SchoolDubai British School, Emirates Hills
Overview
Managed by Taleem Foundation, Dubai British School Emirates Hills is the first branch of the school that opened its door in 2005. The school follows the National Curriculum of the UK and enrols students aged 3 to 18 years. Currently, it has around 1,179 students taught by a team of 94 teachers and 31 teaching assistants.
The school strives to offer students the highest quality of education via its structured curriculum and campus facilities. As a result, it has attained positive ratings from concerned authorities. The Dubai British School Emirates Hills KHDA rating for 2022-2023 is outstanding. The sister branch, Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, was later opened in 2015 to meet parents' demands.
In a Nutshell
- Location: Emirates Hills
- School Fee: AED 50,496 - AED 75,746
- Curriculum: British curriculum
- Co-ed or Segregate: Co-education
- KHDA Rating: Outstanding
- Years Offered: FS1 - Year 13
Residential Communities near DBS Emirates Hills
The school is in Emirates Hills – an upscale gated community by Emaar Properties in Dubai. The area is known for the Montgomerie Gold Club, an 18-hole golf course. This campus is in proximity to the following communities:
- The Springs
- Barsha Heights
- The Meadows
The Springs is one of the nearest neighbourhoods to the school and is known for affordable villas for sale in Dubai. Barsha Heights is another option if you are looking for affordable apartments near Dubai British School. Parents looking to move closer to the school can opt for The Meadows, which has over 1,800 villas.
Nevertheless, those who prefer to live near DBS Emirates Hills can check out the following options:
Campus of Dubai British School Emirates Hills
Emirates Hills Dubai British School has several high-end facilities on a spacious campus. The bright and well-lit foyer gives access to all amenities scattered across three floors in the building. Some key on-site facilities at Dubai British School are:
| Science Lab | STEAM Garden |
| Art Room | Primary Library |
| Music Room | Auditorium |
| Swimming Pool | Sports Hall |
| Astroturf | Outdoor Play Area |
For more information, read the Dubai British School Emirates Hills campus facilities.
Location of Dubai British School Emirates Hills
Dubai British School Emirates Hills is located near Spinneys in Springs 3, Emirates Hills, Dubai.
Why Dubai British School Emirates Hills?
Dubai British School Emirates Hills is regarded as one of the top British curriculum schools in Dubai. The school has a well-structured an optimised curriculum for all educational phases. This allows the educational institute to target the holistic development of students. Moreover, KHDA has recognised the efforts made by Dubai British School and has awarded the outstanding rating for the last four years.
School Details
Years Offered at DBS Emirates Hills
The school caters to the educational needs of children aged 3 to 18 years.
| Sections | Years Covered |
|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | FS 1 and FS 2 |
| Key Stage 1 (KS1) | Year 1 and Year 2 |
| Key Stage 2 (KS2) | Year 3 to Year 6 |
| Key Stage 3 (KS3) | Year 7 to Year 9 |
| Key Stage 4 (KS4) | Year 10 and Year 11 |
| Sixth Form | Year 12 and Year 13 |
Dubai British School Emirates Hills Curriculum
DBS Emirates Hills follows the National Curriculum of England – a renowned international educational programme in the UAE. Dubai British School Emirates Hills' curriculum is well structured and balanced to prepare students to counter modern-day problems.
Foundation Stage
The school follows the Early Year Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework in the foundation stage. EYFS framework follows an informal learning approach by using play-based activities to spark children's interest. The foundation stage curriculum at Dubai British School revolves around seven key areas of learning:
- Communication and language
- Physical development
- Personal, social and emotional development
- Mathematics
- Literacy
- Expressive arts and design
- Understanding the world
Primary Stage
In the primary stage, the school transitions from the EYFS framework to the formal British curriculum. In the KS1, the school slowly transitions from the informal teaching to formal teaching methods. Whereas in KS2, it builds on the foundation laid in Year 1 and Year 2 to prepare student for future phases of education. For more information, read the primary curriculum of Dubai British School Emirates Hills.
Secondary Stage
The secondary stage curriculum is split into KS3 and KS4. The educational institute continues to follow the National Curriculum of the UK, but subjects are now taught by specialist teachers. Subjects offered to students in the secondary stage are:
| Core Subjects | English, Mathematics and Science |
| Humanities | Geography and History |
| Modern Languages | French, Spanish and Arabic |
| Social Sciences | Psychology, Sociology, Business and Economics |
| Expressive Arts | Drama, Music, Media Studies and Art |
| Physical Education (PE) | Recreational PE and Exam PE |
Sixth Form
The sixth-form curriculum includes core elements and a variety of A-level subjects from which students can select fields of study they would like to pursue. The students of DBS Emirates Hills perform far superior to the benchmarks set by the UK when it comes to their A-level examinations. As a result, students can get admission to some of the best universities worldwide, such as John Hopkins University (USA) and Cambridge University (UK).
KHDA Rating
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) supervises all the private educational institutes in Dubai. KHDA is directly responsible for the quality of private education in the city. To ensure parents can choose the best options for their children, it inspects private schools in Dubai with judgments based on a six-point scale.
