Kings' School Al Barsha is the largest campus in the Kings' Education family in Dubai, a British through school that opened in 2014 and grew quickly into one of the bigger British schools in the city, teaching more than three thousand pupils from over seventy nationalities. It carries the well known Kings' name across the full age range, from the Foundation Stage to a sixth form, and is one of the established British options in the Dubai international schools market for families settled on the western side of the emirate.
This profile covers the English curriculum and sixth form pathways, the fee band, the admissions calendar and the community around the school. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a promotion.
Kings' School Al Barsha at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | National Curriculum of England, GCSE, A Level and BTEC |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Accreditation | Regulated by Dubai's KHDA; part of Kings' Education |
| Fee band | Upper mid to premium tier (see Dubai fees guide) |
| Campus area | Al Barsha 3, western Dubai |
Curriculum and academics
Kings' School Al Barsha delivers the English Early Years Foundation Stage in the youngest classes and then the National Curriculum of England through the primary and secondary phases, leading to GCSE at the end of Year 11. In the sixth form students choose between A Level and the more applied BTEC route, which gives families a choice between the traditional academic pathway and a vocational alternative within the same school. The breadth of the sixth form offer is one of the reasons larger through schools appeal to families who want continuity from reception to university entry.
Teaching follows the English programme of study across English, mathematics, science and the foundation subjects, with Arabic taught as the KHDA requires. Parents weighing the English route can read our guide to the British curriculum schools, which explains how Key Stages, GCSE, A Level and BTEC fit together for university applications.
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Kings' School Al Barsha fees
Kings' School Al Barsha spans the upper mid and premium tiers of the Dubai market. Published tuition runs from roughly AED 58,000 in the Foundation Stage to around AED 106,000 in Year 13, which places it among the more expensive British through schools while remaining below the very top of the market mapped in our Dubai school fees guide. The fee rises steadily by phase, with the sharpest increases in the secondary and sixth form years where examination courses are taught.
Budget for the line items that sit on top of tuition. Expect a registration charge, a seat deposit set against the first term, uniform and optional school transport, plus examination entry fees in the GCSE and sixth form years. Across the premium Dubai schools, total cost of place typically runs well above the headline tuition once these extras are added, so it is worth modelling the full figure before committing.
Admissions and intake
Kings' School Al Barsha runs a British August to July academic year and opens admissions ahead of each session. The largest intakes are in the early years and at Year 7, the first year of secondary, with other year groups offered as places come free. Because the school is well established and popular, the most sought after entry points carry waiting lists, so families relocating to Dubai are advised to register as early as the published window allows.
Applications are made online and ask for recent school reports, passport and visa documentation and, for transfers, a transfer certificate. Older applicants may sit an age appropriate assessment in English and mathematics, and entry into the sixth form is normally based on GCSE results or their equivalent. Plan around the busiest grades rather than assuming an immediate place on arrival.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Al Barsha 3, on the western side of Dubai, within reach of Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Village Circle, Tecom and the wider Barsha residential communities where many of its families live. The location places it in the busy western schools corridor, which keeps commutes manageable for the British, European and professional expatriate households that form the core of the parent body. The school's scale means a broad mix of nationalities and a large co-curricular programme.
For the wider picture of how the British schools sit alongside the IB, American and Indian schools across the emirate, see the Dubai schools hub.
Kings' School Al Barsha reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Kings' School Al Barsha fees?
Published tuition at Kings' School Al Barsha runs from roughly AED 58,000 in the Foundation Stage to around AED 106,000 in Year 13, placing it in Dubai's upper mid to premium band. Budget separately for registration, a deposit and optional transport.
Is Kings' School Al Barsha a good school?
Kings' School Al Barsha is a British through school that has held the KHDA's Outstanding inspection rating and teaches more than three thousand pupils to A Level and BTEC. Whether it suits your family depends on wanting a large all through British school in the Al Barsha area.
What curriculum does Kings' School Al Barsha follow?
The school follows the English Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum of England, leading to GCSE and then A Level or BTEC in the sixth form for students aged roughly 3 to 18.
When do Kings' School Al Barsha applications open?
The school runs a British August to July year and opens admissions ahead of each session, with the largest intakes in the early years and at Year 7. Apply early because the most popular year groups carry waiting lists.
Where is Kings' School Al Barsha located?
Kings' School Al Barsha is in Al Barsha 3, on the western side of Dubai close to Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Village and the Tecom and Barsha residential communities.
