Kings School Al Barsha

Kings School Al Barsha is a private British curriculum school in Dubai Hills (Al Barsha Second in KHDA’s records), Dubai, for boys and girls from FS1 to Year 13. KHDA rated the school Outstanding in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 57,999 to AED 110,108 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 1.9 km from where it stands; the point is now on the school's own grounds. Corrected 29 September 2026: the website link no longer worked; it now leads to kings-edu.com. All corrections

rating
OutstandingKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Outstanding means
fee
AED 57,999 – 110,108a year, FS1 to Year 13, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
whole
Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
students
3,053 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 57,999 – 110,108a year, FS1 to Year 13, 2026–27

Year group

Not sure? Work it out from a birth date

Not included: transport, uniform, books, trips, sibling discounts.

See all fees

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.
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
kings-edu.com+971 4 356 6900govtrelations@kingsdubai.comTelephone 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 13
Gender
Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
Languages of instruction
English
Founded
2014
Name registered with KHDA
Kings School Al Barsha L.L.C
External examinations
GCSE, IGCSE, BTEC, A-Level Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Principal
Sajid Gulzar
  1. Back to text, source A

    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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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 outstanding across the Foundation Stage (FS). Attainment and progress are good in Islamic education and Arabic across the primary phase. Attainment and progress are outstanding in Primary and Secondary in English, mathematics and science but more variable across the post-16 phase. Learning skills are outstanding. Students think critically, solve problems well and apply their learning successfully to practical situations.

Personal and social development

Students cooperate well with their teachers and support each other. They are courteous, thoughtful and listen attentively to others. Students demonstrate a secure understanding of Islamic values and how they are reflected in UAE society. They are very aware and proud of their own culture and heritage. Students lead and engage actively in initiatives promoting sustainability and conservation. Attendance and punctuality are not so positive.

Teaching, curriculum and care

Teachers demonstrate a deep understanding of their subjects, effectively using questioning to spark students' curiosity and enhance critical thinking. Collaboration and independent learning are encouraged, with improved IT integration supporting most subjects. Assessment data provides a comprehensive view of each student's academic and well-being status.

Wellbeing

Leaders are committed to optimising the well-being of all stakeholders. Curricular and extra-curricular programmes promote well-being very effectively. Students are very supportive and empathetic towards each other. They provide excellent role models whilst at the same time understanding how to take care of their own needs. A small minority do not display positive attitudes towards attendance and punctuality.

Inclusion

The school has effective systems in place to identify and support students’ needs. Inclusion is a very high priority for the school and its leaders. Premises, facilities, and resources are skilfully adapted to provide highly impactful provision for each student. Teachers know their students very well. They have an in depth and detailed knowledge of them informed by individual and personalised educational plans.

Leadership and management

Senior leaders set a clear strategic vision covering relationships, inclusivity, community and professional responsibility. Self-evaluation procedures are fully embedded and areas for improvement known. Parents are keen and enthusiastic advocates of the school. Governors are strongly committed. Staff are well qualified and effectively deployed. The premises and facilities are of an exceptionally high quality and highly conducive to teaching and learning.

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    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 (survey, 2018–19)

The 2023–24 inspection report has no parents’ survey section; this is how the 2018–19 report, the newest with one and 7 years old, sums up parents’ answers, in the inspectors’ words.

2018–19 inspection Source A: Full Inspection Report 2018–19

Overall

  • Almost all parents who replied to the survey stated that they are satisfied with the overall quality of education in the school.

Safety and care

  • They think that their children are safe at school, and that teachers help their children develop learning skills.

Behaviour

  • A few parents feel that bullying is an issue from time to time.

Leadership

  • They feel that senior leaders listen to them and act upon their views.

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Fees 2026–27

Kings School Al Barsha tuition for 2026–27 is AED 57,999 (FS1 and FS2) to AED 110,108 (Year 13) across 15 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 57,999 to AED 115,088.Note 1Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

Year group

Fees for Kings School Al Barsha
Compare with

Approved tuition is unchanged from 2025–26 in every year group; the discount on the 2026–27 sheet is smaller than on the 2025–26 sheet, so the fee after the discount is higher in six year groups; the school did not raise its approved fee.

Annual tuition by year group, Kings School Al Barsha, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26

Year group2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–272025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Foundation Stage
FS1AED 57,999AED 57,999
FS2AED 57,999AED 57,999
Primary
Year 1AED 60,656AED 60,656
Year 2AED 60,656AED 60,656
Year 3AED 66,085AED 66,085
Year 4AED 68,166AED 68,166
Year 5AED 73,595AED 73,595
Year 6AED 73,595AED 73,595
Secondary
Year 7AED 88,615AED 88,615
Year 8AED 92,081AED 91,188
Year 9AED 95,432AED 93,598
Year 10AED 102,249AED 100,283
Year 11AED 109,064AED 105,872
Post-16
Year 12AED 109,064approved AED 111,853AED 105,872
Year 13AED 110,108approved AED 115,088AED 105,873

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 15 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26

    Tuition for 15 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.

