Kings' School Al Barsha
- UK EYFS
- British
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 15.8K–31.3K
AED 58K–115K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
British primary and secondary school in Dubai for ages 3 to 18, part of the Kings' Schools family. Follows the National Curriculum for England, with GCSE and A-Level qualifications for secondary students.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
3,000
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 70
- Founded
- 2014
- Open days
- 2026-11-05
- Device policy
- iPad programme
- Inspection
- KHDA · Outstanding
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 57,999≈ USD 15.8K |
| FS2 | AED 57,999≈ USD 15.8K |
| Year 1 | AED 60,656≈ USD 16.5K |
| Year 2 | AED 60,656≈ USD 16.5K |
| Year 3 | AED 66,085≈ USD 18K |
| Year 4 | AED 68,166≈ USD 18.6K |
| Year 5 | AED 73,595≈ USD 20K |
| Year 6 | AED 73,595≈ USD 20K |
| Year 7 | AED 88,615≈ USD 24.1K |
| Year 8 | AED 92,081≈ USD 25.1K |
| Year 9 | AED 95,432≈ USD 26K |
| Year 10 | AED 102,249≈ USD 27.8K |
| Year 11 | AED 109,064≈ USD 29.7K |
| Year 12 | AED 111,853≈ USD 30.5K |
| Year 13 | AED 115,088≈ USD 31.3K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 57,999 (about USD 15.8K) |
| FS2 | AED 57,999 (about USD 15.8K) |
| Year 1 | AED 60,656 (about USD 16.5K) |
| Year 2 | AED 60,656 (about USD 16.5K) |
| Year 3 | AED 66,085 (about USD 18K) |
| Year 4 | AED 68,166 (about USD 18.6K) |
| Year 5 | AED 73,595 (about USD 20K) |
| Year 6 | AED 73,595 (about USD 20K) |
| Year 7 | AED 88,615 (about USD 24.1K) |
| Year 8 | AED 92,081 (about USD 25.1K) |
| Year 9 | AED 95,432 (about USD 26K) |
| Year 10 | AED 102,249 (about USD 27.8K) |
| Year 11 | AED 109,064 (about USD 29.7K) |
| Year 12 | AED 111,853 (about USD 30.5K) |
| Year 13 | AED 115,088 (about USD 31.3K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Kings' School Al Barsha (this school) | AED 57,999 (about USD 15.8K) | AED 115,088 (about USD 31.3K) |
| 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) |
| 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 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: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Theatre
Sports
- Rugby
- Football
- Cricket
- Tennis
- Netball
- Swimming
Arts
- Music
- Art
- Performing arts
After-school activities
- Chess
- Rounders
- Origami
- Zumba
- Cooking
- Photography
- Dragons Den business club
- Ballet
- Karate
- Yoga
- Engineering
- Lego club
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
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Country affiliation
Follows the National Curriculum for England and emphasises its British heritage alongside an international community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Part of the Kings Education group, which began in 2004 with Kings' School Dubai.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Adapts the English National Curriculum with cross-curricular, theme-based teaching that uses the local environment.
- National Curriculum for England
- EYFS
- GCSE
- A-Level
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Opened in September 2014 as part of the Kings' Schools family.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Offers modern technology, purpose-built labs, performing arts venues and large sports facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes rugby and football pitches, a cricket academy, tennis and netball courts and three swimming pools.
- Rugby pitch
- Football pitch
- Cricket Academy
- Tennis courts
- Netball courts
- Swimming pools
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has purpose-built science laboratories, design and technology suites, art suites and classroom technology.
- Science laboratories
- Design and technology suites
- Art suites
- Classroom technology
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts and creative
Clubs include music and art-related activities.
- Music
- Arts and crafts
- Origami
- Photography
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Hobby clubs run before and after school, from chess and zumba to cooking.
- Chess
- Rounders
- Zumba
- Cooking
- Lego club
- Yoga
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Offers a Dragons Den business club and the Duke of Edinburgh Award for secondary students.
- Dragons Den business club
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Specialist lessons in French, Spanish and Arabic are part of the main curriculum.
- French
- Spanish
- Arabic
- Islamic Education
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
States it is rated Outstanding by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (KHDA).
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Enquire online, upload documents through the parent portal, pay the registration fee, then take an assessment if available and receive an offer.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
If no places are available, applicants are placed on a waiting list and notified when a place opens.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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