The Arbor School
The Arbor School
The Arbor School is an award-winning ecological British curriculum school located on a 7.5-acre living campus in Al Furjan, Dubai. Founded in 2018 by Praxis Education, the school delivers the English National Curriculum from Foundation Stage through to A-Levels, integrating ecoliteracy and sustainability into every aspect of learning. Named the World's Best School for Environmental Action 2025, The Arbor School features a unique Biopark with six climate-controlled biodomes, a working Biofarm with aquaponics and seed propagation, and an on-site apiary producing honey. The campus includes two swimming pools (25m main pool and learner pool), a 340-seat auditorium with black box theatre and recording studio, and specialist science labs. The school serves approximately 1,540 students from 89 nationalities, with 63% EAL learners. More than 10% of enrolment comprises students with additional learning needs. The Farmhouse Café operates a farm-to-fork model using school-grown produce. The Arbor School is rated Good by KHDA for 2023-2024, with Outstanding ratings for Personal Responsibility, Community & Environmental Responsibility, Curriculum Quality, Health & Safety, and Management.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
The school charges 2026-27 tuition below its KHDA approved fees, which remain AED 58,806 to 97,232 under the fee freeze; the discounted fee is what all families are charged. Tuition excludes uniform, food services, transport and GCSE, BTEC and A Level examination fees. Sibling, Emirati, embassy, government and upfront payment discounts available via admissions.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework with a unique ecological twist. Children learn through play-based exploration in living classrooms, biodomes, and the Biofarm. Foundation Stage has dedicated indoor and outdoor learning spaces with a learner swimming pool.
Core academic subjects integrated with ecoliteracy and sustainability themes. Students engage with the Biopark and Biofarm for hands-on science and environmental learning.
Broader curriculum with increasing subject specialisation. Sustainability and environmental action embedded across all subjects. Access to specialist facilities including science labs and DT suites.
Full subject specialisation with dedicated science laboratories, DT suites, food technology kitchens, music technology studios, and art studios. Sustainability continues as a core theme across all learning.
IGCSE programme with core and elective subjects. Students work towards internationally recognised qualifications whilst maintaining the school's ecological ethos.
A-Level programme with futures counselling and university guidance. Students typically take 3-4 A-Level subjects. The Thrive programme supports personal development alongside academics.
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Six climate-controlled biodomes at the heart of the campus, three large geodesic domes (two functioning as tropical ecosystems, one as the Eco Exploratorium maker space) and three mini domes for reading spaces and plant nurseries.
Working organic farm with compost bins, garden sheds, aquaponics tank, and a climate-controlled seed propagation centre. Students participate in the full farm-to-fork cycle.
On-site beekeeping facility producing honey as part of the sustainability curriculum.
Courtyard with a brook where children play and meditate, designed for mindfulness and wellbeing.
Fully equipped specialist science labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Specialist DT suites for design, engineering, and making projects.
Specialist kitchen for food technology curriculum, linked to the farm-to-fork ethos.
Well-stocked library with extensive collection for all ages.
Principal
Appointed Principal from 2024-25 academic year, succeeding founding Principal Brett Girven. Previously held senior roles at GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail and GEMS Jumeirah College. Background in English Literature, Drama and Theatre Studies. Holds a Master of Science in Educational Leadership and a Doctorate in Education.
Head of Primary
Founder & CEO (Praxis Education)
Deputy Director of Education (Praxis Education)
Head of Secondary
Head of Thrive
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Al Furjan, PO Box 413898, Dubai, UAE
