Repton Al Barsha
About
Inspection Rating
Very Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French
Phone
Website
Address
Dubai Science Park, Al Barsha South, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
15 ProgrammesFoundation Stage 1 (FS1)
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 3-4. Play-based learning in a dedicated Foundation Stage building with specialist outdoor play areas and a separate shallow swimming pool.
Foundation Stage 2 (FS2)
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 4-5. Preparing children for Key Stage 1 with structured play, early literacy, and numeracy. Full-time Teaching Assistant in every class.
Year 1
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1 for ages 5-6. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, and Science alongside creative, performing arts, and physical education. Maximum class size of 22.
Year 2
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1 for ages 6-7. Building foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and independent learning with specialist subject teaching.
Year 3
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2 for ages 7-8. Broader curriculum including humanities, languages, art, music, and specialist teaching. All students learn an instrument.
Year 4
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2 for ages 8-9. Developing research skills, critical thinking, and deeper subject knowledge. Three hours of curriculum sport per week.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | 53,540 | - |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | 58,948 | - |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | 64,356 | - |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | 64,356 | - |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | 69,764 | - |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | 69,764 | - |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | 75,172 | - |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | 75,172 | - |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 89,774 | - |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 89,774 | - |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | 89,774 | - |
| Year 10 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 14-15 | 89,774 | - |
| Year 11 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 15-16 | 89,774 | - |
| Year 12 | A-Levels | 16-17 | 89,774 | - |
| Year 13 | A-Levels | 17-18 | 89,774 | - |
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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) — February 2024
Curriculum
Follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework in a dedicated, separate Foundation Stage building with its own entrance, hall, reception, and parking. FS1 and FS2 each have dedicated outdoor play areas and access to a separate shallow swimming pool. Full-time Teaching Assistants in every class.
Teaching Approach
Play-based learning with a balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. Separate building provides a nurturing, age-appropriate environment for the youngest learners.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Core academic subjects alongside specialist-taught foundation subjects. All children learn a musical instrument as part of the core timetable. Maximum class size of 22 students with three hours of curriculum sport per week.
Teaching Approach
Structured teaching with cross-curricular links. Transition from EYFS play-based approach to more formal instruction. Apple technology integrated throughout.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Broader curriculum with increasing academic depth. Students continue instrumental music and participate in the House System with inter-house competitions. Strong emphasis on sport with access to competition-standard swimming pool, cricket fields, and multi-sport facilities.
Teaching Approach
Subject-focused teaching with specialist teachers for Music, Art, PE, Computing, and Languages. Innovation Hub access for STEM projects. Apple Distinguished School technology integration.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Spacious 10-acre purpose-built campus in Dubai Science Park, Al Barsha South. The Foundation Stage has a dedicated separate building with its own entrance, hall, reception, and parking. The Senior School occupies the main campus building with specialist labs, studios, and extensive sports facilities.
Academic
Foundation Stage Building
Dedicated separate building for FS1 and FS2 with its own entrance, hall, reception area, and parking. Light, bright classrooms designed for early years learning.
Innovation Hub
State-of-the-art STEM and innovation space with cutting-edge technology for robotics, coding, and design thinking projects.
Science Laboratories
Specialist science labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology practical work in the Senior School.
Art & Design Studios
Dedicated art and design studios for visual arts, ceramics, and creative design across all year groups.
Library
Well-resourced library supporting independent reading, research, and study across Junior and Senior school.
ICT Suites
Apple-equipped computing facilities supporting the Apple Distinguished School programme across all year groups.
Sports & Recreation
25m Competition Swimming Pool
Full-size 25-metre competition swimming pool for PE, swim squads, and inter-school galas.
Foundation Stage Swimming Pool
Separate shallow pool designed specifically for Foundation Stage children to learn swimming safely.
Sports Halls (x3)
Three multi-purpose indoor sports halls for basketball, volleyball, badminton, gymnastics, and PE.
Netball & Tennis Courts (x3)
Three outdoor courts for netball, tennis, and multi-sport use.
Football & Rugby Pitches (x4)
Four junior-sized outdoor pitches for football and rugby training and inter-school matches.
Cricket Fields (x2)
Two junior cricket fields including one grass wicket, plus indoor and outdoor cricket nets.
Multi-purpose Outdoor Courts (x2)
Two additional outdoor courts for various sporting activities and PE lessons.
Foundation Stage Play Areas (x2)
Two dedicated outdoor play areas exclusively for Foundation Stage children with age-appropriate equipment.
Cricket Nets
Indoor and outdoor cricket practice nets for squad training and individual skills development.
Performance & Arts
Music Rooms
Dedicated music teaching and practice rooms. All students learn an instrument (violin and keyboard) as part of the core curriculum.
Drama Studio
Purpose-built drama studio for performing arts, school productions, and drama club activities.
School Hall
Multi-purpose hall for assemblies, performances, concerts, and school events.
General
Cafeteria
School dining facilities serving balanced meals throughout the school day.
Medical Centre
On-site medical care facility with trained nursing staff for student health and wellbeing.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
All teachers are UK qualified, many with UK prep school experience
Senior Leadership
Chandini Misra
Principal
Principal since 2023. Holds an MChem and NPQH. Relocated to Dubai from the UK in 2018, joining Jumeirah College as Assistant Principal before moving to Repton Al Barsha in 2021 as Head of Senior School, spearheading the school's expansion to Year 13.
Hannah Cunningham
Head of Junior School
Previously Headteacher at one of the North of England's most prestigious preparatory schools, following five years at a world-leading British boarding school.
Claire Togher
Deputy Head of Senior School
Zoe Cass
Director of Sixth Form
Started teaching in 2004 with broad experience of academic and pastoral roles at prestigious UK independent schools and in Dubai. Previously Director of Sixth Form at sister school Repton Dubai.
Ben Fox
Senior Leader — Primary
15 years in Primary Education, starting as a class teacher in Key Stage 2. Experienced across a variety of year groups with leadership experience in both state and private schools.
Ami Perry
Head of Inclusion
Graduate of the University of York. Began her teaching journey with the educational charity Teach First, which sparked her passion for inclusion and supporting diverse learners.