Emirates hills Dubai British School attained an outstanding rating by the KHDA for the academic year 2022-2023. The school achieved this feat for the fourth consecutive year. The table below provides the history of the school’s performance over a decade.
| YEARS | KHDA RATING |
|---|---|
| 2011 – 2015 | Good |
| 2015 – 2017 | Very Good |
| 2017 – 2023 | Outstanding |
Check out the KHDA inspection report for Dubai British School Emirates Hills for more information.
Academic Calendar for DBS Emirates Hills
The Dubai British School Emirates Hills academic calendar begins in the last week of August. It concludes in the first week of July. The calendar has three terms.
| Start of First Term | 28 August |
| Midterm Break | 17 October to 20 October |
| End of first term | 8 December |
| Winter Break | 11 December to 1 January |
| Start of Second Term | 3 January |
| Midterm Break | 12 February to 16 February |
| End of Second Term | 22 March |
| Spring Break | 25 March to 5 April |
| Start of Third Term | 15 April |
| End of Third Term | 5 July |
The school remains closed on many national and religious holidays. The exact dates of Islamic holidays are subject to moon sighting. For more information, view the academic calendar of DBS Emirates Hills.
Admission and Fees
How to Apply to Dubai British School Emirates Hills?
Before applying, the school encourages parents to check out the admission availability. Parents can book a school tour to see the facilities by themselves.
Once ready, Parents can fill out the online admission form to initiate the process. Make sure to provide the correct details so the school administration can share further information. The following documents are requested by the school:
- Copy of child’s and both parents’ passport
- Copy of child’s and both parents’ Emirates ID
- Copy of child’s recent school reports (for the last two years)
- Copy of child’s birth certificate
- Photograph of child
- Transfer certificate (for overseas and other emirates)
Parents must pay an application fee of AED 525 inclusive of 5% Value-Added Tax (VAT). The age-grade guidelines are as follows:
| Years | Minimum Entry Age | Maximum Entry Age | Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* |
|---|---|---|---|
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Years FS 1 |
Minimum Entry Age 3 |
Maximum Entry Age – |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* – |
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Years FS 2 |
Minimum Entry Age 4 |
Maximum Entry Age – |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* – |
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Years Year 1 |
Minimum Entry Age 5 |
Maximum Entry Age – |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* – |
|
Years Year 2 |
Minimum Entry Age 6 |
Maximum Entry Age – |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* – |
|
Years Year 3 |
Minimum Entry Age 7 |
Maximum Entry Age 9 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 6 |
|
Years Year 4 |
Minimum Entry Age 8 |
Maximum Entry Age 10 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 7 |
|
Years Year 5 |
Minimum Entry Age 9 |
Maximum Entry Age 11 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 8 |
|
Years Year 6 |
Minimum Entry Age 10 |
Maximum Entry Age 12 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 9 |
|
Years Year 7 |
Minimum Entry Age 11 |
Maximum Entry Age 13 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 10 |
|
Years Year 8 |
Minimum Entry Age 12 |
Maximum Entry Age 14 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 11 |
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Years Year 9 |
Minimum Entry Age 13 |
Maximum Entry Age 15 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 12 |
|
Years Year 10 |
Minimum Entry Age 14 |
Maximum Entry Age 17 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 13 |
|
Years Year 11 |
Minimum Entry Age 15 |
Maximum Entry Age 18 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 14 |
|
Years Year 12 |
Minimum Entry Age 16 |
Maximum Entry Age 19 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 15 |
|
Years Year 13 |
Minimum Entry Age 17 |
Maximum Entry Age 20 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 16 |
This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April) and 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: KHDA
* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)
For more information, read Dubai British School Emirates Hills admission process.
Fee Structure of Dubai British School Emirates Hills
The Dubai British School Emirates Hills Tuition Fee is as follows:
| Years | Annual Tuition Fee (AED) |
|---|---|
| FS1 to Year 2 | 50,496 |
| Year 3 to Year 6 | 57,715 |
| Year 7 to Year 11 | 68,541 |
| Year 12 and Year 13 | 75,746 |
Optional fee as per KHDA is mentioned here:
| Optional Services | Fee (AED) |
|---|---|
| Transport | 6,000 to 10,000 |
| Uniform | 500 to 2,000 |
| After-School Activities | 0 to 10,000 |
| Canteen | 0 to 5,000 |
| Class Photograph | 0 to 500 |
| Costumes for School Events | 50 to 500 |
| Educational Local Trip | 30 to 500 |
Besides, the school charges AED 4,000 as a registration fee for new students, which is adjusted in the tuition fee for the first term.
Check out Dubai British School Emirates Hills fee structure to learn about sibling discounts and other additional fees.
Facilities
Lunch Options at Dubai British School
The on-site canteen, run by Leela's Lunches at DBS Emirates Hills, offers a variety of healthy and nutritious food starting from Grade 4. Students can also choose to bring home-packed lunches.
