At a glance
All-through British Curriculum School
Safa British School celebrates 20 years in Education in 2025. The commitment to unlocking the potential of every child throughout the years has kept Safa British School true to its core values. Safa British School aims to provide an education of the highest quality for every child. The school is committed to maximizing the earning potential of every child and through a range of creative, imaginative and challenging learning experiences, children develop lifelong learning skills. We instill in all children, a sense of responsibility and an understanding of the need for tolerance, empathy, courtesy and consideration to others.
1,600 Students
51:49 Male to Female Ratio
83 nationalities
A truly multinational school
12:1 student teacher ratio
24 students per class
20 Years
In Education
283
Staff Members
119
Specialist Teachers
Student Demographics
Arab
Indian
British
European
Emirati
Teacher Demographics
UK
Irish
Australian/Canadian/South African
Others
Key Teacher Facts
- UK trained teachers
- Native English Speakers
Safa Diversity
- International Day
- UAE National Day
- Cultural Events
As well as celebrating the diversity of our Safa family through sharing our cultural festivals, we also celebrate our unity as a community living and learning in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The year begins with International day where every pupil is given the opportunity to celebrate his or her home country’s values and culture.
Our UAE National Day celebrations enhance the school’s local links with a week of events where our children come to school wearing UAE colours or National dress and participate in a wide array of local activities. The week celebrates the UAE foods, Arabic music, dance and culture (including visiting camels and falcons).
Throughout the Year we celebrate cultural events from across the world. This includes Diwali, Eid, Chinese New Year, Islamic New Year, Remembrance day, to name but a few.
Accreditations
Parents' Voice
2024 Term 1 Parent Survey
Parent Highlights
Parent Feedback: 2024 End of Term 1
How fantastic, helpful and friendly the teachers are! And the very positive approach to learning. This really is a fantastic community
SBS Parent 2024
My children have settled in so beautifully. Thank you.
SBS Parent 2024
We have really enjoyed getting to meet the teaching & school staff and understanding the explanations of curriculum.
SBS Parent 2024
Excellent on-boarding of students in the new term and advance information on all activities in school.
SBS Parent 2024
Seeing the happy smiles and satisfaction of my child at the end of every day.
SBS Parent 2024
The school opening back up for our face to face parent meetings. This was our highlight.
SBS Parent 2024
You Said, We Did
Parent Feedback: 2024 End of Term 1
We now use ISAMs as our official whole school communication. This includes newsletters, calendar dates and letters from school. It is important to note there is no notification option on ISAMS
Please check ISAMS. When possible parent workshops are run in the morning and afternoon.
Our swimming pool is temperature controlled dependant on the time of year. It is monitored and checked each morning. On average it is 30-32 degrees.
In Term 2 we will be introducing some workshops on parenting and relationships.
We have introduced 'Mingle Monday'. This is held the first Monday of each month. It is an opportunity to mingle with other parents from our community.
We have suggestion boxes throughout the school to ensure our students have opportunities to voice their opinions. Student Leadership check these boxes on a regular basis.
Our wellbeing leaders are visible in the playground as they wear blue high vis jackets. 'Feeling blue I can help you' .
During our half term break we have had changing rooms built.