The Scholars School
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
The Scholars School is an international school in Dubai, UAE, preparing students for IGCSE and A-Levels and BTEC. Annual tuition runs $5,000-$15,000; total annual cost reaches roughly $13,500 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. It serves students aged 4-4.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and BTEC.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 26 Dubai international school.
- Ages: 4-4 school day starts at 8am for all students..
26 avg
Rolling
IGCSE and A-Levels and BTEC
About The Scholars School
It is the first and only founding High Performance Learning (HPL) school offering a British curriculum with a strong focus on innovation, inclusivity, and local cultural connection, underpinned by values of Achievement, Character, and Service.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 42700-Dirham 70300 |
| 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
IGCSE and A-Levels and BTEC
Students complete IGCSE, GCSE, A-Levels, iA-Levels, Level 2 & 3 BTECs, and ASDAN qualifications.
Students at the sister school (Dubai Scholars) have outperformed the Dubai private school average and other UK curriculum schools, achieving high benchmarks in assessments like TIMSS and PIRLS.
The school offers Arabic and French, with plans to expand options as the school develops.
The school uses a Response to Intervention (RTI) model with three tiers of support, ranging from differentiated instruction (Tier 1) to individualised programs (IEPs) and specialist intervention (Tier 3).
Yes, the school has a dedicated Inclusion Team, including a Head of Inclusion, School Psychologist, School Counsellor, and Learning Support Assistants.
Yes, extra English language support is provided for EAL (English as an Additional Language) students.
8am for all students. – EYFS - 1:30 pm Years 1 to 6 - 3:30 pm Friday - All students finish at 11:30am
Yes, there is a cafeteria and a Student Café available.
The school has a cafeteria/student café; specific dietary offerings beyond standard requirements are not detailed, but the facility is available.
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