Dubai Schools Al Barsha
Dubai Schools Al Barsha is a private American curriculum school in Al Barsha South, Dubai, for boys and girls from KG1 to Grade 7. KHDA rated the school Acceptable in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 30,603 to AED 44,829 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 30,603 – 44,829a year, KG1 to Grade 7, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
- whole
- Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
- students
- 1,492 students2024–25, KHDA school directory
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Fees at this school, 2026–27
AED 30,603 – 44,829a year, KG1 to Grade 7, 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
- KG1 to Grade 7Which 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
- dubaischools-albarsha.ae+971 4 584 0401principal@dubaischools-albarsha.aeTelephone and e-mail as KHDA's school directory lists them, checked 18 September 2026. 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, KG1
- 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
- KG1–Grade 7
- Gender
- Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
- Languages of instruction
- English, Arabic
- Founded
- 2021
- Name registered with KHDA
- Dubai Schools Corporation L.L.C Albarsha
- Extra-curricular activities
- Football, confirmed
- Principal
- Anita Jane Stewart
- Website
- dubaischools-albarsha.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
Attainment and progress are acceptable in Islamic Education and Arabic, as well as in the Kindergarten (KG). Attainment in English, mathematics, and science is weak in the elementary and middle phases, although progress is acceptable. Students demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning, especially in KG. However, opportunities for students to develop their critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning skills are limited.
Personal and social development
Students demonstrate positive and responsible attitudes and enjoy supportive relationships with one another. They have a secure understanding of healthy lifestyles, and most make appropriate food choices. Students have a secure understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture and heritage. They are supportive of projects that promote environmental sustainability, including recycling and reusing items, as well as caring for their school environment.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Teachers’ subject knowledge is mostly secure, but their understanding of how students learn an additional language is less well informed. Lesson plans are typically well-structured and linked to curriculum standards. Arrangements for assessment are secure and reliable. However, teachers’ use of data to personalise learning remains inconsistent, and expectations for student achievement are not always high enough.
Wellbeing
The school demonstrates a strong commitment to well-being, led by senior leaders and the well-being committee. Students' well-being is monitored carefully, and support is provided through personalised individual counselling, meetings with parents, and collaboration with external agencies. Pupil progress meetings are conducted regularly to measure the impact of interventions on student learning. An alternative pathway for students who are unable to access the curriculum is in development.
Inclusion
Leaders demonstrate a commitment to inclusion. The school has thorough systems for identifying students with educational needs. Progress is monitored, and data is reviewed to set appropriate targets focusing on reducing barriers to learning. Parents are strong partners in their child's education programme and planning. Teachers’ knowledge of inclusive practices and targeted strategies is still developing.
Leadership and management
Values of trust, respect, collaboration, and inclusion permeate the school. Self-evaluation is systematic and rigorous. Improvement plans are well articulated but lack success criteria. Parents are highly supportive of the school and its leaders. Governors have a realistic understanding of the work that still needs to be done. The school is well-equipped but lacks sufficient teachers and support staff to cater to the large number of students and the high levels of need for those learning English as an additional language.
- 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
Dubai Schools Al Barsha tuition for 2026–27 is AED 30,603 (KG1) to AED 44,829 (Grade 7) across nine 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 31,398 to AED 47,885. Against 2025–26, tuition rose in every year group compared.Note 1Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Annual tuition by year group, Dubai Schools Al Barsha, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | |||
| KG1 | AED 30,603approved AED 31,398 | AED 30,603 | AED 795 more |
| KG2 | AED 33,161approved AED 34,024 | AED 33,161 | AED 863 more |
| Primary | |||
| Grade 1 | AED 35,515approved AED 36,439 | AED 35,515 | AED 924 more |
| Grade 2 | AED 35,515approved AED 36,439 | AED 35,515 | AED 924 more |
| Grade 3 | AED 36,391approved AED 37,337 | AED 36,391 | AED 946 more |
| Grade 4 | AED 37,005approved AED 37,967 | AED 37,005 | AED 962 more |
| Grade 5 | AED 39,712approved AED 41,327 | AED 39,712 | AED 1,047 more |
| Grade 6 | AED 42,271approved AED 44,735 | AED 42,271 | AED 2,464 more |
| Secondary | |||
| Grade 7 | AED 44,829approved AED 47,885 | AED 44,829 | AED 3,056 more |
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 9 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 9 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.
Dubai Schools Al Barsha 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, KG1, 2026–27
Showing KG1. Choose another year group above to see its costs.
