Dove Green Private School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$11K – US$16K
Curriculum: International
Age Range: 3–16
Students: ~650
Location: Green Community, Dubai
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Dove Green Private School is a Good-rated UK curriculum school in Dubai Investment Park that opened in 2015, serving around 700 students from FS1 to Year 10 with expansion to Year 13 planned by 2027. While parent feedback highlights the school's community atmosphere and caring environment, space constraints during rapid growth and limited secondary facilities have created some operational challenges.
Founded in 2015 as the first UK curriculum school in Dubai Investment Park, Dove Green has grown from 40 students to approximately 700 under current Principal Christopher Seeley, who took over from founding principal Patrick Affley in August 2023. The school follows the National Curriculum for England from Early Years through to GCSEs, with A-Level provision planned as it expands to Year 13 by 2027. Located in DIP with footpath access to Green Community, the school serves local residential areas and encourages families to walk or cycle to school.
KHDA inspections have consistently rated the school as Good since 2018, with the most recent February 2023 inspection noting solid academic standards and whole-child development focus. However, rapid enrollment growth has strained existing facilities designed for 650 students, leading to space constraints that affect daily operations. A new secondary building is under construction for the 2025-26 academic year to accommodate the expansion to Year 11 and beyond. Parent reviews mention satisfaction with the school's community feel and individual attention, though some note facility limitations during the growth phase.
What parents value
- –Strong community atmosphere with supportive parent-school relationships
- –KHDA Good rating maintained consistently since 2018
- –UK-qualified teaching staff with 25% annual turnover rate
- –Convenient DIP location with walking access from Green Community
- –Expanding to offer full FS1-Year 13 education by 2027
- –Focus on thinking skills and whole-child development
- –Smaller school environment allowing individual attention
Points of consideration
- –Current space constraints due to rapid growth beyond designed capacity
- –Limited secondary facilities until new building opens in 2025-26
- –No IB programme offered, only UK curriculum pathway
- –Relatively young school with limited track record of university placements
- –Recent leadership change with new principal in 2023
- –Growing pains affecting day-to-day operations during expansion phase
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| FS 1 | 3 | 11,436 |
| FS 2 | 3 | 11,436 |
| Year 1 | 5 | 11,981 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 11,981 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 12,526 |
| Year 4 | 8 | 12,526 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 13,070 |
| Year 6 | 10 | 13,070 |
| Year 7 | 11 | 14,976 |
| Year 8 | 12 | 14,976 |
| Year 9 | 13 | 14,976 |
| Year 10 | 14 | 16,338 |
| Year 11 | 15 | 16,338 |
Fees converted from AED. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Memberships
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Student Body
Dubai's international schools serve a highly diverse student body drawn from over 180 nationalities. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
Christopher Seeley - Principal
Christopher Seeley is a forward-thinking International School Principal with over 20 years of experience in education, leading schools across the UK and the Middle East. He holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Management and the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).