Jumeirah English Speaking School Arabian Ranches (JESS)

Accreditations & memberships

• COBIS
• The Heads' Conference (HMC)
• Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS)

Inspection reports

• British Schools Overseas (Penta International): Standards met2025-01-27

  Penta International found the school meets the BSO standards, except UK Equality Act provisions that cannot legally apply in the UAE; teaching and assessment described as outstanding. 1,813 pupils on roll.

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• KHDA: Outstanding2023-11-20

  Outstanding overall. Students excel in English, maths and science in every phase; Arabic and Islamic Education improving. Teaching more variable in Primary and lower Secondary; appraisal flagged for improvement.

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• KHDA: Outstanding2022-12-04

  Outstanding overall, with outstanding teaching and assessment and GCSE, IGCSE, BTEC and IB Diploma pathways. Islamic Education and Arabic judgements unchanged; more differentiation for all groups recommended.

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• British Schools Overseas (Education Development Trust): Outstanding2019-10-06

  Education Development Trust judged it an outstanding school giving an outstanding quality of education to pupils aged 3-18; meets the BSO standards except those precluded by UAE law.

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• KHDA: Outstanding2019-01-14

  Outstanding overall. Innovative teaching and use of digital technology, a broad curriculum and a caring environment noted; recommendations on progress in Arabic and Islamic Education and admissions wording on inclusion.

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