KHDA Inspection 2024
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Outstanding for 3 consecutive inspections since 2019 — sustained excellence spanning over a decade.
Dubai English Speaking School in Oud Metha has been rated Outstanding by the KHDA in its most recent 2024 inspection, the highest possible rating, indicating that the school delivers an excellent standard of British curriculum education across Foundation Stage 1 through Year 6. The school's rating history shows a stable Outstanding performance over the past two consecutive inspections in 2023 and 2024, following an earlier rise from Very Good in 2017–2018, which signals consistent, high-quality provision that parents can rely on year after year. Parents considering this school should note that it caters specifically to primary-age children up to Year 6, meaning families will need to plan for a transition to a secondary school once children complete that stage. Data sourced from KHDA public inspections.
Quality Indicators
Rating History
13 inspections on recordOutstanding for 3 consecutive inspections since 2019 · 13 inspections total
No indicator changes between 2023 and 2024 — all quality indicators held their rating.
KHDA data sourced from public filings, 2024/25. Report an inaccuracy
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Annual Fees
2024-25This school teaches FS1–Y6. Fees follow KHDA's four standard grade bands — only bands relevant to this school are shown.
| Grade band | Fee (AED) | vs 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| FS1–FS2Ages 3–5 | 46,348 | +3.0% |
| Grade 1–4Ages 6–9 | 51,269 | +3.0% |
| Grade 5–8Ages 10–13 | 51,269 | +3.0% |
Sourced from KHDA annual fee schedule. Fees are subject to change.
Fee history
2016-17 – 2024-25 · 9 years
| Year | FS1–FS2 | Grade 1–4 | Grade 5–8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25latest | 46,348+3.0% | 51,269+3.0% | 51,269+3.0% |
| 2023-24 | 44,998+1.4% | 49,776+5.0% | 49,776+5.0% |
| 2022-23 | 44,372+8.0% | 47,406+8.0% | 47,406+8.0% |
| 2021-22 | 41,0850.0% | 43,8940.0% | 43,8940.0% |
| 2020-21 | 41,085-5.0% | 43,894-5.0% | 43,894-5.0% |
| 2019-20 | 43,247+6.8% | 46,204+3.1% | 46,204+3.1% |
| 2018-19 | 40,5120.0% | 44,8130.0% | 44,8130.0% |
| 2017-18 | 40,512+2.9% | 44,813+6.5% | 44,813+6.5% |
| 2016-17 | 39,385 | 42,078 | 42,078 |
| Total since 2016-17 | +17.7% | +21.8% | +21.8% |
●≤3% ●3–7% ●>7% annual increase · ● freeze or decrease