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A fully-inclusive British curriculum school in the heart of the popular Arabian Ranches 2 community. The school has a 'very good' rating. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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Each year, Kings’ School Al Barsha offers a limited number of scholarships to secondary and sixth form pupils of exceptional merit and potential. Photo: Satish Kumar / The National
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Dubai American Academy is the only American curriculum school in Dubai to receive the Knowledge and Human Development Authority rating of 'outstanding' since 2011. Photo: Reem Mohammed / The National
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Gems Jumeirah Primary School is one of the most sought-after primary schools in Dubai and has been rated 'outstanding' since 2010 by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority. Photo: Gems Jumeirah Primary School
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Rated 'very good' by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Jumeira Baccalaureate School, which falls under the Taaleem Group, awards scholarships to pupils who have displayed extraordinary talent and achievement. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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Jebel Ali School is a leading British Curriculum school in Dubai for students aged three to 18. Photo: Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
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The Winchester School, Jebel Ali, has more than 4,000 pupils and welcomes children with a range of learning preferences, including pupils with special needs. Photo: The Winchester School
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Delhi Private School Dubai has been rated 'very good' for five years in a row and has about 3,800 pupils. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
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Last year, Fairgreen International School won an award for being the 'Most Innovative School in the UAE' at the Top Schools Awards 2021. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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The Aquila School opened in September 2018 and is located in an area of Dubailand that runs between Al Ain road and The Centro/Villa communities. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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In May, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority published the first inspection report for South View School. The school achieved a 'good' rating, which is the highest rating that any new school can be awarded in their first inspection. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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Victory Heights Primary School received the award for the Best Primary School in the UAE during last year's Top Schools Awards. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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The JSS International School follows the curriculum laid down by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations. Photo: Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
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Pupils at Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou have a consistently outstanding performance in mathematics across all ages, DSIB's latest quality indicators report showed. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
The Indian High School is one of the most sought after Indian curriculum schools in Dubai. It received a 'very good' rating in its most recent inspection report. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Jumeirah English Speaking School at Arabian Ranches. The non-profit school was started in an apartment in Deira in 1975 with only 17 pupils. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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A fully-inclusive British curriculum school in the heart of the popular Arabian Ranches 2 community. The school has a 'very good' rating. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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Each year, Kings’ School Al Barsha offers a limited number of scholarships to secondary and sixth form pupils of exceptional merit and potential. Photo: Satish Kumar / The National
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Dubai American Academy is the only American curriculum school in Dubai to receive the Knowledge and Human Development Authority rating of 'outstanding' since 2011. Photo: Reem Mohammed / The National
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Gems Jumeirah Primary School is one of the most sought-after primary schools in Dubai and has been rated 'outstanding' since 2010 by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority. Photo: Gems Jumeirah Primary School
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Rated 'very good' by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Jumeira Baccalaureate School, which falls under the Taaleem Group, awards scholarships to pupils who have displayed extraordinary talent and achievement. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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Jebel Ali School is a leading British Curriculum school in Dubai for students aged three to 18. Photo: Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
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The Winchester School, Jebel Ali, has more than 4,000 pupils and welcomes children with a range of learning preferences, including pupils with special needs. Photo: The Winchester School
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Delhi Private School Dubai has been rated 'very good' for five years in a row and has about 3,800 pupils. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
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Last year, Fairgreen International School won an award for being the 'Most Innovative School in the UAE' at the Top Schools Awards 2021. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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The Aquila School opened in September 2018 and is located in an area of Dubailand that runs between Al Ain road and The Centro/Villa communities. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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In May, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority published the first inspection report for South View School. The school achieved a 'good' rating, which is the highest rating that any new school can be awarded in their first inspection. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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Victory Heights Primary School received the award for the Best Primary School in the UAE during last year's Top Schools Awards. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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The JSS International School follows the curriculum laid down by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations. Photo: Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
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Pupils at Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou have a consistently outstanding performance in mathematics across all ages, DSIB's latest quality indicators report showed. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
The Indian High School is one of the most sought after Indian curriculum schools in Dubai. It received a 'very good' rating in its most recent inspection report. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Jumeirah English Speaking School at Arabian Ranches. The non-profit school was started in an apartment in Deira in 1975 with only 17 pupils. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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A fully-inclusive British curriculum school in the heart of the popular Arabian Ranches 2 community. The school has a 'very good' rating. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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