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United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Arcadia requires a smart school uniform. Uniform items are stage-specific: Foundation Stage includes knee-length skort (girls) or short trousers (boys), polo shirt, pullover and House Shirt; Years 7 and above require long trousers with a polo shirt, pullover and House Shirt. Uniform samples are available in the secondary campus, Trutex is the official supplier, and PE kit is ordered through Kukri Sports.
The school meals program offers a variety of hot meals and snacks. Meals are designed to be balanced and accommodate dietary needs, with attention to allergens and nutrition. A cashless system for ordering meals is used, coordinated by Master Cook, with meal registration via online forms and an on-site school coordinator.
Arcadia uses a traditional British house system with four houses: Hood, Potter, Poppins and Baggins. Every student is assigned to a house for the duration of their time at Arcadia, and siblings are placed in the same house; all staff are also assigned to a house. House points are awarded daily and contribute to the Arcadia House Cup, with leadership roles including a House Master, House Captain (Year 5) and House Vice-Captain (Year 2).
Arcadia School is governed by a Board of Governors. Founding Governors include Mohan Valrani, Mohamed Al Shirawi, and Dr. Navin M. Valrani, with Giles Pruett serving as Executive Principal (Ex Officio). The school is part of Arcadia Education, a UAE-based group operating several Arcadia-branded schools, with governance structures such as the Arcadia Development Board and the Governors' Community Committee.
