Oak Tree Primary School
Also known as: Oaktree Primary School
Oak Tree Primary School is a private British curriculum school in Al Quoz 4, Dubai, for boys and girls from FS1 to Year 6. KHDA rated the school Acceptable in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 16,225 to AED 27,041 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 16,225 – 27,041a year, FS1 to Year 6, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
- whole
- Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
- students
- 556 students2024–25, KHDA school directory
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Fees at this school, 2026–27
AED 16,225 – 27,041a year, FS1 to Year 6, 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 6Which 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
- oaktreeprimary.com971433339principal@oaktreeprimary.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 6
- Gender
- Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 2016
- Extra-curricular activities
- Swimming, Yoga & fitness, Dance (other), Art and more, 6 confirmed
- Principal
- Olivia A H Rumah
- Website
- oaktreeprimary.com
- 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
Performance is higher in the Foundation Stage compared to Key Stage 1, with notable progress in English and mathematics, as well as improved learning skills in the Foundation Stage. Achievement in Key Stage 2 surpasses that of Key Stage 1, although Key Stage 2 has fewer students.
Personal and social development
Students are generally responsible and self-reliant, and are courteous and considerate. However, some students too often display low-level disruptive behaviour which impacts on their own learning and that of other students. Too many students arrive late to school, although mostly, during the school day, they are on time to lessons.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Teaching in the Foundation Stage has marginally improved, leading to improved child learning. Assessment frameworks exist but the analysis of external data lacks depth, and the application of data by school leaders and teachers needs development. Feedback on students' work often fails to guide improvement. The curriculum in the Foundation Stage has seen advancements, particularly in science and phonics. Transition processes are outlined but not effectively implemented, especially from the Foundation Stage to Key Stage 1 and from Key Stage 2 to other educational settings. Monitoring of students' progress post-transition could be better celebrated. Cross-curricular integration is sporadic, and while curriculum reviews are routine, they don't consistently lead to adjustments across all subjects. The extracurricular program is satisfactory, with improved recognition of Emirati culture and values, but areas like enterprise learning and entrepreneurship remain undeveloped.
Wellbeing
Students have a general understanding of their own well-being including an awareness of common dangers and online safety, and they understand the need to look after each other. They feel safe and looked after. There is a positive classroom climate in most areas, where students collaborate well and enjoy their lessons. Teachers make sure that most students' needs are met and they show a concern for their welfare.
Inclusion
The school's commitment to inclusivity is shown through the enhanced inclusion team and refined support strategies, leading to better planning for students' needs with emerging regular monitoring. Despite established systems for identifying students requiring additional support and collaborative efforts with parents to create learning plans, the effectiveness and quality of these plans vary. Parents are well-informed about their children's progress, benefiting from regular communication and joint workshops with teachers. However, there remains a lack of alternative curriculum pathways for students of determination.
Leadership and management
The school has recently appointed middle leaders. This has had a positive effect in Early Years. The principal should now ensure that other leaders quickly move the school forward. Resources have been made available to recruit staff and to enhance provision in science and the library. The school's partnership with parents needs to be strengthened and governors' roles clarified. Self-evaluation systems are inadequate and inaccurate.
- 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
Oak Tree Primary School tuition for 2026–27 is AED 16,225 (FS1) to AED 27,041 (Year 6) across eight 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, Oak Tree Primary 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 16,225 | AED 16,225 |
| FS2 | AED 17,305 | AED 17,305 |
| Primary | ||
| Year 1 | AED 18,929 | AED 18,929 |
| Year 2 | AED 20,551 | AED 20,551 |
| Year 3 | AED 22,173 | AED 22,173 |
| Year 4 | AED 23,795 | AED 23,795 |
| Year 5 | AED 25,418 | AED 25,418 |
| Year 6 | AED 27,041 | AED 27,041 |
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 8 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 8 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.
Oak Tree Primary School fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2022–23 and other charges.
What a year costs, FS1, 2026–27
Showing FS1. Choose another year group above to see its costs.
- Tuition
- AED 16,225
- KHDA's total for the year
- AED 16,225
Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere
- Uniform
- AED 750 to AED 1,250
- Books
- AED 450
- Stationery
- AED 300
- School ID Card ReplacementOnly when needed; not paid every year
- AED 200
A year, before optional servicesAED 17,725 to AED 18,225
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
- 3%
- Siblings 3 to 4
- 5%
- School Employees
- up to 50%
- Welcoming Discount
- 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
Overall rating
Earlier reports
- 2022–23, Acceptable, Full Inspection Report
- 2019–20 to 2021–22, no inspection
- 2018–19, Acceptable, Full Inspection Report
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 2 reports.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Same as 2022–23 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 | Foundation Stage | Primary |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Oak Tree Primary 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
3 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2018–19 to 2023–24.
History of Oak Tree Primary 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)
- 2022–23Same as 2018–19Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- 2019–20 to 2021–22No inspection.
