Japanese School - Dubai (Dubai Japanese School)

The Japanese School in Dubai (DJS) is a school following the esteemed Japanese education system overseen by the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT). Established in 1980 in Deira and relocated to Al Wasl in 1987, the school caters to Japanese nationals, children of mixed Japanese heritage, and children with prior experience in Japan. The curriculum is provided by MEXT, with qualified teachers dispatched directly from Japan. The school emphasizes high-quality Japanese education, intercultural understanding through Arabic language instruction, values-based education including humility and self-reliance, and a nurturing multicultural environment. With over four decades of history, DJS fosters a community dedicated to preserving Japanese heritage while embracing Dubai's multicultural tapestry.