Dubai Schools Al Barsha is a American Curriculum / Advanced Placement (AP) school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Annual tuition ranges from $8,142 to $12,743 USD.
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Sibling discounts are available for families with multiple children enrolled. Corporate and staff discounts or scholarships are also referenced in published material; specifics and eligibility are applied as stated by the school.
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About
Dubai Schools Al Barsha is a private international co-educational day school located in Al Barsha South, Dubai, offering an American curriculum based on New York State Education Department (NYSED) standards for students from KG1 to Grade 6, with planned expansion to Grade 12. The school integrates Arabic language, Islamic studies, and UAE social studies into its programme, emphasising Emirati culture and bilingual English-Arabic proficiency. It is operated by Taaleem as part of the government-private Dubai Schools Project and regulated by the KHDA.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG1 | AED 29,900~$ 8,147 |
| KG2 | AED 32,400~$ 8,828 |
| Grade 1 | AED 34,700~$ 9,455 |
| Grade 2 | AED 34,700~$ 9,455 |
| Grade 3 | AED 35,555~$ 9,688 |
| Grade 4 | AED 36,155~$ 9,851 |
| Grade 5 | AED 38,800~$ 10,572 |
| Grade 6 | AED 41,300~$ 11,253 |
| Grade 7 | AED 43,800~$ 11,935 |
| Grade 8 | AED 44,800~$ 12,207 |
| Grade 9 | AED 46,800~$ 12,752 |
| Grade 10 | AED 46,800~$ 12,752 |
| Grade 11 | AED 46,800~$ 12,752 |
| Grade 12 | AED 46,800~$ 12,752 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 29,900 - 46,800. Application fee: $136.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit application with AED 500 application fee (assessment included). Upon acceptance, pay enrollment deposit of up to 10% of annual tuition (non-refundable, deducted from first term fees). Term fees are due in advance per published schedule (Term 1 by July 31, Term 2 by December 1, Term 3 by February 28).
School Day
KG1–KG2: 8:00–13:00, Monday–Thursday; Grade 1–Grade 6: 8:00–15:00, Monday–Thursday; Friday: 8:00–12:00 for all grades.
Student Life
The school uses a House Points System; teachers award House Points coins for excellence, and points are counted weekly, termly and yearly. Winners at grade level and school level are celebrated in assemblies and on social media.
Uniform is included as part of the tuition fees; additional items beyond the allocation or items requiring alteration outside supplier sizes are charged separately to parents.
The school has a fully equipped campus cafeteria offering healthy meals and beverages, including hot lunches of varied cuisines and a selection of snacks. The cafeteria is managed by Master Cook, a school food expert.
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through a holistic education approach that promotes social and emotional development, reinforced by extracurricular activities and a culture of respect.
Dubai Schools Al Barsha maintains a Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy (2023–2024). A designated safeguarding lead coordinates safeguarding across the school, supported by a safeguarding core group and other safeguarding leads. The policy includes staff training, structured reporting procedures (safeguarding concern forms and body maps), a police liaison, and ISAMS Wellbeing Manager for documentation. The school engages in safeguarding activities in coordination with the Taaleem group.
Student Demographics
School Background
Dubai Schools Al Barsha is part of the Dubai Schools Project, a government-private partnership. Taaleem operates the Dubai Schools network and KHDA regulates the schools.
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