Deira Private School

🏫 Deira Private School (DePS) – Al Twar 3, Dubai

📍 Location: Al Twar 3, Dubai
📅 Established: 2009
🎓 Curriculum: UK National Curriculum 🇬🇧 (Cambridge International)
💵 Tuition Range: AED 19,800 – 38,042
👨‍🏫 Principal: Dr. Ritika Anand
🏷️ Price Band: Mid-range
👫 Gender: Co-educational
🌍 School Style: International
📊 KHDA Rating: Acceptable
👨‍👩‍👧 Students: ~700 from 31 nationalities

🧭 A School in Transformation

Under new ownership by BRS Ventures, the same group behind the well-known Chubby Cheeks Nurseries, Deira Private School is undergoing an exciting transformation. Originally hosting just 200 students at acquisition, the school has tripled its enrollment—a testament to its growing reputation in the region.

Serving children from FS1 to Year 8, DePS emphasizes academic progress, student well-being, and multicultural inclusivity. The most represented student group is Emirati, making up roughly 20% of the student body.

📚 Academics: British Roots, Global Reach

DePS delivers the British curriculum via the Cambridge International Programme, blending a rigorous academic framework with a holistic enrichment approach. Early learners follow the EYFS, while older students pursue a curriculum that includes:

✅ English, Math, Science
✅ Arabic and Islamic Education (UAE MoE)
✅ Social Studies, Moral Ed
✅ French, Coding, Robotics
✅ Arts, PE, Music

🧪 Assessment & Support

• GL Progress Tests (English, Maths, Science)

• IBT (Arabic benchmarking)

• CAT4 Cognitive Tests

• PASS Well-being Surveys

• Tailored SEN support & enrichment opportunities

Students are actively tracked and supported to ensure they meet both academic and personal development goals.

🏟️ Facilities: Learning Through Play & Nature

DePS’s Al Twar 3 campus is family-friendly and well-equipped, particularly appealing to families commuting from Sharjah, Karama, Mirdif, Muhaisnah, Oud Metha, and beyond.

✨ Key Facilities:

• 📚 Outdoor Eco-Science Lab

• 🌳 Forest Garden & Organic Farm

• 🧗 Climbing frames & mud kitchen

• 🛝 Outdoor play areas by age

• ⚽ Football pitch & cricket nets

• 🚲 Biking track & indoor gym

• 🎨 Atelier and creative arts spaces

The in-house nursery (Chubby Cheeks Conservatory) includes a private entrance and separate play spaces for little ones aged 2–4.

💃 Enrichment: Unleashing Student Talents

DePS offers a robust After School Club program where students can explore everything from:

• 🥋 Karate, 🤸 Gymnastics, ⚽ Football

• 🩰 Ballet, 🕺 Hip Hop, 🧘 Yoga

• 🗣️ Public speaking, 🎨 Art, 🤖 Robotics

• 🎵 Music, 🧠 Coding, 🎭 Drama

Students are encouraged to discover hidden talents and develop well-rounded skills that go beyond academics.

💰 Fees & Value

With a transparent and competitive fee structure, DePS offers quality education in a mid-range price band:

🔁 Optional costs:

• Transport: AED 5,000 – 9,000

• Books: Up to AED 2,500

• Extracurriculars: Up to AED 5,000

• Uniforms & photos: AED 190 – 500

🏆 Recognition & Rankings

✨ Deira Private School ranks among top British curriculum schools on parent platforms:

• 🏅 #89 in Best Schools in UAE

• 🏅 #41 in Best British Academies in Dubai

• 🏅 #61 in Best Schools in Dubai

With ongoing investment, strong leadership, and community growth, DePS is fast becoming a rising star in the affordable British school scene in Dubai.