Dubai British School Jumeira vs Victory Heights Primary School - City of Arabia

	D Dubai British School Jumeira Dubai, United Arab Emirates	V Victory Heights Primary School - City of Arabia Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year AED 43,500 - 69,872	Fees / year AED 40,138 - 54,733
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,750	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Al Wasl, Dubai, Dubai British School - Jumeira sits along the Dubai Canal on a large 22,227 square metre campus. The site is positioned to serve families in the Jumeira/Al Wasl area and is part of Taaleem's Dubai British School network. The campus is designed to integrate with the canal-side community and central Dubai transport routes.	Location Victory Heights Primary School, City of Arabia campus, is located in Dubai Sports City within the Dubailand area, adjacent to the City of Arabia development and near IMG World. The campus sits in a family-friendly, residential context with strong road links to central Dubai. It is within easy reach of communities such as Arabian Ranches I-III, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Villanova, Serena, The Villa, Mudon and Al Barari.
Stages	Stages The school will initially educate students aged 3 to 11 (Foundation Stage 1 to Year 6). It will later expand to include older year groups, ultimately serving up to Year 13.	Stages The school serves Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) through Year 6. It follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and British National Curriculum progression, with year groups from FS1 to Year 6 on site.
School type	School type Co-educational (mixed gender).	School type The school is a co-educational day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Publicly available data on pupil nationalities is not published.	Pupil nationality mix Pupil community includes more than 18 nationalities. The majority of pupils hold British passports. The school enrolls around 973 students aged approximately 3–11 years.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support SEN provision is supported by a dedicated team of SEN professionals across Taaleem's Dubai British School network, enabling inclusive education and targeted support as needed.	Additional learning support Inclusive Learning is central to VHPS. The Inclusion Team provides additional support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and English Language Learners (ELL), including in-class support, targeted maths and literacy interventions, social-emotional groups, and language support.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation National Curriculum for England (UK curriculum) is followed.	Country affiliation Country affiliation: None. The school delivers a British-curriculum programme rather than an explicit national affiliation.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Religious affiliation is not listed or specified.	Religious affiliation Religious affiliation: None stated.
School day structure	School day structure The school day typically starts around 7:15–8:15 and ends around 3:15–3:45, with a shorter Friday day finishing around early afternoon; a mid-day break is included.	School day structure The school day varies by year group. FS1 starts around 7:40am, FS2 around 8:00am, and Years 1–6 around 7:30am; end times are 1:15–1:45pm for FS1–FS2 and about 3:00–3:10pm for Years 1–6, with Friday finishes earlier (FS1 11:00am, FS2 11:15am, Years 1–6 11:30–11:40am). The week runs Monday to Friday.
Bus service details	Bus service details A school bus service is available to support commuting families.	Bus service details A school bus service is available with routes serving Dubai Sports City and surrounding areas; the main site does not publicly publish the provider name. KHDA-related sources confirm that bus transport is offered.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition fees (KHDA approved, Academic Year 2025/26) - Rising 3s: Term 1 AED 17,400; Term 2 AED 13,050; Term 3 AED 13,050; Annual AED 43,500. - Foundation Stage (FS1 – FS2): Term 1 AED 20,591; Term 2 AED 15,443; Term 3 AED 15,443; Annual AED 51,477. - Year 1 – Year 2: Term 1 AED 20,591; Term 2 AED 15,443; Term 3 AED 15,443; Annual AED 51,477. - Year 3 – Year 6: Term 1 AED 23,534; Term 2 AED 17,651; Term 3 AED 17,651; Annual AED 58,836. - Year 7 – Year 8: Term 1 AED 27,949; Term 2 AED 20,962; Term 3 AED 20,961; Annual AED 69,872. - Year 9 – Year 11: Annual AED 69,872 (these year groups will be added in future academic years). - Year 12 – Year 13: Annual AED 77,217 (these year groups will be added in future academic years). Application and registration fees - Application fee: one-time, non-refundable, non-transferable AED 525 (includes 5% VAT). Applies to new students only. - Registration fee: AED 4,000 payable by new students to secure a place; this amount is credited against the joining term fees. The registration fee is non-refundable. The deadline for Term 1 fee and registration arrangements is 2nd August (academic year deadlines are specified in the payment terms). KHDA charges and ancillary official tariffs - KHDA administration fee for