Citizens School
Citizens School
Citizens School is a purpose-built British curriculum school located in City Walk, Al Satwa, Dubai. Founded in 2022 by Dr. Adil Alzarooni, the school delivers the UK National Curriculum enhanced by its proprietary Citizens Future Framework, which weaves six key threads, Entrepreneurship, Digital Literacy, Global Citizenship, Sustainability, Wellbeing, and Growth Mindset, across all learning. The school currently serves approximately 700 students from over 40 nationalities, from Early Childhood (age 6 months) through Year 9, with Year 10 launching in 2026–27. The 43,000 sqm campus features open-plan learning studios, STEM labs, a digital production suite, a six-lane semi-enclosed swimming pool, FIFA/World Rugby-standard pitches, padel courts, a 1,250 sqm performing arts hall, and a dedicated Wellbeing Centre. Citizens School is accredited by COBIS (Council of British International Schools) and received an overall KHDA rating of Good in its 2024–2025 inspection, with personal development and innovation rated Very Good.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
The school publishes both the KHDA-approved fee and the lower amount it charges, and the lower figure is shown here. In its own words: "For the 2026-2027 Academic Year, we offer 5% off KHDA-approved fees for FS1 and FS2, 2.5% off KHDA-approved fees for Year 1 to Year 6, 5% KHDA approved fees for Year 7 to Year 9 and 10% off KHDA-approved fees for Year 10." That reduction carries no eligibility condition; bank-card and corporate reductions are offered separately and do have conditions. The school notes its tuition remains subject to KHDA approval and may be revised. New families pay a AED 2,500 admission fee and returning families a AED 2,500 re-registration fee, both non-transferable and refundable only under the regulator's refund policy. The school also runs a nursery for children aged 3 months to 3 years, which is priced by attendance pattern rather than by year group: a full year costs between AED 33,450 for three days a week finishing at 1pm and AED 42,150 for five days a week finishing at 2:30pm. Those nursery rates sit outside the school fee table above and outside the regulator-approved schedule, which begins at FS1.
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KHDA 2024–2025 inspection
The Early Childhood Centre provides a nurturing, play-based environment for children from 6 months to 3 years. Activities focus on sensory exploration, early communication, motor skills development, and building social-emotional foundations in a safe, purpose-built setting.
The EYFS programme follows the English Early Years Foundation Stage framework, enriched by the Citizens Future Framework. Children develop across seven areas of learning through a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities, building the foundations for lifelong learning.
Key Stage 1 delivers the English National Curriculum with a strong emphasis on core literacy and numeracy, enhanced by the Citizens Future Framework. Students begin using personal devices and engage in project-based learning with real-world connections.
Key Stage 2 broadens and deepens understanding across the curriculum through specialist teaching and the mentor model. Students engage in inquiry-driven projects, develop digital literacy skills, and build entrepreneurial thinking through the Future Framework.
Key Stage 3 provides a rigorous academic programme preparing students for IGCSE pathways. The mentor model guides students through increasingly complex subject content, with strong emphasis on independent learning, critical thinking, and the application of Future Framework competencies.
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Semi-enclosed six-lane swimming pool for lessons, squads, and competitive events
Full-size artificial turf pitches meeting FIFA and World Rugby standards
Dedicated padel tennis courts for students and after-school programmes
Fitness and social space for physical activity and wellbeing
Large outdoor recreation area for play, sports days, and community events
Purpose-built STEM laboratories for science, technology, engineering, and maths projects
Digital production suite for film-making, podcasting, photography, and media projects
Well-resourced library supporting independent reading and research across all age groups
Founder & Chairman
Founder of Citizens School and Chairman of the Board of Governors. Visionary behind the Citizens Future Framework and the school's mission to revolutionise education in the UAE.
Principal
Vice Principal and Head of Secondary
Vice Principal and Head of Primary
Managing Director of Operations
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City Walk, Al Satwa, Dubai, UAE
