Al Salam Community School
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 6.48K–11.2K
AED 23.8K–41.1K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
British curriculum school in Dubai serving children from Foundation Stage (age 3) to Year 13, with a diverse community of families.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
3,000
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – YR 13
- Nationalities
- 50
- Religion
- islamic
- Sibling discount
- Tuition discount: 2nd child 5%, 3rd child 5%, 4th child 10%, 5th child 15%
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| FS 1 (Advance) | AED 23,795≈ USD 6.48K |
| FS2 (Advance) | AED 23,795≈ USD 6.48K |
| Year 1 | AED 27,041≈ USD 7.36K |
| Year 2 | AED 27,041≈ USD 7.36K |
| Year 3 | AED 29,204≈ USD 7.95K |
| Year 4 | AED 29,204≈ USD 7.95K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 (Advance) | AED 23,795 (about USD 6.48K) |
| FS2 (Advance) | AED 23,795 (about USD 6.48K) |
| Year 1 | AED 27,041 (about USD 7.36K) |
| Year 2 | AED 27,041 (about USD 7.36K) |
| Year 3 | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| Year 4 | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| Year 5 | AED 31,367 (about USD 8.54K) |
| Year 6 | AED 31,367 (about USD 8.54K) |
| Year 7 | AED 35,152 (about USD 9.57K) |
| Year 8 | AED 35,152 (about USD 9.57K) |
| Year 9 | AED 36,775 (about USD 10K) |
| Year 10 | AED 38,938 (about USD 10.6K) |
| Year 11 | AED 38,938 (about USD 10.6K) |
| Year 12 | AED 41,102 (about USD 11.2K) |
| Year 13 | AED 41,102 (about USD 11.2K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Al Salam Community School (this school) | AED 23,795 (about USD 6.48K) | AED 41,102 (about USD 11.2K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
- Enrolment fee
- AED 2,000
- Deposit
- AED 2,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedEYFS · British curriculum · IGCSE · A Level
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- Device policy
- Laptop programme
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- Accreditations
- pearson, CIE, BSO
- Inspection
- DSIB, BSO · Good
More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
The school supports all students' access to the curriculum, including SEND and gifted learners, with tailored enhancements. Extra one-to-one support is agreed with parents in advance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Presents itself as a British curriculum school in Dubai, aligning SEND and wellbeing practice with UK frameworks.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers stage-by-stage provision from Foundation Stage to Post-16, including IGCSE and A level pathways.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Highlights first IGCSE and first A level cohorts, and a Year 11 early-entry maths result with 100% grades 9-8.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Grew from an early years nursery into primary and secondary provision, moved to a purpose-built campus, and introduced IGCSE and A level programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Long rooted in the local community, with a multinational student and parent body and an alumni network that stays involved with the school.
- Alumni network
- Emirati Parent Group
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parents can volunteer for the Parent Council, which works on inclusion, student wellbeing, events and student enrichment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Runs Model United Nations conferences and a TEDx youth event.
- Model United Nations
- TEDxASCS Youth
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Recognised by Edexcel and Cambridge as an official exam centre and approved curriculum provider, plus Google reference school and ACER innovative school status. Affiliated with University of Birmingham Dubai for teacher training.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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