Arcadia School

Arcadia School is located in Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT), Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The school sits in a residential area with good road access and is part of Dubai's private British-curriculum sector. Contact details include a Dubai post office box (P.O. Box 283800) and phone numbers +971 4 552 2600 and +971 4 552 2700.

Based on KHDA information, the school offers education from Foundation Stage (FS1) to Year 11. Primary covers FS1–Year 6 and Secondary covers Year 7–Year 11. The site also references Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form) in its navigation, but the current inspection data lists up to Year 11.

Co-educational private day school; there is no boarding facility listed.

The school has 1,077 students. The largest nationality group is British. Emirati students number 4; the remaining 1,073 are international. The school represents 93 nationalities.

Arcadia provides inclusive education with an Inclusion and Exceptional Learners program and ASDAN. There are 117 students of determination and 4 Emirati students among 1,077 pupils, with two guidance counsellors. Wellbeing measures include Zones of Regulation and a digital wellbeing platform.

The school operates in the United Arab Emirates and follows the UK National Curriculum. It is UAE-based with no formal country affiliation beyond offering British education in Dubai.

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The school runs an extended day with an all-inclusive programme delivered during the extended school day; an After School Care Club is available for additional care after the core day.

The school offers a modern bus transport service with multiple zones (Zone 1–Zone 5). One-way and return options are available, with prices per zone listed (AED 5,850–AED 10,500 per term). Buses are CCTV-equipped with three-point seat belts and trained bus assistants; a Bus ID Card is issued after registration and the bus can be tracked via a transport app. Pick-up points can be communal and may be located within 100 metres of the residence.

Arcadia School in Dubai delivers the English National Curriculum across all key stages: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 and 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE/IGCSE), and Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form) with AS/A-Levels, and with BTEC options available as alternative pathways. In Primary, core subjects are English, Mathematics and Science, with Foundation subjects including Art & Design, Music, Design and Technology, Computing, Geography, History, and Modern Foreign Languages; Arabic A/B and Islamic Studies A/B are provided from Year 1 and Year 2 in line with KHDA regulations. In Secondary, KS3 (Years 7–9) and KS4 (Years 10–11) follow the English National Curriculum, leading to GCSE/IGCSE, while the Sixth Form offers AS/A-Levels and, where applicable, BTEC routes. The curriculum is complemented by a Junior MBA option integrated in the Primary curriculum to develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills. The School also provides enrichment opportunities and a Sixth Form prospectus detailing university pathways.

Junior MBA and enrichment programmes integrated into the curriculum support talented and motivated learners.

Social and emotional learning (SEL): The Arcadia School foregrounds student welfare as central to learning, with staff actively supporting every pupil's academic, pastoral, social, and healthy well-being. A Director of Inclusion leads inclusive practices and focuses on safeguarding and supportive environments for pupils of determination. The safeguarding team includes designated safeguarding leads for Primary and Secondary and other safeguarding staff who coordinate pupil protection and welfare. Dedicated school counsellors provide direct emotional support, including Prerna Anchalia (Primary Counsellor), Salima Musa (Middle School Counsellor) and Eddie Diver (Secondary Counsellor). The Enrichment Learning Programme (ELP) runs across the extended day, offering activities and in-class homework support to promote engagement and broad development. The school provides specialist English as an Additional Language (EAL) support as part of the core curriculum to aid language development and social integration.

EAL: Specialist support for English as an Additional Language is provided as part of the core curriculum. This support is described as part of the Enrichment Learning Programme and core provision for those whose native language is not English. The Enrichment Learning Programme (ELP) includes specialist EAL support to assist language development and academic participation. No separate EAL department is named in public disclosures, but dedicated EAL assistance is provided. Staff details beyond the EAL provision are not publicly listed. This approach aligns with the school's emphasis on inclusive education.

Mental wellbeing: The school places welfare and happiness at the center of its approach to learning. Pastoral care notes that all staff actively support each student's academic, pastoral, social and healthy well-being. Dedicated student counsellors provide personal and emotional support across primary and secondary levels. A safeguarding and inclusion framework supports mental wellbeing by protecting students and promoting a safe environment. The school maintains a health and safety policy to ensure a secure setting for learning.

Safeguarding: Arcadia School is committed to the protection of pupils against physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. A safeguarding team with designated safeguarding leads for both Primary and Secondary coordinates pupil protection and welfare. Safeguarding policies emphasize direct support for at-risk students, a school-wide protective ethos, regular staff training, and open communication with outside agencies responsible for pupil welfare. The school follows all government requirements to ensure alignment with UAE standards. Key safeguarding roles include Paul Fisher (Primary Designated Safeguarding Lead) and David Ince (Secondary Designated Safeguarding Lead), among other safeguarding staff. Further safeguarding resources include pocket guides and formal policies published for staff and visitors.

Step 1. The parent completes the online enquiry form. The enquiry initiates the admissions process and collects initial information about the child and family. The school uses the information to determine appropriate next steps. Step 2. The parent provides all supporting documents through a parent portal link which will be shared with the parent. The portal enables submission of required documents for the eligibility review. The admissions team reviews the documents to determine whether the admissions criteria are met and to invite the child for assessment. Step 3. If the admissions criteria are met, the admissions team invites the child for assessment and provides scheduling details. The invitation includes timing and arrangement for the assessment. Step 4. The child undertakes an assessment and the parent pays a non-refundable, non-transferable assessment fee of AED 525 (Inclusive of VAT). The fee covers the assessment process and is non-refundable and non-transferable. The VAT is included in the amount. Step 5. If the assessment is successful and a place is available, a place is offered. The offer confirms the child's place in the relevant year group.

Discounted Bursaries are available. If a child enrols within the current academic year for FS1, 25% of the school fees will be subsidised for the first year, reducing to a 15% discount in FS2 and locked in for life thereafter. If a child enrols within the current academic year for FS2–Year 1, 15% of the school fees will be subsidised for life. If a child enrols within the current academic year for Year 2, 12.5% of the school fees will be subsidised for life. If a child enrols within the current academic year for Years 3–6, 8% of the school fees will be subsidised for life. If a child enrols within the current academic year for Year 7, 5% of the school fees will be subsidised for life. If a child enrols within the current academic year for Years 8–9, 10% of the school fees will be subsidised for life. If a child enrols within the current academic year for Years 10–11, 13% of the school fees will be subsidised for life. If a child enrols within the current academic year for Years 12–13, 32.98% of the school fees will be subsidised for life. Sibling Discount: the first sibling receives a 5% discount. These discounts apply to KHDA-approved fees as published in the school's Fees schedule.