Dubai Heights Academy
- UK EYFS
- British
- A Level
- BTEC
Per yearabout USD 13.3K–26.4K
AED 48.7K–96.9K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-05)
About
KHDA-rated Very Good British curriculum school in Al Barsha South, Dubai, serving FS1 to Year 13. Follows the National Curriculum of England with an AI curriculum developed with MIT and A-level and BTEC pathways.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – Year 13
- Nationalities
- 90
- Founded
- 2017
- School day
- 07:55-15:30
- Open days
- 2026-11-12
- Inspection
- KHDA · Very Good
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 |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 48,688≈ USD 13.3K |
| FS2 | AED 55,536≈ USD 15.1K |
| Year 1 | AED 55,536≈ USD 15.1K |
| Year 2 | AED 56,393≈ USD 15.4K |
| Year 3 | AED 56,393≈ USD 15.4K |
| Year 4 | AED 58,533≈ USD 15.9K |
| Year 5 | AED 60,994≈ USD 16.6K |
| Year 6 | AED 64,312≈ USD 17.5K |
| Year 7 | AED 70,411≈ USD 19.2K |
| Year 8 | AED 73,728≈ USD 20.1K |
| Year 9 | AED 79,185≈ USD 21.6K |
| Year 10 | AED 90,741≈ USD 24.7K |
| Year 11 | AED 90,741≈ USD 24.7K |
| Year 12 | AED 96,880≈ USD 26.4K |
| Year 13 | AED 96,880≈ USD 26.4K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 48,688 (about USD 13.3K) |
| FS2 | AED 55,536 (about USD 15.1K) |
| Year 1 | AED 55,536 (about USD 15.1K) |
| Year 2 | AED 56,393 (about USD 15.4K) |
| Year 3 | AED 56,393 (about USD 15.4K) |
| Year 4 | AED 58,533 (about USD 15.9K) |
| Year 5 | AED 60,994 (about USD 16.6K) |
| Year 6 | AED 64,312 (about USD 17.5K) |
| Year 7 | AED 70,411 (about USD 19.2K) |
| Year 8 | AED 73,728 (about USD 20.1K) |
| Year 9 | AED 79,185 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Year 10 | AED 90,741 (about USD 24.7K) |
| Year 11 | AED 90,741 (about USD 24.7K) |
| Year 12 | AED 96,880 (about USD 26.4K) |
| Year 13 | AED 96,880 (about USD 26.4K) |
Source: school website (dubaiheightsacademy.com) · checked 2026-11-05 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Heights Academy (this school) | AED 48,688 (about USD 13.3K) | AED 96,880 (about USD 26.4K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| Dubai British School Emirates Hills | AED 53,027 (about USD 14.4K) | AED 79,541 (about USD 21.7K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
Source: school website (dubaiheightsacademy.com) · checked 2026-11-05 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Bus
- AED 9,500
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: school website (checked 2026-11-05)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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.
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.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Karate
- Gymnastics
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- LAMDA
- Choir
After-school activities
- Ballet
- Football
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Karate
- Gymnastics
- Robotics
- Chess
- Golf
- Drama Club
- Choir
- LAMDA
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Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Identifies learning barriers and provides targeted interventions, plus extra challenge for students who need it. Students may be placed on an inclusion register.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
A British curriculum school following the National Curriculum of England. The site also has a British Values page.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
School opens at 7:55am. Year 1 and above finish at 3:30pm, FS at 2:15pm, and Fridays end at 11:50am.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
STS Group operates school buses across many Dubai areas, with GPS and CCTV fitted on each bus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Based on the National Curriculum of England, with an AI curriculum developed with MIT. Years 12 and 13 can choose A-Level or BTEC pathways.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Runs wellbeing curricula to build emotional regulation and social skills, with student wellbeing ambassador roles.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Speech and language therapy and occupational therapy are available on site for an additional fee, along with the MbodE motor-skills programme.
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- MbodE programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Has a full-time school counsellor, wellbeing teams and the My Happy Mind and Jigsaw curricula. Wellbeing Wednesday activities run weekly.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Community
Students from 90 nationalities attend. The school emphasises family, community values, inclusion and diversity.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic facilities
Has three Arabic teaching rooms for primary and two for secondary.
- Primary Arabic teaching rooms (3)
- Secondary Arabic teaching rooms (2)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Has a Snoezelen sensory room and dedicated wellbeing areas and cafés.
- Snoezelen sensory room
- Wellbeing cafés
- Enrichment areas
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Offers robotics, debating, coding, homework support and exam revision.
- Robotics
- Debating Club
- Cool Coders
- Homework support
- Exam revision
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Offers drama, choir, tuned percussion, rock band, strings ensemble and LAMDA activities.
- Drama Club
- Choir
- Tuned Percussion
- Rock Band
- Strings Ensemble
- LAMDA
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Includes language and culture activities such as Arabic calligraphy and French club.
- Arabic Calligraphy
- Fantastic French
- Arabic Fun
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Offers sports and hobby activities including football, tennis, basketball and chess.
- Football
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Karate
- Gymnastics
- Chess
- Lego Mania
- Comic Book Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Mindfulness and yoga activities run in the sensory room.
- Mindfulness & Yoga
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
French is taught weekly from Year 1 and Arabic from FS1. Mandarin, German and Spanish are planned for future offerings.
- French
- Arabic
- Arabic A (Arabic speakers)
- Arabic B (non-Arabic speakers)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
School tours can be booked Monday to Friday from 9:00am, and an open day is held.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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