transfers within Dubai: AED 120 per student (collected on behalf of KHDA). - Other KHDA-specified tariffs (examples): Education Continuation Certificate for visa renewal AED 120; student leaving form AED 120; student transfer within stipulated timeframe AED 120; student transfer after stipulated timeframe AED 520; attestation of student certificate/report card AED 120; ‘To whomsoever it may concern' certificates AED 120; student exam grade amendment AED 120. These fees are payable to the school accounts office when the service is requested. Billing schedule and payment terms - Termly billing: tuition is charged by term. A student may not start the academic year unless the first term fee has been paid in full. - Due dates for Academic Year 2025/26: Term 1 payable by 1 August 2025; Term 2 payable by 1 December 2025; Term 3 payable by 1 March 2026. - The registration fee (AED 4,000) reserves the seat until full tuition payment is made and is deductible against the first term tuition fees. - The school reserves the right to withhold school reports, final results, and transfer certificates until all fees are settled in line with Ministry of Education regulations. Payment options and procedures - Accepted payment methods: cash, credit card (MasterCard and Visa only), bank transfer, or cheque. - Credit card payments: MasterCard and Visa accepted; card payments are made using the payment link contained in the invoice. - Bank transfers: account details available from the school accountant (Mr Keith Villodres). All bank charges are the responsibility of the remitter; include student name and grade on transfer and confirm with the school. Contact: +971 4 612 1444 ext 2. - Cheque policy: company cheques preferred. Personal cheques for Term 1 are not accepted if presented within five working days of the academic year start; when paid by personal cheque the school requires payment at least three working days prior to the invoice due date. A returned/dishonoured cheque fee of AED 500 applies. Post-dated cheques for Term 2 may be lodged in advance. Boarding - Boarding facilities are not offered; school transport is available via an external RTA-approved provider (Arab Falcon). Transport arrangements, bookings and billing are handled directly by the transport provider. Other costs and typical additional charges - Uniforms: the school's uniform is supplied through the chosen provider Magrudy's. Specific uniform prices are set by the supplier. - Catering: the school's catering provider is Leela's Lunches; meal purchasing and pricing are arranged through that provider. - Transport: bus services are provided by Arab Falcon; parents deal directly with Arab Falcon for reservations and will be billed by the transport provider. Transport payment dates (example schedule) are: first payment due by 1 September for the September–January term and second payment due by 1 February for the February–June term (transport billing handled by the provider). - External examination fees: there may be additional charges for external examinations in secondary school; the school will notify families in advance of such charges. - Returned cheques: AED 500 charge for any returned or dishonoured cheque. Tuition refund and withdrawal policy (summary) - Registration/re-registration deposit is not refundable except in extenuating circumstances (examples: family/student relocation to another country/emirate or similar). Such cases may be submitted to KHDA for review. - Refund calculations (as applied by the school): - Tuition fees paid prior to the beginning of the academic year are refundable, minus the registration/re-registration fees. - If the student was enrolled for two weeks or less, one month's fees will be deducted. - If the student was enrolled for more than two weeks but less than one month, two months' fees will be deducted. - If the student was enrolled for more than one month, the full term's fees will be deducted. - Refunds are calculated from the start of the term and the date of the official written withdrawal request, not from the date of absence. Book fees are refundable if the student leaves prior to the beginning of the academic year. Registration or re-registration deposits may be refundable if a school quality rating drops and families choose to move, consistent with KHDA rules. Contact for accounts and clarification - School accounts e-mail: accounts@dubaibritishschooljumeira.ae; Finance contact telephone: +971 4 612 1444 Ext 2 (school accountant contact for bank details and payment confirmation). Notes - Exam, extracurricular, transport, uniform and catering providers may charge separately and set their own prices; these additional optional or third-party charges are billed or arranged outside the term tuition described above.	