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.

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.