Dubai Heights Academy is a British curriculum school in Al Barsha South, teaching the National Curriculum for England from the Foundation Stage through the primary and secondary years. It opened in 2017 and has grown into one of the more affordable Very Good rated options in the Dubai international schools market, with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, the regulator that inspects every private school in the emirate, awarding it a Very Good rating in its most recent published cycle.
For relocating families who want an English curriculum education without the premium tier price, Dubai Heights Academy is a practical option in a fast growing western district. This profile sets out the curriculum, the fee band, the admissions calendar and where its families tend to live. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed.
Dubai Heights Academy at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | National Curriculum for England; IGCSE and GCSE |
|---|---|
| Stage range | FS1 to Year 12 (ages 3 to 17) |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Regulator and rating | KHDA rated Very Good (most recent published cycle) |
| Fee band | Mid tier (see Dubai fees guide) |
| Campus area | Al Barsha South |
Curriculum and academics
Dubai Heights Academy follows the National Curriculum for England, taking children from the Foundation Stage through the primary and secondary years. Pupils work through the English key stages towards IGCSE and GCSE qualifications in the middle school, with the senior pathway developing as the school's first cohorts move up the year groups. English is the language of instruction, with Arabic and Islamic studies taught in line with UAE requirements.
The school positions itself as a non selective, all ability British school, which suits families who want a recognised English pathway and a broad co curricular programme rather than a selective academic environment. Families weighing the English route against the alternatives can read our guide to the British curriculum schools in Dubai for the wider context.
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Dubai Heights Academy fees
Dubai Heights Academy sits in the mid tier of the Dubai market. Published tuition for 2025 to 2026 runs from around AED 30,000 in the Foundation Stage to about AED 65,000 in the senior years, which keeps it well below the AED 55,000 to 110,000 charged by the premium British and American schools mapped in our Dubai school fees guide. Tuition is capped and approved by the KHDA each year, so confirm the current figure for your child's year group before you budget.
Beyond tuition, plan for the standard Dubai line items: a registration charge on acceptance, a refundable deposit to secure the place, uniform and books, and optional transport if you live outside the immediate catchment. Families focused on value can also read our roundup of the cheapest international schools in Dubai, where mid tier British schools like this one feature.
Admissions and intake
Dubai Heights Academy runs an August to June academic year and opens admissions ahead of each new session. The Foundation Stage is the main intake point, with places at other year groups offered on a rolling basis as families arrive and leave through the year. Assessment is age appropriate, from an informal readiness check in the early years to a placement task and a review of school reports for older applicants.
Parents should prepare the child's transfer certificate, recent report cards and passport and visa documents, all of which the KHDA requires for a school transfer within or into the UAE. Popular year groups can fill early, so applying within the published admissions window improves the chance of a place at your preferred entry point.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Al Barsha South, a fast growing residential district of western Dubai near Dubai Hills, Arjan and the Motor City and Al Barsha communities. The area has become a hub for newer family housing, which places the school within a short drive of the villa and apartment developments where many of its families live and keeps the transport bill manageable.
For the fuller picture of how the British sector sits alongside the American, IB and Indian schools across the emirate, the Dubai schools hub maps the whole market by curriculum, fee band and neighbourhood.
Dubai Heights Academy reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Dubai Heights Academy fees?
Published tuition for 2025 to 2026 runs from around AED 30,000 in the Foundation Stage to about AED 65,000 in the senior years, placing Dubai Heights Academy in Dubai's mid fee tier. The KHDA approves the maximum each year, so confirm the figure for your child's grade with the school.
What curriculum does Dubai Heights Academy follow?
Dubai Heights Academy follows the National Curriculum for England from the Foundation Stage upward, with pupils working towards IGCSE and GCSE qualifications. English is the language of instruction.
Is Dubai Heights Academy a good school?
The KHDA, Dubai's school regulator, rated Dubai Heights Academy Very Good in its most recent published inspection. Whether it suits your child depends on your preference for the English curriculum and the Al Barsha South location.
Where is Dubai Heights Academy in Dubai?
Dubai Heights Academy is in Al Barsha South, a residential district of western Dubai close to Dubai Hills, Arjan and Motor City.
When do Dubai Heights Academy applications open?
The school runs an August to June year and opens admissions ahead of each session, with the Foundation Stage the main intake and other year groups offered on a rolling basis subject to space.
