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Address: Al Wasl Road, Dubai
Website: www.gemsjc.com
Email: info_jcd@gemsedu.com 
Telephone: +971 4 395 5524
Gender: Co-educational
Teaching language: English
Curriculum: British (English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels)
Ages: 11 to 18

Background

Founded in 1999, Jumeirah College is a well-established and respected school with an excellent reputation among expat parents and an exemplary academic track record. The school has more than 1,100 students of about 60 nationalities. It has received a rating of 'outstanding' from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) for several years running.

The school's well-equipped campus is situated in the heart of the prestigious suburb of Jumeirah. Its facilities include interactive whiteboards in every classroom, an extensive library and wireless internet, as well as numerous art studios, music rooms, drama studios, and science laboratories.

Further reading

►International Schools in Dubai gives a list of some of the emirate's best schools