Kings' School Dubai
- British
- UK EYFS
Per yearabout USD 12.8K–19.6K
AED 47.2K–71.8K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
British international primary school in Dubai, founded 2004 and located beside Burj Al Arab. Follows the National Curriculum for England, adapted to the local context. Part of the Kings Education group.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · UK EYFS
Ages
Ages 3–11
Students
1,100
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – Year 6
- Nationalities
- 60
- Founded
- 2004
- Device policy
- iPad programme
- Inspection
- Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau · 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 47,179≈ USD 12.8K |
| FS2 | AED 47,179≈ USD 12.8K |
| Year 1 | AED 59,491≈ USD 16.2K |
| Year 2 | AED 59,491≈ USD 16.2K |
| Year 3 | AED 59,491≈ USD 16.2K |
| Year 4 | AED 59,491≈ USD 16.2K |
| Year 5 | AED 71,801≈ USD 19.6K |
| Year 6 | AED 71,801≈ USD 19.6K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 47,179 (about USD 12.8K) |
| FS2 | AED 47,179 (about USD 12.8K) |
| Year 1 | AED 59,491 (about USD 16.2K) |
| Year 2 | AED 59,491 (about USD 16.2K) |
| Year 3 | AED 59,491 (about USD 16.2K) |
| Year 4 | AED 59,491 (about USD 16.2K) |
| Year 5 | AED 71,801 (about USD 19.6K) |
| Year 6 | AED 71,801 (about USD 19.6K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Kings' School Dubai (this school) | AED 47,179 (about USD 12.8K) | AED 71,801 (about USD 19.6K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Greenwood International School | AED 20,124 (about USD 5.48K) | AED 30,860 (about USD 8.4K) |
| 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) |
| St. Mary's Catholic High School Dubai | AED 7,361 (about USD 2K) | AED 15,812 (about USD 4.31K) |
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)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Entry assessment
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Sport
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Sports field
- Theatre
Sports
- Swimming
- Football
- Athletics
Arts
- Music
- Performing arts
After-school activities
- Chess
- Rounders
- Origami
- Zumba
- Cooking
- Photography
- Dragons Den business club
- Ballet
- Karate
- Yoga
- Engineering
- Lego club
- Music
- Competitive sports
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Governance and ownership
Part of the Kings Education group, with three schools sharing the same core value.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Based on the National Curriculum for England, adapted to the local context. Concept-based, cross-curricular lessons.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 2004; the original of three Kings' schools in the group.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Emphasises an international community of many nationalities, including pupils, teachers, staff and parents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Describes state-of-the-art technology, sports facilities and two performing arts auditoriums.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Astro football pitch, running track, hard courts, gymnasium and 25m swimming pool.
- astro football pitch
- running track
- hard courts
- gymnasium
- 25m swimming pool
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Technology throughout the school and classrooms, with pupils having access to iPads.
- classroom technology
- iPads
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Two performing arts auditoriums host the school's performing arts.
- auditorium
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Clubs including chess, engineering, Lego and a business club.
- chess
- engineering
- Lego club
- Dragons Den business club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts activities including music, photography and origami.
- music
- photography
- origami
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Specialist teaching of Arabic, French, Spanish (from Year 5) and Islamic Education alongside the main curriculum.
- Arabic
- French
- Spanish (from Year 5)
- Islamic Education
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
States it has held an 'outstanding' rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau every year since inspections began.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Enquiry online, documents via parent portal, registration fee, optional assessment, offer letter, then deposit. Applications accepted year-round.
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
Source: Read from the school's website
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