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Arcadia School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 20,765 - 81,732
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1077
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 12

District 9, Orchid St, Al Barsha South Fifth, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Arcadia School has 1,077 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

Location
Arcadia School is located in Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT), Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The school sits in a residential area with good road access and is part of Dubai's private British-curriculum sector. Contact details include a Dubai post office box (P.O. Box 283800) and phone numbers +971 4 552 2600 and +971 4 552 2700.

Stages
Based on KHDA information, the school offers education from Foundation Stage (FS1) to Year 11. Primary covers FS1–Year 6 and Secondary covers Year 7–Year 11. The site also references Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form) in its navigation, but the current inspection data lists up to Year 11.

Type
Co-educational private day school; there is no boarding facility listed.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school has 1,077 students. The largest nationality group is British. Emirati students number 4; the remaining 1,073 are international. The school represents 93 nationalities.

Additional learning support
Arcadia provides inclusive education with an Inclusion and Exceptional Learners program and ASDAN. There are 117 students of determination and 4 Emirati students among 1,077 pupils, with two guidance counsellors. Wellbeing measures include Zones of Regulation and a digital wellbeing platform.

Country affiliation
The school operates in the United Arab Emirates and follows the UK National Curriculum. It is UAE-based with no formal country affiliation beyond offering British education in Dubai.

Religious affiliation
Not specified.

School day structure
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.

Bus service
The school offers a modern bus transport service with multiple zones (Zone 1–Zone 5). One-way and return options are available, with prices per zone listed (AED 5,850–AED 10,500 per term). Buses are CCTV-equipped with three-point seat belts and trained bus assistants; a Bus ID Card is issued after registration and the bus can be tracked via a transport app. Pick-up points can be communal and may be located within 100 metres of the residence.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Arcadia School ranges from AED 20,765 to AED 81,732 for 2026/27.

Application and enrolment fees

- Application fee (new students): AED 525, non-refundable and non-transferable.
- New-student admission deposits (deductible from the first term's fees): AED 7,500 (New Year), AED 5,000 (Primary), AED 6,000 (Secondary).
- Existing students: non-refundable re-registration deposit AED 3,000 (deducted from the tuition for the forthcoming academic year).
- Enrolment fees (where applicable): up to 10% of the tuition fee; non-refundable and deductible from the first term's fees.

Tuition fees by year group (approved annual amount, discounted annual amount, and per-term amount)

Note: fees below show the KHDA-approved annual tuition and the discounted annual tuition for A.Y. 2025–2026; per-term figures are the discounted annual tuition divided into three equal termly instalments (rounded to the nearest AED).

- FS1 — KHDA approved annual: AED 67,687. Discounted annual: AED 50,765. Per term: AED 16,922.
- FS2 — KHDA approved annual: AED 67,687. Discounted annual: AED 57,534. Per term: AED 19,178.
- Year 1 — KHDA approved annual: AED 77,839. Discounted annual: AED 66,163. Per term: AED 22,054.
- Year 2 — KHDA approved annual: AED 77,839. Discounted annual: AED 68,109. Per term: AED 22,703.
- Year 3 — KHDA approved annual: AED 77,839. Discounted annual: AED 71,612. Per term: AED 23,871.
- Year 4 — KHDA approved annual: AED 77,839. Discounted annual: AED 71,612. Per term: AED 23,871.
- Year 5 — KHDA approved annual: AED 77,839. Discounted annual: AED 71,612. Per term: AED 23,871.
- Year 6 — KHDA approved annual: AED 77,839. Discounted annual: AED 71,612. Per term: AED 23,871.
- Year 7 — KHDA approved annual: AED 82,893. Discounted annual: AED 78,749. Per term: AED 26,250.
- Year 8 — KHDA approved annual: AED 88,419. Discounted annual: AED 79,577. Per term: AED 26,526.
- Year 9 — KHDA approved annual: AED 88,419. Discounted annual: AED 79,577. Per term: AED 26,526.
- Year 10 — KHDA approved annual: AED 93,945. Discounted annual: AED 81,732. Per term: AED 27,244.
- Year 11 — KHDA approved annual: AED 93,945. Discounted annual: AED 81,732. Per term: AED 27,244.
- Year 12 — KHDA approved annual: AED 96,209. Discounted annual: AED 64,481. Per term: AED 21,494.
- Year 13 — KHDA approved annual: AED 96,209. Discounted annual: AED 64,481. Per term: AED 21,494.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard billing: fees are required to be paid in three termly instalments (three terms per academic year).
- Alternative monthly plan: the school offers an option to pay in ten equal monthly instalments (September to June). For the monthly option, parents must set up an automatic monthly debit with a bank card or submit ten post-dated cheques. Monthly payments remain subject to KHDA regulatory refund approvals.
- Admission deposits and registration payments are adjusted against the first term's fees; certain deposits/registration payments are non-refundable as stated above.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: not applicable. Arcadia operates as a day school and does not publish boarding or residential fees.

