Dubai English Speaking (Secondary) - Academic City Branch

Dubai English Speaking School (Secondary) – also known as DESS College – is a not-for-profit British curriculum school located in Academic City, Dubai, catering to students in Years 7 through 13 (ages 11–18). Annual tuition fees range from AED 84,325 for Years 7–11 to AED 90,633 for Years 12–13 (Sixth Form), as published on the KHDA official school directory. The school has maintained a consistent Outstanding DSIB inspection rating since 2012, placing it among the top-performing international schools in the UAE.

As a not-for-profit institution, DESS College reinvests all revenue directly back into the school, ensuring that facilities, teaching quality, and student experiences remain at the highest level. The school follows the English National Curriculum, offering GCSEs, A-levels, BTECs, and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This strong academic offering, combined with an inclusive admissions policy that does not select purely on academic attainment, represents strong value for families seeking a world-class British education in Dubai.

Fees for the Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13) are set at a premium of AED 90,633 per year, reflecting the specialist teaching, personalised academic programmes, and university preparation support provided at this level. No additional costs, sibling discounts, payment plan details, or scholarship information were explicitly stated in the available source material.