Bright Learners Private School
Bright Learners Private School is a private American curriculum school in Al Rashidiya, Dubai, for boys and girls from Pre-KG to Grade 8. KHDA rated the school Acceptable in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 24,606 to AED 32,719 a year, depending on the year group.
Sources: KHDA inspection report 2023–24, p. 6; KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
- rating
- Acceptable: level 3 of 6 on KHDA’s scale, from Very weak to OutstandingKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Acceptable means
- fee
- AED 24,606 – 32,719a year, Pre-KG to Grade 8, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
- whole
- Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
- students
- 317 students2024–25, KHDA school directory
The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.
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Fees at this school, 2026–27
AED 24,606 – 32,719a year, Pre-KG to Grade 8, 2026–27
Not included: transport, uniform, books, trips, sibling discounts.
KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
Overview
Admissions
- Places
- KHDA does not publish how many places are free at a school or its waiting list. Ask the school directly, and early.
- Year groups
- Pre-KG to Grade 8Which year group for your child? → September 2027 intake →
- Age on entry
- Counted on 31 December of the year of entry, for a child registering in a UAE school for the first time from 2026–27 (31 August before that).Source UAE Ministry of Education, 17 December 2025
- Apply
- brightlearners.ae+971 4 335 3203arabic.secretary@brightlearners.aeTelephone and e-mail as KHDA's school directory lists them, checked 18 September 2026. What its own website says about admissions → How admission works across Dubai →
- Fees on entry
- «New Students — Application Fees : AED 500 (Assessment fees included)»«New Students — Enrolment Fees : Up to 10% of the tuition fees non refundable & deductible from the 1st term fees»Source KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27, Pre-KG
- Inspections
- This school's latest full inspection report is 2023–24. KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not. Ratings and reports →Source KHDA, 3 June 2026
The school
- Curriculum
- American
- Year groups
- Pre-KG–Grade 8
- Gender
- Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 2020
- Name registered with KHDA
- Bright Learners Private School L.L.C
- Accreditation
- NEASC Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Extra-curricular activities
- Football, Basketball, Swimming, Yoga & fitness and more, 12 confirmed
- Principal
- Gary Neil Williams
- Website
- brightlearners.ae
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA in brief
KHDA’s own one-page summary of its 2023–24 inspection, written for parents, word for word. The full inspection report remains the reference. Source A: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only
Students’ achievement
Elementary school students have good progress in Arabic as a first language, English, mathematics and science and are demonstrating improved learning skills. In the Kindergarten and the one middle school grade, improvements to student progress are slower. Across the school, students' attainment of grade level knowledge and skills is still developing, although they show improved understanding in some some classes and in their independent online work in English, mathematics and science.
Personal and social development
Students show very positive and responsible attitudes. They have friendly and supportive relationships with each other and with the school staff. Students have leadership roles within the school, including in the Student Council. Kindergarten children gradually build self-reliance. Attendance in the Kindergarten needs to be improved. Across the school, students understand environmental sustainability and show this commitment in creative ways. They show a sense of personal responsibility for the environment.
Teaching, curriculum and care
The quality of teaching is variable across different subjects and phases, with instances of dynamic, stimulating instruction contrasted by those not fully embracing best practices that engage and uplift all students. In English, mathematics, and science, the use of an online platform facilitates effective assessment for learning, guiding both teachers and students towards constructive next steps. However, assessment approaches in Kindergarten and Arabic subjects require further development to achieve similar robustness.
Wellbeing
Governors provide resources to enhance students' personal and social development. Leaders and teachers show a strong commitment to wellbeing, which is led by an experienced team Well-being is woven into most aspects of this caring and increasingly inclusive school. Regular surveys allow for feedback. School well-being ambassadors provide student voice, and parents are close partners of the school. Students enjoy a range of extracurricular academic, cultural and sporting activities.
Inclusion
Governors and school leaders are committed to providing good provision and access for students of determination. The experienced inclusion manager ably leads a growing team of dedicated learning support assistants and teachers. Parents are very positive about the support their children receive and they help review and set student goals. Individual education plans improved, although some teacher planning does not sufficiently include modifications. Some lesson planning needs to better address the needs of the school's highest attainers.
Leadership and management
New and capable senior and middle leadership teams are working well with the established principal to improve the school. In a relatively short time, their actions are strengthening the educational structure of the school with positive impact evident across many areas, including student progress in the Elementary school. Communication is frequent and professional relationships across the school are secure as all work to embed new practices and improve student outcomes.
- Back to text, source A
Parent Report 2023–24
Summary only
Page 1
Checked 16 September 2026.
Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.
What parents told KHDA
The 2022–23 inspection report has no parents’ survey. Inspectors mention parents’ views: Source A: Full Inspection Report 2022–23
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2022–23
Page 19
Checked 16 September 2026.
