Dubai English Speaking College
| Dubai English Speaking College | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| School type | Independent school |
| Authority | KHDA |
| Principal | Mr. A Gibbs |
| Head of school | Mr. C Vizzard |
| Number of students | 1280 |
| Average class size | 25 |
| Education system | British National Curriculum |
| Language | English |
| Houses | Desert, Earth, Sky, Coast, |
| Website | http://www.descdubai.com/index_desc.html |
Dubai English Speaking College is a British School located in Dubai, 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, 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 educational 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.