Fee details Fee summary for the 2025–2026 academic year - Tuition is charged termly. The term due dates for the 2025–2026 academic year are: 25 August 2025, 05 January 2026 and 06 April 2026. Tuition amounts below are in AED and include 5% VAT where applicable. Application and deposit fees - Application Fee: AED 525 — one-time, non-refundable and payable on submission of the application. - Enrolment Fee (new students): 10% of the annual tuition fee — non-refundable deposit payable on acceptance; deducted from Term 1 tuition. Example enrolment deposit amounts (10% of annual tuition): - Foundation 1: AED 4,015 - Foundation 2: AED 4,378 - Year 1: AED 4,743 - Year 2: AED 4,743 - Year 3: AED 5,108 - Year 4: AED 5,108 - Year 5: AED 5,473 - Year 6: AED 5,473. - Re‑Enrolment Fee (existing students): 5% of the annual tuition fee — non-refundable deposit payable to secure a place for the next academic year; must be received by 15 June 2025. - Medical Fee: AED 525 — optional, non-refundable annual fee payable on enrolment and thereafter each academic year. Tuition fees by year group (term-by-term and annual totals in AED) - Foundation 1 (FS1): Term 1 AED 16,056 · Term 2 AED 12,041 · Term 3 AED 12,041 · Total annual AED 40,138. - Foundation 2 (FS2): Term 1 AED 17,513 · Term 2 AED 13,136 · Term 3 AED 13,136 · Total annual AED 43,785. - Year 1: Term 1 AED 18,973 · Term 2 AED 14,231 · Term 3 AED 14,231 · Total annual AED 47,435. - Year 2: Term 1 AED 18,973 · Term 2 AED 14,231 · Term 3 AED 14,231 · Total annual AED 47,435. - Year 3: Term 1 AED 20,434 · Term 2 AED 15,325 · Term 3 AED 15,325 · Total annual AED 51,084. - Year 4: Term 1 AED 20,434 · Term 2 AED 15,325 · Term 3 AED 15,325 · Total annual AED 51,084. - Year 5: Term 1 AED 21,893 · Term 2 AED 16,420 · Term 3 AED 16,420 · Total annual AED 54,733. - Year 6: Term 1 AED 21,893 · Term 2 AED 16,420 · Term 3 AED 16,420 · Total annual AED 54,733. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is payable each term; the published due dates for the 2025–2026 year are 25 August 2025, 05 January 2026 and 06 April 2026. Payments must be received by the due date listed in the fee schedule. - The KHDA parent contract for the relevant academic year must be signed before the school will accept tuition payments. - Late or non-payment may result in withheld admission, exclusion from school, withholding of school reports/transcripts, and eventual forfeiture of the student's place. Continued non-payment can lead to withdrawal after exclusion. Boarding fees - Not applicable. Victory Heights Primary School does not offer boarding facilities. Other charges and what is excluded from tuition - Tuition fees exclude transport (bus), school uniforms, food services, any English language (EAL) or Special Needs Learning Support required, field trips, additional after‑school/extra‑curricular activities/clubs and holiday camps. These items are charged separately. - Learning Enhancement (LE), EAL support, one‑to‑one (shadow) support and similar additional support services are charged in addition to tuition and may be billed monthly, termly or annually as agreed with school management. - Charges for books and school uniforms are not refundable. Bus/transport refunds follow the same refund conditions set out below. - Sibling Discount: AED 1,000 discount from the third child onwards. - Emirati Discount: 30% off the tuition fee for the youngest Emirati sibling. Refund information and withdrawal charges - Application Fee, Enrolment Fee and Re‑Enrolment Fee are non‑refundable. - Refunds of tuition follow UAE Ministry of Education / Federal Law No. (28) for Private Education rules and the school's published policy: - If a student withdraws prior to the start of the academic year and one full term's written notice has been given where required, the balance of the first term's fees paid will be refunded, except for the Application Fee and Enrolment Fee. - If a student withdraws during the school year, the refundable amount is calculated as follows (monthly fee = total annual tuition ÷ 10): - Attendance of two weeks or less: charge of one full month's fee. - Attendance of more than two weeks but less than one month: charge of two full months' fees. - Attendance of more than one month: the entire term's fees are charged (no refund for that term). - There are no refunds beyond the circumstances described above. Requests for refund of Enrolment/Re‑Enrolment deposits due to relocation outside Dubai/UAE may be considered in writing and require supporting documentation; any refund remains at the school's discretion. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods: UAE‑issued debit/credit card, bank transfer, or cheque payable to ‘Victory Heights Primary School LLC'. Cheque and bank transfer payments must be lodged at least five working days before the due date to allow funds to clear. VAT - All fees include 5% VAT where applicable. (Information provided above is taken from the school's published 2025–2026 tuition fee payment policy and fee schedule.)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Dubai British School Jumeira (DBS Jumeira) is part of the Dubai British Schools group (Taaleem) and opened in September 2024 to offer a British curriculum from EYFS through Year 13. The curriculum is grounded in the National Curriculum for England, with English as the language of instruction. It provides the Early Years Foundation Stage and Primary through Year 6, followed by secondary through Year 13. Examinations offered include UK IGCSEs in Year 11 and A-Levels in Years 12-13. The DBS group describes its campuses as offering GCSEs and A-Levels as part of their UK curriculum pathways.	