Kings’ School Al Barsha is a vital part of the Kings’ School family, providing foundation stage to sixth form education. It is an educational community based on positive outcomes, resulting in top-notch education for all. Since its inception in 2014, it has grown in popularity and now offers education to students till Year 13. Kings’ School Dubai and Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba are sister branches. The school caters to students from early years to high school and follows the National Curriculum of England. It also helps students attain the gold level of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award.
Currently, it provides education to around 2,000 students belonging to more than 80 different nationalities. It also provides education to over 120 students requiring special care and attention. An adequate amount of trained staff and faculty ensures an ideal educational environment. King’s School Al Barsha also offers extensive extra-curricular activities that further discover their hidden talents. All this has made Kings’ School Al Barsha one of the top schools in Al Barsha.
Read this comprehensive guide by Bayut to learn more about this school.
Located in Al Barsha 3, It is in proximity to various residential communities, providing easy access to those living near the Al Barsha campus.
Motor City is the nearest residential community that offers predominantly apartment-style living, satiable to meet the needs of many.
The Kings’ School Al Barsha campus is the second of the three campuses in Dubai. It is the only branch of the Kings’ School in Dubai that offers secondary and sixth form education and is close to central Dubai. The campus sprawls over an extensive area with high-end educational and non-educational facilities. It has a purpose-built campus with roomy and spacious classrooms and high-end laboratories.
The campus has access to a wireless internet connection. Classrooms have Apple TVs and interactive whiteboards to assist in teaching. Students also have access to ICT devices such as iPads. It also has a food technology and design technology lab with modern equipment. Moreover, it has an enormous area dedicated to sports-related activities.
The educational institute also has a visual and performance arts section with an auditorium, art rooms, theatres and music recording studios. Two large-sized libraries, including an e-library, are also available for students to learn from the best available literature. The campus also has a fully-functional cafeteria and a terrace accessible by students, teachers and parents.
The Al Barsha campus of Kings’ School is on Umm Suqeim Street (D63) near Al Barsha South. Al Barsha South is a popular area in Dubai with various residential and commercial properties.
Located at the centre of Dubai, major residential and commercial areas like Al Barsha, Arabian Ranches, Motor City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Hills Estate and Academic City are near the school.
Kings’ School Al Barsha is synonymous with high-quality education because of its outstanding reputation and modern-day technology. With a highly trained faculty and advanced technology teams, students are exposed to a great learning environment for their future development. The school’s vision and culture also ensure that they can excel in academic and non-academic skills.
Also, an extensive range of co-curricular activities from Year 1 onwards makes it an attractive option for parents to let their children develop all-round skills. It offers one of the best sports facilities for schools in Dubai, which caters to pupils interested in different sports.
Another attractive feature of the Al Barsha campus is its inclusion policy. It admits children irrespective of their nationality, ethnic background, or other forms of discrimination. They follow the Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework (2017), which ensures children with disabilities and special needs, English as their second language, English learners and gifted and talented students are given chances to avail high-quality education.
Kings’ School Al Barsha has divided the school into six sections, as seen below.
Sections | Years Covered |
---|---|
Foundation Stage | FS1 and FS2 |
Key Stage 1 | Year 1 and Year 2 |
Key Stage 2 | Year 3 to Year 6 |
Key Stage 3 | Year 7 to Year 9 |
Key Stage 4 | Year 10 and Year 11 |
Key Stage 5 / Sixth Form | Year 12 and Year 13 |
Kings’ School Al Barsha follows the EYFS curriculum for foundation education and the National Curriculum of the UK for primary and secondary education.
In Foundation Stages FS1 and FS2, Early Year Foundation Stage (EYFS) is adopted. The school’s curriculum revolves around the following seven key areas of learning:
Class teachers predominantly teach core subjects, but specialists conduct the Swimming, Music, Physical Education (PE) and Arabic classes.
The school’s curriculum for primary education ensures a smooth transition from the playful foundation stage to a more formal learning environment. The Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) curriculum has a range of core and specialised subjects, including foreign languages.
In KS2, the school focuses on learning through independent leadership and collaboration to build confidence and thinking skills. These skills are essential to ensure a smooth transition to secondary education.
Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4) are the components of the secondary curriculum followed at this school. The skills learned in the primary education stage is put in use for secondary education. For Years 7 to 9, KS3 includes a broach curriculum taught by specialist teachers.
The subjects offered to students in KS3 and KS4 are:
English | Maths |
History or Geography | Sciences |
Languages | Computer Science |
Students in Years 12 and 13 can opt for either the A level or BTECH program. The curriculum for Sixth Form education includes the Duke of Edinburgh Award, leadership opportunities, work experience and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The curriculum develops emotional intelligence, critical thinking, enquiry, and leadership qualities. Subjects offered to students in this stage are:
Arabic |
Art and Design |
Biology |
Business |
Business Studies |
Chemistry |
Computer Science |
Design and Technology |
Drama and Theatre Studies |
Economics |
English Literature |
French |
Further Mathematics |
Geography |
History |
Islamic Studies |
Mathematics |
Music |
Music Technology |
Photography |
Physical Education |
Physics |
Politics |
Psychology |
Sociology |
Spanish |
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a governmental organisation responsible for the growth of education in Dubai. One key responsibility of the KHDA is to inspect schools on an annual basis and rate them on certain criteria. The overall rating of the school can fall into one of the following six ratings: Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Acceptable, Weak and Very Weak. The rating allows parents to select the best school for their children based on various aspects.
