Dubai Scholars Private School
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 4.31K–8.87K
AED 15.8K–32.6K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
British curriculum private school in Al Qusais, Dubai, part of Scholars International Group. Offers Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13 for ages 3 to 18.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – Year 13
- Founded
- 1976
- School day
- 07:10-14:10
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 |
|---|---|
| ECC (2-3) | AED 27,041≈ USD 7.36K |
| FS 1 | AED 15,833≈ USD 4.31K |
| FS2 | AED 16,403≈ USD 4.47K |
| Year 1 | AED 18,818≈ USD 5.12K |
| Year 2 | AED 18,818≈ USD 5.12K |
| Year 3 | AED 18,818≈ USD 5.12K |
| Year 4 | AED 18,818≈ USD 5.12K |
| Year 5 | AED 19,087≈ USD 5.2K |
| Year 6 | AED 19,087≈ USD 5.2K |
| Year 7 | AED 19,087≈ USD 5.2K |
| Year 8 | AED 20,224≈ USD 5.51K |
| Year 9 | AED 20,224≈ USD 5.51K |
| Year 10 | AED 20,224≈ USD 5.51K |
| Year 11 | AED 20,224≈ USD 5.51K |
| Year 12 | AED 29,806≈ USD 8.12K |
| Year 13 (Advance) | AED 32,568≈ USD 8.87K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| ECC (2-3) | AED 27,041 (about USD 7.36K) |
| FS 1 | AED 15,833 (about USD 4.31K) |
| FS2 | AED 16,403 (about USD 4.47K) |
| Year 1 | AED 18,818 (about USD 5.12K) |
| Year 2 | AED 18,818 (about USD 5.12K) |
| Year 3 | AED 18,818 (about USD 5.12K) |
| Year 4 | AED 18,818 (about USD 5.12K) |
| Year 5 | AED 19,087 (about USD 5.2K) |
| Year 6 | AED 19,087 (about USD 5.2K) |
| Year 7 | AED 19,087 (about USD 5.2K) |
| Year 8 | AED 20,224 (about USD 5.51K) |
| Year 9 | AED 20,224 (about USD 5.51K) |
| Year 10 | AED 20,224 (about USD 5.51K) |
| Year 11 | AED 20,224 (about USD 5.51K) |
| Year 12 | AED 29,806 (about USD 8.12K) |
| Year 13 (Advance) | AED 32,568 (about USD 8.87K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Scholars Private School (this school) | AED 15,833 (about USD 4.31K) | AED 32,568 (about USD 8.87K) |
| 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 (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 500
- Enrolment fee
- AED 750
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)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 9
- Entry process
- Standard assessment
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.
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
- Sport
- Performing arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Library
- Auditorium
- Science labs
- Ict lab
- Basketball
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Golf
- Kickboxing
- Rope skipping
Arts
- Dance
- Singing
- Film
After-school activities
- Communication skills
- Robotics
- Creative writing
- Sports
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- Accreditations
- BSO
- Inspection
- KHDA · Good
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
The school supports students of determination, gifted students and EAL learners through a dedicated inclusion team working with teachers and parents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Years 1 to 13 run Monday to Thursday 07:10 to 14:10 and Friday 07:10 to 11:15. FS1 and FS2 have a shorter timetable starting 08:15.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
The school is part of Scholars International Group, which runs several schools in the UAE.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
The school runs the British curriculum from FS1 to Year 13, following EYFS in early years and offering IGCSE and A Level courses.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school reports that 90% of IGCSE entries in tested subjects earned A, A* or B, with a 100% pass rate and all graduates accepted to international universities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
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Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
The school runs social-emotional learning workshops, wellbeing surveys and anti-bullying campaigns.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Individual support plans are developed for students of determination, with learning personalised through quality first teaching.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
A student wellbeing counselling team offers one-to-one and group support for mental health and emotional regulation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Child protection policies were developed with reference to UAE and UK law, with defined prevention, protection and reporting procedures.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding policy
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Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1976 in a Deira villa, the school grew into several villas and moved to its current full-purpose campus in the early 1990s.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
The campus covers about 200,000 sq ft in Al Qusais, with zones for Early Years, Primary and Secondary students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Facilities include a swimming pool, multi-sports field, basketball courts and zoned playgrounds.
- Swimming pool
- Multi-sports field
- Basketball courts
- Playgrounds
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include junior and senior science labs, two ICT labs and junior and senior libraries.
- Junior and senior science labs
- Two ICT labs
- Junior and senior libraries
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Paid after-school activities run by external providers include robotics, communication skills and creative writing.
- Robotics
- Communication skills
- Creative writing
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
The Student Council gives students a voice and opportunities to develop leadership and teamwork.
- Student Council
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
The school reports student successes in competitions across maths, English, sport and the arts.
- Mental Math competition
- Children International Film Festival
- International Rope Skipping Championship silver
- International Kickboxing Championship gold
- Oxford Big Read first place
- Dance competition first place
- UAE inter-school hockey team selection
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Rated Good by KHDA, with recognition from BSO and British Schools in the Middle East.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
The school is enrolling students for 2026 to 2027 from FS1 to Year 13, ages 3 to 18, with limited places available.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Al Qusais 1, Dubai
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