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. Dubai College is widely considered one of the UAE's most prestigious schools. In the 2014 COBIS survey of its member schools, Dubai College had the best examination results of all British School Overseas in the world. The Headmaster, and the school, is a member of the HMC, COBIS and British Schools of the Middle East. History Dubai College was founded in 1978 under an Emiri decree issued by the late Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, with the now famous instruction: "Build us a school, here".