Bloom World Academy
IB curriculum, Al Barsha Second, Pre-KG–Grade 11
Latest documents: Full Inspection Report 2024–25Source A: Full Inspection Report 2024–25, Parent Report 2024–25Source B: Parent Report 2024–25, summary only, Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27Source C: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Overall rating
Wellbeing Dubai focus area
Inclusion Dubai focus area
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Full Inspection Report 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Parent Report 2024–25
Summary only
Checked 16 September 2026.
Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Overview
The school
- Curriculum
- IB
- Year groups
- Pre-KG–Grade 11
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 2022
- External examinations
- eMYP Source B: Full Inspection Report 2024–25
- Accreditation
- IB Source B: Full Inspection Report 2024–25
- Extra-curricular activities
- Drama, confirmed
Students and staff
From KHDA’s 2024–25 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 1,091 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 106 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2024–25
- Students of determination
- 103 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2024–25
- Emirati students
- 3 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2024–25
- Largest nationality group
- European Source B: Full Inspection Report 2024–25
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 2 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2024–25
Leadership
- Principal at the 2024–25 inspection
- John Henry Bell Source B: Full Inspection Report 2024–25
- Appointed 1 Feb 2022, as the report prints it.
- Principals since 2024–25
- No change of principal Source B: Full Inspection Report 2024–25
- John Henry Bell, 2024–25
Contact
- Address
- Al Barsha Second
- Phone and email
- principal@bloomworldacademy.ae
- As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source C: 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.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
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KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Full Inspection Report 2024–25
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
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KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Quality
KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2024–25. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2024–25
KHDA visits schools again from 2026–27. A full inspection gives a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
OverallOverall performance
First rated in 2024–25
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2024–25
InclusionProvision for students of determination
First rated in 2024–25
LeadershipLeadership and management
First rated in 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
Ratings by phase, 2024–25KHDA rates these in each phase, with no single rating for the whole school. Phases are named as the report names them.
| Area | KG | PYP | MYP | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeachingTeaching for effective learning | ||||
| Assessment | ||||
| CurriculumCurriculum design and implementation | ||||
| Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptation | ||||
| SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protection |
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Full Inspection Report 2024–25
Page 4
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA in brief
KHDA’s own one-page summary of its 2024–25 inspection, written for parents, word for word. The full inspection report remains the reference. Source A: Parent Report 2024–25, summary only
Students’ achievement
Student achievement is variable across all phases and subjects. In English, Islamic education, mathematics, and science students make good progress across all phases. Students in the Primary Year Programme (PYP) are confident when using standard Arabic. In Kindergarten (KG), children are keen and responsible learners resulting in good progress in all subjects. Libraries could play a more significant role in the development of key reading skills.
Personal and social development
Students build sensitive, respectful, and supportive relationships throughout the school. They show a strong appreciation of Islamic values and Emirati culture at every stage. The student leadership team takes initiative, creating and leading activities—such as promoting healthier canteen options—that make a positive difference. Students demonstrate a strong sense of environmental responsibility, both locally and globally, and many are inspired to become future leaders in the UAE.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Teachers across all phases deliver strong lessons using secure subject knowledge and a clear understanding of how students learn. They actively integrate interactive digital tools into their teaching—especially in science, mathematics, and English—which keeps students engaged and supports deeper learning. The school uses well-designed internal assessments to track progress and regularly benchmarks student achievement against national and international standards.
Wellbeing
The school successfully creates a happy and welcoming environment for everyone. Students’ well-being is regularly checked through weekly surveys, and feedback from students, parents, and staff shows they feel emotionally safe and listened to. Staff well-being is also supported through flexible timetables, training, and informal help. Students are confident and involved, helping to shape well-being programmes through peer mentoring and giving their ideas.
Inclusion
The school prioritises inclusion and has a committed, skilled team. Identification of students of determination is accurate but early screening and classroom adaptations are inconsistent. Parents feel respected and involved. IEPs are regularly reviewed with student input, though tracking lacks clear success criteria. The inclusion governor is a staff member, limiting independent oversight and strategic challenge. Differentiation often relies on LSAs rather than inclusive planning.
Leadership and management
Senior leaders promote a strong culture of respect and care. Parents value the school’s welcoming environment and clear vision. The school provides excellent creative learning spaces and is well staffed and resourced. However, leaders need to improve how they evaluate the school’s performance to match UAE inspection standards. Governance remains too informal and does not yet provide enough challenge or accountability for senior leaders.
