JESS has been educating boys and girls from 3 to 18 years of age since 1976. Our proudly diverse student body and talented team of staff come from over 70 different countries to form a thriving community.

From humble beginnings, JESS has gone from strength to strength, establishing itself as one of the longest standing and most trusted schools in the region, with a superb track record. The school successfully combines the warmth of community with educational excellence, supported by a powerful culture of nurture and aspiration. Students are positively challenged with examination results and progress against expectation proving that the school provides an excellent learning environment.

JESS prides itself on remaining a high achieving yet inclusive community school and remains one of the few not-for-profit schools in Dubai, enabling students to be at the centre of all decisions and this is reflected in the quality of teaching and learning. Our exceptional staff leave no stone unturned in support of their students, with resources available to provide outstanding opportunities both within and beyond the classroom.

JESS is internationally recognised for excellence in digital learning. We prepare students for a tech-driven world and seek to strike a balance of best practice between essential interpersonal relationships and using the sum of humanity’s knowledge that is available at the touch of a button.

The JESS educational journey has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau for many years and the school is consistently ranked among the top 15 private schools in the Middle East and the top 100 globally.

11-18 YEARS OLD

Secondary and Sixth Form

In the Secondary School, our learners are able to hone their focus as they begin to choose the subjects they wish to pursue. They are encouraged to think about what lies ahead on their journey beyond school. This leads to a sense of commitment as students focus on excellence in their everyday lives in order to achieve their goals.

Whilst academic rigor is key to providing our students with a pathway to future success, the relationships between teachers and students is at the core of our philosophy for learning, we are a school that cares for one another. This is built upon mutual respect for all members of the community and is an intangible quality that you can feel as you set foot on the campus.

Students graduating from JESS are confident, global and ready for any challenge they might face. We are confident they will excel in the pursuit of their passion and we delight in hearing of their ongoing success.

Our Secondary and Sixth Form learning all takes place on one site at Arabian Ranches.