Dubai English Speaking College

Dubai English Speaking College
DESC
Location
Dubai
Information
School type Independent school
Authority KHDA
Principal Waiting new appointment
Head of school Mr. C Vizzad
Gender Both
Number of students 1280
Average class size 25
Education system British National Curriculum
Language English
Campus 1,200
Houses Desert, Earth, Sky, Coast
Mascot Several Animals
Accreditation BSOS & DSIB
School fees 75,000 AED
Website descdubai.com

Dubai English Speaking College is a British School located in Dubai, UAE. Dubai English Speaking College was established in Dubai and was originally located at the Oud Metha site of their sister school, Dubai English Speaking School, which is Dubai’s oldest British school. DESC opened with 35 Year 7 students and has grown gradually. The College has in excess of 900 students from Year 7 to 13. Their modern facilities are located in Academic City and were officially opened in February 2007 by The Duchess of Cornwall and Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, Princess of Jordan Sievwright, Sheikha of Dubai. DESC is a ‘not for profit’ organisation. They follow the National Curriculum for England and students take GCSE, AS and A2 (A Level) qualifications.[1]

KHDA Inspection Report

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is an educ[ational quality assurance authority based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It undertakes early learning, school and higher learning institution management and rates them as well.

A summary of the inspection ratings for Dubai English Speaking College from its founding to 2012-2013.

School Name 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010 2008-2009
Dubai English Speaking College Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Good Good Good

A summary of all the schools in Dubai's ratings can be found at KHDA School Ratings.

Primary school

As part of the same organisation, Dubai English Speaking School, founded in 1963 and located in Oud Metha, Dubai provides elementary education to around 900 children in grades 1 to 6.

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