- Tuition
- AED 31,398
- Discount on tuition
- −AED 795
- KHDA's total for the year
- AED 30,603
Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere
- Books
- up to AED 200
- Stationery
- up to AED 200
- School ID Card ReplacementOnly when needed; not paid every year
- up to AED 50
A year, before optional servicesAED 30,603 to AED 31,003
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
- Siblings 3 to 8
- 10%
- Corporate
- 20%
- School Employees
- up to 100%
- Referrals
- AED 1,000
- Welcoming Discount
- up to 10%
The sheet's sibling discounts start at «Sibling 3», as it names them.
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 | 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
Dubai Schools Al Barsha 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 Dubai Schools Al BarshaOverall 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
8 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 3 development points.
Leadership and self-evaluation
Note 11 strength, 1 development point
Strength
The vision, commitment, and determination of the Principal and her leadership team.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Development required
Make sure that the school improvement plan is suitably prioritized and includes measurable success criteria which are clearly linked to students’ achievement.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 15
Personal development and wellbeing
2 strengths
Strength
Students’ social and personal development, especially their positive attitudes towards school.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Strength
The care, guidance and support provided by the school to ensure students’ welfare and their wellbeing.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Islamic Education
1 strength
Strength
Students’ appreciation of Islamic values and awareness of the heritage and culture of the UAE.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Parents and community
1 strength
Strength
The engagement of parents and the school’s extensive partnerships with the community.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Teaching
1 development point
Development requiredStudents learning English as an additional language
Improve teaching, learning and assessment to accelerate progress and attainment by ensuring that: - leaders and teachers have full knowledge and understanding of the US curriculum standards, - leaders and teachers effectively meet the needs of students who are learning English as an additional language, - all teachers use assessment information to plan and implement lessons that meet student’s individual learning needs, - students develop the ability to become independent learners, critical thinkers and problem solvers, and - the quality and consistency of marking, feedback and follow-up by students are improved.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Staffing, facilities and resources
1 development point
Development requiredStudents learning English as an additional language
Provide sufficient experienced specialist teachers and support staff to match the large number of students and the high levels of need of those who are learning English as an additional language.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 16
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
- Anita Jane Stewart Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 8 Jan 2023, as the report prints it.
- Principals since 2023–24
- No change of principal Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Anita Jane Stewart, 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, Dubai Schools Al BarshaIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 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 | |
| D. Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacy | ||
| Overall school standards in the National Agenda Parameter | Not in this report |
A. Registration Requirements Met Fully
- No students took the 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) assessment.
- Only students in the elementary school took the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) benchmark test across two years.
- In English, mathematics and science, and for each of the grades where data are available, all tests show that students’ attainment is weak.
- Consequently, the improvement in the MAP benchmark test is weak.
- Current levels of reading in Grades 2 to 6, as measured by the New Group Reading Test (NGRT), show that well over half of the students in each grade are classed as weak readers.
- 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
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
Also mentioned: poetry reading competitions
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 15
Checked 16 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 by three qualified teachers to all children in KG1 (4 lessons of 35 minutes) and KG2 (4 lessons of 45 minutes).
External examinations
- MAP benchmark test
- New Group Reading Test (NGRT)
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- Systems and procedures to identify and support students of determination are well considered but support in class is still variable. p. 4
- Targets are outlined in their comprehensive individual education plans (IEPs) and which are focused on reducing barriers to learning. p. 19
- Students of determination receive support through intervention programs although support from classroom teachers is more variable. p. 18
- Students with gifts and talents are known but the quality of teaching does not always provide them with sufficient challenge. p. 4
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 4
Checked 16 September 2026.
Students
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 1,492 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 78 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 161 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 1,137 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- Emirati Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 2 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, Dubai Schools Al Barsha
| Year | Students | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 1,492 | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 1,232 | 78 |
| 2022–23 | 969 | Not available |
| 2021–22 | 526 | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Location
- Address
- Al Barsha South First
- Phone and email
- +971 4 584 0401principal@dubaischools-albarsha.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.
- GEMS World Academy
0.2 km · 2023–24 · IB
- Dubai Heights Academy
0.8 km · 2023–24 · British, IB
- GEMS Founders School – Al Barsha South
1.1 km · 2023–24 · British
- GEMS Al Barsha National School
1.3 km · 2023–24 · British
- Lycée Français Jean Mermoz South
1.5 km · No rating yet · French
All 13 schools in Al Barsha SouthAll 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)
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