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Kings' School Al Barsha

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 57,999 - 105,873
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2971
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 22

Al Barsha 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Kings' School Al Barsha has 2,971 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
Kings' School Al Barsha is located in Al Barsha 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Umm Suqeim Road. The campus sits close to Mall of the Emirates and other residential areas, with convenient road access and on-site parking. The nearest Dubai Metro station is Mall of the Emirates (Red Line), and bus routes 84 and F30 stop near the school.

Stages
The school provides Foundation Stage (FS1) through Year 13 (Sixth Form), serving students aged about 3 to 18.

Type
The school is co-educational. It operates as a day school, with a typical school day from 7:00 AM to 4:45 PM on most days and a shorter day on Fridays ending at 12:00 PM.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school attracts students from around 70 nationalities. The largest nationality group is the United Kingdom, with Emirati students numbering in the low hundreds (the KHDA data notes around 203 Emirati students) and a notable portion of students identified as being of determination (about 259).

Additional learning support
The school offers care and support for students with Additional Learning Needs (SEN). There is a robust provision for students of determination, with a significant number of such students enrolled.

Country affiliation
The school follows a UK curriculum and is categorized as a British overseas school.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not part of the school's profile; the school is described as non-religious in its character.

School day structure
School hours typically run from 7:00 AM to 4:45 PM, with Friday sessions ending at 12:00 PM. There is on-site parking and nearby public transport options for commuting families.

Bus service
A school bus service is available, with bus routes 84 and F30 stopping near the campus. Transport fees, where charged, are listed in school fee materials (example ranges include 6,800–12,500 AED per year).
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Fees

Annual tuition at Kings' School Al Barsha ranges from AED 57,999 to AED 105,873 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees
- Application (assessment) fee: AED 500 (non‑refundable). Enrollment/confirmation deposit: up to 10% of the annual tuition for new students (non‑refundable and deductible from the first term's fees). Re‑enrolment fee for existing students: up to 5% of the tuition fees or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non‑refundable and deductible from the first term.

Tuition fees (annual and per term) — academic year 2025–2026
Note: the school operates on a three‑term academic calendar; per‑term figures shown below are the annual tuition divided by three (see Billing schedule). The annual tuition figures below reflect the most recent published fees adjusted under the KHDA approved increase for 2025–2026.
- Foundation Stage 1 & Foundation Stage 2: Annual AED 57,999; Per term AED 19,333.
- Year 1 & Year 2: Annual AED 60,656; Per term AED 20,219.
- Year 3: Annual AED 66,085; Per term AED 22,028.
- Year 4: Annual AED 68,166; Per term AED 22,722.
- Year 5 & Year 6: Annual AED 73,595; Per term AED 24,532.
- Year 7: Annual AED 87,614; Per term AED 29,205.
- Year 8: Annual AED 90,175; Per term AED 30,058.
- Year 9: Annual AED 92,559; Per term AED 30,853.
- Year 10: Annual AED 99,171; Per term AED 33,057.
- Year 11: Annual AED 104,691; Per term AED 34,897.
- Year 12 & Year 13: Annual AED 104,695; Per term AED 34,898.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school follows a three‑term academic calendar (Term 1: Sep–Dec; Term 2: Jan–Apr; Term 3: Apr–Jul). Fee invoices are issued against terms; the registration/enrolment fees are normally deducted from the first term invoice. Per‑term amounts above are calculated as annual tuition divided by three.
- Registration, deposit and re‑enrolment fees are non‑transferable and non‑refundable; enrolment/deposit payments are normally applied to the first term. Specific payment deadlines and any available payment plans are issued with the offer and invoice.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered at the Kings' School Al Barsha campus (day school only).

Other costs and typical additional charges
- School uniform and required supplies: budget range indicated AED 60 to AED 2,000 (uniform items and optional accessories are charged separately and sold through the school's official supplier).
- Transport (school bus): typical annual range AED 8,000 to AED 11,000 (depending on route/one‑way or return).
- School trips and excursions: typical range AED 50 to AED 14,000 (local and overseas trips vary by programme).
- Learning‑support / additional provision: where required, charges vary (examples published show a wide range up to the amounts indicated on the KHDA fact sheet). External exam board charges and some activity fees are charged separately.
- Typical extracurricular and club activity costs, overnight camps and overseas educational trips are charged in addition to tuition; amounts vary by activity and year group. Example ranges reported by school fact sheets and fee summaries align with the figures above.

Refunds and withdrawal / notice terms
- Registration fee, enrolment/deposit and re‑enrolment fees are non‑refundable. Refund of tuition (when applicable) follows the Ministry of Education / KHDA bylaws: if a student withdraws prior to the start of the academic year, the balance of the first term's fees paid may be refunded after deduction of non‑refundable amounts; during the year refunds and charges are applied according to the published withdrawal/refund rules (examples: partial‑term attendance rules and minimum notice periods apply). Exact refund calculations are handled by the school finance office in accordance with KHDA rules.

Fee payment options
- Payments accepted include bank transfer and credit card. Credit‑card payments may be subject to a surcharge per card type. Bank charges for international transfers are payable by the payer. The school's finance office issues official invoices with payment instructions and available payment methods on the offer/fee invoice.

Scholarships and discounts
- The school offers a range of discounts and scholarship opportunities (employee discounts, sibling discounts and limited academic/sports/arts scholarships). Where applicable these are applied against standard tuition and are subject to eligibility criteria and duration terms. Specific scholarship/discount details and maximum percentages are published for the school's intake years.

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Academics

Kings' School Al Barsha teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school teaches the British curriculum with UK Academic Qualifications. It serves ages 3 to 18, from Foundation Stage through Year 13. Primary through Secondary to Sixth Form. The school has more than 3,000 students from over 70 nationalities. The campus is centrally located and provides facilities for sports, arts and technology.
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Admissions

Admissions
The school has an Outstanding KHDA rating. The school serves ages 3 to 18 (FS1 to Year 13), from Foundation Stage through Sixth Form. The school teaches a British curriculum with UK Academic Qualifications. The school has a centrally located campus with world-class sports, art and technology facilities. The school has 3,000+ students and 70+ nationalities. Admissions are open for the 2026–2027 academic year, covering Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form. The school can be contacted at +971 4 356 6900 and [email protected].
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