Kings' School Al Barsha
School in Dubai
Quick answer
Kings' School Al Barsha follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a highly diverse student body of 64 nationalities. Tuition of $13,000–$20,000/year is in line with Dubai averages. Note: British primary school only (FS1 to Year 6).
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $13,000–$20,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 1) Dubai private school · 800 students total.
- 64 nationalities top: British.
- Ages: 3-11 school day starts at 8:15 am or 8:30 am depending on the grade level..
- Accreditations: BSO verified.
800
64 (British)
22 avg / 1 max
Fixed intake
BSO
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Kings' School Al Barsha
Kings' Al Barsha is a purpose built School offering first class education. The school's dictum is ”the best by every child”.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —School states it does NOT offer dedicated EAL/ESL support
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $13,000 – $20,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 57999-Dirham 105873 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $20,350(+23%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $22,850 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 87th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
British primary school only (FS1 to Year 6). Tuition AED 47,000-72,000 by year group. Registration AED 1,500. Transport AED 4,000-6,500/year. Uniforms AED 500-1,000. No secondary school — families must plan transition.
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
French, Spanish, Arabic
Support currently in place or being developed includes: • 1:1 Dyslexia support • Home Learning support • In Class support • Literacy intervention • Parent and teacher support • English language learner support • Liaison with external agencies, such as educational psychologists • Exam Access Arrangement assessment
Kings’ School Al Barsha does not offer a comprehensive special education programme. However, limited support for students with mild to moderate learning differences may be available. Further to this, Kings' School Al Barsha is developing a specialist facility for students with Dyslexia. There will be a specific number of places available for students diagnosed with these learning needs. This is part of Kings’ Education’s commitment to meeting the needs of the wider range of young people in Dubai.
No
8:15 am or 8:30 am depending on the grade level. – FS1: Sunday - Thursday: 13:00 FS2: Sunday - Wednesday: 14:00, Thursday: 13:00 Year 1 - 6: Sunday - Wednesday: 15:00, Thursday: 13:30 Secondary: Sunday Thursday: 15:30
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Barsha, Tecom, Dubai Hills, Al Quoz
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: British
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
British primary school only (FS1 to Year 6). Tuition AED 47,000-72,000 by year group. Registration AED 1,500. Transport AED 4,000-6,500/year. Uniforms AED 500-1,000. No secondary school — families must plan transition.
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