Kings School Al Barsha fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2017–18 and other charges.

Other campuses of Kings School: Dubai · Nad Al Sheba

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 57,999
KHDA's total for the year
AED 57,999

Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere

Uniform
AED 60 to AED 2,200

A year, before optional servicesAED 58,059 to AED 60,199

Optional services: tick what your child will use

KHDA prints most of these as a range the school may charge up to; the total keeps the whole range.

  • AED 8,000 to AED 11,000
  • AED 50 to AED 1,500
  • up to AED 93,000
  • AED 106,540 to AED 115,230

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

School Employees
up to 100%
Humanitarian Financial Aid
up to 50%
Siblings 2 to 5
10%

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

2023–24

Earlier reports

  1. 4 earlier reports, see all years

Wellbeing Dubai focus area

Very good

2023–24

Inclusion Dubai focus area

Outstanding

2023–24

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)

  1. OverallOverall performance

    Outstanding

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Outstanding in 2 reports, Very good in 1 report and Good in 1 report.

  2. WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing

    Very good

    First rated in 2023–24

  3. InclusionProvision for students of determination

    Outstanding

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Outstanding in 1 report.

  4. LeadershipLeadership and management

    Outstanding

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Outstanding 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.

AreaFoundation StagePrimarySecondaryPost-16
TeachingTeaching for effective learningOutstandingOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding
AssessmentOutstandingOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding
CurriculumCurriculum design and implementationOutstandingOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding
Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptationOutstandingOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding
SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protectionOutstandingOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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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.

OutstandingThis school
«Quality of performance substantially exceeds the expectation of the UAE»23 schools in Dubai hold it now
Very good
«Quality of performance exceeds the expectation of the UAE»47 schools in Dubai hold it now
Good
«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
Acceptable
«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
Weak
«Quality of performance is below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
Very weak
«Quality of performance is significantly below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now

Kings School Al Barsha was rated Outstanding in 2023–24, one of 23 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

5 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2016–17 to 2023–24.

History of Kings School Al Barsha
Rating

Overall rating by academic year, newest first

  1. 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
  2. 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
  3. 2023–24OutstandingSame as 2022–23Note 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  4. 2022–23OutstandingSame as 2018–19Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  5. 2019–20 to 2021–22No inspection.
  6. 2018–19OutstandingUp from Very goodFull Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  7. 2017–18Very goodUp from GoodFull Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  8. 2016–17GoodFirst reportFull Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab) PDF

Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Change compares each report with the school’s previous report. Years with no inspection are skipped, never counted as a change.

Findings

6 findings in the last report: 4 strengths, 2 development points, 1 recurring across the last 5 reports.

Group by

Checked 16 September 2026.

Attainment and progress

Note 1

1 strength

  • StrengthFS

    Exceptional student achievement in English, mathematics and science and throughout FS, supported by effective teaching, learning and assessment

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3

Personal development and wellbeing

1 strength

  • Strength

    Students’ positive attitudes and work ethic, respectful relationships and cultural and social awareness

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4

Health, safety and safeguarding

1 strength

  • Strength

    The excellent health, care, support and protection and the promotion of students’ welfare and wellbeing

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5

Leadership and self-evaluation

1 strength

  • Strength

    Effective leadership, strong partnerships with parents, supportive governance and exceptional staffing, facilities and resources

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6

Arabic

1 development point

  • Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reportsNote 2

    Raise attainment and progress in Islamic Education and Arabic.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 8

Attendance and punctuality

1 development point

  • Development required

    Improve attendance and punctuality.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9

Findings from 1 of 5 reports

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    Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.

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    Recurring counts the school’s last 5 reports, 2016–17 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.

Leadership

Principal at the 2023–⁠24 inspection
Sajid Gulzar Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Appointed 8 Feb 2024, as the report prints it.
Principals since 2016–⁠17
2 changes of principal Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Alan Williamson, 2016–17 to 2017–18 → Rebecca Louise Gray, 2022–23 → Sajid Gulzar, 2023–24
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Subjects

Academic outcomes, Kings School Al Barsha

Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.

