Bloom World Academy
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French, Mandarin
Phone
Website
Address
11 Street 50, Al Barsha South, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
17 ProgrammesECC 1 (Toddler)
1 year / Early Years
Early Excellence Centre for ages 18 months–2 years. Self-contained nursery with a physical exploration room, sleeping room, outdoor play areas, and a mini bistro.
ECC 2 (Nursery)
1 year / Early Years
Early Excellence Centre for ages 2–3 years. Play-based exploration with specialist sensory and motor activities in a nurturing, home-like environment.
Pre-KG
1 year / Early Years
Primo Early Years Centre for ages 3–4. Inquiry-based learning through the IB PYP framework with structured play and guided discovery.
KG 1
1 year / Early Years
Primo Early Years Centre for ages 4–5. Developing early literacy, numeracy, and social skills through the IB Primary Years Programme.
KG 2
1 year / Early Years
Primo Early Years Centre for ages 5–6. Preparing children for the transition to the Junior School with a focus on inquiry and independence.
Grade 1
1 year / IB PYP
Junior School for ages 6–7. IB Primary Years Programme with six transdisciplinary themes, building strong foundations in core subjects.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG (FS1) | Foundation Stage | 3-4 | 50,000 | - |
| KG1 (FS2) | Foundation Stage | 4-5 | 53,000 | - |
| KG2 | PYP | 5-6 | 55,000 | - |
| Grade 1 | PYP | 6-7 | 60,000 | - |
| Grade 2 | PYP | 7-8 | 60,000 | - |
| Grade 3 | PYP | 8-9 | 60,000 | - |
| Grade 4 | PYP | 9-10 | 60,000 | - |
| Grade 5 | PYP | 10-11 | 60,000 | - |
| Grade 6 | MYP | 11-12 | 70,000 | - |
| Grade 7 | MYP | 12-13 | 75,000 | - |
| Grade 8 | MYP | 13-14 | 75,000 | - |
| Grade 9 | MYP | 14-15 | 78,000 | - |
| Grade 10 | MYP | 15-16 | 78,000 | - |
| Grade 11 | DP | 16-17 | 85,000 | - |
| Grade 12 | DP | 17-18 | 85,000 | - |
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Transport AED 5,700-8,200/year via Arabian Falcon. iPad (Gr 1-5) and MacBook (Gr 6-12) included. BELA enrichment activities included.
Payment Information
Non-refundable, inclusive of VAT
Re-registration: up to 5% of tuition, deducted from next year fees.
KHDA Rating
2024–2025| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — May 2025
Curriculum
A self-contained early years environment with a physical exploration room, sleeping room, outdoor play areas, and a mini bistro. Children develop through play-based exploration with specialist sensory and motor activities.
Teaching Approach
Play-based exploration with specialist sensory and motor activities in a nurturing, home-like environment.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
A self-contained early years environment with a physical exploration room, sleeping room, outdoor play areas, and a mini bistro. Children develop through play-based exploration with specialist sensory and motor activities.
Teaching Approach
Play-based exploration with specialist sensory and motor activities in a nurturing, home-like environment.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Follows the IB Primary Years Programme framework with inquiry-based learning. Children explore transdisciplinary themes through structured play, guided discovery, and early literacy and numeracy development.
Teaching Approach
Inquiry-based learning through the IB PYP transdisciplinary framework.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Purpose-built campus in Al Barsha South, co-located with Brighton College Dubai on a 10-acre site. Each school occupies ground plus 3 floors with 89,000 square metres of space. The campus is divided into specialised learning zones including Scientia (science), Thespis (performing arts), and Lingua (languages).
Academic
Early Excellence Centre
Self-contained nursery with physical exploration room, sleeping room, outdoor play areas, Arabic majlis, and a mini bistro for children aged 18 months to 3 years.
Early Excellence Centre
Self-contained nursery with physical exploration room, sleeping room, outdoor play areas, Arabic majlis, and a mini bistro for children aged 18 months to 3 years.
Scientia — Science Zone
Three general labs plus three specialty science labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Scientia — Science Zone
Three general labs plus three specialty science labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with modern equipment.
Lumos Innovation Labs
Design technology and innovation labs where students participate in junior apprenticeships with connections to specialists and business partners.
Lumos Innovation Labs
Design technology and innovation labs for junior apprenticeships with connections to specialists and business partners.
