Arcadia School
About
Inspection Rating
Very Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French, Spanish
Phone
Website
Address
Orchid Street, District 9, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
15 ProgrammesFoundation Stage 1 (FS1)
1 year / pre_k
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 3-4. Play-based learning with specialist Arabic, PE, and Music instruction. After School Care Club available. Junior Dukes programme developing independence and life skills.
Foundation Stage 2 (FS2)
1 year / pre_k
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 4-5. Enhanced phonics, numeracy, and structured learning within the EYFS framework. Specialist teaching and enrichment activities.
Year 1
1 year / primary
Key Stage 1 first year. National Curriculum for England with specialist teaching in PE, Music, Arabic, and Computing.
Year 2
1 year / primary
Key Stage 1 second year. Continued core curriculum with growing independence and formal assessment.
Year 3
1 year / primary
Lower Key Stage 2 first year. Broadened curriculum with one complimentary after-school activity included in fees. Junior MBA programme available.
Year 4
1 year / primary
Lower Key Stage 2 second year. Deeper subject knowledge with enrichment learning programme and Junior MBA.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | 67,687 | 50,765 |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | 67,687 | 57,534 |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | 77,839 | 66,163 |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | 77,839 | 68,109 |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | 77,839 | 71,612 |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | 77,839 | 71,612 |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | 77,839 | 71,612 |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | 77,839 | 71,612 |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 82,893 | 78,749 |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 88,419 | 79,577 |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | 88,419 | 79,577 |
| Year 10 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 14-15 | 93,945 | 81,732 |
| Year 11 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 15-16 | 93,945 | 81,732 |
| Year 12 | KS5 (A-Level) | 16-17 | 96,209 | 64,481 |
| Year 13 | KS5 (A-Level) | 17-18 | 96,209 | 64,481 |
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KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | WeakWeak |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — January 2024
Curriculum
British Early Years Foundation Stage with Outstanding Learning Skills. Purpose-built Foundation facilities on the primary campus. Junior Dukes programme developing independence and life skills. After School Care Club available for Foundation Stage children.
Teaching Approach
Play-based learning with Apple technology integration. Specialist teaching in Arabic, PE, Music, and Swimming. Values-driven approach (ARCADIA values) embedded from the earliest stages.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
National Curriculum for England with specialist subject teaching. Apple Distinguished School technology integration across the curriculum. Focus on core literacy and numeracy with enrichment activities.
Teaching Approach
Quality first teaching with 1:1 Apple device integration. Specialist teachers for PE, Music, Arabic, and Computing. Enrichment Learning Programme extending the curriculum.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Broader National Curriculum with Junior MBA programme developing business and enterprise skills. One complimentary after-school activity included from Year 3. Innovation and Technology enrichment programmes available.
Teaching Approach
Subject-specialist teaching with Apple technology across the curriculum. Junior MBA programme and Innovation & Technology enrichment. Sports Academy and Performing Arts Academy available.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Two purpose-built adjacent campuses in Jumeirah Village Triangle — a dedicated Primary campus and a Secondary campus opened in 2020 with a 1,200-seat auditorium added in 2022-23. The secondary building spans 814,000 square feet with 6,000 sqm of teaching space including classrooms, shared learning areas, and specialist laboratories, plus 1,500 sqm of ancillary facilities. Campus density of 15.1 sq ft per student. Apple Distinguished School with 1:1 device programme.
Academic
Science Laboratories
State-of-the-art science labs on both primary and secondary campuses for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and general science practicals.
IT & Robotics Labs
Specialist computing and robotics facilities supporting the Apple Distinguished School programme with 1:1 device integration.
Food Technology Lab
Dedicated food technology kitchen for practical coursework, nutrition education, and IGCSE projects.
Media Studies Suite
Specialist media production facilities for film, photography, and digital media coursework.
Textile Laboratory
Dedicated textile and fashion design workshop for creative coursework and IGCSE projects.
Libraries
Primary library with full range of books and a technology-focused secondary library with Oxbridge study area for Sixth Form students.
Sports & Recreation
Semi-Olympic Swimming Pool
3,500 sq ft semi-Olympic swimming pool for PE lessons, swim training, and competitive galas.
58,879 sqft Football Pitch
Full-size football pitch on the main campus for training, PE, and inter-school competitions.
Indoor Sports Hall
Multi-purpose indoor sports hall for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and indoor sports.
Astroturf Pitch
High-impact astroturf football pitch on the secondary campus for all-weather training and matches.
Performance & Arts
1,200-Seat Auditorium
Large-scale auditorium opened 2022-23 for performances, assemblies, guest speakers, and community events.
Music Rooms
Dedicated music practice and ensemble rooms supporting the Performing Arts Academy programme.
Dance Studios
Specialist dance studios for ballet, contemporary, and creative movement within the Performing Arts Academy.
Art Studios
Dedicated art rooms for visual arts, photography, and creative projects across all key stages.
General
Canteen
On-site canteen facilities on both campuses serving meals daily.
Playgrounds & Outdoor Areas
Age-appropriate outdoor play areas on both campuses for recreation and outdoor learning.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Giles Pruett
Executive Principal
Executive Principal since July 2020. Holds a Bachelor of Education from Bedford and an MA in Education (Distinction) from Bath University. Previously Vice Principal at Jumeirah College and Secondary Principal at GEMS World Academy. Former professional tennis player turned educator with extensive experience in professional learning communities and school improvement.
Sarah Gray
Head of Primary
Head of Primary with a First Class Honours degree in Primary Education and the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). Brings leadership experience from Outstanding-rated schools in Dubai and North-East England.
Michael Strachan
Head of Secondary
Head of Secondary appointed August 2023. Holds a Biological Sciences degree, PGCE from University of Greenwich, MS in Educational Leadership from University of Bath, and NPQH from UCL. Over 20 years teaching experience in the UK and Qatar with specialist background in Science leadership. Fellow of the Chartered College of Teachers.
Alex Gray
Head of Sixth Form
Head of Sixth Form appointed August 2024 to lead the newly launched A-Level and BTEC programmes. Responsible for Sixth Form curriculum, university preparation, and post-18 pathway guidance.
Paul Fisher
Deputy Head of Primary
Deputy Head of Primary with a PGCE in Primary Education from the University of Glasgow. Extensive Key Stage 1 and 2 teaching experience with previous role as Head of Key Stage 1.
Location
Orchid Street, District 9, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai, UAE