Fees 2026–27
Bright Learners Private School tuition for 2026–27 is AED 24,606 (Pre-KG) to AED 32,719 (Grade 6 to Grade 8) across 11 year groups, as published in the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.Note 1Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition is unchanged from 2025–26 in every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, Bright Learners Private 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | ||
| Pre-KG | AED 24,606 | AED 24,606 |
| KG1 | AED 25,688 | AED 25,688 |
| KG2 | AED 27,851 | AED 27,851 |
| Primary | ||
| Grade 1 | AED 30,014 | AED 30,014 |
| Grade 2 | AED 30,014 | AED 30,014 |
| Grade 3 | AED 30,014 | AED 30,014 |
| Grade 4 | AED 30,014 | AED 30,014 |
| Grade 5 | AED 30,014 | AED 30,014 |
| Grade 6 | AED 32,719 | AED 32,719 |
| Secondary | ||
| Grade 7 | AED 32,719 | AED 32,719 |
| Grade 8 | AED 32,719 | AED 32,719 |
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 1
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 11 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 11 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 2
Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
Bright Learners Private School fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2020–21 and other charges.
What a year costs, Pre-KG, 2026–27
Showing Pre-KG. Choose another year group above to see its costs.
- Tuition
- AED 24,606
- KHDA's total for the year
- AED 24,606
Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere
- Uniform
- AED 300 to AED 750
A year, before optional servicesAED 24,906 to AED 25,356
Joining and re-enrolling
- Re-enrollment fees · Existing Students
- Up to 5% of the tuition fees or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
- Application Fees · New Students
- AED 500 (Assessment fees included)
- Enrolment Fees · New Students
- Up to 10% of the tuition fees, non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
Other discounts the school states
- Sibling 2
- 10%
- Siblings 3 to 4
- 20%
- School Employees
- up to 100%
- Early Payment
- AED 500
- Welcoming Discount
- 20%
- Referrals
- up to 25%
- Founders
- up to 25%
- Enrolled Students in academic year 2024-2025 and earlier
- 5%
- Privilege Cards
- 10%
- Corporate
- up to 25%
- Advance fees
- up to 25%
- School Management Concession
- up to 25%
- Humanitarian Financial Aid
- up to 15%
The school requested not to increase the tuition fees for the academic year 2026–27. Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Ranges are shown as KHDA prints them, never as a single middle figure.
Inspection
Overall rating
Earlier reports
Wellbeing Dubai focus area
Inclusion Dubai focus area
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA ratings
KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
OverallOverall performance
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Acceptable in 1 report.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Up from Acceptable Earlier: Acceptable in 1 report.
LeadershipLeadership and management
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Acceptable in 1 report.
Checked 16 September 2026.
Ratings by phase, 2023–24KHDA rates these in each phase, with no single rating for the whole school. Phases are named as the report names them.
| Area | KG | Elementary | Middle |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeachingTeaching for effective learning | |||
| Assessment | |||
| CurriculumCurriculum design and implementation | |||
| Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptation | |||
| SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protection |
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
What the KHDA scale means
KHDA rates schools on six levels. Good is the level KHDA expects of every school; Acceptable is the minimum level it requires.
- «Quality of performance substantially exceeds the expectation of the UAE»23 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance exceeds the expectation of the UAE»47 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance meets the expectation of the UAE»«This is the expected level for every school in the UAE»85 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance meets the minimum level of quality required in the UAE»«This is the minimum level for every school in the UAE»52 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance is below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
- «Quality of performance is significantly below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
Bright Learners Private School was rated Acceptable in 2023–24, one of 52 schools at this level.
Reports before 2015–16 used four levels, not these six. 21 of Dubai's 228 open schools hold no six-level rating yet. Counted the way Market Statistics counts ratings, for the schools open today.
Source UAE School Inspection Framework 2015–16, p. 19 (KHDA)
History
2 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2022–23 to 2023–24.
History of Bright Learners Private SchoolOverall rating by academic year, newest first
- 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
- 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
- 2023–24Same as 2022–23Note 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- 2022–23First reportFull Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- 2020–21 and 2021–22No inspection.
- Opened in 2020–21. No reports before this year.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 1
Change compares each report with the school’s previous report. Years with no inspection are skipped, never counted as a change.
Findings
9 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 4 development points, 3 recurring across the last 2 reports.
English
Note 11 strength
StrengthElementary
The good progress of elementary students in English, mathematics and science.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Personal development and wellbeing
1 strength
StrengthElementary and Middle
The strong personal development of students in Elementary and Middle, and the good understanding of Islamic values and sense of social responsibility in all phases.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Health, safety and safeguarding
1 strength
Strength
The improved health and safety procedures and the care and support provided for students.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Inclusion of students of determination
1 strength
Strength
The inclusive ethos of the school and the well-developed partnerships with parents.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Governance
1 strength
Strength
Governors’ strengthening of school leadership, staffing and resources to support school improvement.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Teaching
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 2 reportsNote 2
Improve the quality and consistency of teaching in all phases.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Reading and literacy
1 development point
Development required
Ensure that reading literacy is developed as a cross-curricular theme in all subjects.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Attainment and progress
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 2 reports
Improve students’ progress and raise attainment in all subjects and phases.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11
Leadership and self-evaluation
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 2 reports
Ensure that school self-evaluation judgements are accurately aligned with the descriptors in the KHDA Inspection Framework and form a reliable base for improvement planning.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 12
Findings from 1 of 2 reports
- Back to text, note 1
Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.
