Outstanding schools in Dubai
Kings' School Al Barsha vs Kings' School Umm Suqeim
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Kings' School Al Barsha vs Kings' School Umm Suqeim at a glance
- Kings' School Al Barsha publishes annual fees from AED 57,999 to AED 105,873, against AED 47,179 to AED 71,801 at Kings' School Umm Suqeim, which works out roughly 38% above Kings' School Umm Suqeim across the fee range.
- For FS1, Kings' School Al Barsha charges AED 57,999 and Kings' School Umm Suqeim AED 47,179, so Kings' School Umm Suqeim saves AED 10,820 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Kings' School Umm Suqeim is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2004, with Kings' School Al Barsha following in 2014.
- Location wise, Kings' School Al Barsha sits in MBR City and Kings' School Umm Suqeim in Umm Suqeim, so the school run may decide it.
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| Kings' School Al Barsha | Kings' School Umm Suqeim | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MBR City, Dubai | Umm Suqeim, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 57,999 - 105,873 /yr | AED 47,179 - 71,801 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2014 | 2004 |
| Facilities | 18 listed | 9 listed |
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