Kings' School Dubai

What the school is

One primary school inside a three-campus group

Kings’ Education operates three Dubai schools. Kings’ School Dubai is primary-only. Kings’ Al Barsha opened in 2014 and serves FS1 to Year 13, including an A-level sixth form. Published reporting describes it as the secondary pathway for Kings’ Dubai pupils. Kings’ Nad Al Sheba opened its secondary section in August 2021 and has a Very Good rating in the cited reporting. Each campus has its own year groups, fees and admissions arrangements.

The cited review describes a paid shuttle between the Umm Suqeim and Al Barsha campuses for families with children at both. Obtain both schools’ fee schedules when planning primary and secondary costs.

The primary campus has a 25-metre pool, an artificial-turf pitch, two hard courts, a 50-metre running track, a gymnasium and two performing-arts auditoriums. The school holds British Schools Overseas accreditation and is a member of British Schools in the Middle East.

Academics in practice

Inspection findings and primary progress

The cited 2023–24 inspection reporting describes high attainment in core subjects and positive leadership findings. Inclusion was rated Outstanding, with targeted support identified as helping pupils make progress. These are dated findings: ask about the support available for your child and any newer report. Published reporting describes KHDA inspections returning in 2026–27 through a mix of full inspections and monitoring visits.

As a primary school, Kings’ Dubai does not offer GCSEs or A-levels. Families can instead ask how teachers assess reading, writing and mathematics against age expectations, how progress is reported and what happens when a pupil needs additional support or challenge. Year 6 destination and transition information can help explain the move to secondary school.

The reproduced KHDA data records approximately 1,099 pupils, 84 teachers and 47 teaching assistants, with a reported teacher-to-pupil ratio of 1:13. That ratio is not a class-size figure. The same data identifies 82 students of determination and describes British as the largest nationality group.

Admissions and cost

Admissions, fees and the calendar

The school’s KHDA-agreed fee structure for 2026–27 lists annual tuition of AED 47,179 for FS1 and FS2, AED 59,491 for Years 1–4 and AED 71,801 for Years 5–6, unchanged from the 2025–26 figures in the cited reporting, consistent with the 2026–27 tuition freeze. Request a school-issued quotation for any additional charges.

The school’s admissions page lists a non-refundable registration fee of AED 500 plus VAT, and a deposit of 10% of the relevant annual fees to secure an offered place, deducted from the first term’s fees. An earlier review described a 25% new-pupil deposit. The deposit is an advance payment, so it should not be added again to annual tuition spending. Using the published Year 5 tuition, 10% is AED 7,180.10 payable upfront.

Places are allocated by year group and start date. The school’s admissions page says applications are welcomed throughout the year and secured on a first-come, first-served basis. For later transfer to Al Barsha, obtain the conditions and deadlines in writing. Its cited 2025–26 tuition reaches AED 105,873 in Year 13; future fees will need separate planning.

The family experience

Location, community and the daily reality

The primary campus is on Al Yazzi Street in Umm Suqeim 3, near the Burj Al Arab. If considering walking, inspect the actual route and crossings rather than assume proximity makes the journey practical. Families with siblings at another campus should test both journeys.

Ask how Year 6 pupils prepare for secondary school, which schools recent leavers joined and what information is shared with receiving teachers. For families considering Al Barsha, discuss transition visits, pastoral support and the shuttle arrangements. These details can help make the campus change easier to plan.