Cedar School
Cedar School is a private British curriculum school in Al Warqa 1, Dubai, for boys and girls from FS1 to Year 9. KHDA rated the school Acceptable in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 20,195 to AED 31,735 a year, depending on the year group.
Sources: KHDA inspection report 2023–24, p. 6; KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
Corrected 29 September 2026: the map showed the school 219 m from where it stands; the point is now on the school's own grounds. All corrections
- rating
- Acceptable: level 3 of 6 on KHDA’s scale, from Very weak to OutstandingKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Acceptable means
- fee
- AED 20,195 – 31,735a year, FS1 to Year 9, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
- whole
- Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
- students
- 376 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 20,195 – 31,735a year, FS1 to Year 9, 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
- FS1 to Year 9Which 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
- cedarschool.ae+971 4 380 3902registrar@cedarschool.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, FS1
- 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
- British
- Year groups
- FS1–Year 9
- Gender
- Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 2021
- Name registered with KHDA
- Cedar School L.L.C
- Extra-curricular activities
- Named in the 2023–24 report: see What the school offers
- Principal
- Satya Klever
- Website
- cedarschool.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
Most students across the school are within curriculum standards for English, mathematics, science, and Islamic Education. For Arabic language, the minority of students are within curriculum standards. Progress of students in mathematics and English in Primary is better than in Secondary and better than other subjects. In Arabic as a first language most students are not making the expected progress.
Personal and social development
Students’ behaviour in most cases is positive. Most of the students respect the rules around the school, while a few do need to be reminded. Students are aware of healthy eating; but not necessarily always making the right choices. Students exhibit a basic comprehension of Islamic values and their influence on daily life in the UAE. The Student Council represents students’ view and contribute to the development of the school. Class representatives support in lessons.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Teachers generally aim to create engaging lesson environments, with notable success in Primary, especially in Key Stage 1, in encouraging independent learning. However, classroom management in the Foundation Stage, Year 6, and Secondary needs improvement to prevent student disengagement. Assessment practices align with the curriculum, with teachers increasingly using student data to inform planning.
Wellbeing
School leaders recognize the significance of wellbeing and are actively enhancing support to cater to everyone's needs. They gather pertinent information on wellbeing, conduct thorough analyses, and incorporate feedback from various stakeholders into their improvement strategies. Contributions from staff, students, and parents are instrumental in shaping wellbeing initiatives, with many suggestions being implemented by the school's leadership. Both parents and students are well-informed about whom to approach for help and support.
Inclusion
School leaders are committed to promoting an inclusive learning environment. The head of inclusion is suitably qualified and experienced. Resources are matched to needs and students of determination work and socialise productively with all others. Most teachers are knowledgeable about the needs of students of determination as a result of accurate identification based on assessment and observation. Parent of students of determination have positive relationships with the school.
Leadership and management
The newly appointed leader has a clear vision for the school. The senior leaders have put many action plans into place that are yet to be embedded to impact on students’ outcomes. Parents receive weekly newsletter and other platforms are being introduced gradually. Governors have supported the school in the absence of a principal. They are keen on ensuring stability to improve students’ outcomes. The effective day to day management of the school ensures a smooth operation.
- 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.
Fees 2026–27
Cedar School tuition for 2026–27 is AED 20,195 (FS1) to AED 31,735 (Year 9) across 11 year groups, as published in the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27, after the discount the school lists; KHDA's approved tuition is AED 25,244 to AED 39,669.Note 1Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition is unchanged from 2025–26 in every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, Cedar 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 | ||
| FS1 | AED 20,195approved AED 25,244 | AED 20,195 |
| FS2 | AED 20,232approved AED 26,275 | AED 20,232 |
| Primary | ||
| Year 1 | AED 22,256approved AED 27,820 | AED 22,256 |
| Year 2 | AED 23,905approved AED 29,881 | AED 23,905 |
| Year 3 | AED 25,141approved AED 31,426 | AED 25,141 |
| Year 4 | AED 26,378approved AED 32,972 | AED 26,378 |
| Year 5 | AED 27,614approved AED 34,518 | AED 27,614 |
| Year 6 | AED 28,026approved AED 35,033 | AED 28,026 |
| Secondary | ||
| Year 7 | AED 29,262approved AED 36,578 | AED 29,262 |
| Year 8 | AED 30,499approved AED 38,124 | AED 30,499 |
| Year 9 | AED 31,735approved AED 39,669 | AED 31,735 |
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.
Cedar School fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2021–22 and other charges.
