We encourage you to watch our tour video and video experiences of our students, parents and alumni, as their stories capture the essence of our DESC community. In addition, a wealth of information can be found within our Prospectus and Frequently Asked Questions from DESC Tours.
If you have any Admissions queries, our Admissions Department can be emailed at admissions@dessc.sch.ae or alternatively you can call +971 4 360 4866.
This is DESC
DESC Tour
Why Choose DESC?
A Parent’s Perspective
A Clean Sweep for DESSC at the Annual Dubai College 10’s Competition
DESSC Alumni
My DESSC Journey
Performing Arts
Sports Development Programmes
Ready to enrol?
We would encourage you to explore the Admissions Section of our website including details of our Admissions Process, Fees and Admissions Policies. If you are ready to proceed with our application form, please select the appropriate form below:
Thank you for your interest in applying for a place at Dubai English Speaking School and College. We are a popular choice of school with families both in Dubai and those moving to the region from overseas. We will always do what we can to provide a place for your child provided we have suitable availability.
Good luck with your application/s.
Required Documents
For applying to DESSC, you will require soft copies of the following documents for each child (pdf format), to upload within the application forms
Birth Certificate
Passport Copy
Recent Passport Style Photograph
Most recent End of Year Academic Report
Most recent Term/Mid-Year Academic Report
A CAT 4 assessment within the last 12 months (if available)
Emirates Identity Card (if available)
UAE Visa (if available)
Reports from outside agencies (Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Educational Psychologist, etc., if applicable)
Dubai English Speaking School (DESS) and Dubai English Speaking College (DESC) are fee-paying, international schools. Following an offer of a school place by the Admissions Manager, an Acceptance fee will be requested by a specified date.
Acceptance Fees
(All Acceptance Fees are deductible from your child’s first term fees and are non-refundable)
Acceptance Fees for External Students
DESS Oud Metha FS1 – Year 6 – AED 3,500
DESS Academic City FS1 – Year 6 – AED 4,000
DESC Year 7 – Year 10 – AED 5,000
DESC Year 12 (Sixth Form) – AED 7,500
Internal Deposits
DESSYear 6 –DESC Year 7 – AED 3,000
DESCYear 11 –Year 12 – AED 3,000
DESS Oud Metha & DESC Fee Schedule 2024/25
Year Group
Full Academic Year Fees AED
Termly Payments AED
Due Date
Foundation Stage 1
41,427
Term 1 – 16,571
Term 2 – 12,428
Term 3 – 12,428
1st September 2024
6th January 2025
7th April 2025
Foundation Stage 2
Years 1 – 6
51,269
Term 1 – 20,507
Term 2 – 15,381
Term 3 – 15,381
1st September 2024
6th January 2025
7th April 2025
Years 7 – 11
81,082
Term 1 – 32,432
Term 2 – 24,325
Term 3 – 24,325
1st September 2024
6th January 2025
7th April 2025
Sixth Form
87,147
Term 1 – 34,859
Term 2 – 26,144
Term 3 – 26,144
1st September 2024
6th January 2025
7th April 2025
Please Note: Total Annual Fees do not include charges for GCSE and GCE examinations or any external examination e.g. music, instrumental, dance, etc. These will be invoiced separately and charged on an individual basis. Information regarding the Examination Fees can be obtained from the Examinations Officer.
DESS Academic City Fee Schedule 2025/26*
DESS Academic City Year Group
15% Discounted Academic Year Fees from Sept 2025
Termly Payments from Sept 2025
Due Date from Sept 2025
15% Discounted Academic Year Fees from Sept 2026
Full Academic Year Fees from Sept 2027
Foundation Stage 1
55,250
Term 1 – 22,100 Term 2 – 16,575 Term 3 – 16,575
1st September 2025 5th January 2026 6th April 2026
55,250
65,000
Foundation Stage 2
Years 1 – 6
63,750
Term 1 – 25,500 Term 2 – 19,125 Term 3 – 19,125
1st September 2025 5th January 2026 6th April 2026
63,750
75,000
*Opening September 2025
If your child will be leaving DESSC, please note one terms notice is required. Please email Aisling Hubert, DESSC Admissions Manager, on admissionsmanager@dessc.sch.ae for full details.
Sibling discounts
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DESS to DESC Acceptance Fee – Year 6 Only
Accounts Department Working Hours
Payment Options
Fees can be paid by credit card on the SKIPLY mobile app or via Bank Transfer/Bank cash deposit.
In order to register, your child’s Student ID is required (found on any invoice document). If you are a new starter, please wait until you receive your first tuition invoice. If you are unable to find the Student ID, please call our Accounts department to assist you.
For further information on the SKIPLY app, please view our Guide to SKIPLY.
Bank Account Details
When making a bank transfer payment, please ensure that the following information is referenced on the transaction:
Your child’s full name or parent account code shown on the invoice and if space…
Your reason for payment e.g. tuition fees, acceptance fees, application fees, trip, bus etc.
