United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Jumeirah College has 1,294 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.
Jumeirah College is located on 19th Street in Al Safa 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in the Jumeirah district. The campus sits just off Al Wasl Road, providing convenient access by car and proximity to residential areas in the Jumeirah/Safa belt. Public transport serves the area, including bus routes that stop near the campus along Al Safa 1 Street.
The school delivers the English National Curriculum from Year 7 to Year 13. Key Stage 3 comprises Years 7–9; Key Stage 4 covers Years 10–11 with GCSEs; Sixth Form covers Years 12–13 as part of ongoing expansion. The curriculum is aligned with England's framework, and GCSE and A‑Level qualifications are offered.
Jumeirah College is a co-educational day school (no boarding facilities).
Jumeirah College represents more than 60 nationalities. The most common nationality among students is British. Local students make up about 1% of the student body, with international students representing roughly 99%.
The school operates an Inclusion Department with an Inclusion Policy and a Head of Inclusion. Students with additional needs receive support from Learning Support Assistants and have access to Individual Education Plans, EAL support, and external specialist services as needed.
There is no formal country affiliation; the school delivers the National Curriculum for England (UK) and is part of the GEMS Education network.
The school has no religious affiliation. Islamic Studies is available for Muslim students as part of the core curriculum where appropriate.
The standard school week runs Sunday to Thursday. The day starts at 7:15am with registration at 7:45am. The full day typically ends at 3:00pm from Sunday to Wednesday, with Thursday finishing earlier around 1:00pm. From January 2026, Friday dismissals are guided to finish by 11:30am as part of Dubai's updated private-school timings.
A school transport service is operated by STS Group. The fleet features CCTV, ADAS, GPS tracking, RFID, and a 24/7 Operations Control Centre, with safety-focused driver training. Buses serve the Al Safa 1 area near the campus, including routes such as the F20 on nearby streets.
Annual tuition at Jumeirah College ranges from AED 78,946 to AED 98,681 for 2026/27.
Jumeirah College teaches British Curriculum for students aged 11 to 18.
Jumeirah College follows The National Curriculum for England (NCfE), taught by qualified staff, and is registered with the UK Department for Education as an overseas school and as an examination centre for UK boards; all lessons are taught in English. In Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) the curriculum covers English, Mathematics, Science, French, Spanish, Arabic, Islamic Studies (for Muslim students), Design Technology, Food Science, Robotics, Drama, ICT, Geography, History, Music, Art, Physical Education, PSHCE and Cultural Studies, with Accelerated GCSEs in Core Subjects studied in Year 9. In Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) students take GCSEs in up to nine subjects, with four compulsory GCSEs (English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science), compulsory non-GCSE (PSHCE/Islamic Studies and Core Physical Education), and four optional subjects (including Arabic Ministry or Second Language, Art & Design, Business Studies, Computing, Design Technology, Drama, Economics, French, Spanish, Geography, History, ICT, Music, Psychology, Triple Science). In Sixth Form (Years 12–13) all students study AS and A Levels across a wide range of subjects to prepare for higher education and professional paths. The school operates in a multicultural environment and, in practice, lessons are conducted in English.
1. Book a School Tour or Apply Online. Jumeirah College teaches Year 7 to Year 13 in the National Curriculum for England with English as the language of instruction. The school is registered with the Department for Education in London as a British Overseas School and as an external centre for U.K. examination boards. A tour can be booked or an online application submitted to begin the admissions process.
2. Submit your application and materials. Applications are initiated through the online admissions channels. The Admissions Process page provides an overview and directs you to contact the Registrar for further guidance. The College serves a multi-national student body and uses the NCfE framework for study.
3. Receive an admission offer and complete enrollment. An offer is followed by a Registration Deposit of 10% of the total tuition due upon acceptance of the Offer Letter. The Admission fee is non-refundable but adjustable against the total tuition for the academic year. Existing students re-enrolling must pay a 5% Re-registration Deposit to guarantee a place for the following year.
4. Arrange payment of tuition and additional fees. Tuition fees are paid termly and in advance, with a structured payment system. The 2025-2026 fee structure lists Year 7–9 at 78,946 AED annually, Year 10–11 at 88,813 AED annually, and Year 12–13 at 98,681 AED annually, with term-specific amounts. Additional fees cover uniforms, excursions, and learning support, and examinations/transport may be invoiced separately; fees are subject to change in consultation with the Ministry of Education.
5. Start in the British Curriculum. The curriculum is organized into three stages: Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11), and Key Stage 5 / Sixth Form (Years 12–13). The school prepares students for GCSE examinations and AS/A2 levels, and all lessons are taught in English.
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