Lingua — Languages Zone
Dedicated language learning zone with Arabic majlis area and specialist teaching rooms.
Lingua — Languages Zone
Dedicated language learning zone with Arabic majlis area and specialist teaching rooms.
Library & IB Hive
Research centre and library supporting inquiry-based learning across all IB programmes.
Library & IB Hive
Research centre and library supporting inquiry-based learning across all IB programmes.
Nexus Pre-University Centre
University-style facility for Grades 11-12 with soundproofed study pods, tutorial rooms, seminar rooms, student café, dedicated library, common rooms, and counsellor's office. Open 8am-8pm.
Nexus Pre-University Centre
University-style facility for Grades 11-12 with soundproofed study pods, tutorial rooms, seminar rooms, student café, dedicated library, and common rooms. Open 8am-8pm.
Interactive Classrooms
Modern classrooms with interactive screens and flexible seating designed for inquiry-based learning.
Interactive Classrooms
Modern classrooms with interactive screens and flexible seating arrangements designed for inquiry-based learning.
Sports & Recreation
25m Competition Swimming Pool
Covered 25-metre competition pool for swimming lessons, training, and inter-school competitions.
25m Competition Swimming Pool
Covered 25-metre competition pool for swimming lessons, training, and inter-school competitions.
Training Swimming Pool
Shallow training pool for young learners and beginners.
Training Swimming Pool
Shallow training pool for young learners and beginners.
Multipurpose Sports Hall
Large indoor sports hall for PE, basketball, volleyball, and badminton.
Multipurpose Sports Hall
Large indoor sports hall for PE, basketball, volleyball, and badminton.
Football & Rugby Pitch
Full-size grass pitch for football and rugby.
Football & Rugby Pitch
Full-size grass pitch for football and rugby matches and training.
Tennis Courts
Outdoor tennis courts for lessons and competitive play.
Tennis Courts
Outdoor tennis courts for lessons and competitive play.
Padel Tennis Courts
Dedicated padel tennis courts.
Padel Tennis Courts
Dedicated padel tennis courts.
Rooftop Basketball Court
Basketball court located on the rooftop.
Rooftop Basketball Court
Basketball court located on the rooftop.
Six-Lane Running Track
Shared athletics track with six lanes, adjacent to the competition sports field.
Six-Lane Running Track
Shared athletics track with six lanes adjacent to the competition sports field.
Sky Court
Multi-purpose hall for performances, sports events, and examinations.
Sky Court
Multi-purpose hall used for performances, sports events, and examinations.
Early Years & Primary Playgrounds
Dedicated outdoor playgrounds for Early Years and Primary students.
Playgrounds
Dedicated outdoor playgrounds for Early Years and Primary students.
Performance & Events
Thespis — Performing Arts Zone
Dedicated performing arts zone for drama, dance, and music performances.
Thespis — Performing Arts Zone
Dedicated performing arts zone for drama, dance, and music performances.
Forum Meeting Area
Open-plan ground floor space for assemblies, community events, and weekly Forum gatherings.
Forum Meeting Area
Open-plan ground floor space for school assemblies, community events, and weekly Forum gatherings.
Support
Integra Inclusion Centre
Dedicated centre for learning support with specialist teachers, EAL practitioners, and school counsellors.
Integra Inclusion Centre
Dedicated centre for learning support with specialist teachers, EAL practitioners, and school counsellors.
School Clinic
DHA-licensed clinic with a staff physician and two nurses, in partnership with VPS Healthcare Group.
School Clinic
DHA-licensed clinic with a staff physician and two nurses, in partnership with VPS Healthcare Group.
Parent Café
Café area for parents to meet and socialise during school hours.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Diverse international teaching staff
Senior Leadership
John Bell
Executive Principal
Executive Principal of Bloom World Academy, leading the school since its founding in 2022.
John Bell
Executive Principal
Executive Principal of Bloom World Academy, leading the school since its founding in 2022.
Nicola Upham
Principal — Wellbeing/Development & Primo/Junior Schools
Nicola Upham
Principal — Wellbeing/Development & Primo/Junior Schools
Nishi Saran
Principal — Secondary School & Nexus
Nishi Saran
Principal — Secondary School & Nexus
Medina Malik
Head of School Administration
Medina Malik
Head of School Administration