In the recent inspection of 2019-20, the Kings’ School Al Barsha KHDA rating is ‘Outstanding‘. Their previous ratings also depict a ‘Very Good’ and ‘Good’ rating for the years 2017-18 and 2016-17, respectively.
This indicates that the school is constantly upgrading its curriculum and teaching resources as per KHDA guidelines for providing high-quality education.
The key positives highlighted by KHDA include inspirational leadership, a safe, secure and protective learning environment and a strong curriculum based on innovation and creativity. Other highlights include the practices for FS1 and FS2 students and higher engagement of students towards general learning skills. KHDA recommends Kings’ Schools Al Barsha to build on the foundation set by the school for Arabic and Islamic education.
The calendar is subject to change due to Islamic and national holidays. For more information, visit the Kings’ School Al Barsha calendar.
The complete application process at Kings’ School Al Barsha Dubai is online. Parents who want to admit their child can visit the school website to fill out an enquiry form with the child’s and parent’s information.
Once completed, an automatic response will be delivered to the parents. The enrollment specialist will contact them within two working days. Also, login credentials will be sent to the parents to upload relevant documents for admission. The requisite documents are as follows:
A registration fee of AED 500 plus VAT needs to be paid. The next step involves the candidate’s assessment to ensure the child’s current skills are compatible with those required for a smooth transition. Assessment for seats in FS1 and FS2 involves assessing communication and interactive skills through play-based assessment. For admission in Year 1 and Year 2, teacher-led projects are conducted for the assessment. For those enrolling in Year 3 onwards, a Cognitive Ability Test (CAT) is conducted. Successful candidates will receive a formal offer letter. Successful candidates will receive a formal offer letter. Successful candidates will be placed on a waiting list if there is no vacancy.
Before seeking admission, parents must ensure that their child follows the age placement guideline provided below.
Years | Minimum Entry Age | Maximum Entry Age | Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* |
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Years FS 1 |
Minimum Entry Age 3 |
Maximum Entry Age – |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* – |
Years FS 2 |
Minimum Entry Age 4 |
Maximum Entry Age – |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* – |
Years Year 1 |
Minimum Entry Age 5 |
Maximum Entry Age – |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* – |
Years Year 2 |
Minimum Entry Age 6 |
Maximum Entry Age – |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* – |
Years Year 3 |
Minimum Entry Age 7 |
Maximum Entry Age 9 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 6 |
Years Year 4 |
Minimum Entry Age 8 |
Maximum Entry Age 10 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 7 |
Years Year 5 |
Minimum Entry Age 9 |
Maximum Entry Age 11 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 8 |
Years Year 6 |
Minimum Entry Age 10 |
Maximum Entry Age 12 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 9 |
Years Year 7 |
Minimum Entry Age 11 |
Maximum Entry Age 13 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 10 |
Years Year 8 |
Minimum Entry Age 12 |
Maximum Entry Age 14 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 11 |
Years Year 9 |
Minimum Entry Age 13 |
Maximum Entry Age 15 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 12 |
Years Year 10 |
Minimum Entry Age 14 |
Maximum Entry Age 17 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 13 |
Years Year 11 |
Minimum Entry Age 15 |
Maximum Entry Age 18 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 14 |
Years Year 12 |
Minimum Entry Age 16 |
Maximum Entry Age 19 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 15 |
Years Year 13 |
Minimum Entry Age 17 |
Maximum Entry Age 20 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 16 |
This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: KHDA
* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)
Except for the tuition fee, each deposit to the school is non-transferable and non-refundable. The Kings’ School Al Barsha fee is as follows:
Grade | Annual Tuition Fee (AED) |
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FS1 and FS2 | 53,622 |
Year 1 and 2 | 56,079 |
Year 3 | 61,099 |
Year 4 | 63,022 |
Year 5 and 6 | 68,042 |
Year 7 | 79,461 |
Year 8 | 82,569 |
Year 9 | 85,574 |
Year 10 | 91,686 |
Year 11, 12 and 13 | 97,798 |
Some additional charges include:
Optional Services | Fees |
---|---|
Transport | AED 6,650 to AED 10,000 |
Uniform | AED 273 to AED 1,061 |
Field Trips | AED 10 to AED 10,000 |
*The other charges are based on the info available in KHDA’s fee fact sheet.
King’s School Al Barsha offers limited scholarships to secondary and sixth form education pupils. Students receive scholarships after the interview, which covers up to 25% of the annual fee. Scholarships are offered on an academic, art and sports basis, and both internal and external students can apply for them. Please bear in mind that a student awarded one type of scholarship cannot be granted other types of scholarship; therefore, it is crucial to select the correct category in the registration form.
