Arcadia British School
- British
- UK EYFS
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 18.4K–26.2K
AED 67.7K–96.2K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Private British school in Dubai offering the National Curriculum for England, EYFS and IGCSE, with an inclusive community and an extended-day enrichment programme.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
British · UK EYFS · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – Year 13
- Nationalities
- 93
- Founded
- 2016
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's websiteOfficial records
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 | AED 67,687≈ USD 18.4K |
| FS2 | AED 67,687≈ USD 18.4K |
| Year 1 | AED 77,839≈ USD 21.2K |
| Year 2 | AED 77,839≈ USD 21.2K |
| Year 3 | AED 77,839≈ USD 21.2K |
| Year 4 | AED 77,839≈ USD 21.2K |
| Year 5 | AED 77,839≈ USD 21.2K |
| Year 6 | AED 77,839≈ USD 21.2K |
| Year 7 | AED 82,893≈ USD 22.6K |
| Year 8 | AED 88,419≈ USD 24.1K |
| Year 9 | AED 88,419≈ USD 24.1K |
| Year 10 | AED 93,945≈ USD 25.6K |
| Year 11 | AED 93,945≈ USD 25.6K |
| Year 12 | AED 96,209≈ USD 26.2K |
| Year 13 | AED 96,209≈ USD 26.2K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) |
| FS2 | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) |
| Year 1 | AED 77,839 (about USD 21.2K) |
| Year 2 | AED 77,839 (about USD 21.2K) |
| Year 3 | AED 77,839 (about USD 21.2K) |
| Year 4 | AED 77,839 (about USD 21.2K) |
| Year 5 | AED 77,839 (about USD 21.2K) |
| Year 6 | AED 77,839 (about USD 21.2K) |
| Year 7 | AED 82,893 (about USD 22.6K) |
| Year 8 | AED 88,419 (about USD 24.1K) |
| Year 9 | AED 88,419 (about USD 24.1K) |
| Year 10 | AED 93,945 (about USD 25.6K) |
| Year 11 | AED 93,945 (about USD 25.6K) |
| Year 12 | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Year 13 | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia British School (this 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) |
| Greenwood International School | AED 20,124 (about USD 5.48K) | AED 30,860 (about USD 8.4K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
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 4,000
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, explained
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.
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Sport
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
Sports
- Sports Academy
Arts
- Performing Arts
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Additional learning support
Runs a personalised learning pathway for students with SEND in a common learning environment. Gifted students are stretched within lessons and through extra-curricular challenges.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Has a Board of Governors, an Arcadia Development Board and a Governors' Community Committee that includes teacher and parent governors.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Based on the National Curriculum for England and EYFS, with secondary provision from Key Stage 3 through Key Stage 5.
- National Curriculum for England
- EYFS Curriculum
- Key Stage 3
- Key Stage 4
- Key Stage 5
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes IGCSE results for 2023-24 and 2024-25, plus primary EYFS attainment compared with UK averages.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Primary counselling lessons cover conflict resolution, emotional regulation, kindness and friendship, and mindfulness.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Includes students with special educational needs and disabilities, with the Head of Inclusion advising teachers on planning and learning environments.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
A dedicated wellbeing team and counsellors support students, parents and staff, with a counselling programme and a published wellbeing policy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
States a duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and young people.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports facilities
Runs a Sports Academy as part of the extended school day.
- Sports Academy
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Offers opportunities to compete nationally and internationally in academic events such as olympiads and Model United Nations.
- Mathematics Olympiad
- Science Olympiad
- Model United Nations
- World Scholars Cup
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Runs a Performing Arts programme and gives students chances to compete in events such as the Young Musician of the Gulf.
- Performing Arts
- Young Musician of the Gulf
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Offers the Duke of Edinburgh programme and an Academic Enrichment Programme.
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Academic Enrichment Programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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