What Dove Green Private School does

Dove Green Private School (DGPS) is a British-curriculum private school located in Green Community within Dubai Investments Park (DIP), Dubai, UAE, operated by West Side Investment LLC as a single-campus LLC. The school delivers the National Curriculum for England continuously from Foundation Stage 1 (FS1, age 3) through Year 12 Sixth Form, using UK-trained qualified teaching staff. Academic programmes cover Foundation Stage (FS1-FS2), Key Stages 1-2 (Years 1-6), Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11) leading to iGCSEs, and a Sixth Form offering Pearson Edexcel International A Levels and BTEC Level 3 qualifications across four career-aligned pathways (Engineering/Sciences, Medical/Health, Digital Media/Business, and Humanities/Performing Arts). Supporting services include a zonal school transport operation (four zones across Dubai), extra-curricular activities spanning sports, music, performing arts and a Tarbiaytul Islamiyah programme, plus on-site clinics and external partnerships (e.g., Dubai Health Authority, Canon, Reading Dogs UAE).

The school serves approximately 700 students from roughly 70 nationalities with average class sizes near 20, and holds a Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) 'Very Good' safeguarding rating (2019). Technology infrastructure is centred on the iSAMS parent portal for student information, attendance, and parent communication; the school also publishes a Digital Learning Policy but has no proprietary AI or analytics platform. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: parents apply online, schedule campus or virtual tours, complete assessments, and pay a non-refundable AED 500 application fee plus a 10% acceptance deposit.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from tuition fees structured by key stage, ranging from AED 42,000 per year (FS1/FS2) to AED 65,000 per year (Year 12), payable in three instalments with a 5% full-payment discount and a 10% sibling discount. Ancillary revenue comes from zonal transport fees (AED 7,800-9,300 annually) and minor application/assessment income. Marketing relies on the school website, YouTube vlogs, LinkedIn, community events (Summerfest, Winterfest, International Day, BSME Games), and word-of-mouth referrals from the diverse parent community; there is no channel-partner or reseller distribution layer.

Name

Dove Green Private School

Legal name

Dove Green Private School LLC

Website

https://dovegreenschool.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dove Green Private School is a British-curriculum private school in Dubai Investments Park serving around 700 students aged 3-18 from 70 nationalities via UK-trained staff, with continuous FS1-to-Sixth Form pathways including A Levels and BTEC Level 3, and tuition-based revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education (British Curriculum)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• British curriculum education
• K-12 private schooling
• International school Dubai
• Sixth Form education
• Foundation Stage education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged per academic year across Foundation Stage through Year 13. Fees range from AED 42,000 (FS1/FS2) to AED 65,000 (Year 12), with annual payment or installment options available.
2. Application and Assessment Fees: One-time non-refundable application/assessment fee of AED 500 for new students, which includes the admission assessment.
3. Transport Services: Optional school transport service with fees ranging from AED 7,800 to AED 9,300 annually depending on location zone, payable in three installments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dove Green Private School is a British international school in Dubai Investments Park that delivers the National Curriculum for England from Foundation Stage (FS1, age 3) through Sixth Form (Year 13), taught by UK-trained qualified staff. The school offers iGCSEs, Pearson Edexcel International A Levels, and BTEC Level 3 qualifications, supported by extracurricular activities, sports academies, transport services, and Islamic Studies (Tarbiaytul Islamiyah). Tuition is the primary offering, charged per academic year and tiered by grade level.