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Parent Report 2024–25
Summary only
Page 1
Checked 16 September 2026.
Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.
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
Attainment by subject and phase, 2024–25KHDA words for each subject in each phase.
| Subject | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education | Not in this report | |||
| Arabic | Not in this report | Not in this report | ||
| English | ||||
| Mathematics | ||||
| Science |
Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 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)
Subjects over the years
KHDA's words in every Full Inspection Report since 2015–16, each row and phase as the reports print them.
Subjects over the years, Bloom World AcademyIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentDP | |
| Islamic Education attainmentMYP | |
| Islamic Education attainmentPYP | |
| Islamic Education progressDP | |
| Islamic Education progressMYP | |
| Islamic Education progressPYP |
International and benchmark tests
The National Agenda section of each Full Inspection Report since 2015–16: the school's results in PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS and benchmark tests against KHDA's targets. The only results in the reports that are not an inspector's judgement.
KHDA's verdicts, 2024–25
| Aspect | Whole school | Emirati cohort |
|---|---|---|
| International and Benchmark Achievement | ||
| Leadership: International and Emirati Achievement | Not in this report | |
| Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacy | ||
| Overall, school standards in the National Agenda Parameter | Not in this report |
Registration requirements: Met Fully
- Student outcomes in the National Agenda Parameter (GL) assessments in English, mathematics and science all indicate good progress for all students.
- The very few Emirati students make acceptable progress in English but very good progress in mathematics and science.
- The school's reading literacy skills profile reveals that most students’ reading literacy scores are at, or above, agerelated expectations.
Recognised by UAE universities?
UAE universities ask for the Ministry of Education’s equivalency of the Grade 12 certificate. For this school’s curriculum, the student needs:
- Vocational only. A BTEC Level 3 Diploma counts as a technical certificate, not the general secondary certificate.
- IB: the IB Diploma, or six IB subject certificates at grade 3 or above with 21 points, including English, maths and a science.
- Vocational only. The IB Career-related Programme counts as a technical certificate, not the general secondary certificate.
Arab students also need Arabic, and Muslim students Islamic Studies, in each of the last three years.
KHDA attests the certificate first. Ask the school which body accredits it.Source Ministry of Education, equivalency service, read 24 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Full Inspection Report 2024–25
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
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.
Theatre
- Drama · drama productions
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Playing field
- Sports courts
- Sports hall
- Running track
- Makerspace
· - Music rooms
- Art studio
· - Theatre or auditorium
- Dance studio
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School website, read 23 September 2026
Checked 23 September 2026.
What the school offers
As the 2024–25 inspection report mentions them. Inspectors name these in passing, so this is not the school's full list: something not named here may still be offered. A line's page opens the report's sentence.
Languages besides English
- Arabic · In KG1 and KG2, the school provides Arabic language instruction for three 40-minute lessons per week for native Arabic-speaking children and two 40-minute lessons for non-native speakers.
External examinations
- EMYP
Courses after 16
- IB Diploma · full DP
- IB Career-related · Career Related Programme (CP)
- BTEC · Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) options
Facilities
- Early Excellence Centre
- KG playground
- Art studios
- Innovation laboratories
- Pre-university centre
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- Classroom differentiation is often reliant on the presence of a learning support assistant (LSA) rather than inclusive teaching strategies. p. 20
- Students’ IEPs are regularly reviewed, and students are included in goal setting. p. 20
- Students are identified using a variety of tests, teacher referrals and screening checklists. p. 20
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Full Inspection Report 2024–25
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
On the school's website
What the school says about itself on bloomworldacademy.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.
