Admissions

At Durham School Dubai we recognise that selecting the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make.

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At Durham School Dubai we recognise that selecting the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make.  

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Start Your
Journey

Step 1

Make an enquiry: Complete the enquiry form online or call our friendly reception staff on +971 50 164 2122 or 800 DURHAM (387426)

Step 2

Book a guided tour of our school online or call the number above.
The 45 minute tour is a great way to see the school and to talk to our experienced and qualified UK teaching staff as well as learning about our ethos and values. We very much look forward to meeting you and learning about you and your child.

Step 3

Complete assessment: Book an assessment through the Admissions team. The assessment is run by our academic team and ensures Durham School Dubai is the appropriate learning environment for your child. Receive your offer and secure the place with a deposit.

Book a Tour

To find out more about a Durham education, please book a tour; you are assured of a warm welcome.

Tuition Fees

We aim to make our payment process as easy as possible with a clear, concise fee structure and convenient ways to pay.

Calendar 2023 / 2024

Make an enquiry: Complete the enquiry form online or call our friendly reception staff on +971 50 164 2122 or 800 DURHAM (387426)

Our Curriculum

Our curriculum is distilled from the best of English National Curriculum, leading to IGCSE and A-level examinations.

Our Curriculum

Since 1414, in the historic city of Durham in the north of England, Durham School has been a prestigious seat of learning. Now established in Dubai, its pupils benefit from the knowledge and expertise accumulated over those 600 years.

What Parents
Say?

Mr. & Mrs. Faulkner

After making the difficult decision to change our daughters’ school after year two, we are absolutely thrilled that Durham School Dubai has exceeded our expectations and our daughter has settled in perfectly. The school offers a kind and nurturing environment that allows children to be themselves and gives them the security they need to learn and thrive.

Mr. & Mrs. Goodman

Our 3 children have settled in well at Durham since joining in August 2023. The staff and all the teachers have made the children and the parents feel comfortable, they have created a lovely atmosphere and provide regular communication.

The Fatykhnova Family

Our son Elai is very lucky to have such amazing people and teachers who support him daily and we have seen his confidence and communication skills grow. He has also made many new friends and we are so proud of him and thankful to the school and all its support. He goes to school every day with so much excitement and returns with lots of amazing stories.

The Mathews Family

We are so very happy we moved our girls to Durham School Dubai, the improvement I have seen in them is significant and their academic skills have improved in just one term!! It is so different to all the other schools in Dubai with small class sizes and its calm, caring and welcoming environment, professional and friendly staff.

Our son joined Durham School Dubai from the UK. The school may currently be small but it has great ambition and all the pupils are made to feel part of the growth and their opinions are taken into account. We look forward to also being part of it and seeing it grow.

The Winrow Family

What Parents Say?

Our son joined Durham School Dubai from the UK. The school may currently be small but it has great ambition and all the pupils are made to feel part of the growth and their opinions are taken into account. We look forward to also being part of it and seeing it grow.

The Winrow Family

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Durham School Dubai is conveniently located adjoining the Green Community. The school is easily accessible from the D57 highway, which links to E311 and D54. It is within easy walking distance from the DIP metro station.
  • Durham School Dubai opened in August 2022 in Dubai Investments Park.
  • Durham School Dubai is a genuine branch school of Durham School UK, which is one of the oldest schools in England with a 600 year history of academic excellence. Durham School Dubai works closely with Durham School UK to maintain the same ethos and standards. In order to affect this, our Dubai school has an annual inspection by Durham School UK to ensure that it is truly representative of the historic home school.
  • At Durham School Dubai, our curriculum is guided by the UK’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and English National Curriculum. In Years 10 and 11 our pupils study for IGCSE examinations in a range of subjects, leading to A-levels in our 6th form.
  • We believe that high quality teaching underpinned by individual attention can only be delivered effectively if the classes are small. For that reason, our maximum class size throughout the school is 20, and currently our average class size is 13.
  • Our extensive co-curricular programme includes sporting, artistic, academic, and musical opportunities. We believe that co-curricular opportunities enrich and develop the individual, fostering skills such as leadership, collaboration and teamwork.
  • We select our teachers very carefully, all highly trained, predominantly from the UK. Each of them has the requisite experience and a track record in bringing the best out of their pupils.
  • Durham School provides a quintessentially British education to an internationally diverse range of families. This means focus on social skills, good manners, kindness, and cooperation alongside academic aspiration. Our pupils’ behaviour is exceptional with all children eager to meet our high expectations. A Durham education inspires, nurtures and encourages pupils through the provision of the finest quality teaching coupled with extensive opportunities to enable them to achieve. Our pupils are encouraged to think creatively, to apply knowledge and skills successfully and imaginatively, and to constantly challenge themselves in a positive and supportive environment. For details on our subjects and courses kindly download our brochure.
  • At Durham we take pride in the quality of our Arabic teaching for both native Arabic speakers and for pupils who are learning the language. In addition to Arabic, pupils from Y1 upwards are taught French and from August 2024, Spanish will be added to our curriculum. In the senior school pupils are studying for French, Spanish and Arabic IGCSEs.
  • As a school in Dubai Durham is determined to offer exceptional teaching of Arabic. For our native Arabic speakers the school follows the Ministry of Education syllabus and for pupils learning the language, our bespoke curriculum is designed to be relevant and modern, strongly focussed on ensuring our pupils learn a living language that they can use outside of the school environment. Our pupils learn Arabic through the development of four key skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Pupils in Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 will have specialist Arabic lessons four times in a week.
  • Our school fees are currently discounted and range from 42,600 in Early Years to 67,000 in Year 10. A full list of fees can be found in the admissions section of the school website, or our staff would be happy to give you further details if you telephone 800 DURHAM (387426)
  • The school operates buses serve a number of areas including: the Green Community, Dubai Marina, JBR, JLT, JVC, JVT, Al Furjan, Discovery Gardens, DAMAC Hills Al Qudra, Sports City, Dubai South, Emaar South, Al Ghadeer, Dubai Expo and Dubai Hills. The school plans to add further bus routes as we grow. For enquiries about buses, please contact 800 DURHAM (387426)

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