The Arbor School
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
- BTEC
Per yearabout USD 16K–26.5K
AED 58.8K–97.2K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
British curriculum school in Al Furjan, Dubai, with an ecological approach to learning on a living campus, from Foundation Stage to Sixth Form. Rated Outstanding in a BSO inspection.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – Year 13
- Founded
- 2018
Fees
Source: Official 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 58,806≈ USD 16K |
| FS2 | AED 58,806≈ USD 16K |
| Year 1 | AED 68,257≈ USD 18.6K |
| Year 2 | AED 68,257≈ USD 18.6K |
| Year 3 | AED 74,558≈ USD 20.3K |
| Year 4 | AED 74,558≈ USD 20.3K |
| Year 5 | AED 79,808≈ USD 21.7K |
| Year 6 | AED 79,808≈ USD 21.7K |
| Year 7 | AED 89,259≈ USD 24.3K |
| Year 8 | AED 89,259≈ USD 24.3K |
| Year 9 | AED 94,510≈ USD 25.7K |
| Year 10 | AED 94,510≈ USD 25.7K |
| Year 11 | AED 94,510≈ USD 25.7K |
| Year 12 | AED 97,232≈ USD 26.5K |
| Year 13 | AED 97,232≈ USD 26.5K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 58,806 (about USD 16K) |
| FS2 | AED 58,806 (about USD 16K) |
| Year 1 | AED 68,257 (about USD 18.6K) |
| Year 2 | AED 68,257 (about USD 18.6K) |
| Year 3 | AED 74,558 (about USD 20.3K) |
| Year 4 | AED 74,558 (about USD 20.3K) |
| Year 5 | AED 79,808 (about USD 21.7K) |
| Year 6 | AED 79,808 (about USD 21.7K) |
| Year 7 | AED 89,259 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Year 8 | AED 89,259 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Year 9 | AED 94,510 (about USD 25.7K) |
| Year 10 | AED 94,510 (about USD 25.7K) |
| Year 11 | AED 94,510 (about USD 25.7K) |
| Year 12 | AED 97,232 (about USD 26.5K) |
| Year 13 | AED 97,232 (about USD 26.5K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The Arbor School (this school) | AED 58,806 (about USD 16K) | AED 97,232 (about USD 26.5K) |
| Mirdif American School | AED 25,944 (about USD 7.06K) | AED 47,081 (about USD 12.8K) |
| GEMS Wellington Academy Dubai Hills | AED 47,527 (about USD 12.9K) | AED 93,959 (about USD 25.6K) |
| Greenwood International School | AED 20,124 (about USD 5.48K) | AED 30,860 (about USD 8.4K) |
| Ranches Primary School | AED 50,436 (about USD 13.7K) | AED 61,643 (about USD 16.8K) |
| 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)
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
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.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Outdoor education
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Biofarm
- Living classrooms
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- Accreditations
- BSO
- Memberships
- COBIS
- Inspection
- BSO · Outstanding
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Two onsite counsellors, Thrive teachers and external partners support students, including speech and occupational therapy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
A British curriculum school in Dubai, inspected under BSO standards. Governance reflects the UAE context.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Students see their form tutor twice daily, have a weekly wellbeing lesson, and meet as house families on Fridays.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
House system
Students belong to house families that meet on Fridays for games, quizzes and breakfast, led by older students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Five governing committees oversee the school, and an advisory council gives stakeholders a voice. Owners are linked to an education investment group.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British curriculum from Foundation Stage to Sixth Form, combining an ecological approach with IGCSE, A Level and BTEC pathways.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Positive education and character strengths programmes build emotional and social skills, with tutor time used for personal goal-setting.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Two onsite counsellors offer individual and group support, and students reflect on wellbeing using the PERMAV model.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Everyone shares responsibility for child protection, with a designated safeguarding lead handling concerns under UAE child-protection law.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Community
The parent group Friends of Arbor runs events, alongside Class Champions and a monthly programme of parent sessions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Learning takes place on a living campus with a biofarm and living classrooms linked to the natural world.
- Biofarm
- Living Classrooms
- Primary Learning Spaces
- Secondary Learning Spaces
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Arabic, Islamic studies and social studies are led across the school by an assistant head.
- Arabic
- Islamic Studies
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Rated Outstanding in a BSO inspection; the futures counselling service holds Times Higher Education and NCDA accreditation.
- BSO Outstanding
- Times Higher Education
- NCDA
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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