Tuition as listed on the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet, after the discount it lists («Discount on Tuition fees»), with the approved tuition beneath. The sheet is issued for one academic year and lists other discount schemes separately, «as applicable»; confirm the amount with the school.
What a year costs, FS1, 2026–27
Showing FS1. Choose another year group above to see its costs.
- Tuition
- AED 25,244
- Discount on tuitionAs the fact sheet states it: 20.0%
- −AED 5,049
- KHDA's total for the year
- AED 20,195
Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere
- Uniform
- AED 500 to AED 600
A year, before optional servicesAED 20,695 to AED 20,795
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
- Referrals
- AED 500
- Sibling 2
- 5%
- Sibling 3
- 10%
- Sibling 4
- 15%
- Early Payment
- 5%
- School Employees
- 100%
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
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
First rated in 2023–24
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
First rated in 2023–24
LeadershipLeadership and management
First rated in 2023–24
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 | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Cedar 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
History of Cedar 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
- 2023–24First reportFull Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- 2021–22 and 2022–23No inspection.
- Opened in 2021–22. No reports before this year.
Checked 16 September 2026.
Findings
6 findings in the last report: 2 strengths, 4 development points.
Attainment and progress
Note 11 strength, 1 development point
StrengthPrimary
The progress of primary students in English and mathematics
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Development required
Improve progress and raise attainment in all subjects, especially in Arabic,
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Health, safety and safeguarding
1 strength
Strength
The health and safety arrangements, including child protection and safeguarding
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Staffing, facilities and resources
1 development point
Development required
Stabilise staffing and ensure that leaders and teachers have experience of the NCfE.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Teaching
1 development point
Development required
Improve the quality and consistency of teaching in all phases.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 8
Assessment
1 development point
Development required
Ensure that all assessments are accurately aligned to the curriculum standards.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Findings from all 1 reports
- Back to text, note 1
Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Satya Klever Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 1 Nov 2024, as the report prints it.
- Principals since 2023–24
- No change of principal Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Satya Klever, 2023–24
- 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, Cedar SchoolIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentPrimary | |
| Islamic Education attainmentSecondary | |
| Islamic Education progressPrimary | |
| Islamic Education progressSecondary |
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
- In the National Agenda Parameter (NAP) benchmark tests, progression in English, mathematics and science was acceptable.
- The school did not take part in the 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) test.
- 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 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).
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
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 · as a first language
Facilities
- Clinic
Activities outside lessons
- Academic, sporting and cultural extra-curricular activities
- Cultural events such as, National Day and Flag Day
- Visits are also made to places of interest as the Louvre and Sharjah Wildlife Centre
- Student council
- Science technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) projects
- Termly STEM projects
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- Systems for identifying students of determination are effective and there are developing procedures for identifying those who are gifted and talented. p. 4
- There are reliable systems for identifying students of determination but a less well-developed systems for the identification of the gifted and talented. p. 18
- The implementation of students' individual education plans (IEPs) by classroom teachers is inconsistent, particularly in the Arabic medium subjects. p. 18
- School leaders demonstrate a positive commitment to promoting an inclusive learning environment. An appropriately qualified and experienced head of inclusion has been appointed and resources are matched to students’ needs. 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 admission-open.cedarschool.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
- «We will open Year 11 next academic year.» admission-open.cedarschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Every Tuesday, FS1 and FS2 families can visit our classrooms, meet teachers, and see our play-based learning approach. No commitment required.» admission-open.cedarschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Cedar School offers education from FS1 (Foundation Stage 1) through to Year 10, following the National Curriculum for England. We welcome children aged 3 to 15 years old.» admission-open.cedarschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Once you’ve toured the school and submitted your application with required documents, we typically confirm placement within 3-5 working days.» admission-open.cedarschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
School bus and transport
- «Yes, Cedar School offers school transport services across various areas of Dubai. Our bus routes are designed for safety and convenience.» admission-open.cedarschool.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
- 376 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 32 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 40 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 29 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, Cedar School
| Year | Students | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 376 | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 328 | 32 |
| 2022–23 | 272 | Not available |
| 2021–22 | 139 | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Location
- Address
- Al Warqa First
- Phone and email
- +971 4 380 3902registrar@cedarschool.ae
- 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.
- Our Own High School
0.1 km · 2023–24 · Indian CBSE
- Primus Private School
0.4 km · 2023–24 · Indian CBSE
- Newlands School
0.5 km · 2023–24 · British
- International Academic School
0.5 km · 2023–24 · American
- Sharjah American International Private School – Dubai
0.6 km · 2023–24 · American
All 11 schools in Al WarqaAll British 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)
School website · web page, English
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