
Dubai English Speaking School (DESS) at the Oud Metha branch offers a UK curriculum for children aged 3 to 11, spanning Foundation Stage 1 through to Year 6. Annual tuition fees range from AED 43,084 for FS1 up to AED 53,320 for FS2 through Year 6, placing the school in the mid-to-upper tier of British primary schools in Dubai. These fees reflect the school's consistently Outstanding KHDA rating, most recently reaffirmed in the 2023–2024 inspection cycle.
The school's fee structure is straightforward, with a single fee level applying across FS2 and all primary year groups (Year 1–6), making budgeting predictable for families as children progress through the school. The curriculum includes specialist lessons in Music, Dance, Swimming, and P.E., as well as daily Maths and Phonics sessions from FS2 onwards, suggesting strong curriculum breadth is included within the standard tuition fee.
No additional costs, sibling discounts, payment plan terms, or scholarship information are explicitly stated in the available source material. Prospective parents are advised to contact the school's admissions team directly for a full breakdown of any registration fees, uniform costs, or flexible payment arrangements that may be available.