Dubai College
Dubai College (DC) is a selective entry British school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in 1978, the school caters for students in Years 7 to 13, and is situated in the Al Sufouh area of Dubai. Students prepare for the British GCSE and A-Level examinations. It is a not for profit organisation, and is administered by a board of governors, currently chaired by British chartered accountant, Edward Quinlan.
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Dubai College Emblem | |
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P.O. Box 837 United Arab Emirates | |
| Coordinates | 25.1103°N 55.1689°E |
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| School type | Non-profit institution Independent school |
| Motto | Work hard, play hard. Be neat; be civil; be co-operative. |
| Established | 1978 |
| Founder | Tim Charlton |
| Authority | KHDA |
| Headmasters | 2015-Present Michael Lambert 2010-2015 2008-2010 1989-2008 Other |
| Teaching staff | 133 |
| Years | Year 7-13 |
| Gender | Both |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Enrollment | 1085 students |
| Average class size | 22 |
| Education system | British National Curriculum |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Urban |
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| Colour(s) | Brick Red and Navy Blue |
| Slogan | "A tradition of quality in education" |
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| Nickname | DC |
| Rival | Dubai English Speaking College (amongst others) |
| Newspaper | DConstructed |
| Yearbook | Shamal |
| School fees | AED 82,482 - AED 93,399 |
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| Website | www |
Old view of Dubai College from Hessa Street. | |
Dubai College is considered one of the UAE's most prestigious schools. It is included in The Schools Index that lists world's leading 150 schools.
The Headmaster, and the school, is a member of the HMC, COBIS and British Schools of the Middle East.