Product overview

Dove Green Private School is a British international school in Dubai Investment Park offering a comprehensive educational programme following the National Curriculum for England. The school provides a continuous pathway from Foundation Stage (FS1-FS2, ages 3-4) through to Sixth Form (Years 12-13), with programmes including Key Stage 1-2 (Years 1-6), Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), and Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11). The Sixth Form offers two internationally recognised post-16 pathways: Pearson Edexcel International A Levels and BTEC Level 3 qualifications, structured into four career-aligned pathways (Engineering/Sciences, Medical/Health, Digital Media/Business, Humanities/Performing Arts). Supporting services include transport operations and extra-curricular activities including sports academies, music, and performing arts. The school serves over 700 students from 70 nationalities with UK-trained qualified staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundation Stage (FS1-FS2) Early years education programme for children aged 3-4 following the UK Foundation Stage curriculum with a child-centric, inclusive approach designed for smooth transition to Year 1. Tuition: AED 42,000 per year.
• Key Stage 1 & 2 (Years 1-6) Primary education programme covering Years 1 through 6 following the National Curriculum for England. Subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Music, Art, and Moral Education. Tuition ranges AED 44,000–AED 48,000 per year depending on year group.
• Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) Secondary education programme for students aged 11-14 providing a broad curriculum that prepares students for GCSE/iGCSE examinations with subject specialisation beginning. Tuition: AED 55,000 per year.
• Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11) Programme where students study for iGCSE qualifications, preparing them for post-16 education pathways including A Levels or BTEC Level 3. Tuition: AED 60,000 per year.
• Sixth Form (Years 12-13) Post-16 programme offering two distinct pathways — Pearson Edexcel International A Levels (exam-focused, graded A* to E) and BTEC Level 3 qualifications (coursework-based, graded Distinction* to Pass) — structured into four career-aligned pathways: Engineering/Design/Sciences, Medical/Health, Digital Media/Business/Communications, and Humanities/Performing Arts/Global Citizenship. Tuition: AED 65,000 per year (Year 12).
• Transport Services School bus transportation service covering multiple Dubai locations including Green Community, DIP, Jumeirah Village Circle, Jumeirah Golf Estate, Sports City, Motor City, Marina, and other areas. Fees range from AED 7,800 to AED 9,300 annually depending on location zone, payable in three installments.
• Extra-Curricular Activities After-school activities programme including sports (football, cricket academy), performing arts, music, and various clubs supporting student development beyond the academic curriculum.
• Tarbiaytul Islamiyah Programme Islamic Studies programme including Quranic Park educational trips, Ramadan assemblies, and community iftar events supporting students' spiritual and cultural development.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CanonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Canon conducted a photography workshop for Year 7 and 8 students, providing DSLR cameras and expert instruction on camera operation, focus, composition, and lighting. Workshop offered hands-on photography experience and creative skills development.
• Reading Dogs UAEminorOthers · 1 March 2025Reading Dogs team visited the school during World Book Day celebrations, providing trained reading companion dogs to create a calming environment for storytime sessions and help boost student confidence in reading.
• Guest AuthorsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Real authors visited the school during World Book Day celebrations, meeting students, signing books, and diving deeper into the world of storytelling through interactive sessions.
• Dubai Health Authority (DHA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration with Dubai Health Authority for organizing eye camps for specific year groups at the school. The initiative highlighted the importance of eye health for effective learning and overall wellbeing, with DHA supporting the school clinic in conducting eye screenings.
• Barraquer Eye HospitalminorOthersPartnered with Barraquer Eye Hospital in support of the school eye camp initiative organized through the school clinic in collaboration with Dubai Health Authority.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• GEMS Education: Largest operator of premium K-12 schools in Dubai and the UAE, including multiple British-curriculum schools. Directly comparable on customer base (expat families) and product offering (British curriculum), though at vastly greater scale and portfolio breadth.
• Cognita Schools: International schools group operating premium British-curriculum schools globally, including in the UAE. Direct curriculum and customer overlap with Dove Green; operates at significantly larger group scale.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium schools group operating British and IB schools across multiple markets including Dubai. Comparable on premium international curriculum and expatriate family target market; competes for similar premium-segment families.

Direct peers

• Taaleem: UAE-based premium K-12 school operator (publicly listed on ADX) running multiple British and IB curriculum schools in Dubai. Direct peer — same curriculum approach, same target expatriate demographic, comparable premium positioning.
• Dubai British School: Direct British-curriculum competitor in Dubai serving expatriate families with a similar FS1-to-Sixth Form pathway. Same curriculum, same regulatory environment (KHDA), same target demographic — closest like-for-like competitor.
• Dubai College: Long-established premium British-curriculum secondary school in Dubai, well-known for strong A Level outcomes. Direct curriculum and demographic competitor, particularly at Sixth Form level.
• Repton School Dubai: Premium British-curriculum school in Dubai offering A Level and BTEC pathways to expatriate families. Direct curriculum competitor at higher price point and 'Outstanding' KHDA rating.
• Jumeirah College: British-curriculum secondary school in Dubai serving expatriate families with strong academic reputation. Comparable on curriculum, customer base, and KHDA-rated quality tier.

Others

• iSAMS: UK-based school management information system provider used by Dove Green for its parent portal. Comparable ecosystem participant enabling K-12 school operations; not a competitor but a key enabling technology vendor.
• KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority): Dubai's regulator for private education, including school inspection and rating. Not a competitor but a direct counterparty whose ratings, fee regulations, and licensing decisions materially shape DGPS's commercial environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCm18SolErbkE
• Facebookfacebook.com/DoveGreenSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dovegreenschool

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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