Fee Structure
DESS Fee Schedule 2026-27
ALL Fees in AED
Years 1-6 Full Academic Year Fees AED 53,320 Termly Payments AED Term 121,32831st August 2026 Term 215,9964th January 2027 Term 315,99612th April 2027 31st August 2026 4th January 2027 12th April 2027
Years 1-6 Full Academic Year Fees AED 63,750* including 15% discount for 2025-26 & 2026-27 Termly Payments AED Term 125,50031st August 2026 Term 219,1254th January 2027 Term 319,12512th April 2027 31st August 2026 4th January 2027 12th April 2027
* DESS Academic City fees will revert to full fees from September 2027. Foundation Stage 1 - 65,000AED. Foundation Stage 2 & Years 1-6 - 75,000AED.
If your child will be leaving the DESS family, please note that one term’s notice must be given by email to admissionsmanager@dess.sch.ae
Fee Structure
Sibling discounts
We are pleased to offer a discount on tuition fees for the third sibling and subsequent child in each family that is paying full fees for the academic year in either DESS Oud Metha, DESS Academic City or DESS College.
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5%
A family enrolled with three siblings will receive 5% discount for child number 3, i.e. the youngest sibling
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10% + 5%
A family enrolled with four siblings will receive 10% discount for child number 4, i.e. the youngest sibling and 5% discount for the 2nd youngest child
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+10%
A family enrolled with five or more siblings will receive discount mentioned above and 10% discount for any child after child number 4
The sibling discount for the whole year is calculated and applied in the Term 2 tuition fee invoice. Therefore the Term 1 and Term 3 invoice will be as published above.
Admissions
Acceptance Fees
When you have received your offer of a school place, an Acceptance Fee will be due by a date that will be specified in your offer letter. This fee is non-refundable but will be deducted from your child's first term fees.
Acceptance Fees for new students
- DESS Oud Metha FS1 - Year 6 AED3,500
- DESS Academic City FS1 - Year 6 AED4,000
- DESS College Year 7 - Year 10 AED5,000
- DESS College Year 12 (Sixth Form) AED7,500
Regulation
KHDA Compliance
DESS is compliant with the:
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KHDA Registration and Refund Policy
ensuring that all registration, enrolment, withdrawal, and refund processes are managed fairly, transparently, and in accordance with KHDA regulations.
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KHDA Student Placement Guidelines
ensuring that all admissions procedures to comply fully. Please ensure your application reflects the age appropriate year in line with the guidelines.
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KHDA Guidelines on National Mandatory Subjects
ensuring that placement in those subjects is in line with the KHDA rules and regulations.
If you are withdrawing your child from DESS and are eligible for a refund, please complete the Admissions Refund Request Form.
Admissions Refund Request FormPaying fees
Payment Options
Fees can be paid by credit card on the SKIPLY mobile app or via Bank Transfer/Bank cash deposit.
To register, your child's Student ID is required (found on any invoice document). If you are a new starter, please wait until you receive your first tuition fee invoice. If you struggle to find the Student ID, please call our Finance Department for help.
For further information on the SKIPLY app, click on the links below:
Our Finance Department is located at DESS College, Academic City, Security Gate 2, Parent Services Reception.
Bank Account Details
When making a bank transfer payment, please make sure you reference your child’s full name, or the parent account code shown on the invoice. If there’s space, it would also help if you could add your reason for payment e.g. tuition fees, acceptance fees, application fees, trip, bus etc.
- Account name
- Dubai English Speaking Special Branch College
- Account number
- 101-49485189-01
- IBAN number
- AE50 0260 0010 1494 8518 901
- Bank name
- Emirates NBD
- Bank address
- PO Box 777, Dubai, UAE
- Swift code
- EBILAEAD
When making a bank transfer payment, please ensure that the following information is referenced on the transaction:
- Your child’s full name or parent account code shown on the invoice and if space...
- Your reason for payment e.g., tuition fees, acceptance fees, application fees, trip, bus etc.
- Please email a receipt or evidence of transfer to remittances@dess.sch.ae
