Dubai British School Jumeira
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$12K – US$21K
Curriculum: International
Age Range: 2–13
Students: 850
Location: Jumeira, Dubai
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Dubai British School Jumeira is a new British curriculum school launched by Taaleem in 2024, offering Foundation Stage through Year 6 with secondary expanding to Year 8 in 2025. While the school benefits from experienced leadership and Taaleem's established reputation, it remains very early days with limited track record or community feedback available.
Founded as Taaleem's third Dubai British School campus, DBSJ opened in Al Wasl with founding principal Lee Hole, who brings nearly 20 years of experience including previous roles at GEMS International School Al Khail and International School of Phnom Penh. The school follows the National Curriculum for England with a distinctive two-year teacher continuity model where class teachers progress with their students. Secondary opened in September 2025 under founding head Andy Goodliffe, formerly of Tanglin Trust School Singapore.
The school emphasizes inclusion support under dedicated leadership and operates with over 110 staff members as of 2025-26. Located in the Al Wasl area, DBSJ positions itself as providing British education within Taaleem's portfolio alongside the IB-focused Jumeira Baccalaureate School. However, being less than two years old means there are no exam results, university outcomes, or established parent community feedback to evaluate quality or performance against Dubai's established British schools.
What parents value
- –Experienced leadership team with strong international school backgrounds
- –Part of established Taaleem education group with proven track record
- –Two-year teacher continuity model provides stability for younger students
- –Dedicated inclusion support team under specialist leadership
- –British curriculum pathway from Foundation Stage through planned A-Levels
- –Located in desirable Al Wasl area
Points of consideration
- –Very new school with no track record of exam results or university placements
- –No established parent community or feedback available yet
- –Secondary section only launched in 2025 with limited year groups
- –Fee structure and detailed facilities information not publicly available
- –Competition from established British schools with proven outcomes in Dubai
- –School expansion dependent on KHDA approvals which could affect planning
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Rising 3s | 2 | 11,845 |
| FS1-FS2 | 3 | 14,017 |
| Years 1-2 | 5 | 14,017 |
| Years 3-6 | 7 | 16,021 |
| Years 7-8 | 11 | 19,026 |
| Years 9-11 | 13 | 19,026 |
| Years 12-13 | 16 | 21,026 |
Fees converted from AED. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 143 |
| Registration Fee | 1,089 |
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
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
Mr. Patrick Affley - Director
Mr. Patrick Affley is a long-term UAE resident who served 11 years as Founding Principal of Dove Green Private School in Dubai.