GEMS Al Barsha National School
- UK EYFS
- British
- A Level
- BTEC
Per yearabout USD 12.4K–18.3K
AED 45.4K–67.1K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
British curriculum school in Al Barsha South, UAE, serving FS1 to Year 13 with an emphasis on Emirati culture and values.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by GEMS Education. See all 54 schools of GEMS Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English, Arabic
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead 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 | AED 45,428≈ USD 12.4K |
| FS2 | AED 56,244≈ USD 15.3K |
| Year 1 | AED 56,244≈ USD 15.3K |
| Year 2 | AED 56,244≈ USD 15.3K |
| Year 3 | AED 56,244≈ USD 15.3K |
| Year 4 | AED 56,244≈ USD 15.3K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 45,428 (about USD 12.4K) |
| FS2 | AED 56,244 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Year 1 | AED 56,244 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Year 2 | AED 56,244 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Year 3 | AED 56,244 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Year 4 | AED 56,244 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Year 5 | AED 56,244 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Year 6 | AED 56,244 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Year 7 | AED 61,652 (about USD 16.8K) |
| Year 8 | AED 61,652 (about USD 16.8K) |
| Year 9 | AED 61,652 (about USD 16.8K) |
| Year 10 | AED 67,060 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Year 11 | AED 67,060 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Year 12 | AED 67,060 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Year 13 | AED 67,060 (about USD 18.3K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS Al Barsha National School (this school) | AED 45,428 (about USD 12.4K) | AED 67,060 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Greenwood International School | AED 20,124 (about USD 5.48K) | AED 30,860 (about USD 8.4K) |
| St. Mary's Catholic High School Dubai | AED 7,361 (about USD 2K) | AED 15,812 (about USD 4.31K) |
| 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) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
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
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Age placement test
- Sibling discount
- 4th child 15% off tuition; 5th child and beyond 25% off tuition (stated for 2025-26)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedEYFS · British curriculum · A Level · BTEC
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
- Academics
- Languages
- Outdoor education
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Gifted programme
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Sports court
- Sports hall
- Auditorium
- Design tech lab
- Food tech lab
- Library
- Ict lab
After-school activities
- Sport
- Arts
- Robotics
- Innovation
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- BSO, pearson, AQA, CIE
- Memberships
- COBIS
- Inspection
- British Schools Overseas · Good
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Offers in-class support, interventions and external specialist help, with regular parent meetings on support plans.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Based on the English National Curriculum from FS1 to A-Levels and BTECs, with several primary literacy and maths programmes.
- Read Write Inc
- White Rose
- Accelerated Reader
- GCSE
- A Level
- BTEC
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports 2025 BTEC results with all Level 3 students at Distinction or above and GCSE improvement on 2024.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
A school counsellor supports students, and the school holds the Optimus Wellbeing Award.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Staff complete required child-safety clearances, with designated safeguarding leads and external agency cooperation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Purpose-built campus in Al Barsha South with sports areas, pool, auditorium, labs and library.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Football field, outdoor sports court, swimming pool and indoor sports hall.
- Football Field
- Outdoor Sports Court
- Swimming Pool
- Indoor Sports Hall
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Design and food technology labs, ICT lab and library.
- Design Technology Lab
- Food Technology Lab
- ICT Lab
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Languages
Language provision
Provides English and Arabic teaching, and has a Spanish department offering GCSE courses.
- English
- Arabic
- Spanish
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Foundation Stage dual language programme teaching English and Arabic with native English and Arabic speaking staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Holds the Optimus Wellbeing Award and was recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School in 2025.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Recognised or approved by BSO, BSME, Eco-Schools, Pearson, Oxford AQA and Cambridge International.
- BSO
- BSME
- Eco-Schools
- Pearson Edexcel
- Oxford AQA
- Cambridge International
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Online enrolment form followed by contact from the admissions team; applications open for 2027-28.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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