Dubai English Speaking College
| School name |
Dubai English Speaking College |
| Type of institute |
private non-profit secondary school |
| Curriculum or Student Nationality |
UK |
| Qualifications or Courses |
A-level, GCSE |
| Head of school |
Mr Andrew Gibbs (Headteacher from September 2011) |
| Executive body or owner |
Board of Governors |
| Date founded |
September 2005 |
| Number of students (approx) |
750 |
| Number of staff (approx) |
100 |
| School location/area/map |
Dubai Academic City - location map |
| Postal address |
PO Box 125814, Dubai, UAE |
| Telephone |
+971-4-3604866 |
| Fax |
+971-4-3604864 |
| Email |
secretary@descdubai.com |
| Website |
www.descdubai.com (new window) |
| School fees structure |
59,080-63,500 dhs per year (2010-2011) |
| Teacher salary range |
15,000-22,000 dhs per month (2008-2009) |
| Student satisfaction rating |
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| Parent satisfaction rating |
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Teacher job satisfaction rating
(by teachers, not about teachers) |
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| KHDA school inspection report ratings |
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DESC Dubai fees table
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Reception |
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6 |
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8 |
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10 |
11 |
12 |
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| Annual fees (AED) 2011-2012 |
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| Annual fees (AED) 2010-2011 |
32,880 |
32,880 |
32,880 |
32,880 |
32,880 |
32,880 |
32,880 |
59,080 |
59,080 |
59,080 |
59,080 |
59,080 |
63,500 |
63,500 |
| Annual fees (AED) 2009-2010 |
32,880 |
32,880 |
32,880 |
32,880 |
32,880 |
32,880 |
32,880 |
59,080 |
59,080 |
59,080 |
59,080 |
59,080 |
63,500 |
63,500 |
| Annual fees (AED) 2008-2009 |
29,355 |
29,355 |
29,355 |
29,355 |
29,355 |
29,355 |
29,355 |
52,750 |
52,750 |
52,750 |
52,750 |
52,750 |
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| Annual fees (AED) 2007-2008 |
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| Annual fees (AED) 2006-2007 |
24,300 |
24,300 |
24,300 |
24,300 |
24,300 |
24,300 |
24,300 |
42,000 |
42,000 |
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- Fees due in three equal instalments, before the start of each term.
- DESS Dubai fees included (in grey) for reference. Note that DESC is in Dubai Academic City, and DESS is in Oud Metha.
- Bus transport fees for 2010-2011 are AED 560 per month (unchanged from 2009-2010).
24 May 2011
- Fees and other information updated. New Head of School Mr Andrew Gibbs (from September 2011), replacing Mr Peter Daly. New email address secretary@descdubai.com (previously admin@descdxb.com). New website URL www.descdubai.com (previously www.descdxb.com - returns a not found error when checked)
03 September 2010
- The Times Educational Supplement (TES) is advertising a vacancy for a new headteacher at DESC - "Required for January 2011 - Following the appointment of the current Head to the position of Principal of a prestigious school in the Far East, the Governors of DESC invite applications for the post of Head of this International British Secondary School."
- Closing date 29 September 2010, salary and benefits package not supplied. Email job applications to DESC Board of Governors Chairman at davidmay@emirates.net.ae.
14 January 2010
- Fees for 2009-2010 updated, increase of 12% as per KHDA guidelines.
04 January 2009
- Contact details updated (previous tel +971-4-3362737 and fax
+971-4-3372141). DESC currently operates Years 7 to 11 and will start 6th form classes in September 2009.
- DESC 6th form information evening Wednesday 21 January 2009 at the school, starting 6:30 pm.
25 August 2008
- Salary range, fees updated for academic year 2008-2009 (previously 12k-18k and 42k). Transport fee additional 500 dhs per month.
08 August 2006
- Secondary branch of DESS Dubai opened in September 2005 with years 7 and 8, adding an additional grade each year to eventually offer GCSE and A-levels.
- Moving from Oud Metha (DESS location) to Academic City for September 2006.
- Cost of books and most extra-curricular activities are included in school fees.
Last update 24 May 2011
General Comments - might not apply to Dubai English Speaking College
- Many popular schools are full for 2013-2014. New schools in Dubai might have places.
- Allow extra for books, extra-curricular activities, uniforms, trips, etc if not included in school fees.
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