Repton School Al Barsha

Al Barsha South, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLicensed
  • British
  • IGCSE
  • A Level

Per yearabout USD 14.6K–24.4K

AED 53.5K–89.8K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)

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About

British curriculum school in Dubai (Al Barsha) for children aged 3 to 18, part of the Repton family of schools and the Cognita network.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Private International school

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27

  • Curriculum

    British · IGCSE · A Level

  • Ages

    Ages 3–18

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Nationalities
80

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.

GradePer year
FS 1AED 53,540≈ USD 14.6K
FS2AED 58,948≈ USD 16.1K
Year 1AED 64,356≈ USD 17.5K
Year 2AED 64,356≈ USD 17.5K
Year 3AED 69,764≈ USD 19K
Year 4AED 69,764≈ USD 19K
Year 5AED 75,172≈ USD 20.5K
Year 6AED 75,172≈ USD 20.5K
Year 7AED 89,774≈ USD 24.4K
Year 8AED 89,774≈ USD 24.4K
Year 9AED 89,774≈ USD 24.4K
Year 10AED 89,774≈ USD 24.4K
Year 11AED 89,774≈ USD 24.4K
Year 12AED 89,774≈ USD 24.4K
Year 13AED 89,774≈ USD 24.4K
Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
Repton School Al Barsha · Annual tuition by grade
per year
FS 1AED 53,540 (about USD 14.6K)
FS2AED 58,948 (about USD 16.1K)
Year 1AED 64,356 (about USD 17.5K)
Year 2AED 64,356 (about USD 17.5K)
Year 3AED 69,764 (about USD 19K)
Year 4AED 69,764 (about USD 19K)
Year 5AED 75,172 (about USD 20.5K)
Year 6AED 75,172 (about USD 20.5K)
Year 7AED 89,774 (about USD 24.4K)
Year 8AED 89,774 (about USD 24.4K)
Year 9AED 89,774 (about USD 24.4K)
Year 10AED 89,774 (about USD 24.4K)
Year 11AED 89,774 (about USD 24.4K)
Year 12AED 89,774 (about USD 24.4K)
Year 13AED 89,774 (about USD 24.4K)

Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
Repton School Al Barsha · Fee range vs schools in the same city
minmax
Repton School Al Barsha (this school)AED 53,540 (about USD 14.6K)AED 89,774 (about USD 24.4K)
Arcadia British SchoolAED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K)AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K)
Pristine Private SchoolAED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K)AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K)
GEMS International School - Al KhailAED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K)AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K)
Al Diyafah High SchoolAED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K)AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K)
The Winchester School Jebel AliAED 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)

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

Deadline
2027-04-02
Open days
2026-11-01
Scholarships
Yes
Sibling discount
5% for the third and subsequent children

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.

  • 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

  • Academics
  • Sport
  • Performing arts
  • Visual arts

Exam results

A Level · Top grades
50%

Student support

Source: Read from the school's website

Learning support (SEN)
Advanced
Gifted programme
Yes
Mother-tongue programmes
Arabic

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Sports

  • Swimming
  • Games
  • Pe

Arts

  • Music
  • Drama
  • Art

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Accreditation and memberships

Source: Read from the school's website

Accreditations
BSO
Memberships
COBIS
Inspection
KHDA · Very Good

The essentials

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Additional learning support

    A dedicated Inclusion Team gives individual support. Pupils with identified needs get an Individual Education Plan reviewed each term.

    • Inclusion Team
    • Individual Education Plan
    • Learning Support Assistants
    • Speech and Language Therapist
    • Occupational Therapist

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Country affiliation

    Shares the values and identity of Repton School in the UK and belongs to the Cognita school network.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Diving deeper

Source: Read from the school's website

  • House system

    The whole school uses a house system, and inter-house competition is a central part of school life.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Curriculum

    Follows the British national curriculum, with IGCSE and A-Level courses.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Exam results

    For 2025/26 IGCSE, 81% of entries were graded 6–9, 66% 7–9, and 46% 8–9.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Wellbeing

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Special educational needs (SEN)

    Follows the KHDA inclusive education framework and UK SEND practice. Support ranges from in-class help to one-to-one sessions.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Mental wellbeing

    Applies the six pillars of the Cognita Be Well Charter, promoting healthy food choices and daily physical activity.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Safeguarding

    Follows Cognita-wide child protection principles. Staff are trained to recognise abuse and act on concerns.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

Source: Read from the school's website

  • History

    Repton School in the UK was founded in 1557. Repton Dubai began in 2007, and Repton Al Barsha was founded on the UK model in the UAE.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Community

    Partners with the Sparkle Foundation so pupils and families can take part in giving and volunteering.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Reputation

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Accreditations

    States it holds a Very Good rating from KHDA and an Outstanding rating from BSO.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Admissions

    Apply online with required documents. Year group is set by age on 31 August, using a 13-year British system with a conversion table for 12-year systems.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Scholarships

    Scholarships in academics, sport, creative arts and innovation for entry to Years 7, 10 and 12. Sixth Form scholars receive a substantial fee discount.

    • Academic Excellence
    • Creative Arts
    • Sport
    • Innovation
    • Sixth Form Scholarship

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

Source: Read from the school's website

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