SubjectFoundation StagePrimarySecondaryPost-16
Islamic EducationNot in this reportGoodAcceptableGood
ArabicNot in this reportGoodAcceptableAcceptable
EnglishOutstandingOutstandingOutstandingVery good
MathematicsOutstandingOutstandingOutstandingVery good
ScienceOutstandingOutstandingOutstandingVery good

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, Kings School Al Barsha

Islamic Education, by inspection report

Rated2016–172017–182018–192022–232023–24
Islamic Education attainmentPrimaryAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableGoodGood
Islamic Education attainmentSecondaryAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education attainmentPost-16Not in this reportAcceptableGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education progressPrimaryAcceptableGoodGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education progressSecondaryAcceptableGoodGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education progressPost-16Not in this reportGoodGoodGoodGood

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

AspectWhole schoolEmirati cohort
International and Benchmark AchievementOutstandingGood
Leadership: International and Emirati AchievementOutstandingNot in this report
Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacyVery goodVery good
Overall school standards in the National Agenda ParameterOutstandingNot in this report

Registration requirements: Met Fully

  • In the recent Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) tests the school exceeded its target of 580 by a considerable margin.
  • Similarly, the Emirati cohort of students also exceeded their target of 585.
  • In the National Agenda progress tests, the outcomes of outstanding judgements were sustained in English, mathematics and science.

Earlier reports

  • 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is above expectations
  • 2018–19: Progression in the N.A.P. tests — outstanding in mathematics, very good in English and acceptable in science, giving an overall rating of very good
  • 2017–18: Overall, the school's provision for achieving National Agenda targets — is above expectations
  • 2016–17: Overall, the school’s progress towards achieving its National Agenda targets — meets 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:

  • British: five IGCSE or GCSE passes (grade E or 3) and one A level or two AS levels (grade E).

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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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

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    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.

Individual sports

  • Martial arts · karate · externally run clubs
  • Yoga & fitness · zumba · yoga

Dance

  • Ballet · externally run clubs

Art & design

  • Art · origami
  • Photography & film · photography

Science & technology

  • Robotics · Lego club · externally run clubs
  • Science & engineering club · engineering · externally run clubs

Debate & strategy

  • Chess

Award programmes

  • Duke of Edinburgh / IAYP · Duke of Edinburgh Award

Facilities

  • Music rooms
  • Swimming pool
  • Playing field
  • Art studio

Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports

  • Drama

Also mentioned: rounders, Active Engineering Society, Tycoon Club, gardening, re-wilding

Source Source A: School website, read 2026-09-23

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    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 · for first and additional language learners in FS2 and Year1. All FS2 children learn Arabic for 30 minutes per week in a combined lesson. Arabic children have an additional 30 minutes per week. In Year 1, students are grouped into Arabic A and Arabic B for four forty-minute lessons each week.

Courses after 16

  • Vocational courses

Facilities

  • Premises and facilities
  • Premises, facilities and resources

External examinations

  • GCSE
  • IGCSE
  • BTEC
  • A-Level

Support for students of determination and the gifted

  • Comprehensive systems identify and support students of determination and those who are gifted and talented. p. 18
  • Using an all-inclusive approach, the school identifies students’ barriers to learning and using specialist advice when needed. p. 19
  • High-quality provision with well-targeted and personalised support is put in place. p. 19
  • Highly supportive classroom climates, including learning support classes, are consistent features across the school. p. 19
  • The school’s alternative pathways for students of determination motivate and engage them even further. p. 19
  • Assessment systems help teachers with the setting of ambitious, but achievable, individual targets. p. 19

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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On the school's website

What the school says about itself on kings-edu.com, 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

Source Source A: School website, read 2026-09-22

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    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
3,053 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
Students of determination
259 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Largest nationality group
British Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
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    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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Snapshots by year

Students and staff by academic year, Kings School Al Barsha

YearStudentsTeachersTeacher turnover
2024–253,053Not availableNot available
2023–243,015223Not available
2022–232,56021025%
2021–222,491Not availableNot available
2020–212,312Not availableNot available
2019–202,185Not availableNot available
2018–192,010Not availableNot available
2017–181,648161Not available
2016–171,24313122%
2015–161,031Not availableNot available
2014–15546Not availableNot available

Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.

Location

Address
Al Barsha Second
Phone and email
+971 4 356 6900govtrelations@kingsdubai.com
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.

  1. Repton Al Barsha

    1.0 km · Very good 2023–24 · British

  2. Bloom World Academy

    1.9 km · Good 2024–25 · IB

  3. Brighton College Dubai

    2.0 km · Very good 2023–24 · British

  4. GEMS Al Barsha National School

    2.2 km · Acceptable 2023–24 · British

  5. GEMS Founders School – Al Barsha South

    2.5 km · Very good 2023–24 · British

All 4 schools in Dubai HillsAll British curriculum schools in Dubai

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 18 September 2026.

Sources

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