Inspection Rating
Acceptable-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic
Phone
Website
Address
Al Warqa'a First, Dubai, UAE
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 3-4. Play-based learning with personal attention in a small school environment.
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 4-5. Preparing children for Key Stage 1 through structured play and early literacy.
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1 for ages 5-6. British National Curriculum core subjects alongside foundation subjects.
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1 for ages 6-7. Building foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and independent learning.
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2 for ages 7-8. Broader curriculum with deeper subject focus and cross-curricular links.
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2 for ages 8-9. Developing critical thinking and research skills across all subjects.
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | 25,244 | - |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | 26,275 | - |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | 27,820 | - |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | 29,881 | - |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | 31,426 | - |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | 32,972 | - |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | 34,518 | - |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | 35,033 | - |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 36,578 | - |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 38,124 | - |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | 39,669 | - |
| Year 10 | KS4 (GCSE) | 14-15 | 41,215 | - |
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Fee details available upon enquiry at admissions@cedarschool.ae
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | WeakWeak | WeakWeak |
| Progress over time | N/A | WeakWeak | WeakWeak |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — March 2024
Follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Play-based learning in a small, nurturing environment where every child is known by name. Focus on personal, social and emotional development alongside early literacy and numeracy.
Teaching Approach
Play-based learning with personal attention. Small school environment emphasising strong relationships and individual support.
British National Curriculum core subjects alongside foundation subjects. Transition from play-based EYFS to more formal instruction with continued personal attention and inclusive support.
Teaching Approach
Structured learning building on EYFS foundations. Personal attention with SEND support available for students with additional needs.
Broader British National Curriculum with deeper subject focus. Developing critical thinking, research skills, and independent learning across all subjects.
Teaching Approach
Subject-focused teaching with cross-curricular links. Heart-led education where academic excellence grows from strong relationships.
Campus located in Al Warqa'a First, Dubai. Small school environment with Big Hearts ethos, serving 46+ nationalities. Personal attention with principal knowing every student by name.
Dedicated classrooms for Foundation Stage, Primary, and Secondary with age-appropriate learning resources.
Specialist science lab for hands-on experiments and investigations.
Dedicated computing and ICT room for digital learning.
Library and reading area for independent study and literacy development.
Dedicated specialist provision for students with special educational needs.
Outdoor play areas for recreation, physical activities, and EYFS play-based learning.
Specialist art room for creative expression and visual arts.
On-site medical clinic for student wellbeing.
Principal
Principal of Cedar School. Personally meets prospective families and knows every student by name. Committed to heart-led education and continuous improvement.
Cedar School
AED 25,244 - 41,215/yr