Al Safa Private School, located in Al Quoz (it relocated in September 2012) is a British National Curriculum. It is currently attended by 800 students between the ages of three and 11 years. The school is introducing 4 new classes in September 2015, thereby increasing the student population to 900.

In total 49 different nationalities are represented at the school , but the single largest demographic remains from the United Kingdom (around 30%).According to the last KHDA report, only 1% of students at the school are Emirati.  8% of students have been identified as having some form of Special Needs (SEN).

The school has a parent to teacher ration of 1:15. That’s mid to top end of the spectrum, but Al Safa’s 58 teachers are aided by a large number of teaching assistants. There are 24 children in a class and between 3-7 parallel classes per year group. Teachers are mostly recruited from the UK. The school currently has a teacher turnover in the higher range – currently 20%.

The school’s latest KHDA report notes that students make good progress and attain good standards in English, mathematics and science. Their progress and attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic were less secure – a common issue for Dubai private schools. Students’ personal development is said to be a significant strength. Pupils are very well behaved, with extremely positive attitudes and want to learn. There is effective teaching which in most subjects motivates students to do well. The curriculum is applied in ways that increases students’ enjoyment of learning and their achievement.

Students needing additional help are identified quickly.

Arrangements for health and safety are highly effective and the school demonstrates strong leadership, good management and productive relationships with parents.

The school’s 2013/14 and 2014/15  KHDA reports note improvements  in both the SEN provision and the teaching of Arabic and Islamic studies,- however the school has a way to go, and in these areas the school has a list of recommendations to achieve.

The school has, in general, good facilities for its students, including a shaded pool and a smaller training pool, sports grounds, music and ICT rooms, PE facilities are said to be “first class”.

The school also boasts a large library and an auditorium. Premises are spacious, bright and extremely well maintained with wide corridors and additional large spaces

Safa Private School also offers over 40 extra curricular activities.

Safa Private School prides itself on being one of 93 schools abroad to be found to be fully compliant with British educational standards. It is a member of  British Schools Overseas, as well as of British Schools of the Middle East. Safa Private School students tend to continue their education at the newly established Safa Community School located in al Barsha.