Japanese School Dubai
Japanese School Dubai is a Japanese curriculum private school in Al Wasl, Dubai. Rated Good by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 32,400–38,400.
Fee notes
2026-27 KHDA fact sheets, checked 12 October 2026. Tuition shown is payable tuition after any discount explicitly published in each sheet. Gross tuition and the published discount are retained separately. Fixed compulsory charges are separate; optional supplies, services, variable examination charges and enrolment charges are excluded. Confirm discount eligibility and current intake with admissions. Approved fee grades are not evidence of current admissions availability.
Parent sentiment: Mixed.
What parents praise
- Good academic progress
- Strong personal and social development
- Good teaching quality
- Supportive community
- Strong parent partnerships
Concerns parents raise
- Insufficient Arabic lesson provision
- Underdeveloped technology and innovation
- Weak governance
- Limited support for gifted students
- Maintenance issues in main building
These are summaries of public commentary, not independently verified findings. See the profile’s review sources and confidence labels.
School-run drive times to nearby communities
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~3 min, pick-up ~3 min, 1.3 km by road
- Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~9 min, pick-up ~12 min, 5 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~13 min, 8 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~15 min, pick-up ~16 min, 14.4 km by road
- Palm Jumeirah: drop-off ~17 min, pick-up ~19 min, 19.5 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~20 min, pick-up ~19 min, 20.8 km by road
- Emirates Hills: drop-off ~21 min, pick-up ~21 min, 22.3 km by road
- The Springs: drop-off ~23 min, pick-up ~23 min, 22.3 km by road
- Motor City: drop-off ~21 min, pick-up ~22 min, 22.7 km by road
- Mirdif: drop-off ~23 min, pick-up ~26 min, 23.2 km by road
Related pages
Data last reviewed: 2026-03-05. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.
Frequently asked questions
What is Japanese School Dubai's KHDA rating?
Japanese School Dubai is rated Good in its most recent KHDA inspection (2023-24). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at Japanese School Dubai?
Published annual fees are AED 32,400–38,400. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does Japanese School Dubai follow?
Japanese School Dubai follows the Japanese curriculum.
Which communities is Japanese School Dubai near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Jumeirah (~3 min), Downtown Dubai (~9 min), Umm Suqeim (~14 min). See the school-run section for more communities.