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Arcadia Global School has 2,256 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.
Location
Arcadia Global School is located in Al Furjan, Dubai, adjacent to the Al Furjan Metro Station. The campus is easily accessible by the Al Furjan Metro and local roads.
Stages
The school offers education from FS1 to Year 9, following the 13-year English National Curriculum framework.
Type
Co-educational (mixed gender).
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school reports around 850 pupils from over 60 nationalities; public data do not disclose the local-to-international ratio or the most common nationality.
Additional learning support
Arcadia Global School references an Inclusive Education Plan and wellbeing initiatives (The Happy Place); specific SEN provisions are not publicly detailed.
Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is listed; the school follows the National Curriculum for England.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated; Religion is taught as part of the STREAM curriculum.
School day structure
The UAE calendar lists term dates and holidays; daily start and end times are not published on the public calendar.
Bus service
A school bus service operates with multiple routes and published fees by zone; fees are charged per term and vary by route (example zones and ranges shown in the bus fees schedule). Contact admissions for route specifics.
Fees
Annual tuition at Arcadia Global School ranges from AED 25,865 to AED 33,788 for 2026/27.
Application / Assessment Fees - Assessment fee: AED 525 per student (inclusive of VAT). This fee is non-refundable and is required to book an assessment. - Registration / acceptance deposit: AED 2,000 per student (EYFS) and AED 2,500 per student (Year 1 onwards). This deposit is non-refundable but is adjustable against the first term's tuition. Registration must be submitted within three days of the offer to secure the place. - KHDA fee fact sheets list an Application Fee entry of AED 500 (assessment included) and note that enrolment fees for new students may be charged up to 10% of tuition (non-refundable and deductible from the first term). Existing students' re-enrolment fees are shown as up to 5% of tuition or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the first term.
Tuition fees by year group (full detail, per year and per term) All amounts are shown in AED. - FS1 (Foundation Stage 1) - Discounted total tuition fee: AED 25,865. - Discount: 35.34% (Discount amount AED 14,135). - KHDA-approved total fee: AED 40,000. - Term breakdown: Term 1 (Sep–Dec) AED 10,347; Term 2 (Jan–Mar) AED 7,759; Term 3 (Apr–Jun) AED 7,759.
- FS2 (Foundation Stage 2) - Discounted total tuition fee: AED 29,008. - Discount: 27.48% (Discount amount AED 10,992). - KHDA-approved total fee: AED 40,000. - Term breakdown: Term 1 AED 11,604; Term 2 AED 8,702; Term 3 AED 8,702.
- Year 1 (and Years 2–6 share the same figures) - Discounted total tuition fee: AED 30,683 (per year). - Discount: 31.82% (Discount amount AED 14,318). - KHDA-approved total fee: AED 45,000. - Term breakdown: Term 1 AED 12,273; Term 2 AED 9,205; Term 3 AED 9,205.
- Years 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - Same discounted total tuition fee and term breakdown as Year 1: AED 30,683 per year; Term 1 AED 12,273; Term 2 AED 9,205; Term 3 AED 9,205. Discount 31.82%. KHDA-approved total AED 45,000.
- Years 7–9 - Discounted total tuition fee: AED 33,788 (per year). - Discount: 44.61% (Discount amount AED 27,213). - KHDA-approved total fee: AED 61,000. - Term breakdown: Term 1 AED 13,516; Term 2 AED 10,136; Term 3 AED 10,136.
Note: the school states that founding families follow an alternative fee structure and sibling discounts are applied for new families (1st sibling 5%, 2nd sibling 10%).
Billing schedule and payment terms - The published tuition numbers are split across three school terms: Term 1 (September–December), Term 2 (January–March) and Term 3 (April–June). The term amounts above are the billed instalments. - The registration/acceptance deposit must be paid to secure an offered place within the stated timeframe (three days on the offer letter). Assessment and registration deposits are generally non-refundable except in extenuating circumstances as described in the school's refund policy. Existing students may be charged a re-enrolment fee (up to 5% of tuition or AED 500) and new students may be charged an enrolment fee of up to 10% of tuition; these are deductible from the first term fees where applicable.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. Arcadia Global School operates as a day school (FS1–Year 9) and does not list boarding provision or boarding fees.
