The Arbor School Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and BTEC.
- Tuition Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
- Avg class size: 24 Dubai international school · 1,500 students total.
- 87 nationalities top: British.
- Ages: 4-4 school day starts at 7:40.
1,500
87 (British)
24 avg
Rolling
IGCSE and A-Levels and BTEC
About The Arbor School Dubai
The Arbor School in Al Furjan offers a distinctive British education that combines strong academics with care for people and the planet. Following the National Curriculum for England, lessons are enriched with Arbor’s unique focus on eco-literacy, sustainability and environmental awareness. Students learn through real-world experiences - from growing food in biodomes to exploring Dubai’s natural habitats - helping them understand how learning connects to life beyond the classroom. It’s an education built on curiosity, compassion and responsibility, preparing young people to thrive academically and make a positive difference in the world.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
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.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
Other
IGCSE and A-Levels and BTEC
IGCSE, A Levels, BTECs
95% of students achieve 5 x GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English and maths. Our first cohort is due to undertake A Level exams in 2026.
French , Arabic and Spanish. A mother tongue programme is also available as an after school activity.
As per the expectations of the Inclusion Quality Mark, Education for All and good educational practice, students with additional needs are supported at the Arbor School through an induction process and the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs). This service is developed by the appropriate educational professionals in the Teaching and Learning unit and defines in-class support, group work with specialist support in the teaching and learning unit, and one-to-one support.
Yes.
Yes, and one-on-one tuition.
7:40 – KG1 - kG2: 15:20 KG3 - G5: 16:15 These timings include the co-curricular programme at the school, which is an expected element of study.
Yes
Yes, there are vegan, vegetarian and non vegetarian options.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: British
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