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Address: Al Thanya Street, Umm Al Suqeim, Jumeirah, Dubai
Website: www.eischools.ae/jumeirah
Email: eisjadmission@eischools.ae
Telephone: +971 4 348 9804
Gender: Co-educational
Teaching language: English
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18

Background

Established in 1991, The Emirates International School, Jumeirah was the first in Dubai to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme when it received IB authorisation as an IB World School in 1992. It's a large school with more than 2,220 students.

The campus is situated in a prestigious residential area in a 12-acre complex complete with green spaces, shady trees and walkways. Facilities are top notch, including science labs, drama and music studios, two libraries, a theatre, a multi-purpose sports hall, a fully equipped gym, and a sports pitch.

Further reading

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