Kings' School Dubai

Kings' School Dubai is part of the Kings' Education group, which opened its first Dubai school in 2004 and built a strong reputation for British primary education. The Al Barsha campus extends that approach into the secondary years and sixth form, taking children from Foundation Stage through to the end of school. The school is known among Dubai parents for a warm, family centred culture in the early years alongside a clear academic focus as children move up the school.

Curriculum and academics

Teaching follows the English National Curriculum, with students sitting IGCSE examinations in Year 11 and A Levels in the sixth form. The primary phase is a particular strength in the group's reputation, with an emphasis on early literacy, numeracy and the foundations that support later study. As pupils progress into secondary, the subject choice broadens and the focus shifts towards public examinations and university preparation.

Beyond the classroom the school runs a full programme of sport, the arts and clubs, using the facilities on the Al Barsha campus. Staff are largely recruited from the United Kingdom and other English speaking countries. The combination of a settled primary culture and a developing senior school appeals to families who want continuity for a younger child while keeping a clear academic path to the sixth form.

Admissions

Families apply through the school's admissions office, and children may complete an age appropriate assessment as part of the process. Demand for places in the early years is strong, so parents are encouraged to enquire early, especially for Foundation Stage entry. The main intake begins in September in line with the British academic year, with mid year places offered where availability allows.

As with every private school in the emirate, enrolment is registered through the KHDA. Families arriving from abroad or transferring from another Dubai school will need transfer certificates and the usual residency and identity documents, and the admissions team can advise on the steps involved.

Fees and value

Source: Kings' School Al Barsha (kings-edu.com). British curriculum (KHDA). Primary shown as a phase range. 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.

Annual tuition at Kings' School Dubai broadly runs from around AED 55,000 in the early years to about AED 95,000 in the sixth form. These figures are indicative and should be confirmed directly with the school. As across Dubai, parents should also budget for uniform, transport, examination fees and trips in addition to tuition.

Our Dubai school fees calculator can help you estimate the full annual cost of a place, including the common extras. For a wider picture of how fees compare across the city, see our Dubai city guide.

Location and community

The Al Barsha campus sits in a central, well connected part of Dubai close to Mall of the Emirates and within easy reach of the residential communities of Al Barsha, Tecom, the Greens and the Springs. The location is convenient for many working families and the school runs bus services across the surrounding districts.

The community is diverse and international, with an active parent body that is often cited as a feature of the school's culture. Families looking for a British school with a strong, supportive primary phase and a clear route through to A Levels in a central location tend to find it a good match.