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Inspections and Accreditations

Inspections and accreditation offer assurance to our community and affirm the direction and ethos of the school. We have outstanding ratings with the Dubai Schools’ Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and British Schools Overseas (BSO) and are accredited by many independent organisations.

Inspection Reports

Arabian Ranches

BSO 2025 Inspection Report

DSIB 2023 Inspection Report

DSIB 2022 Inspection Report

DSIB 2019 Inspection Report

DSIB One Day Inspection Report

BSO 2019 Inspection Report

Jumeirah

BSO 2025 Inspection Report

DSIB 2023 Inspection Report

DSIB 2022 Inspection Report

DSIB 2019 Inspection Report

DSIB One Day Inspection Report

BSO 2019 Inspection Report

Accreditations

BSO Inspected

A voluntary inspection scheme for overseas schools run by the British Government that ensures schools provide their pupils with the skills and qualifications they need to enter or re-enter the British education system. The scheme helps to inform parents of how the standards in these schools measure up against the standards that apply to independent schools in England.

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National Online Safety

The National Online Safety Accreditation is awarded to schools who meet the statutory online safety requiremnets set out by the UK's Department of Education to keep a school community trained and aware of online safety.

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The Independent Association of Prep Schools

The Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS) is a schools association with over 700 of the world’s leading prep schools in membership.

Schools must reach a very high standard to be eligible for membership, with strict criteria on teaching a broad curriculum, maintaining excellent standards of pastoral care and keeping staff members’ professional development training up to date. Although each of our schools is independent and has its own ethos, they are all committed to delivering an excellent, well-rounded education to the pupils in their care.

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COBIS

COBIS is a membership association of British International Schools of global quality. The COBIS accreditation provides quality assurance in member schools.

The COBIS inspection covers the quality of the curriculum; the quality of teaching and learning; the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils; their welfare, health and safety; the suitability of the proprietor and staff; the school’s premises and accommodation; and the school’s complaints procedures.

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HMC

HMC (the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference) is a professional association of heads of the world’s leading independent schools.

HMC independent schools are internationally recognised as the world’s highest achieving schools. HMC is a kitemark of global quality, innovation and excellence in education.

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Reviews

The Good Schools Guide

We are extremely proud to be featured in The Good Schools Guide. Widely regarded as the definitive resource for families researching and selecting schools, this esteemed publication offers forthright and insightful independent reviews based on school visits, interviews, and rigorous academic analysis. Every featured school earns its place through merit, making it a trusted resource for families seeking the very best in education. Both schools are praised for their outstanding academic achievements, strong leadership, and commitment to nurturing intellectually curious students who value their education.

JESS Jumeirah:

“School is all about the children and it’s clear every decision is made with them in mind.”

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JESS Arabian Ranches:

“An all through, not for profit, school that is ‘on everyone’s lips’ for all the right reasons.”

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THE SCHOOLS INDEX 2024 - CARFAX EDUCATION - 1620X1620

The Schools Index by Carfax Education

We are privileged to be featured in Carfax Education’s prestigious Schools Index for 2024, ranking among the Top 150 private schools globally and the Top 15 in the Middle East.

Carfax is a respected global education consultant and this index is highly regarded. We are always pleased to gain this sort of acknowledgement, and we will strive to always be an automatic choice for such lists.

This recognition underscores our commitment to academic excellence, our unique ethos, and our holistic approach to education, which prepares students for success both within and beyond the classroom. Being part of this esteemed list highlights our dedication to fostering a positive and inspiring learning environment, integrating technology and sustainability into our curriculum, and ensuring our students are well-prepared for university and life beyond academia.

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Awards

We have been honoured to win several awards and competitions and are also proud of many successes and life-changing moments that our school, staff and students have achieved. Below is a sample of our recent accomplishments.