Other costs and typical additional charges - Required education supplies (estimates shown on KHDA fact sheets): uniform AED 500–800; stationery AED 50–300; school ID card replacement AED 50. - Optional services and common additional charges (ranges given per KHDA fact sheets): transport (school bus) AED 5,750–10,400; extracurricular activities AED 100–1,500; local educational trips AED 50–600; learning support assistants AED 2,000–5,000; overnight camps AED 1,000–3,000; school photographs AED 50–250; sport camps AED 300–3,200. These items are shown as optional/extra and are charged separately where used. - The school notes parents may be required to purchase certain devices or resources for specific year groups where applicable (examples of such charges appear in the school's published fact sheets and fee materials).
Refund information - Registration and re-registration deposits are non-refundable in normal circumstances. Refunds for deposits or fees are only provided in extenuating circumstances such as relocation to another country/Emirate or other unforeseen events, consistent with KHDA refund rules and the school's published refund policy. The school publishes a detailed refund policy document that outlines circumstances and procedures for refunds. - Re-enrolment and enrolment fee rules (existing versus new students), including the amounts that are non-refundable and how they are deducted from term fees, are listed in the school's KHDA fee fact sheets.
Fee payment options and contact for payment arrangements - The school's published admissions and fee materials detail amounts, deposits and term billing but do not list specific payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) in the public fee tables. For payment method confirmation and to arrange payment, contact the admissions team at +971 4 559 9700 or admissions@arcadiaglobal.sch.ae.
Sources used for these figures and notes (most recent published fee materials for the 2025–2026 academic year): Arcadia Global School fee structure and fee fact sheet PDFs (school-published KHDA fee fact sheets), the school admissions procedure page, the school's refund policy document, and the KHDA school details page.
Academics
Arcadia Global School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.
Curriculum
Arcadia Global School in Dubai delivers the National Curriculum for England, providing a British education from FS1 through Year 8 with extensions into the secondary years. EYFS Foundation Stage is delivered through the seven areas of the framework with a cross-curricular approach, and Arabic/Islamic A/B programmes are offered from Year 1 (Islamic Studies A for Arab Muslim students delivered in Arabic and Islamic B for non-Arab Muslim students delivered in English) as per KHDA regulations. KS1–KS2 follow the National Curriculum for England (Years 1–6), with core subjects Maths, English and Science and foundation subjects including Art and Design, Music, Design and Technology, Physical Education, Computing and Global Explorers. A Junior MBA programme is a 12-week primary module for Years 3–6, with an end-of-year investment pitch; Years 1–2 may take it as an Enrichment Programme elective. In KS3 (Years 7–9) the curriculum covers Mathematics, English, Science, Arabic, Physical Education, Swimming, Computing, MSCS and Modern Foreign Languages, with Integrated Science in Years 7–8 and separate Biology, Chemistry and Physics from Year 9, and languages including English, Arabic and French. IGCSE Options Booklet outlines the KS4 pathway and the Senior MBA Programme continues for Years 7–9, complemented by the Enrichment Learning Programme, QUEST non-sport sessions and the EDGE Programme.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Arcadia Global School supports social and emotional learning (SEL) through the Happiness Programme, a wellbeing-focused curriculum embedded in the Enrichment Learning Programme and delivered within the regular school day. The Happiness Programme is presented as a Non-Sports Enrichment Session (QUEST) and includes activities such as mindfulness, exercise, gratitude, and opportunities for giving, with discussion groups and breathing techniques to foster self-awareness and emotional regulation. The programme is aligned with the UAE Happiness Programme for pupils and aims to support holistic development beyond academics. Elements include healthy lifestyle education and outdoor learning as part of wellbeing. The Enrichment Learning Programme page confirms the Happiness Programme as a component of QUEST, and the Happiness Programme page provides explicit detail on its mindfulness and wellbeing components.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Arcadia Global School provides extra support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and for those with English as an Additional Language (EAL). The school also lists Gifted and Talented students and those developing Arabic B as an additional language as groups receiving extra support. Support is delivered through modified programmes and close monitoring by teachers and support staff to ensure progress. The available materials describe inclusion as a core principle but do not specify exact SEN categories or whether the school operates as a specialist SEN institution. There is an inclusion leadership structure in place, including a Director of Inclusion.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL is explicitly listed as a group receiving extra support under the Academic Support framework. The same page also notes that Gifted and Talented students and those developing Arabic B as an additional language receive support, indicating an integrated approach to language needs. Support is delivered through modified programmes and ongoing monitoring by teachers and support staff. The school's materials confirm EAL as part of its inclusive support model.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the Happiness Programme, which is designed to educate pupils about wellbeing and resilience. The programme includes mindfulness, gratitude, healthy lifestyle choices, and outdoor learning components. Mindfulness and self-awareness practices are facilitated through discussion groups and breathing techniques. The Happiness Programme is delivered as part of the Enrichment Learning Programme by teaching staff within the regular school day. The Enrichment Programme page and the Happiness Programme details confirm these wellbeing components.