Curriculum details Victory Heights Primary School (City of Arabia) teaches a British National Curriculum for England, with Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2) through Year 6, for students aged about 3 to 11. The curriculum emphasizes cross-curricular learning and strong literacy and numeracy foundations, with progression across English, Maths, Science, Humanities and the Arts from Year 1 to Year 6. Specialist subjects include Arabic and Islamic Studies (compulsory under KHDA), Spanish (KS2), PE and Swimming, Music, Art, Drama, Computing, and SPARK (STEAM), with SPARK projects linking science, technology, design and engineering. Inclusive Learning provides SEND support with individualised plans and ELL interventions, enrichment for more able learners, and a culture of inclusion. Assessment includes UAE statutory tests (GL Progress Tests in English, Maths, Science for Years 3–6; NGRT for Years 2–6; CAT4 for Years 4–6) and international benchmarking (TIMSS and PIRLS), alongside ongoing teacher assessments and regular reports.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Class sizes are up to 25 students per class; FS1–Year 2 have a teacher and a teaching assistant; Years 3–6 have a teacher and a shared teaching assistant.
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Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1. Submit your application online through the Online Admissions Portal and check Admissions Availability to ensure the year group you are applying for is open. Prepare and upload all required documentation as part of the online application. Step 2. Pay the AED 525 application fee; the fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Payment can be made by bank transfer using the bank details provided by the admissions team. Step 3. Book an assessment with the Admissions Team. FS1 & FS2 use a Stay and Play assessment; Years 1 & 2 use a 1-on-1 assessment; Years 3 to 12 use a CAT4 assessment plus a written English assessment; overseas applicants may have alternative steps arranged. Additional assessments may be requested if learning support is considered beneficial. Step 4. The Academic Team reviews the assessment; if a place is offered, you receive an offer letter and an invoice for the joining term's non-refundable registration fee. Parents have five working days to return acceptance paperwork and pay the registration fee. If a place is not available, applicants may be placed on the waiting list. Step 5. KHDA registration is required for joining. A Transfer Certificate from the current school is required, and KHDA guidelines may require Emirates IDs and related attestations; the school coordinates transfer certificates through the admissions process.	Admissions 1. Submit your application and register on the admissions portal. Prepare and upload the required documents: a copy of your child's recent school reports; a copy of the child's passport and Emirates ID; copies of both parents' passports and Emirates IDs. The admissions team reviews submissions and will guide you through the next steps. 2. Pay the AED 525 non-refundable application fee. Payment can be made in person at City of Arabia, by bank transfer, or by credit card. Book an assessment slot; current options are Tuesday 14:00-16:30, Thursday 14:00-16:30, or Friday 10:00-12:00; assessments may also be conducted online for overseas applicants. 3. For overseas families, residency visas are not required at the time of application but must be submitted to KHDA by the KHDA registration deadline. For Dubai-based applicants, a KHDA Transfer Certificate from the current school is required to register. All children entering Year 2 and upwards from overseas or another emirate must provide an original Transfer Certificate. 4. After submission and assessment, the admissions team will contact you to schedule an assessment and communicate admission decisions. Registration requires KHDA Transfer Certificate; without it, registration cannot proceed. The school reserves the right to place your child in the most suitable class according to KHDA guidelines. 5. Campus tours can be booked to learn about VHPS City of Arabia. VHPS COA accepts children from ages 3 to 11, covering Foundation Stage 1 to Year 6. The school is located in Dubailand with a bus service that operates on multiple routes. Fees for 2025-26 are: FS1 40,000 AED; FS2 44,000 AED; Year 1 48,000 AED; Year 2-3 51,000 AED; Year 4-5 55,000 AED; Year 6 57,000 AED.
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Waitlist	Waitlist The admissions definitions include Closed, Open, Waiting List and Limited Spaces. Closed means waiting lists are not open; Open means a waiting list exists but place availability is not guaranteed; Waiting List means applications are on the pool and offers may follow if spaces become available; Limited Spaces means a small number of seats are available and initial offers may be placed on a waiting list. For 2025/2026, year-group availability and waiting lists are shown to indicate current capacity and potential wait times.	Waitlist —
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