Safa British School

• Curriculum

  British · UK EYFS

• Ages

  Ages 3–18

• Students

  1,600

• Language

  English

• Type

  International school

• Fee level

  Mid fees

2026-27 school year

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)

Entry process

Interview, Observation, Computerised assessment

Sibling discount

15% on tuition from the 3rd child onwards

English support (EAL)

In-class support

Learning support (SEN)

Advanced · Moderately selective

Gifted programme

Yes

Accreditations

BSO

Memberships

COBIS

Inspection

BSO · Outstanding

• Additional learning support

  The LINK team offers challenge groups, booster classes and SEN support with individual education plans.

  • Challenge
  • Boost
  • Support
  • Reading Rockets
  • Magic Maths
  • Learning Labs

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• Country affiliation

  Follows the UK national curriculum and is inspected under the British Schools Overseas standards.

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• School day structure

  Drop-off and pick-up times differ by year group, with separate timings for Monday to Thursday and Friday.

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• Curriculum

  All-through British curriculum from FS1 to Year 13. Each year group studies three core texts reflecting diverse voices.

  • DiverCity Curriculum

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• Social and emotional learning (SEL)

  Teaches emotional regulation and social skills through the Zones of Regulation and a Socially Speaking programme.

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• Special educational needs (SEN)

  Identifies special educational needs early and sets individual plans with personalised goals.

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• English as an additional language (EAL)

  English language learners get support at the Communication Station and personalised in-class help.

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• Safeguarding

  Child protection is a top priority. All staff train annually and designated safeguarding leads coordinate actions.

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• History

  Opened in 2004, moved to a new campus in 2020, and marked 20 years in 2025.

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• Community

  Emphasises a multicultural community, with a parent café and external child psychology webinars.

  • Relaxing Parent Cafe

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• Facilities overview

  Purpose-built campus in central Jumeirah with enhanced outdoor play areas.

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• Academic facilities

  Support spaces include Learning Labs, a Communication Station and a sensory and motor skills room.

  • Learning Labs
  • Communication Station
  • Twist & Shake room
  • Building Blocs

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• Community and service

  Licensed Independent Award Centre for the International Duke of Edinburgh Award, covering service, physical, skill and adventure sections.

  • Voluntary Service
  • Physical Recreation
  • Skill Development
  • Adventurous Journey
  • Gold Project

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• Language provision

  Provides extra Arabic language support and English language learner support.

  • Ahlan Arabee
  • Communication Station

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• Accreditations

  Rated Outstanding by BSO and rated Outstanding for wellbeing and inclusion by KHDA.

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Al Safa 1, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE (P.O. Box 71091)