Other costs and optional fees

- Uniform: indicative range AED 1,000 to AED 2,000 (required school/PE uniform is excluded from the annual tuition total).
- iPad and Apple Pencil: a personal iPad and Apple Pencil are mandatory from Year 3 upwards; families may purchase from Arcadia or an official Apple supplier. iPad cost is excluded from the tuition.
- Transport (school bus): typical range AED 5,000 to AED 10,500 (optional service).
- Educational trips (local and overseas): typical ranges from AED 1,500 up to AED 10,000 for local trips and higher for international trips; individual trip charges are variable and optional.
- Learning support (where applicable): ranges shown AED 1,500 to AED 75,000 depending on level of support.
- School meals, branded items, external examination registration fees, and some field trips are excluded from the published tuition and charged separately.
- Fee inclusions: textbooks (equivalent value AED 1,500) and one complimentary teacher-led ASA for Years 3 and above are included in the annual fee.

Refund information

- Refunds and cancellations are handled according to the school's refund policy in line with KHDA guidelines. Certain fees and deposits are non-refundable (application fee, specified enrolment/registration payments, and re-registration deposits where stated). Admission deposits are adjusted against the first term fee as noted above.

Fee payment options and practical details

- Accepted payment arrangements: three termly instalments or the ten-month instalment plan (automatic monthly debit with a bank card or ten post-dated cheques for the monthly plan). The school operates an online parent payment portal for fee payments.
- Sibling discounts and bursaries: the school applies a 5% discount for the first sibling and 10% for second and subsequent siblings; Arcadia also publishes specific discounted bursary guarantees for children enrolling in the current academic year (discount percentages vary by entry year group and are shown in the school fee schedule).

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Academics

Arcadia School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Arcadia School in Dubai delivers the English National Curriculum across all key stages: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 and 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE/IGCSE), and Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form) with AS/A-Levels, and with BTEC options available as alternative pathways. In Primary, core subjects are English, Mathematics and Science, with Foundation subjects including Art & Design, Music, Design and Technology, Computing, Geography, History, and Modern Foreign Languages; Arabic A/B and Islamic Studies A/B are provided from Year 1 and Year 2 in line with KHDA regulations. In Secondary, KS3 (Years 7–9) and KS4 (Years 10–11) follow the English National Curriculum, leading to GCSE/IGCSE, while the Sixth Form offers AS/A-Levels and, where applicable, BTEC routes. The curriculum is complemented by a Junior MBA option integrated in the Primary curriculum to develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills. The School also provides enrichment opportunities and a Sixth Form prospectus detailing university pathways.

Gifted and Talented
Junior MBA and enrichment programmes integrated into the curriculum support talented and motivated learners.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. The parent completes the online enquiry form. The enquiry initiates the admissions process and collects initial information about the child and family. The school uses the information to determine appropriate next steps. Step 2. The parent provides all supporting documents through a parent portal link which will be shared with the parent. The portal enables submission of required documents for the eligibility review. The admissions team reviews the documents to determine whether the admissions criteria are met and to invite the child for assessment. Step 3. If the admissions criteria are met, the admissions team invites the child for assessment and provides scheduling details. The invitation includes timing and arrangement for the assessment. Step 4. The child undertakes an assessment and the parent pays a non-refundable, non-transferable assessment fee of AED 525 (Inclusive of VAT). The fee covers the assessment process and is non-refundable and non-transferable. The VAT is included in the amount. Step 5. If the assessment is successful and a place is available, a place is offered. The offer confirms the child's place in the relevant year group.

Scholarships
Discounted Bursaries are available. If a child enrols within the current academic year for FS1, 25% of the school fees will be subsidised for the first year, reducing to a 15% discount in FS2 and locked in for life thereafter. If a child enrols within the current academic year for FS2–Year 1, 15% of the school fees will be subsidised for life. If a child enrols within the current academic year for Year 2, 12.5% of the school fees will be subsidised for life. If a child enrols within the current academic year for Years 3–6, 8% of the school fees will be subsidised for life. If a child enrols within the current academic year for Year 7, 5% of the school fees will be subsidised for life. If a child enrols within the current academic year for Years 8–9, 10% of the school fees will be subsidised for life. If a child enrols within the current academic year for Years 10–11, 13% of the school fees will be subsidised for life. If a child enrols within the current academic year for Years 12–13, 32.98% of the school fees will be subsidised for life. Sibling Discount: the first sibling receives a 5% discount. These discounts apply to KHDA-approved fees as published in the school's Fees schedule.
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