Dubai Scholars Private School
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, Hindi, French
Phone
Website
Address
Al Qusais 1, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
7 ProgrammesFS1
1 year / pre_k
Foundation Stage 1 for ages 3-4. EYFS play-based learning in dedicated Early Years zone.
FS2
1 year / pre_k
Foundation Stage 2 for ages 4-5. Enhanced EYFS with structured literacy and numeracy.
Year 1-4
4 years / primary
Key Stage 1-2. National Curriculum with Arabic, Islamic Studies, Humanities, and Hindi/French option.
Year 5-7
3 years / secondary
Key Stage 2-3. Subject-specialist teaching. Performing arts, sports academy, and enrichment.
Year 8
1 year / secondary
Key Stage 3. Broadened curriculum with IGCSE option preparation.
Year 9-11 (IGCSE)
3 years / secondary
Key Stage 3-4. Edexcel IGCSE programme. Very Good academic achievement in core subjects.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | 15,833 | - |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | 16,403 | - |
| Year 1-4 | KS1-KS2 | 5-9 | 18,818 | - |
| Year 5-7 | KS2-KS3 | 9-12 | 19,087 | - |
| Year 8-13 | KS3-KS5 | 12-18 | 20,224 | - |
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Founded 1976. Part of Scholars International Group. BSME and BSO accredited. Edexcel IGCSE and A-Level. Alumni at Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge, Columbia, MIT. 200,000 sq ft campus. Fees kept affordable with low-cost extracurriculars led by students.
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KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | GoodGood |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — October 2023
Curriculum
UK EYFS in dedicated Early Years zone with zoned playgrounds. Play-based exploration and learning.
Teaching Approach
Play-based EYFS in purpose-built Early Years zone. Good academic outcomes at Foundation Stage.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
National Curriculum of England. Core subjects plus Humanities (History & Geography), UAE Social Studies, Moral Education. Hindi or French as second language option. Art, Music, Dance, PE, and ICT.
Teaching Approach
National Curriculum with Very Good academic achievement in English, Maths, and Science at primary. Junior Library and science labs. Performing arts integration.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
Edexcel IGCSE programme. Very Good academic achievement in core subjects at secondary. Sports Academy and extensive co-curricular programme.
Teaching Approach
Edexcel IGCSE with subject specialists. Very Good in English, Maths, Science. 200,000 sq ft campus with senior science labs, ICT labs, and multi-sports field.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
Facilities
200,000 sq ft campus in Al Qusais 1 with three zones: Early Years, Primary, and Secondary. Features a swimming pool, multi-sports field, basketball courts, hockey and cricket facilities, football field, junior and senior science labs (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), two ICT labs, auditorium, junior and senior libraries, art and dance studios, and zoned playgrounds for Foundation Stage and Primary.
Academic
Junior & Senior Science Labs
Separate science labs for primary (junior) and secondary (senior) including Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
2 ICT Labs
Two computer labs for digital literacy and computing.
Junior & Senior Libraries
Separate libraries for primary and secondary students.
Sports & Recreation
Swimming Pool
Swimming pool for PE and swimming lessons.
Multi-Sports Field
Large multi-sports field for football, cricket, hockey, and athletics.
Basketball Courts
Dedicated basketball courts.
Zoned Playgrounds
Separate playgrounds for Foundation Stage and Primary students.
Performance & Arts
Auditorium
Auditorium for performances, assemblies, and events.
Art & Dance Studios
Art studios and dance facilities for performing and visual arts.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Sapna Changrani
Head of School
Head of School since July 2024. Previously Head of Secondary at Dubai Scholars, joined the school in 2018. Over 20 years of leadership experience in education.