Dubai Heights Academy
Dubai Heights Academy
Dubai Heights Academy is a British curriculum school in Al Barsha South, offering education from FS1 through Year 12 (expanding to Year 13 in 2026-27) with IGCSE, A-Level, and BTEC pathways. Established in 2017, the school is rated Very Good by KHDA with Outstanding ratings in Health & Safety, Quality of Support, Management, and Personal Responsibility. The 6-acre campus features three purpose-built buildings with a championship-sized temperature-controlled swimming pool, full-size football pitch, 7 science labs, 4 DT labs, and rooftop sports court. Dubai Heights Academy serves approximately 1,040 students with a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10 and maximum class sizes of 24. The school has experienced 90% student growth since 2024 and improved 47 key KHDA performance measures. First IGCSE cohort achieved 35% grades 9-7 with 100% pass rates in French, Music, English, and Geography. Scholarships available up to 75% off KHDA fees in Academic, Music & Performing Arts, and Sports categories. Significantly discounted fees compared to KHDA-approved maximums across all year groups.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
The fees shown are what every family pays for 2026/27 - the school's own discounted rate, offered to current pupils and new joiners alike, which is why the KHDA-approved column alongside is higher. The reduction is set per year group and runs from about 10% in Year 3 to 29% in FS2. Fees can be paid annually, termly or monthly. Note that the registration deposit is 10% of the APPROVED fee rather than the discounted one, so it is larger than a tenth of the price shown. Transport is AED 9,500 a year, and uniform, catering and externally-run activities are charged separately.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
British Early Years Foundation Stage with Very Good English and Science rated by KHDA. Arabic taught from FS1 (2 sessions/week covering sounds, letters, songs, rhymes). Championship-sized temperature-controlled swimming pool available for all ages.
National Curriculum for England with French from Year 1 (weekly sessions). Arabic increases to 3 sessions/week in Year 1, with Arabic A/B tracks introduced from Year 2 for Arabic speakers and non-speakers. Specialist teaching across academic and creative subjects.
Broader National Curriculum with enhanced specialist teaching in 7 science labs and creative facilities. Arabic A/B tracks continue through all year groups. Scholarship eligibility from Year 3 (up to 75% off KHDA fees). DASSA inter-school sports competitions.
Subject-specialist teaching in secondary building with 7 science labs, 4 DT labs (product design, electronics, textiles, graphics, robotics), and food technology lab. IGCSE option choices begin in Year 9. Global Perspectives introduced. Class size max 24 students.
IGCSE programme with extensive subject options. First cohort results (2025): 35% grades 9-7 (A*-A), over 50% grades 9-6 (A*-B). 100% pass rates in French, Music, English Language, English Literature, and Geography. Scholarships available up to 75%.
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Seven fully equipped science labs for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and general science across all key stages.
Four specialist computing labs for coding, programming, and digital skills.
Four specialist DT labs covering product design, electronics, textiles, graphics, and robotics.
Dedicated food technology kitchen for practical coursework and IGCSE projects.
Three dedicated art studios for visual arts, ceramics, and creative projects.
School library with practice suites supporting independent study and research.
Championship-sized temperature-controlled swimming pool for PE, swim training, and DASSA competitions.
Additional outdoor swimming pool for recreational and competitive swimming.
Principal
Principal of Dubai Heights Academy since 2019. PENTA-trained British School Overseas inspector with expertise in local and international school accreditation. Led the school from Good to Very Good KHDA rating with 47 improved key performance measures.
Vice Principal
Head of Primary
Head of Inclusion
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Al Barsha South, Dubai, UAE
