Arcadia School
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Arcadia School is an international school serving expat families in Dubai, with a highly diverse student body of 80 nationalities. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Dubai averages. The student body draws from 80 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Arcadia School.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- 80 nationalities top: British.
- Ages: 4-4 school day starts at 07:50am.
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About Arcadia School
The unique areas that define us are a school that makes parents life easier, teaching the children in academics, social and sport skills from 8 am to 4 pm. We include homework within the school day, we include extra curriculum activities in the fees, we include uniform textbooks in the fees. We only use Apple products when introducing the children to technology and we are an Apple distinguished school. We have a wonderful entrepreneurial spirit throughout the school and have already established one of the lessons that enrich the curriculum named 'The Junior MBA' class. We also offer specialist teachers from 3 years old upwards.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 20765-Dirham 81732 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $13,500(+35%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $16,000 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 79th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
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Other
At Arcadia we use GL assessments to benchmark the students against both international and UK standards. We use GL Cognitive Abilities Test and the GL Progress Tests.
Our students have consistently achieved outstanding results in the English, Maths and Science GL Progress Tests. With an average of 95% of our students meeting or exceeding curriculum standards.
We offer Arabic, French and Spanish
We offer academic, physical and social support for a child. Plus we have a School Counsellor who is there to support the child emotionally. Should the child need Speech or language therapy, we work with some excellent providers or would be happy to work with the child's current therapist.
Yes, we have an 'Inclusive' team who support any children with learning needs.
We have an EAL department at Arcadia 'English as an additional language' that supports children with little or no English free of charge.
07:50am – FS1 and FS2 finish at 2 pm every day. YR1 upwards finishes at 4 pm Monday to Thursday and 12 pm on a Friday
Yes, we have a lunch provider in the school called 'Mastercook'. You also have the option of sending your child to school with a packed lunch.
We are a nut free, Halal meat, no sugar school and the lunch provider offers a vegetarian option for the child's main meal.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: British
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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