Safeguarding
Arcadia Global School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people, with safeguarding policies referenced in the School Policies section. The school states a duty of care to safeguard and promote welfare and to uphold safeguarding and child protection standards. A Safer Recruitment Policy exists and is publicly accessible as part of the safeguarding framework. The safeguarding team and related policies are described across the school's safeguarding and policies materials.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Complete the online application form. View the Virtual Tours and use the Age Eligibility calculator to determine the appropriate year level. The school follows KHDA regulations and uses a 13-year system. FS1 to Year 2 placement is based on age as of December 31 of the admissions year; Year 3 to Year 12 placement is normally the year level immediately after the year completed in the current school.
2. Remit the required documents for assessment. Submit copies of the child's passport and birth certificate (English), immunization records, medical insurance card, visa, Emirates ID, and a JPEG photo of the child. Include a transfer certificate from the current school if applicable. An assessment fee of AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) is payable to book the assessment. KHDA regulations govern transfer and placement practices.
3. Assessment and review. After the assessment is completed, feedback is provided via email within 7 to 10 working days. Offer letters are sent to successful candidates. The process determines whether a place is offered and under what terms.
4. Offer and acceptance. The Registration Fee is AED 2,000 per EYFS student and AED 2,500 per student from Year 1 onward. The registration fee is non-refundable but is adjustable against the first term's tuition and must be paid within 3 days of the offer.
5. Remain documents for enrolment. Submit: birth certificate (English copy), immunization records, medical insurance card, visa, Emirates ID, and passport copies; provide a JPEG photo of the child and parents. A transfer certificate from the previous school is required where applicable, and additional enrolment forms (AGS Medical Form) may be requested.
6. KHDA registration and transfer certificates. Transfer certificate requirements depend on the country of origin. For United Kingdom, Western Europe, Australia, Canada, and the USA, the transfer certificate typically requires only the school stamp and Head of School signature. Other countries may require attestation by ministries and the UAE consulate or embassy.
7. Dubai-based transfers. For students transferring from another Dubai school, a transfer certificate is required to facilitate placement. Attestation requirements vary by origin, with some cases needing ministry and UAE consulate attestations.
8. Year level placement and progression. The school places students into age-appropriate year groups following KHDA guidelines. FS1 to Year 2 placement is age-based; Year 3 to Year 12 placement follows the year completed in the previous school.
Scholarships
The school offers equity and merit-based scholarships. Scholarships are provided as part of a program with total awards valued up to 31.5 million AED. Details on specific eligibility criteria are not published here, but the program includes merit-based opportunities across the student body.
FAQs
Where is Arcadia Global School located, and what is the age range of students it serves?
Arcadia Global School is in Al Furjan, Dubai, UAE. It serves students aged 3 to 14, covering FS1 through Year 9.
What curriculum does Arcadia Global School follow across its year groups?
The school delivers the British curriculum: EYFS for FS1–FS2, Primary KS1/KS2 under the National Curriculum for England, and IGCSE options in the older years; the Junior MBA Programme is available as enrichment.
