Tuition at Arcadia British School runs from AED 67,687-96,209 per academic year in Jumeirah Village Triangle. The full breakdown by year group is below, along with registration, discounts and the other charges the school publishes.
All fees in AED per academic year, across 15 year groups.
| Year Group | Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | AED 67,687 | AED 50,765 |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | AED 67,687 | AED 57,534 |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | AED 77,839 | AED 66,163 |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | AED 77,839 | AED 70,055 |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | AED 77,839 | AED 73,947 |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | AED 77,839 | AED 73,947 |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | AED 77,839 | AED 77,839 |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | AED 77,839 | AED 77,839 |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | AED 82,893 | AED 82,893 |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | AED 88,419 | AED 83,998 |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | AED 88,419 | AED 83,998 |
| Year 10 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 14-15 | AED 93,945 | AED 84,551 |
| Year 11 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 15-16 | AED 93,945 | AED 84,551 |
| Year 12 | KS5 (A-Level) | 16-17 | AED 96,209 | AED 84,548 |
| Year 13 | KS5 (A-Level) | 17-18 | AED 96,209 | AED 84,548 |
KHDA-approved tuition is unchanged for 2026-27. The school publishes a per-year-group discount alongside each approved fee, and the discounted figure is what families pay. Discounts run from 25% in FS1 down to 0% in Years 5 to 7, then 5% in Years 8 and 9, 10% in Years 10 and 11 and 12.12% in Years 12 and 13. The school states that the discount applied stays constant throughout a family's tenure, and that all discounts are subject to KHDA approval.
Admission deposits are adjusted against the first term's fees. The re-registration deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable and is deducted from the total tuition fees for the relevant academic year.
Three termly instalments, or ten equal monthly instalments from September to June by automatic monthly bank debit or ten post-dated cheques
AED 3,000 (non-refundable, non-transferable, deducted from the following year's tuition)
CAT4 mean SAS of 120 or above, CAT4 aptitude of 130 or above in at least two categories, an average English National Curriculum age-related 11+ test score of over 65% (English and Mathematics combined), and a score of 80% or more in either English or Mathematics. Scholars are automatically enrolled in the Exceptional Learners Programme.
Representation at regional, national or international level; high-level performance at district or county level in two or more sports; high-level club (tier 1 age-related) performance in two or more sports; or top 10% performance standards in a school-based audition in two or more areas. Scholars receive specialist pull-out sessions during the school day.
Awarded for outstanding talent in music, drama or dance. Musical qualifications at Grade 5 or above in one or more instruments, recognised external qualifications such as LAMDA or RADA, a proven record of exceptional performance in accredited productions, or top 10% standards in a school-based audition.
For students with high achievement across more than one discipline, whether academic, sporting or artistic, with a tailored support programme, leadership training and mentoring.
Up to 25% bursary for academic excellence, up to 25% for sporting excellence and up to 20% for performing arts, for each of Key Stages 3 to 5. Up to 12 places offered from 25 additional Year 7 places for 2027-28. The 2027-28 scholarship assessment day is Saturday 19 September 2026 at the Secondary campus.
Awards the school describes as already guaranteed in its Principal Scholarship Award Programme letter. PSAP awards are not given on top of these, but may be used to increase the bursary, and are taken from the full KHDA-approved fees.
Arcadia British School charges AED 67,687-96,209 per academic year for 2026/27, across 15 year groups. FS1 is AED 67,687 and Year 13 is AED 96,209.
Arcadia British School charges AED 5,000 Primary, AED 6,000 Secondary, AED 7,500 Year 7; AED 3,000 re-registration for existing students. Admission deposits are adjusted against the first term's fees. The re-registration deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable and is deducted from the total tuition fees for the relevant academic year.
Yes. 1st sibling: 5%. 2nd and subsequent siblings: 10%.
KHDA-approved tuition is unchanged for 2026-27. The school publishes a per-year-group discount alongside each approved fee, and the discounted figure is what families pay. Discounts run from 25% in FS1 down to 0% in Years 5 to 7, then 5% in Years 8 and 9, 10% in Years 10 and 11 and 12.12% in Years 12 and 13. The school states that the discount applied stays constant throughout a family's tenure, and that all discounts are subject to KHDA approval.
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