Those who display academic prowess need to clear the entrance test and the interview session for academic scholarships. Sixth Form students need to have predicted GCSE grades of either A* or A in 8-9 subjects. Candidates applying for art scholarships will be asked to appear for an interview where they will be assessed for their interests, previous artworks and art-based portfolio. Those interested in sports scholarships will have to display their talent in their respected sport of choice. These sessions are usually conducted between October and November, and skills such as stamina, speed and agility are assessed. For more information, visit the scholarships at Kings’ School Al Barsha.
In partnership with Mastercook Catering Services, Kings’ School offers nutritious lunch options to their students at an additional cost. Mastercook catering started a canteen, GRAB & GO, where secondary students can buy delicious snacks and lunch items at affordable prices.
Students can also come with homemade lunches and snacks. However, the school does not allow children to consume chocolate, sweets, crips and other unhealthy items within its premises.
This educational institute provides transportation services to students in Year 1 and above. They cover the following routes in Dubai:
The Springs | Emirates Hills |
Jumeirah Park | The Lakes |
JLT | Palm Jumeirah |
Dubai Marina | JBR |
Arabian Ranches | Mudon |
Umm Suqeim 1 | Downtown Dubai |
Business Bay | Al Barsha South |
Dubai Motor City | Jumeirah 3 |
Jumeirah 1 | Al Satwa |
Kings’ School Al Barsha offers several holiday camps to its students. External organisations drive most of these camps. One noticeable half-term holiday camp is Dubai City Football Club, which offers exceptional sporting facilities.
Ecoventure UAE and multi-activity summer camps are other externally driven holiday camps. These summer camps include pool games, archery, climbing, arts and crafts, sports, martial arts and STEM challenges. They are suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years.
Sports facilities at the campus are top-notch. With state-of-the-art facilities and trained staff, they ensure that their students have access to a wide pool of competitive and recreational sports. Furthermore, the school is an active member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) and Dubai Affiliated School Sports Association (DASSA). Both organisations allow Kings’ School Al Barsha students to participate in school sporting events in the Middle East and internationally. The Al Barsha campus has the following sports facilities:
All these facilities have resulted in exceptional athletes competing in national and international sports events.
The school offers an extensive range of co-curricular activities, especially for students in the primary stage. These programs are conducted during and after school hours and offer opportunities to gain the necessary life skills. It includes after-school clubs, most of them run by the school itself, while external clubs are also available.
The extra-curricular activities range from sports to music and academics to social skills. The school changes these activities every term to ensure students participate in unique activities throughout the academic year. Ballet, yoga, engineering, karate and Lego are popular activities arranged by external clubs. Each child can join up to two internal clubs completely free of charge. Besides, the school conducts various competitions such as cooking competitions, alongside school plays as extra-curricular activities.
School trips are essential for providing education to students at Kings’ School Al Barsha. Through school trips, it ensures that students can continue to learn outside the walls of classrooms. For this purpose, they have arranged several field trips all over the UAE.
From learning aerodynamics at the Yas Island F1 Circuit to the importance of cleaning at beaches, each field trip is specifically designed to ensure they learn and enjoy doing it. The most popular school trip in Kings’ School Al Barsha is the Week Without Walls, an overseas adventure for students from Year 7 onwards. Previous Week Without Walls trips include visits to Nepal, Kenya, Borneo and Cambodia.
Currently, the only after-school care activities offered by the school is extra-curricular activities like after-school clubs.
There exists a medical centre on campus equipped with doctors and nurses.
Several modes of communication are available at Kings’ School Al Barsha. The Kings’ Communicator is an application for mobile and computers that provides all the necessary information such as newsletters, calendars and events notifications to parents. Students also have communication books where teachers write messages for parents. Also, the parent portal is available online, where parents have access to valuable information. The information available at the Kings’ Al Barsha parent portal include attendance records, school reports and fee information.
You can fill out the online form to contact Kings’ School Al Barsha Campus. You can also reach out to the school using the following information:
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The timings for Foundation, middle and secondary years are as folows:
The school offer a number of extracurricular activities out of which several are conducted after school hours.
Kings Al Barsha offer classes from Foundation Stages until Year 13.
In case seats are filled for the current academic year, successful candidates are placed on a waiting list.
Yes, the school follows a co-educational system.
The school currently has more than 2,000 students from more than 80 different nationalities, most of whom are British.
Kings’ Education has a strong commitment to the inclusion and pastoral support of all students; this includes students who are identified with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, English as a Second Language, English Language Learners, High Achievers and Gifted and Talented Students.
The academic calendar runs f0r 10 months from the end of August to the start start of July.
Tuition fees range from AED 53,622 to AED 97,798.
King’s School Al Barsha offers limited scholarships to secondary and sixth form education pupils. Students receive scholarships after the interview, which covers up to 25% of the annual fee.
Parent-teacher communication can take place via a parent portal and the "The Kings' Communicator" application.
The school has outsourced catering services to "Master Cook Catering Services" that offer healthy food in the cafeteria. Additionally, there's an other "GRAB & GO" for secondary students.
The school frequently takes students on local and international trips.
Yes, the school organizes camps during summer holidays.
Currently, there are 192 teachers and 73 teaching assistants in the school.
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