Exam results
- «The group achieved an average point score of 44 – more than six points above the IB world average of 37.71 – with the highest point score of 49.» bloomworldacademy.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «A total of three students earned scores of 48 points or more, placing them among the high-scoring MYP candidates this year.» bloomworldacademy.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «In a milestone moment for the school, one candidate earned BWA’s first-ever bilingual MYP Certificate, further demonstrating its dedication to multilingual learning and cultural fluency.» bloomworldacademy.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
Where leavers go
- «We aim to see our first graduation cohort in the spring of 2026 graduating from our school with the most sought-after pre-university qualifications.» bloomworldacademy.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
Admissions
- «Bloom World Academy is a through school, currently catering to students aged 18 months – 18 years; nursery to Grade 12.» bloomworldacademy.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Bloom World Academy is open for admissions for students aged 18 months – 18 years, however there are limited places in certain grade levels.» bloomworldacademy.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Bloom World Academy closely observes and monitors grade placement for all new students to ensure that they have been appropriately placed as per KHDA guidelines.» bloomworldacademy.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Additionally, our on-site Early Excellence Centre supports families with pre-school aged children, making Bloom World Academy a ‘one stop shop’ for ages 18 months up to 18 years and avoiding the stress and inconvenience of multiple drop-offs in different locations.» bloomworldacademy.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 14 year groupsNote 1
AED 50,000 to AED 85,000Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Pre-KG to Grade 11, 2026–27
Tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, Bloom World Academy, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26
| Year group | 2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27 | 2025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | ||
| Pre-KG | AED 50,000 | AED 50,000 |
| KG1 | AED 53,000 | AED 53,000 |
| KG2 | AED 55,000 | AED 55,000 |
| Primary | ||
| Grade 1 | AED 60,000 | AED 60,000 |
| Grade 2 | AED 60,000 | AED 60,000 |
| Grade 3 | AED 60,000 | AED 60,000 |
| Grade 4 | AED 60,000 | AED 60,000 |
| Grade 5 | AED 60,000 | AED 60,000 |
| Grade 6 | AED 70,000 | AED 70,000 |
| Secondary | ||
| Grade 7 | AED 75,000 | AED 75,000 |
| Grade 8 | AED 75,000 | AED 75,000 |
| Grade 9 | AED 78,000 | AED 78,000 |
| Grade 10 | AED 78,000 | AED 78,000 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Grade 11 | AED 85,000 | AED 85,000 |
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.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition for 14 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 14 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
Choose a year group above to see KHDA's total for it, what the school requires you to buy, and the services you can add.
Findings
9 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 4 development points.
Attainment and progress
Note 11 strength
Strength
Students' good progress in almost all subjects and phases
Full Inspection Report 2024–25, page 5, paragraph 3
Personal development and wellbeing
1 strength
Strength
Students strong personal and social development and their understanding of Emirati heritage and Islamic values
Full Inspection Report 2024–25, page 5, paragraph 4
Curriculum and challenge
1 strength
Strength
The personalised learning pathways and the wide range of creative extra-curricular activities
Full Inspection Report 2024–25, page 5, paragraph 5
Parents and community
1 strength
Strength
The engagement and support of parents
Full Inspection Report 2024–25, page 5, paragraph 6
Staffing, facilities and resources
1 strength
Strength
The high-quality resources and facilities that support students’ learning
Full Inspection Report 2024–25, page 5, paragraph 7
Leadership and self-evaluation
3 development points
Development required
Ensure that subject improvement plans and targets are linked to the school development plan and are fully aligned with IB programme requirements.
Full Inspection Report 2024–25, page 5, paragraph 9
Development required
Fully align school self-evaluation processes with the expectations of the UAE’s School Inspection Framework.
Full Inspection Report 2024–25, page 5, paragraph 10
Development required
Ensure that governors have expertise in reviewing students’ achievement data, supporting wellbeing, and inclusion, and, are able to hold leaders to account for the school’s performance.
Full Inspection Report 2024–25, page 5, paragraph 12
Governance
1 development point
Development required
Establish a model of governance that is representative of all stakeholders.
Full Inspection Report 2024–25, page 5, paragraph 11
Findings from all 1 reports
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Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.
History
History of Bloom World AcademyOverall rating by academic year, newest first
- 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
- 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2024–25 rating is still the latest. About the pause
- 2024–25First reportFull Inspection Report 2024–25 (opens in a new tab)
- 2022–23 and 2023–24No inspection.
- Opened in 2022–23. No reports before this year.
Checked 16 September 2026.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, Bloom World Academy
| Year | Students | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 1,091 | 106 |
| 2023–24 | 684 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 281 | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Sources
Every document behind this page. Official documents open on the KHDA site in a new tab.
Full Inspection Reports · PDF, English
Parent Reports · PDF, English
A shorter summary for parents. Findings and answers use the Full Inspection Report.
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)KHDA school directory 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)