One that must consider curriculum, ratings, convenience, culture, reputation and facilities - and then dig even deeper until instinct says you are there.
At DESS Oud Metha, DESS College, and our brand new DESS Academic City we are a vibrant, successful, inclusive community of students, teachers, parents and alumni who tackle today’s most pressing challenges with courage and creativity.
Like you, we understand that the greatest gift we can give our children is the joy of learning in an environment where they are known, heard, safe and appropriately challenged, and where their little quirks make them special.
For more than 60 years, our hubs of learning and growth have been transforming lives with a powerful combination of British education and the not-for-profit status freedom to invest every surplus dirham straight back into enhancing our School and College.
To help us prepare for the next 60 years and beyond, in September 2025 we welcomed students, parents and staff to our third Dubai English Speaking Schools campus – and another that comprises so much more than just buildings. It is a third incubator for ability and ambition, where endeavour and discipline sit alongside decency, respect, kindness and empathy.
It is such a privilege to be able to watch tomorrow’s creators, thinkers and pioneers as they work out how they want to make their mark on the world.
How fortunate we are to have so much history and so many eager and talented youngsters to continue writing it for us.
So come and visit us. Take a tour and talk to our students, teachers and families. See for yourself why our Schools and College are places where futures are shaped.
We can't wait to welcome you to our community.
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Outstanding school, can't recommend it enough! The teachers and staff are excellent!
By Uzma Saurabh (May, 2022) |
My children went here for all their primary school years. Super dedicated staff and wonderful wholesome environment. They were very happy and look back fondly to their years at DESS. I was also a very satisfied parent. Open communication is encouraged here and teachers are very helpful. I would highly recommend DESS for first class British curriculum schooling.
By Karen (Oct, 2017) |
We have had a wonderful experience with our daughter at the Dubai English Speaking School. We couldn't be happier with the administration, parental involvement, and the education our girl is receiving. She is amongst a great peer group and the environment is challenging and nurturing.
We debated among several other schools in the Bur Dubai or Oud Metha area and couldn't be happier as part of the DESS family!
By Mariam's Mom (May, 2017) |
I really appreciated this school cause, they teach more about everything that all students already appreciated the highly parts job or they teach how to communicate other people for those who needs and to appreciating.
By Ana Khadejah (Oct, 2016) |
Almost ten years here - happy children, happy teachers, happy parents. Love it.
By M Hes (Nov, 2015) |
We moved our son to DESS (from another school in Dubai) 6 months ago and could not be happier. He is a different child - more engaged, more focussed, more motivated and performing at a higher level in all areas. We feel incredibly fortunate to have secured a place at this fabulous school and are also relieved that his passage into the high school (DESC) is guaranteed.
By Delane (Feb, 2013) |
They enable their students to learn and be challenged in ways that I would never have imagined. What I am truly impressed with is the dedication each staff member reflects towards their job, the students, their peers, and towards the entire school. My daughter loves it here.
By Rania (Feb, 2011) |
My daughter is in her second year at this school. She's been exposed to different languages, visual arts, music, voice, drama, math, reading, social studies, knitting, and just about every other topic I could imagine that a child could absorb and retain. The school population is rich in diversity, and the parents have a strong presence in the school. Communication (in my experience) is transparent between the teachers and families, and parent participation is encouraged. I have found them to be terrific at what they do and will continue to recommend to other parents.
By Glen (Sep, 2010) |
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The transformative education at this school has ignited a passion for learning in my child, and the dedicated staff truly goes above and beyond to support every student's journey.
By Mother of Saira (Mar, 2024) |