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PACE Modern British School

Dubai

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School

CurriculumBritish

GenderMixed

Age Range3 - 15 years

Established2021

Facilities9

KHDA RatingAcceptable

AdmissionOpen

CurriculumBritish

GenderMixed

Age Range3 - 15 years

Established2021

Facilities9

KHDA RatingAcceptable

AdmissionOpen

About

PACE Modern British School is a private co-educational British school located in Al Rashidiya, Dubai, offering the UK National Curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage through to Key Stage 4. Opened in 2021, the school is part of the PACE Education Group — founded in 1999, operating 18 institutions across multiple regions with over 25,000 students enrolled. The school is accredited by the British Schools Organisation (BSO) and Pearson Edexcel, and is approved by KHDA. PACE MBS currently serves students aged 3 to 15 (FS1 through Year 10), with plans to extend to GCSEs, BTECs, and A-Levels as higher year groups are progressively added subject to KHDA approval. The school's mission is to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment that promotes creativity and develops compassionate, tolerant global citizens. The curriculum blends a Montessori and Reggio Emilia–inspired approach in the Early Years with an enquiry-based, cross-curricular British curriculum in Primary and Secondary. Specialist teaching is provided in Science, IT, Art, and Sport. The school received a KHDA inspection rating of Acceptable for the 2023–2024 academic year.

UK CurriculumBritish National Curriculum

1,000+Students Enrolled

Est. 2021Modern British School

From 19.8KAED — Most Affordable British School

AcceptableKHDA Rated (2023-2024)

Inspection Rating

Acceptable-- KHDA

Languages Taught

English, Arabic

Phone

+971 4 285 3333

info@pacembs.com

Website

pacembs.com

Address

12/1, 41B Street, Al Rashidiya, Deira, Dubai, UAE

Programs Offered

12 Programmes

Foundation Stage 1 (FS1)

1 year / EYFS

AED 20,267/yr

Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 3–4. Montessori and Reggio Emilia–inspired play-based learning across the seven areas of development.

Foundation Stage 2 (FS2)

1 year / EYFS

AED 20,267/yr

Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 4–5. Structured phonics (Jolly Phonics) and guided play preparing children for the transition to Key Stage 1.

Year 1

1 year / KS1

AED 21,737/yr

Key Stage 1 for ages 5–6. Enquiry-based curriculum with daily phonics and mathematics alongside creative and physical education.

Year 2

1 year / KS1

AED 21,737/yr

Key Stage 1 for ages 6–7. Building foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and independent learning through cross-curricular themes.

Year 3

1 year / KS2

AED 22,787/yr

Key Stage 2 for ages 7–8. Question-based British curriculum with specialist teaching in Science, IT, Art, and Sport. BYOD programme begins.

Year 4

1 year / KS2

AED 23,208/yr

Key Stage 2 for ages 8–9. Developing critical thinking and deeper subject knowledge through cross-curricular enquiry.

Tuition Fees 2025/26

All fees in AED per academic year

Grade	Key Stage	Ages	KHDA Fee	School Fee
FS1	EYFS	3-4	20,267	-
FS2	EYFS	4-5	20,267	-
Year 1	KS1	5-6	21,737	-
Year 2	KS1	6-7	21,737	-
Year 3	KS2	7-8	22,787	-
Year 4	KS2	8-9	23,208	-
Year 5	KS2	9-10	24,783	-
Year 6	KS2	10-11	24,783	-
Year 7	KS3	11-12	26,043	-
Year 8	KS3	12-13	27,093	-
Year 9	KS3	13-14	27,430	-
Year 10	KS4	14-15	29,784	-

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Number of children

Child 1

Transport and uniform charged separately.

Payment Information

Fees & Deposits

Application Fee

Non-refundable

AED 500

Registration Deposit

Non-refundable, deductible from annual fees

10% of annual tuition

Payment Terms

Term 1

40%

Term 2

30%

Term 3

30%

Discounts

Sibling Discount

Available for multiple children enrolled

KHDA Rating

2023–2024

Overall

Acceptable

Focus Area

Acceptable

Wellbeing

Acceptable

Inclusion

Acceptable

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	Accept.Acceptable	Accept.Acceptable
Progress over time	N/A	Accept.Acceptable	Accept.Acceptable

OutstandingVery GoodGoodAcceptableWeak

Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — February 2024

Curriculum

Exam Board

Pearson Edexcel

Language

English

Phonics

Jolly Phonics

Assessment

Proof of Progress digital learning journeys

Device Policy

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) from Year 3

Follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Children learn through structured play and guided activities across the seven areas of learning, building foundations for the primary curriculum.

Teaching Approach

Play-based learning with structured activities across EYFS areas of learning.

Core Subjects

Communication and LanguagePhysical DevelopmentPersonal Social and Emotional DevelopmentLiteracyMathematicsUnderstanding the WorldExpressive Arts and Design

Specialist Subjects

ArabicIslamic EducationPE

British National Curriculum with core academic subjects alongside creative and physical education. Interactive smart classroom technology supports teaching and learning.

Teaching Approach

Structured British curriculum with interactive smart classroom technology.

Core Subjects

EnglishMathematicsScienceArabicIslamic Education

Specialist Subjects

PEArtMusicComputingUAE Social Studies

British National Curriculum with a broader range of subjects and increasing academic depth. Preparing students for the transition to secondary education.

Teaching Approach

Structured British curriculum with specialist subject teaching and interactive learning.

Core Subjects

EnglishMathematicsScienceArabicIslamic EducationUAE Social Studies

Specialist Subjects

PEArtMusicComputingDesign Technology

Arabic Language & Islamic Education

Arabic as a First LanguageFollows UAE Ministry of Education curriculum

Arabic as an Additional LanguageTaught across all year groups

Islamic EducationFor Muslim pupils, per MoE requirements

Inclusion & Special Educational Needs

Inclusive school with IEP/ILP support, Gifted & Talented programme, EAL support, Students of Determination provision. SENCO-led.

Facilities

Located in Al Rashidiya, Dubai, in a previously used Ministry of Education facility. The school features smart classrooms, interactive learning facilities, and indoor play areas.

Capacity1,200 students

Current Enrollment1,000 students

Campus TypeRenovated

Academic

Smart Classrooms

Modern classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards and digital learning technology.

Science Lab

Specialist science laboratory for practical experiments and investigations.

ICT Suite

Dedicated computer lab for digital literacy and computing lessons.

Library

School library supporting reading and research across all year groups.

Sports & Recreation

Indoor Play Areas

Climate-controlled indoor spaces for physical activities and play.

Outdoor Sports Areas

Outdoor spaces for football, athletics, and team sports.

Playground

Age-appropriate playground areas for Foundation Stage and Primary students.

Support

Inclusion Centre

Dedicated centre supporting 62 students of determination with specialist learning support.

School Clinic

On-campus medical facility for student health and first aid.

Transport

School Bus ServiceAvailable

Drop-off / Pick-upAvailable

Extracurricular Activities

SportsArtMusicRoboticsHouse CompetitionsAfter-School Activities

Staffing & Leadership

Teachers61

Teaching Assistants31

Students1000

Teacher : Student1:16

Teachers61

Teaching Assistants31

Students1000

Teacher : Student1:16

International teaching staff

Senior Leadership

Graham Howell

Principal

Principal of PACE Modern British School since its founding in 2021.

Location

12/1, 41B Street, Al Rashidiya, Deira, Dubai, UAE

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