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Dubai English Speaking School (DESS):
Conveniently located in Oud Metha (Al Nasr), a small residential locality in the city, Dubai English Speaking School (DESS) is the premier English National Curriculum, international primary school in Dubai, catering to over 800 children between Reception and Year 6 (Ages 4 - 11 years). Each year group has five classes with average class size between 22 and 24 students. Each year group has a year team leader who is one of the team of five class teachers. At Key Stage One each class, and at Key Stage Two each year group, has a learning assistant. The school also has specialist staff in areas including games, literacy, music and ICT who both teach and support the work of the class teacher. 

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DESS is broadly selective catering mainly to children of average and above average ability and does not accept children with serious SENs. To be accepted into the school a child must be competent in both spoken and written English appropriate for their age. Seventy five per cent of children hold British passports. Established in 1963, the school now boasts modern facilities and classrooms of the highest standards.

English National Curriculum Education Programs Education Programs:
Reception - Year 6 (Primary years 1 to 6):

- Classes are taught through English.
- 5 classes in each year group.
- Subjects include:  Arabic & Islamic Studies, Art, Design Technology, French, Geography, History, ICT, Library, Literacy, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, PSHE & Science.
- DESS has many of the characteristics of a good British state primary school, but with the resources, class sizes, positive pupils, achievement levels & supportive parents of the best British independent schools.