- Back to text, note 2
Recurring counts the school’s last 2 reports, 2022–23 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Sulaiman Z Akbar Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 8 Jan 2021, as the report prints it. The current principal is under Location.
- Principals since 2022–23
- 1 change of principal
- Sulaiman Z Akbar, 2022–23 to 2023–24 → Gary Neil Williams, in KHDA's directory on 2026-09-18
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Subjects
Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.
| Subject | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education | Not in this report | ||
| Arabic | Not in this report | ||
| English | |||
| Mathematics | |||
| Science |
Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
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, Bright Learners Private SchoolIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentMiddle | ||
| Islamic Education attainmentElementary | ||
| Islamic Education progressMiddle | ||
| Islamic Education progressElementary |
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, 2023–24
| 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
- Students were not participants in the Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2021.
- Progression in Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) scores over the past two years is below expectations in English and mathematics, and in line with expectations in science.
Earlier reports
- 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is approaching expectations
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
Calendar 2026–27: term dates and holidays
31 Aug 2026 to 2 Jul 2027 · 185 school days
- First midterm break
- 12 Oct 2026 to 14 Oct 20263 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
- Second midterm break
- 8 Feb 2027 to 9 Feb 20272 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).
Source Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Fridays: every private school in Dubai finishes by 11:30, since 9 January 2026.Source The National, 19 Dec 2025 (opens in a new tab)
During Ramadan, whose dates follow the moon, KHDA caps the school day at five hours; each school confirms its own times.Source Gulf News (opens in a new tab)
How these dates compare with other Dubai schools: holidays 2026–27, break by break
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 18 September 2026.
Activities
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
- Basketball
Water sports
- Swimming
Individual sports
- Yoga & fitness · Aerobics
Dance
- Dance (other) · Dance
Theatre
- Drama
Music
- Choir & singing · Choir
Art & design
- Art · Arts & crafts
Science & technology
- Robotics · Robotics/Virtual Reality
- Coding
- Science & engineering club · Science club
Debate & strategy
- Chess
Facilities
- Art studio
- Theatre or auditorium
- Music rooms
- Sports hall
· - Sports courts
- Playing field
- Swimming pool
- Makerspace
Also mentioned: Arabic calligraphy, Creative writing
- Back to text, source A
School website, read 23 September 2026
Checked 23 September 2026.
What the school offers
As the 2023–24 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 · Arabic is taught in KG2 and Grade 1 for two lessons of 45 minute per week. Lessons are taught by one teacher, who is an early year’s specialist. All Arab and non-Arab children learn together.
- French · in Grades 4 to 6
Facilities
- Laboratories
- Library
- Science laboratory
- Elevator
- Sports hall
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- The experienced inclusion manager ably leads a growing team of dedicated learning support assistants and teachers. p. 19
- Individual education plans (IEPs) have improved since the previous inspection report. p. 19
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 4
Checked 16 September 2026.
On the school's website
What the school says about itself on brightlearners.ae, read on 22 September 2026. The school's own words, not checked by KHDA; a figure here is the school's own count. Bus routes and bus fees can change each year, so confirm with the school. The site's name beside a line opens that page.
Admissions
- «At Bright Learners Private School, we welcome everyone! We accept students into any grade level with available spaces and embrace learners from all sorts of backgrounds, treating everyone with fairness and respect.» brightlearners.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «For children with additional learning needs, parents are required to submit a comprehensive psychological report and any other documentation required to properly support your child.» brightlearners.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «School tours are held from Monday to Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm and Fridays from 8:00am to 12:00 pm.» brightlearners.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Assessments can be scheduled on the same day and results shared.» brightlearners.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
School bus and transport
- «Our transportation partner Busco can help you offer transportation services to the areas they are operating.. For more details, contact Busco on 055-5225842 or email at info@busco.ae to check if there is a space available for the area reachable by the buses.» brightlearners.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- Back to text, source A
School website, read 22 September 2026
Checked 22 September 2026.
Students
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 317 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 27 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 11 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 26 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- Arab Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 1 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, Bright Learners Private School
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 317 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 221 | 27 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 159 | 22 | 30% |
| 2021–22 | 112 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 24 | Not available | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Location
- Address
- Al Rashidiya
- Phone and email
- +971 4 335 3203arabic.secretary@brightlearners.aePrincipal: Gary Neil Williams
- As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Around the school
Schools nearby
Within 10 km, by straight-line distance, not a route.
- Al Eman Private School
1.1 km · 2023–24 · MOE
- Pace Modern British School
1.5 km · 2023–24 · British
- Star International School – Mirdif
2.2 km · 2023–24 · British
- Deira Private School
2.3 km · 2023–24 · British
- Buds Public School
2.4 km · 2023–24 · Indian CBSE
All 3 schools in Al RashidiyaAll American curriculum schools in Dubai
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 18 September 2026.
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)KHDA school directory 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2020–21 (opens in a new tab)
School website · web page, English
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