Dubai's best private schools - in pictures


  • Pupils in the garden at Dubai British School, which has been ranked as outstanding by the KHDA. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Pupils in the garden at Dubai British School, which has been ranked as outstanding by the KHDA. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Victory Heights Primary School in Sports City has been steadily improving over the years. Pawan Singh / The National
    Victory Heights Primary School in Sports City has been steadily improving over the years. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Founded in 2015, Dubai British School Jumeirah Park is one of the leading schools in the city. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Founded in 2015, Dubai British School Jumeirah Park is one of the leading schools in the city. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Gems Wellington International School in Al Sufouh offers both the UK curriculum and the International Baccalaureate diploma programme. Lee Hoagland / The National
    The Gems Wellington International School in Al Sufouh offers both the UK curriculum and the International Baccalaureate diploma programme. Lee Hoagland / The National
  • The Dubai British School at Emirates Hills. Jeffrey E. Birteng / The National
    The Dubai British School at Emirates Hills. Jeffrey E. Birteng / The National
  • Jumeirah English Speaking School at Al Safa 1 in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Jumeirah English Speaking School at Al Safa 1 in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Pupils open their A-Level results at Gems Jumeirah College, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Pupils open their A-Level results at Gems Jumeirah College, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Nord Anglia International School Dubai. Photo: Nord Anglia International School Dubai
    The Nord Anglia International School Dubai. Photo: Nord Anglia International School Dubai
  • Dubai English Speaking School, one of the oldest in the country, established in 1963. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Dubai English Speaking School, one of the oldest in the country, established in 1963. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Repton School in Dubai, founded in 2007. Photo: Repton Dubai
    Repton School in Dubai, founded in 2007. Photo: Repton Dubai
  • Gems Modern Academy at Nad Al Sheba 3 is the only Indian school rated outstanding in the city. Victor Besa/ The National.
    Gems Modern Academy at Nad Al Sheba 3 is the only Indian school rated outstanding in the city. Victor Besa/ The National.
  • Deira International School is among those ranked as outstanding by Dubai's education authority. Photo: Deira International School
    Deira International School is among those ranked as outstanding by Dubai's education authority. Photo: Deira International School
  • Safa Community School is one of three schools added to the list of those recognised as outstanding by Dubai's education authority. Photo: Safa Community School
    Safa Community School is one of three schools added to the list of those recognised as outstanding by Dubai's education authority. Photo: Safa Community School
  • Kings' School in Al Barsha also achieved the coveted outstanding grade. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Kings' School in Al Barsha also achieved the coveted outstanding grade. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Kings' School Dubai is among the most highly rated in the city. Photo: Kings' School Dubai
    Kings' School Dubai is among the most highly rated in the city. Photo: Kings' School Dubai
  • Dubai International Academy in Al Barsha. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Dubai International Academy in Al Barsha. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Dubai International Academy in Emirates Hills is also on the list of outstanding schools.
    Dubai International Academy in Emirates Hills is also on the list of outstanding schools.
  • Pupils at Gems Dubai American Academy, the only American curriculum school to be ranked outstanding. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Pupils at Gems Dubai American Academy, the only American curriculum school to be ranked outstanding. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • The Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou school, in Oud Metha, was another new name added to Dubai's most highly ranked schools. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou school, in Oud Metha, was another new name added to Dubai's most highly ranked schools. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Dubai College in Al Sufouh, Dubai. Photo: Dubai College
    Dubai College in Al Sufouh, Dubai. Photo: Dubai College
  • Football training at the Dubai English Speaking College in Academic City. Pawan Singh / The National
    Football training at the Dubai English Speaking College in Academic City. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Gems Jumeirah Primary School was also ranked among the outstanding schools in Dubai.
    Gems Jumeirah Primary School was also ranked among the outstanding schools in Dubai.
  • Horizon English School and Horizon International School were also ranking high among Dubai schools.
    Horizon English School and Horizon International School were also ranking high among Dubai schools.