BC Academy International School
British curriculum, Umm Suqeim Second, Year 1–Year 7
Latest documents: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Overall rating
Not yet inspected
This school has no published KHDA inspection report yet.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Overview
The school
- Curriculum
- British
- Year groups
- Year 1–Year 7
- Gender
- Not available
- KHDA states the gender of students only in inspection reports, and this school has not been inspected yet.
- Languages of instruction
- Not published in the KHDA open data workbook or the KHDA directory listing we read.
- Founded
- 2024
- Extra-curricular activities
- Football, Ballet, Modern & jazz dance, Choir & singing and more, 9 confirmed
Students and staff
- Students, 2024–25
- 15 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
Contact
- Address
- Umm Suqeim Second
- Phone and email
- +971 4 350 2600info@bcacad.orgPrincipal: Zara Harrington
- As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source B: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Around the school
The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.
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KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Quality
No Full Inspection Report yet. The school opened in 2024–25.
School year
31 Aug 2026 to 2 Jul 2027 · 185 school days
- First midterm break
- 12 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 20265 days
- National Day
- 2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
- Winter break includes New year’s day
- 14 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 202719 days
- Eid al-Fitr
- 8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
- Spring break
- 5 Apr 2027 to 9 Apr 20275 days
- Eid al-Adha
- 17 May 2027 to 18 May 20272 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
Public holidays are tentative and subject to official government announcements (KHDA).
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KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Academics
No Full Inspection Report yet. The school opened in 2024–25.
Arabic at every school in Dubai: at least 4 lessons a week from Year 2 to Year 10 for a child of non-Arab nationality. Arab children have 4 to 6 lessons to Year 13; Muslim children also study Islamic Education.Source KHDA, Guidelines on National Mandatory Subjects, page 14 (opens in a new tab)
School life
Sports and activities
What the school lists on its own website and what KHDA’s inspectors mention in their reports. An activity missing here may still be offered.
Ball sports
- Football
Dance
- Ballet
- Modern & jazz dance · Modern Dance
Music
- Choir & singing · Singing Classes · group settings (comprising 4 to 8 children) and individual formats
Art & design
- Art
Science & technology
- Robotics
- Coding · suitable for children of various ages and skill levels
- Science & engineering club · I Love Maths · for children starting around the age of four
Debate & strategy
- Chess
Facilities
- Makerspace
- Playing field
- Dance studio
Also mentioned: Matata Lab, BC Games, 3D Mind - Cuboro
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School website, read 23 September 2026
Checked 23 September 2026.
On the school's website
What the school says about itself on bcacademy.ae, read on 22 September 2026. The school's own words, not checked by KHDA; a figure here is the school's own count. The site's name beside a line opens that page.
Class size
- «Classrooms average 860 sq ft with a maximum of 20 students, ensuring high levels of engagement, comfort, and academic challenge.» bcacademy.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
Admissions
- «We accept applications from FS1 to Year 13 throughout the academic year, subject to available places.» bcacademy.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Placement is based primarily on the student’s age on 1 September of the academic year of entry and the British curriculum age-stage framework.» bcacademy.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Applicants complete an age-appropriate baseline or placement assessment.» bcacademy.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «English-language screening may also be included where relevant.» bcacademy.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
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School website, read 22 September 2026
Checked 22 September 2026.
Fees
Tuition across 7 year groupsNote 1
AED 50,000 to AED 66,000Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Year 1 to Year 7, 2026–27
Annual tuition by year group, BC Academy International School, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26
| Year group | 2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27 | 2025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26 | Change from 2025–26Note 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | |||
| Year 1 | AED 50,000 | AED 50,000 | Same |
| Year 2 | AED 53,000 | AED 53,000 | Same |
| Year 3 | AED 55,000 | AED 55,000 | Same |
| Year 4 | AED 57,000 | AED 57,000 | Same |
| Year 5 | AED 57,000 | AED 57,000 | Same |
| Year 6 | AED 60,000 | AED 60,000 | Same |
| Secondary | |||
| Year 7 | AED 66,000 | AED 60,000 | AED 6,000 more |
Checked 16 September 2026.
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The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
- Back to text, source A
Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition for 7 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 7 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
What a year costs, 2026–27
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Findings
Not yet inspected
This school has no published KHDA inspection report yet.
History
Not yet inspected
This school has no published KHDA inspection report yet. Opened in 2024–25.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, BC Academy International School
| Year | Students |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 15 |
Sources
Every document behind this page. Official documents open on the KHDA site in a new tab.
Fees Fact Sheets · web page, English
KHDA school directory · web page, English
KHDA school directory 2026–27 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2024–25 (opens in a new tab)