration deposit must be paid promptly after an offer is accepted; one source notes a five‑day requirement to pay the registration fee following acceptance. - Parents may pay the full annual tuition or use instalment/term payment options. The school offers credit‑card conversion instalment plans in partnership with Emirates NBD and Emirates Islamic (0% interest options available through those bank conversion plans, subject to the bank's terms and the cardholder's limit). The instalment option can be applied for payment in one lump sum or by term, depending on the card and bank. - The registration / tuition deposit stated above is non‑refundable; application fees are charged as a one‑time processing fee.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. Jumeira Baccalaureate School operates as a day school.
Other costs and commonly invoiced extras - Uniforms: parents are required to purchase uniforms; estimated ranges for uniform packages vary and can add several hundred to a few thousand AED depending on grade and items required. - Transport: school bus services are offered for an additional fee; typical annual transport charges fall into a separate invoice and vary by route and service level. - Examination and external examination board fees (IB, board examinations), optional international visits and residential trips, some extracurricular activities and instrument hire are invoiced separately when applicable. - Learning‑support or specialised individual services may incur additional charges where applicable; such charges are invoiced separately.
Refund information - The registration / tuition deposit (AED 4,000) is non‑refundable. Application fees are charged as a processing fee and are not refundable. Other refunds (for tuition already paid) are handled according to the school's invoicing and regulatory framework; the school follows Dubai education authority / MOE procedures for any pro‑rata or statutory refund calculations where those rules apply. Specific refund calculations and any permitted pro‑rata refunds are handled by the admissions/accounts office.
Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods include credit card, debit card, cash and cheque; the school also supports bank transfer arrangements and bank credit‑card conversion to interest‑free instalments via partner banks (Emirates NBD and Emirates Islamic). Parents commonly use bank transfer or card payment for tuition and associated invoices.
Notes and practical points - All fee amounts shown above are expressed in AED and reflect the school's published annual tuition figures for the current academic cycle; per‑term figures shown are calculated by dividing the published annual figure by three and are provided to show typical term instalment values when the school allows term payments. - Sibling, corporate or special discounts and specific concession schemes may be available in certain cases; these are applied according to the school's published discount policies.
Academics
Jumeira Baccalaureate School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
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Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is embedded as a core part of the school's ethos and daily practice. Wellbeing is a high priority, integrated into policies and development plans with dedicated time and resources for promotion. The school collects wellbeing data to inform decisions and supports student wellbeing through initiatives such as wellbeing mentors and ambassadors. Staff receive mentoring and coaching to sustain positive adult–student relationships and a caring school culture that fosters belonging. Parents have open access to engage with wellbeing initiatives as part of the school's inclusive approach to student welfare.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The KHDA inspection notes that the school provides for students of determination and that the curriculum is well adapted to meet their needs. Health and safety arrangements and safeguarding are priorities, with care and support for learners rated as Outstanding. The school employs guidance counsellors to support students' academic and personal development (three counsellors are listed in the inspection data). The proportion of learners of determination is 162, illustrating the scope of SEN provision within the mainstream IB framework. While the KHDA report highlights inclusive practices and curriculum adaptation, it does not label JBS as a specialist SEN institution.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The KHDA DSIB 2023-2024 does not specify a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme by name; English is the language of instruction. Arabic is taught as an additional language, with attainment and progress data provided in the report across phases (notably under Arabic as an Additional Language). English attainment data show very strong performance (Very good in KG and PYP, Outstanding in DP) with progress described as Very good to Outstanding across phases. The report does not describe a separate, formal EAL staff or program; language support is described in the context of Arabic as an additional language and general English instruction.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed as part of the school's wellbeing provision, with wellbeing identified as a central area in the inspection. The school maintains time- and resource-intensive wellbeing work, and leaders collect wellbeing data to guide planning. Students have opportunities to participate in wellbeing-related leadership roles such as wellbeing mentors and ambassadors, though input from students could be broadened. Staff receive mentoring and coaching to sustain a supportive classroom climate, and adults–students relationships are described as strong and respectful. Overall, the Wellbeing domain was rated Outstanding in the KHDA inspection, reflecting a robust approach to student mental health and wellbeing.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are central to the school's approach, with health and safety and protection of students prioritized in practice. The inspection notes that health and safety arrangements, including safeguarding, are Outstanding, and that care and support for students is Outstanding across all phases. There are dedicated staff in safeguarding and pastoral roles, including three guidance counsellors, to support student welfare. The school's safeguarding emphasis is reinforced by the inspectors' finding that the school-wide ethos prioritizes safe, inclusive care and protection for learners. The 2023-2024 DSIB highlights the school's commitment to safeguarding as a sustained priority within its overall wellbeing framework.
