Arcadia British School fees 2026/27
Arcadia British School charges AED 50,765-84,551 in tuition per year for 2026/27, across 15 year groups from FS1 to Year 13, in Jumeirah Village Triangle. A full journey from FS1 to Year 13 costs AED 1,137,176 in tuition across 15 published years. Registration, transport and other charges are additional, and every one Talem holds is listed below.
Fees read from the school's published 2026-27 fee schedule. Last checked 10 August 2026. How Talem verifies →
Tuition fees 2026/27
All fees in AED per academic year, across 15 year groups.
| Year Group | Stage | Ages | KHDA Approved | 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 is the maximum tuition KHDA has approved this school to charge for 2026-2027. School Fee is what the school itself publishes. This school currently bills below its approved fee in 12 of 15 year groups. See the KHDA record
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.
Payment Information
Non-refundable, non-transferable and inclusive of VAT. Payable at assessment.
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
Other fees and charges
- Field trips and excursions
- School lunches
- School bus transport
- Arcadia branded items
- iPad and Apple Pencil (mandatory from Year 3, bought from the school or an official Apple supplier)
- School uniform, PE kit and House shirt
- External qualification registration and examination fees
- Four complimentary teacher-led After-School Activities for Year 3 and above
- Textbooks (equivalent to AED 1,500)
- Note: Admission deposits are adjusted against the first term's fees.
- Year 7 Admission: AED 7,500
- Primary Admission: AED 5,000
- Secondary Admission: AED 6,000
- Re Registration Existing: AED 3,000
AED 3,000 (non-refundable, non-transferable, deducted from the following year's tuition)
Academic Scholarship
BursaryCAT4 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.
Sports Scholarship
BursaryRepresentation 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.
Performing Arts Scholarship
BursaryAwarded 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.
All-Rounder Scholarship
BursaryFor students with high achievement across more than one discipline, whether academic, sporting or artistic, with a tailored support programme, leadership training and mentoring.
Principal Scholarship Award Programme (PSAP), Year 6 into Year 7
Up to 25%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.
Founders, Associate and Governors awards
30% / 20% / 15%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.
Common questions
How much are Arcadia British School fees?
Arcadia British School charges AED 50,765-84,551 in tuition per academic year for 2026/27, across 15 year groups. FS1 is AED 50,765 and Year 13 is AED 84,548.
How much does Arcadia British School cost in total?
Adding up the published tuition for every year group, FS1 to Year 13 at Arcadia British School comes to AED 1,137,176 at 2026/27 fees, an average of AED 75,812 a year.
What is the registration fee at Arcadia British School?
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.
Does Arcadia British School offer fee discounts?
Yes. 1st sibling: 5%. 2nd and subsequent siblings: 10%.
What do Arcadia British School fees include?
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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