Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS)

Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) is one of Dubai's oldest and most respected British international schools, founded in 1975. JESS operates two campuses: the original in Jumeirah serving primary students, and a larger campus in Arabian Ranches offering education from Foundation Stage through Year 13. Both campuses follow the National Curriculum for England, with the IB Diploma Programme available in the Sixth Form. JESS has consistently received the KHDA's top 'Outstanding' rating and is featured among the world's top 150 private schools by The Schools Index. With over 2,000 students per campus representing a broad mix of expatriate nationalities, JESS provides a nurturing community where academic excellence and personal development go hand in hand. Facilities include swimming pools, libraries, sports halls, and performing arts spaces. The school's ethos — 'Achieving Excellence Together Forever' — underpins its commitment to producing confident, responsible global citizens ready for the challenges of the 21st century.