- 2018–19First reportFull Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- 2016–17 and 2017–18No inspection.
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
5 findings in the last report: 3 strengths, 2 development points, 2 recurring across the last 3 reports.
Health, safety and safeguarding
Note 11 strength
Strength
The safe, supportive and caring atmosphere, which welcomes students of all abilities
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Early years
1 strength
StrengthFS
The improving provision in FS which has had a positive impact on children's learning skills
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Leadership and self-evaluation
1 strength, 2 development points
Strength
The improvements in middle leadership
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 3 reportsNote 2
Ensure that governors provide robust support for the principal and other school leaders so that they: - manage safeguarding, behaviour, attendance and punctuality, and access to the school site more effectively, and - have a sharper focus on raising achievement.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 3 reportsKey Stage 1
Improve the quality and effectiveness of leadership at all levels and ensure that: - teachers, especially those in Key Stage 1, make better use of assessment information to provide differentiated learning activities which meet the needs of all students, - analyses of assessment data produce accurate measures of attainment and progress, which can be used to adapt the curriculum and raise achievement, - self-evaluation is informed by reliable information from a wide range of sources and so forms a secure base for improvement planning.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Findings from 1 of 3 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 3 reports, 2018–19 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Shirley Atkar Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 8 Mar 2023, as the report prints it. The current principal is under Location.
- Principals since 2018–19
- 3 changes of principal Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Catherine O'Farrell (acting), 2018–19 → ShirleyKaur Atkar, 2022–23 → Shirley Atkar, 2023–24 → Olivia A H Rumah, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Oak Tree Primary SchoolIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2018–19 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentPrimary | |||
| Islamic Education progressPrimary |
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 | Not applicable |
Registration requirements: Partially Met
- In June 2023, only 75% of students were entered into the reading assessment, which is below the 85% requirement.
- A further assessment in September 2023 demonstrates a small improvement in the standardised assessment scores (SAS).
- There is only one set of outcomes for the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS).
- The school is placed within the Intermediate International benchmark.
Earlier reports
- 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is approaching expectations
- 2018–19: The Impact o f Leadership — is below 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 18 Oct 20267 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.
Water sports
- Swimming
Individual sports
- Yoga & fitness · Yoga
Dance
- Dance (other) · Dance
Art & design
- Art · Creative Art and Design · Origami
Science & technology
- Coding
- Science & engineering club · Science
Facilities
- Sports hall
- Playing field
- Art studio
- Swimming pool
Also mentioned: Puppet Making, Jewellery Making, Lego, Play Dough
- 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 · While children in FS2 learn Arabic for one lesson of 30 minutes per week, in Year 1 students are taught one lesson of 45 minutes.
Facilities
- Library
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- These result in appropriate individual education plans (IEPs). p. 19
- Systems for identifying students of determination including those who have gifts and talents have improved and provide more accurate analyses of different needs. p. 19
- Appropriate systems are in place for identifying students of determination. p. 20
- 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 oaktreeprimary.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
- «We are an inclusive school and we admit students throughout the year subject to the availability of places.» oaktreeprimary.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «We welcome students of determination, students who are gifted and talented, high achievers, students who study English as an Additional Language (EAL) , and those who have been studying other curricula.» oaktreeprimary.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «We also value diversity and multiculturalism and admit students of all nationalities and ethnicities.» oaktreeprimary.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «We accept applications for admission at all times of the school year, subject to the availability of space in the year group.» oaktreeprimary.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
School bus and transport
- «All Oaktree buses are fully compliant with RTA regulations and have additional safety features to protect your child including GPS and RFID tracking systems, CCTV and a child safety button.» oaktreeprimary.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «A parent will have to avail the transportation for the full year and will not be given any option for opting monthly services. The full year transportation fees will be collected by the school at the time of enrollment or re-enrollment as the case maybe.» oaktreeprimary.com 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
- 556 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 39 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 53 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 11 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
- 0 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, Oak Tree Primary School
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 556 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 609 | 39 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 665 | 39 | 15% |
| 2021–22 | 528 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 382 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 198 | Not available | Not available |
| 2018–19 | 209 | 23 | 29% |
| 2017–18 | 165 | Not available | Not available |
| 2016–17 | 104 | Not available | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Location
- Address
- Al Qouz Fourth
- Phone and email
- 971433339principal@oaktreeprimary.comPrincipal: Olivia A H Rumah
- 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.
- Dewvale School
0.1 km · 2025–26 · Indian CBSE
- Credence High School
0.4 km · 2023–24 · Indian CBSE
- Ambassador International Academy
0.5 km · 2023–24 · IB
- Springdales School
0.6 km · 2023–24 · Indian CBSE, British
- The Scholars School
2.3 km · No rating yet · British
All 10 schools in Al QuozAll 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)
School website · web page, English
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