BC Academy International School is a British Curriculum / EYFS / Cambridge IGCSE / A-Levels school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Annual tuition ranges from $13,600 to $16,320 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Sibling discounts are available: the fourth child receives a 15% tuition discount and the fifth child receives a 25% tuition discount. Additional founder or scholarship discounts may be available.
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About
BC Academy International School is a private British curriculum school located in Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, offering education from Pre-Nursery through to Year 13 (ages 0–18) with both day and boarding options. The school delivers EYFS, the English National Curriculum, IGCSEs, and A-Levels alongside multilingual instruction in Arabic, Chinese, French, and Russian, complemented by a strong wellbeing programme, House system, and inclusive SEN and EAL support. As a newly established school, it is progressively expanding its secondary offering towards full provision of Years 9–13.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
BC Academy offers a British curriculum from nursery to sixth form (0–18 years) in Dubai, combining EYFS, English National Curriculum, IGCSEs, and A-Levels with multilingual instruction in Arabic, Chinese, French, and Russian. The school places a strong emphasis on wellbeing through a PSHE framework, House system, buddy system, and dedicated counselling. It offers both day and boarding options, project-based and STEM learning, and a broad extracurricular programme including international trips.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | AED 13,600~$ 3,706 |
| Year 2 | AED 14,416~$ 3,928 |
| Year 3 | AED 14,960~$ 4,076 |
| Year 4 | AED 15,504~$ 4,225 |
| Year 5 | AED 15,504~$ 4,225 |
| Year 6 | AED 16,320~$ 4,447 |
| Year 7 | AED 16,320~$ 4,447 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 50,000 - 60,000. Application fee: $143.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact the school by email at [email protected] or call +971 52 824 08 78 and submit the application form. 2. Arrange and attend a campus tour. 3. Complete a pre-entry assessment including a student interview, testing, and initial diagnostics; submit previous school reports. 4. Sign the enrolment contract and pay tuition fees to confirm the place.
Boarding Life
Boarding is available alongside day schooling; no separate boarding fee schedule is published and no further details on accommodation or facilities are publicly disclosed.
A boarding option is available alongside day schooling; no further details on room types, supervision or gender separation are publicly disclosed.
School Day
Full-day schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 2-hour extracurricular activities programme and a late bus option available.
Student Life
House System (FS1–Year 13) promotes cross-age mentoring, leadership and camaraderie.
Uniforms are required; uniform costs are not included in tuition fees.
Tasty, nutritious meals are served four times a day in the school canteen; there is a kitchen for cookery lessons.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the Wellbeing/PSHE curriculum with a daily emphasis on kindness, resilience, and belonging. A House system and buddy system support social integration, and a School Counsellor provides emotional support. The Deputy Head of Well-Being holds weekly meetings with Senior Management and Houseparents to review pupil needs.
Safeguarding is embedded through regular safeguarding training for staff, First Aid certification, and the availability of a School Counsellor. The Deputy Head of Well-Being leads weekly reviews of pupil needs.
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School Background
Owned by BC Academy International School L.L.C; governed by a Board of Governors.