School Transportation at DBS Emirates Hills
Dubai British School Emirates Hills transportation is handled by Arab Falcon Bus Rental LLC. The company strictly follows the Road and Transport Authority (RTA) safety guidelines. All buses have CCTV cameras and tracking systems to ensure students' safety. For further information or clarification, contact Ms. Farah, the Transport Manager at DBS Emirates Hills.
Sports Facilities
Dubai British School Emirates Hills has many sports facilities, including the following:
- Fully-shaded and temperature-controlled swimming pool
- Sports hall with gymnastics, ball games, badminton, basketball, volleyball courts
- Outdoor astroturf field for cricket, football and rugby
- Play area for foundation stage students
Extra-curricular activities at Dubai British School Emirates Hills
The school has a comprehensive extra-curricular programme for the holistic development of students. Dubai British School Emirates Hills sports fixtures include all-year sports competitions.
In addition, the school has a student leadership programme which allows students to become sixth-form prefects and mentors, secondary council members, primary prefects and house captains.
Duke of Edinburg's International Award is another extra-curricular opportunity for students for students aged 14 to 24 years. The school trains students for the bronze and silver awards competition. Furthermore, students of DBS Dubai can participate in other activities held on campus, such as clubs and celebrations of national and international days.
Field Trips at Dubai British School
The school hosts many national and international field trips for its students to learn about their surroundings and the world. Some local tours include visits to Dubai Miracle Garden and Little Explorers. Meanwhile, international trips hosted by Dubai British School include visits to the UK.
After-School Care at Dubai British School Emirates Hills
The school offers a variety of extra-curricular activities to students. These activities are split across the weak and change every term. For more information, contact the school's administration.
Medical Care at Dubai British School Emirates Hills
DBS features a well-equipped health clinic and employs a full-time staff, including an experienced doctor and two nurses. The clinic has a waiting area, beds and necessary medical equipment, including a nebuliser, ENT diagnostic sets, glucometer, oxygen cylinder and a sphygmomanometer.
Contact
Mode of Communication between Teachers and Parents
The school has several initiatives to facilitate communication between teachers and parents.
Dubai British School Emirates Hills has a parent portal where they can access timetables, academic calendars, academic records and other valuable information. The school also has a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), which allows parents and teachers to collaborate to offer students a better learning environment.
For instant communication, the school has WhatsApp groups for each grade where parents can receive notifications regarding school activities. Parents must contact the class teacher or any other staff member to join this group.
Dubai British School Contact Information
Telephone
- Reception: +971-04-361-9361
- Transport Manager: +971-50-110-7063
- Administrative Assistant: +971-04-2246155
Email Address
- Admission: admissions@dubaibritishschool.ae
- Transport Manager: farah@arabfalcondubai.ae
- Administrative Assistant: raheel@arabfalcondubai.ae
General Information
FAQs
WHAT ARE THE TIMINGS OF THE SCHOOL?
The Dubai British School Emirates Hills timings are:
- FS1 and FS2 – Monday to Thursday 7:45 am to 1:45 pm and Friday 7:45 am to 11:50 am
- Year 1 – Monday to Thursday 7:55 am to 2:30 pm and Friday 7:55 am to 12:00 pm
- Years 2 and 3 – Monday to Thursday 7:55 am to 2:35 pm and Friday 7:55 am to 12:00 pm
- Year 4 – Monday to Thursday 7:55 am to 2:40 pm and Friday 7:55 am to 12:00 pm
- Years 5 and 6 – Monday to Thursday 7:55 am to 2:45 pm and Friday 7:55 am to 12:00 pm
- Years 7 to 12 – Monday to Thursday 7:55 am to 3:30 pm and Friday 7:45 am to 12:10 pm
DOES THE SCHOOL CONDUCT AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES?
Yes, the school conducts after-school activities.
HOW MANY GRADES/YEARS ARE THERE IN THE SCHOOL?
The school offers classes from FS1 to Year 13.
DOES THE SCHOOL FOLLOW A CO-EDUCATION MODEL?
Emirates Hills Dubai British School is a co-ed school.
HOW MANY STUDENTS ARE CURRENTLY STUDYING IN THE SCHOOL?
DBS Dubai has 1,179 students.
WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF THE SCHOOL.
Dubai British School Emirates Hills academic calendar starts in late August and ends in early July.
WHAT IS THE TUITION FEE CHARGED BY THE SCHOOL?
Dubai British School Emirates Hills tuition fee ranges in between AED 50,496 to AED 75,746.
HOW DOES THE SCHOOL COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS?
The school communicates with parents via parent portal, parent teacher association and WhatsApp groups.
DOES THE SCHOOL HAVE A CAFETERIA OR A CANTEEN ON CAMPUS?
Yes, the school has a cafeteria managed by Leela Lunches. The cafeteria is open to students from Year 4 onwards.
HOW MANY TEACHERS ARE THERE IN THE SCHOOL?
Dubai British School Emirates Hills campus has 94 teachers and 31 teaching assistants.
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