Horizon English School is a long established British primary in the Al Safa district of Jumeirah, opened in 1989 and now part of the Cognita group. It teaches the National Curriculum for England from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 6, drawing children from more than 40 nationalities, and has held the KHDA's Outstanding rating since 2018. It is one of the most sought after primaries in our Dubai international schools directory.
This profile sets out the curriculum, the fee band, the admissions calendar and the community around the school. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed.
Horizon English School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | National Curriculum for England (EYFS and Key Stages 1 and 2) |
|---|---|
| Stage range | FS1 to Year 6 (ages 3 to 11) |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Regulator and rating | KHDA rated Outstanding (held since 2018) |
| Group | Cognita |
| Fee band | Mid tier (see Dubai fees guide) |
| Campus area | Al Safa, Jumeirah |
Curriculum and academics
Horizon English School delivers the British curriculum across the primary years only, from the Early Years Foundation Stage through Key Stages 1 and 2. As a primary phase school it puts its resources entirely into the years to age eleven, with a long standing reputation for strong early literacy and a settled, experienced staff.
Because teaching ends at Year 6, the school works closely with families on the transfer to secondary, where pupils continue to IGCSE and then A Levels or the IB Diploma. There are no public examinations at this stage, so the Outstanding inspection record and the school's longevity carry the weight a parent would otherwise place on results.
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Horizon English School fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 43,849 |
| FS2 | AED 43,849 |
| Years 1 to 6 | AED 58,825 |
Source: Horizon English School (horizonschooldubai.com). Annual fees include tuition plus medical, stationery and device charges per the school schedule. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
Horizon English School sits in the mid tier of the Dubai market, notably accessible for a school with an Outstanding rating in a prime Jumeirah location. Published tuition for 2025 to 2026 runs from around AED 44,000 in FS1 to roughly AED 59,000 in the upper primary years, and the school states that these totals include items such as medical cover, stationery and a digital device. Our Dubai school fees guide sets the figure in context.
Even where extras are bundled, budget for a registration charge, a deposit and transport if you live outside Al Safa. The all in pricing is part of why demand for places is high.
Admissions and intake
The school runs an August to June year, with FS1 the principal intake and limited places across the primary grades as families move. Given the Outstanding rating and central location, popular year groups carry long waiting lists, so early registration is essential.
Admission at primary level rests on age appropriate assessment and prior nursery or school records rather than formal testing. Prepare recent reports, passport and visa copies and a transfer certificate where the KHDA requires one.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Al Safa, an established residential pocket of Jumeirah beside Al Safa Park and within easy reach of Jumeirah Beach, Umm Suqeim and the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor. It draws heavily from the long settled expatriate families of the Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim neighbourhoods who value a British primary close to home.
With teaching ending at Year 6, planning the secondary step early is wise, so read the school alongside the Dubai schools hub and the primary schools in Dubai directory.
Horizon English School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Horizon English School fees?
2025 to 2026 tuition runs from roughly AED 44,000 in FS1 to about AED 59,000 in the upper primary years, a mid tier price that the school says bundles items like medical cover and a device. Confirm the current figure for your child's year group.
What curriculum does Horizon English School follow?
The National Curriculum for England across the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 and 2, for children from FS1 to Year 6.
Is Horizon English School a good school?
It has held the KHDA's Outstanding rating since 2018 and is one of the oldest British primaries in Dubai. Whether it suits your family depends on the Al Safa location and your secondary plan, since teaching ends at Year 6.
What ages does Horizon English School take?
Children from age three in FS1 to age eleven in Year 6. Pupils then transfer to a secondary school for Year 7.
When do Horizon English School applications open?
The school runs an August to June year and opens admissions ahead of each session, with FS1 the main intake. Apply as early as possible, as waiting lists are long.
