Arcadia School is a English National Curriculum / EYFS / GCSE / IGCSE / A-Levels / AS-Levels / BTEC school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Annual tuition ranges from $5,654 to $22,254 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Discounted bursaries are available for students enrolling within the current academic year: FS1 — 25% subsidy in Year 1, reducing to 15% from FS2 and locked in for life; FS2–Year 1 — 15% subsidy for life; Year 2 — 12.5% for life; Years 3–6 — 8% for life; Year 7 — 5% for life; Years 8–9 — 10% for life; Years 10–11 — 13% for life; Years 12–13 — 32.98% for life. Sibling discounts: 5% for first sibling, 10% for second and subsequent siblings. All discounts apply to KHDA-approved fees.
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About
Arcadia School is a co-educational British curriculum day school located in Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai, serving approximately 1,077 students aged 3 to 18 from 93 nationalities across Foundation Stage through Year 13. The school delivers the English National Curriculum including EYFS, GCSE/IGCSE, A-Levels, and BTEC, complemented by a Junior MBA programme and an Apple Distinguished School technology environment. Arcadia places strong emphasis on inclusive education, pastoral care, a traditional British house system, and an extended-day Enrichment Learning Programme covering coding, robotics, the arts, and language support.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Arcadia is an Apple Distinguished School with a technology-rich environment including three iMac suites, robotics kits, and multimedia tools. The school integrates a Junior MBA programme into the primary curriculum and offers Duke of Edinburgh Awards (Bronze to Gold). Foundation Stage outcomes are strong, with 87% Good Level of Development versus the UK average of 67%. The Enrichment Learning Programme (ELP) runs within the extended school day, and a traditional British house system with four houses fosters community and leadership.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 13,824~$ 3,767 |
| FS2 | AED 15,667~$ 4,269 |
| Year 1 | AED 18,017~$ 4,909 |
| Year 2 | AED 18,547~$ 5,054 |
| Year 3 | AED 19,501~$ 5,314 |
| Year 4 | AED 19,501~$ 5,314 |
| Year 5 | AED 19,501~$ 5,314 |
| Year 6 | AED 19,501~$ 5,314 |
| Year 7 | AED 21,444~$ 5,843 |
| Year 8 | AED 21,669~$ 5,904 |
| Year 9 | AED 21,669~$ 5,904 |
| Year 10 | AED 22,254~$ 6,064 |
| Year 11 | AED 22,254~$ 6,064 |
| Year 12 | AED 17,558~$ 4,784 |
| Year 13 | AED 17,558~$ 4,784 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 20,765 - 81,732. Application fee: $143.
Admissions Process
- 1Parent completes the online enquiry form. Step 2: Parent submits all supporting documents via a parent portal link shared by the school; admissions team reviews for eligibility. Step 3: If admissions criteria are met, the child is invited for assessment. Step 4: Child undertakes the assessment and parent pays a non-refundable, non-transferable assessment fee of AED 525 (inclusive of VAT). Step 5: If assessment is successful and a place is available, a formal offer is made.
Admissions Details
School Day
The school runs an extended day with an all-inclusive programme delivered during the extended school day. An After School Care Club is available for additional care after the core day.
Student Life
Traditional British house system with four houses: Hood, Potter, Poppins and Baggins. Every student is assigned to a house for the duration of their time at Arcadia and siblings are placed in the same house; all staff are also assigned to a house. House points are awarded daily and contribute to the Arcadia House Cup, with leadership roles including a House Master, House Captain (Year 5) and House Vice-Captain (Year 2).
Smart school uniform required; items are stage-specific. Foundation Stage: knee-length skort (girls) or short trousers (boys), polo shirt, pullover and House Shirt. Years 7 and above: long trousers, polo shirt, pullover and House Shirt. Trutex is the official uniform supplier; PE kit is ordered through Kukri Sports. Indicative uniform cost is AED 1,000–2,000, excluded from tuition.
The school meals programme offers a variety of hot meals and snacks designed to be balanced and accommodate dietary needs, with attention to allergens and nutrition. A cashless system for ordering meals is used, coordinated by Master Cook, with meal registration via online forms and an on-site school coordinator. Lunches are not included in tuition fees.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Welfare and happiness are placed at the centre of the school's approach to learning. Dedicated counsellors serve primary (Prerna Anchalia), middle school (Salima Musa), and secondary (Eddie Diver) levels. A Head of Wellbeing leads a team that includes a Play Therapist. The school uses Zones of Regulation and a digital wellbeing platform, and maintains a safeguarding and inclusion framework to support mental wellbeing.
Arcadia School is committed to protection of pupils against physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. Designated Safeguarding Leads for Primary (Paul Fisher) and Secondary (David Ince) coordinate pupil protection and welfare. The approach includes regular staff training, open communication with outside agencies, pocket guides and formal published policies, and alignment with UAE government requirements.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by a Board of Governors. Founding Governors include Mohan Valrani, Mohamed Al Shirawi, and Dr. Navin M. Valrani, with Giles Pruett serving as Executive Principal (Ex Officio). The school is part of Arcadia Education, a UAE-based group operating several Arcadia-branded schools, with governance structures including the Arcadia Development Board and the Governors' Community Committee.
Apple Distinguished School