Newlands School
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 5.82K–10.9K
AED 21.4K–40.1K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Newlands School Dubai is a British curriculum school in Al Warqa that aims to help every child reach their potential in a values-based, internationally-minded environment.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,100
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – Yr13
- Term dates
- Term 1: Sep to Dec; Term 2: Jan to Mar; Term 3: Apr to Jun
- School day
- 07:30-14:30
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Inspection
- KHDA (DSIB) · Good (with Very Good features) · 2023-24
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 |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 21,372≈ USD 5.82K |
| FS2 | AED 21,372≈ USD 5.82K |
| Year 1 | AED 26,047≈ USD 7.09K |
| Year 2 | AED 26,047≈ USD 7.09K |
| Year 3 | AED 26,047≈ USD 7.09K |
| Year 4 | AED 26,047≈ USD 7.09K |
| Year 5 | AED 29,387≈ USD 8K |
| Year 6 | AED 29,387≈ USD 8K |
| Year 7 | AED 32,058≈ USD 8.73K |
| Year 8 (Advance) | AED 32,058≈ USD 8.73K |
| Year 9 | AED 35,397≈ USD 9.64K |
| Year 10 (Advance) | AED 35,397≈ USD 9.64K |
| Year 11 (Advance) | AED 35,397≈ USD 9.64K |
| Year 12 | AED 40,072≈ USD 10.9K |
| Year 13 | AED 40,072≈ USD 10.9K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 21,372 (about USD 5.82K) |
| FS2 | AED 21,372 (about USD 5.82K) |
| Year 1 | AED 26,047 (about USD 7.09K) |
| Year 2 | AED 26,047 (about USD 7.09K) |
| Year 3 | AED 26,047 (about USD 7.09K) |
| Year 4 | AED 26,047 (about USD 7.09K) |
| Year 5 | AED 29,387 (about USD 8K) |
| Year 6 | AED 29,387 (about USD 8K) |
| Year 7 | AED 32,058 (about USD 8.73K) |
| Year 8 (Advance) | AED 32,058 (about USD 8.73K) |
| Year 9 | AED 35,397 (about USD 9.64K) |
| Year 10 (Advance) | AED 35,397 (about USD 9.64K) |
| Year 11 (Advance) | AED 35,397 (about USD 9.64K) |
| Year 12 | AED 40,072 (about USD 10.9K) |
| Year 13 | AED 40,072 (about USD 10.9K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Newlands School (this school) | AED 21,372 (about USD 5.82K) | AED 40,072 (about USD 10.9K) |
| 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) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| 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) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 500
- Bus
- AED 6,810
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.
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
- Languages
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Service
- Teachers
- 120
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Playground
- Science labs
- Ict lab
- Stem lab
- Art room
- Music room
- Classrooms
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Volleyball
- Badminton
Arts
- Art
- Music
- Drama
- Choir
After-school activities
- Choir Club
- Art Club
- Maths Club
- Chess Club
- Drama Club
- Quran Recital
- Basketball
- Zumba
- Eco Club
- Debates and public speaking
- Model United Nations
- Student council
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Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Individual assessment identifies special educational needs and provides English additional language support. A programme extends gifted students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Classes run 07:30-14:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:30-11:30 on Friday. FS1 and FS2 start at 07:45.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Runs school buses on 13 routes across Dubai through a transport partner, with distance-based fees.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Uniform
School uniform is available from an external retailer.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Follows the English National Curriculum with EYFS, IGCSE in Years 10-11 and Pearson Edexcel International A levels.
- EYFS
- National Curriculum for England
- IGCSE
- Pearson Edexcel International AS/A level
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Special educational needs (SEN)
Students are assessed individually and supported with basic skills, mobility and mild to moderate hearing or sight needs, following KHDA inclusion policy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Students not proficient in English are identified on admission and supported through in-class help, extra English lessons and home activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Counselling is offered for social-emotional and mental health needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Community
Runs parent-supported events, environmental initiatives, UAE heritage trips and charity fundraising led by students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Purpose-built campus with Foundation Stage, Primary and Secondary sections for 21st-century learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has a large playground, a football field and a swimming pool used for lessons and house matches.
- Playground
- Football field
- Swimming pool
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Includes a library of over 1000 books, science labs, ICT labs and a STEAM lab.
- Library
- Science labs
- ICT labs
- STEAM lab
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs include maths, chess, quiz, book club and exam support classes.
- Maths club
- Chess club
- Quiz club
- Book club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts activities include choir, art, drama and music composition.
- Choir club
- Art club
- Drama club
- Music composition
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Language and culture clubs include Arabic songs, Quran recital and French language club.
- Arabic songs
- Quran recital
- French language club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students take part in community service and charity fundraising events.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Leadership activities include student council, debates and Model United Nations.
- Student council
- Debates
- Model United Nations
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Sports and fitness activities include swimming, basketball, football, table tennis, volleyball, badminton and Zumba.
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Football
- Table tennis
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Zumba
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Teaches Arabic as first and additional language, offers Islamic studies, and introduces French from Year 3.
- Arabic (first language)
- Arabic (additional language)
- Islamic studies
- French from Year 3
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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