Is Arcadia Global School a co-educational day school and who is the head of the school?
Yes, Arcadia Global School is co-educational and day-only. The Head of School is Andrew Wilson.
What is the general fee structure for 2025–2026, and how are charges billed?
Fees vary by year group and KHDA approval. For example, FS1/FS2 have discounted total tuition around AED 25,865–29,008, while Year 7–Year 9 have discounted totals around AED 33,788; fees are billed in three terms (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3) with a possible ten‑month instalment option.
What does the admissions process look like, from enquiry to offer?
Parents first tour the campus and submit an application with required documents. Assessments are booked (AED 525 fee), with FS1/FS2 assessed in 20–30 minutes and older students possibly taking a CAT4 test. Results typically come in 3–7 days, after which offers and deposits secure the place.
What deposits, refund terms, and scholarships should new families know about?
A non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place (AED 2,000 for EYFS; AED 2,500 for Years 1–9). Enrolment deposits may be up to 10% of annual tuition; re-enrolment deposits can be up to 5% or AED 500. The school also offers equity and merit-based Scholarships up to AED 31.5 million.
How is the British curriculum implemented at Arcadia from early years to Year 9?
FS1–FS2 follow the EYFS framework. Years 1–6 follow the Primary KS1/KS2 curriculum under NCfE. Years 7–9 can access IGCSE options, with additional enrichment and a Junior MBA programme.
What enrichment and university‑level support does the school offer?
The school runs a Junior MBA (12 weeks) for Years 3–6, in collaboration with Malvern Prep School in Pennsylvania, plus a Senior MBA Programme and University & Career Guidance. Arcadia is a NACAC member to support postsecondary planning.
Are IGCSE options and career guidance available for older students?
Yes. In Years 7–9, students have access to IGCSE options, and there is a dedicated University & Career Guidance program to help with postsecondary planning.
What facilities can students expect on campus?
The campus features two Science Labs, an ICT Lab, an EYFS Support Room, a Library, STREAM Labs, Art and Music spaces, a Dance and Drama Room, a large Indoor Multipurpose Hall, and shared learning zones. Sports facilities include a full-size Astroturf football pitch, a MUGA court, cricket nets, and both a 25 m learning pool and a larger learning pool.
What are the key sports facilities available at Arcadia?
Key sports facilities include a full-size Astroturf football pitch, a MUGA court for multiple court sports, cricket nets, a 25 m swimming pool, a learning pool, and a large Multipurpose Hall for indoor activities.
Is the school easily accessible by public transport?
Yes. The campus is adjacent to the Al Furjan Metro Station, providing convenient public transport access.
What kind of clubs, ECAs, and enrichment activities does Arcadia offer beyond the classroom?
Arcadia offers a broad enrichment program including Global Languages, Happiness and Wellbeing, Arts and Crafts, Choir, Character Development, Chess, STREAM, and a range of Academic and Language/Cultural ECAs; there are also sports and performance arts activities.
How does Arcadia foster student leadership and character development?
The school uses a four-house system with House Captains and daily house point rewards that feed into a House Cup; leadership roles are available through house activities, clubs, and the Junior/Senior MBA programmes.
Are there service-learning or community activities integrated into the curriculum?
Yes. The school emphasises service-learning experiences and ongoing cultural events and trips as part of its community focus.
What wellbeing and safeguarding support is available to students?
Arcadia runs the Posana Mindfulness & Wellbeing programme and has a Wellbeing Policy to support mental health and social–emotional learning, along with safeguarding through a Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
What SEN and EAL support does the school provide?
The school has an Inclusion Policy and an Exceptional and Talented Learners Policy, plus English Language Support (ELL policy) to assist students for whom English is an additional language.
How is safeguarding implemented at Arcadia Global School?
The school has a formal Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people.
What does the house system involve, and how does it affect daily life?
There are four houses named after explorers; students are randomly assigned with siblings in the same house, and house points contribute to the House Cup, with leadership roles like House Captains.
Do students wear a uniform, and is the PE kit related to house colors?
Yes, students wear a school uniform, and the PE uniform incorporates the pupil's house colors.
