Horizon English School Town Square
- UK EYFS
- British
- A Level
- BTEC
Per yearabout USD 13.3K–18.5K
AED 49K–68K · 2028-29 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
All-through British curriculum school for children aged 3 to 18. Opens August 2027 with FS1 to Year 8 and grows to Year 13. Part of the Cognita family of schools.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – Year 13
- Sibling discount
- 5% preferred rate for the third child or more
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2028-29 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 49,000≈ USD 13.3K |
| FS2 | AED 49,000≈ USD 13.3K |
| Year 1 | AED 52,000≈ USD 14.2K |
| Year 2 | AED 52,000≈ USD 14.2K |
| Year 3 | AED 57,000≈ USD 15.5K |
| Year 4 | AED 57,000≈ USD 15.5K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 49,000 (about USD 13.3K) |
| FS2 | AED 49,000 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Year 1 | AED 52,000 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Year 2 | AED 52,000 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Year 3 | AED 57,000 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Year 4 | AED 57,000 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Year 5 | AED 57,000 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Year 6 | AED 57,000 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Year 7 | AED 68,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Year 8 | AED 68,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
Source: school website (horizontownsquare.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon English School Town Square (this school) | AED 49,000 (about USD 13.3K) | AED 68,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| 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) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
Source: school website (horizontownsquare.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · 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: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
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
- Sport
- STEM
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
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More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
A British curriculum school with British-trained and experienced teachers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Part of the Cognita global group of schools and a sister school to Horizon English School Jumeirah.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the National Curriculum for England from Early Years to post-16 pathways, including GCSE, A Levels and BTEC options.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Promotes wellbeing through the six pillars of the Cognita Be Well Charter, including healthy eating, daily activity and social connection.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a top priority. All staff are trained and new hires undergo background checks.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The Horizon school has operated in Dubai since 1989. The Town Square campus opens in August 2027.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
A parent-led Friends of Horizon group will organise community events and invite parents to volunteer.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Social and hobbies
Planned social events for parents and students, including international, winter festival and family evenings.
- International Day
- Winter Festival
- Community Iftar
- Family Movie Night
- Park Playdates
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Leadership and service projects help students apply learning and contribute to the community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Arabic and French are taught as specialist subjects in primary, and Arabic is taught in Years 7 and 8.
- Arabic
- French
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions run in five steps: enquiry, campus visit, online application, an informal assessment by a class teacher, then offer and enrolment. An age-based year group table is provided.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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