Jumeirah College is a GEMS international school in the Jumeirah area of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, offering the Curriculum for England and Wales. It was established in 1999.[1] It is a secondary school for 11-16 year olds with a sixth form for 16-18 year olds. Students prepare for the British GCSE and A level examinations. The core sports focused on include football, netball and swimming. The school was awarded an outstanding rating in the 2008 DSIB inspection.
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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 Jumeirah College.
| School Name | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | 2008-2009 | Curriculum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah College | Outstanding | Good | Outtanding | UK |
A summary of all the schools in Dubai's ratings can be found at KHDA School Ratings.
Jumeirah College, was established in 1999 to meet the educational needs of Dubai's growing expatriate population. The school started life on the premises of one of its sister schools Jumeirah Primary School. Now over 1000 students attend Jumeirah College.
Dubai College and English College and Dubai English Speaking College and Repton School Dubai are all schools which also offer a British curriculum and are seen as the main competiters in acdemia and sports. In addition to these sports the college takes part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme.