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Bright Riders School Dubai

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 12,500 - 19,600
Ages 3 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 1141
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Typical class size 30

Green Community Village, Mena Jabal Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Bright Riders School Dubai has 1,141 pupils, typical class sizes of 30, instruction in English.

Location

Bright Riders School Dubai is located at Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Post Box No. 50180). The campus sits in the Dubai Investments Park area, a mixed-use district serving residents and businesses in the DIP region. The school operates a bus service that covers Dubai Investments Park and the surrounding extended residential areas, with routes aligned to RTA school transport regulations and KHDA guidelines.

Stages

Bright Riders School Dubai is a K-12 CBSE-affiliated institution. The Kindergarten program is inspired by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) approach and blends CBSE elements; Primary runs Grades 1–5, Middle School covers Grades 6–8, and Secondary covers Grades 9–12. The school describes itself as a K-12 CBSE school and outlines the progression from KG through to Grade 12.

Type

The school operates as a co-educational CBSE-based day school. Co-education is noted for Bright Riders in its Abu Dhabi branch, and the Dubai campus follows CBSE standards with day-school timings and offerings.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school hosts students from over 27 nationalities, reflecting a diverse, international student community. The most common nationality is not specified in the available materials, and the local-to-international ratio is not published.

Additional learning support

Bright Riders Dubai provides inclusion and SEN support through its Inclusion Policy, addressing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Gifted and Talented (G&T), English as an Additional Language (EAL), and other learning needs, with adherence to UAE federal law and KHDA guidance. The Diversity & Inclusion materials also describe an inclusive environment and support for diverse learners.

Country affiliation

The school follows the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) framework, linking it to India's national curriculum standards.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is indicated in the school's materials.

School day structure

Gates open at 7:30. Kindergarten hours are 7:45–12:00 daily. Grades 1 and above run 7:45–2:30 on Monday to Thursday, and 7:45–11:30 on Fridays.

Bus service

A structured school bus service is available with routes that include Zone 1 (DIP 1 and DIP 2), Zone 2 (Al Qudra, Al Furjan, Discovery Gardens, Dubai South, and other areas), Zone 3 (Al Barsha and nearby areas), and Zone 4 (Dubai Silicon Oasis, The Villa, Dubai Land, Liwan). Annual fees are listed (AED 4,250 for Zone 1, AED 4,750 for Zone 2, AED 5,250 for Zone 3, AED 5,750 for Zone 4) with monthly options; contact transport@brightridersdubai.com for details.

Fees

Annual tuition at Bright Riders School Dubai ranges from AED 12,500 to AED 19,600 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee

- Registration (one-time, VAT inclusive): AED 525 payable at the time of admission.

Tuition fees (per term and yearly totals) — management (first-child) rates

- Pre-KG: Term 1 (Apr–Jun) AED 4,560; Term 2 (Sep–Dec) AED 6,080; Term 3 (Jan–Mar) AED 4,560; Yearly total AED 15,200.
- KG1 – KG2: Term 1 AED 3,750; Term 2 AED 5,000; Term 3 AED 3,750; Yearly total AED 12,500.
- Grade 1–2: Term 1 AED 4,110; Term 2 AED 5,480; Term 3 AED 4,110; Yearly total AED 13,700.
- Grade 3–5: Term 1 AED 4,680; Term 2 AED 6,240; Term 3 AED 4,680; Yearly total AED 15,600.
- Grade 6–8: Term 1 AED 5,565; Term 2 AED 7,420; Term 3 AED 5,565; Yearly total AED 18,550.
- Grade 9–10: Term 1 AED 5,880; Term 2 AED 7,840; Term 3 AED 5,880; Yearly total AED 19,600.

Discounted / special rates (corporate / Esaad / hospitality / healthcare etc.)

- Special discount (where applicable) — example per-term and yearly totals:
- Pre-KG: Term 1 AED 3,990; Term 2 AED 5,320; Term 3 AED 3,990; Yearly total AED 13,300.
- KG1–KG2: Term 1 AED 3,180; Term 2 AED 4,240; Term 3 AED 3,180; Yearly total AED 10,600.
- Grade 1–2: Term 1 AED 3,480; Term 2 AED 4,640; Term 3 AED 3,480; Yearly total AED 11,600.
- Grade 3–5: Term 1 AED 3,960; Term 2 AED 5,280; Term 3 AED 3,960; Yearly total AED 13,200.
- Grade 6–8: Term 1 AED 4,770; Term 2 AED 6,360; Term 3 AED 4,770; Yearly total AED 15,900.
- Grade 9–10: Term 1 AED 5,040; Term 2 AED 6,720; Term 3 AED 5,040; Yearly total AED 16,800.

Mandatory additional charges (per academic year / one-off items)

- Required Educational Supplies (per year): Pre-KG AED 500; KG1–KG2 AED 775; Grade 1–2 AED 1,100; Grade 3–5 AED 1,100; Grade 6–8 AED 1,200; Grade 9–10 AED 1,050.
- Medical fee (per year): AED 315 for all listed grades.

Transportation / school bus fees (per zone; term breakdown and 10-month total)

- Zone 1 (Dubai Investment Park 1, 2): Term 1 AED 1,275; Term 2 AED 1,700; Term 3 AED 1,275; 10-month total AED 4,250.
- Zone 2 (areas including Al Qudra, Al Furjan, Discovery Gardens, Dubai South, Dubai Sports City, Jebal Ali, JLT, JVC, JVT, Jumeirah Park Residence, Production City/IMPZ, The Gardens, Town Square, Marina, Mira Oasis, Emaar South, Expo City, Remraam): Term 1 AED 1,425; Term 2 AED 1,900; Term 3 AED 1,425; 10-month total AED 4,750.
- Zone 3 (limited stop: Al Barsha, Al Barsha South, Al Ghadeer, Barsha Heights, Damac Hills 2 - Akoya, Sahara Meadows, Arjan, Dubai Industrial City): Term 1 AED 1,575; Term 2 AED 2,100; Term 3 AED 1,575; 10-month total AED 5,250.
- Zone 4 (limited stop: Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Land, Villa Nova, Majaan, Barari, Al Warqa, Liwan): Term 1 AED 1,725; Term 2 AED 2,300; Term 3 AED 1,725; 10-month total AED 5,750.

KHDA approved fees summary

- KHDA-approved tuition caps are published for grades; examples: Pre-KG / KG1 / KG2 AED 19,000; Grade 1–2 AED 21,000; Grade 3–5 AED 24,000; Grade 6–8 AED 26,500; Grade 9–10 AED 28,000. These KHDA-approved figures are published alongside the school's fee information.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Academic year fees are billed in three terms aligned to the school terms: Term 1 (Apr–Jun), Term 2 (Sep–Dec), Term 3 (Jan–Mar). Registration is payable at admission.
- The school publishes the transportation fees per term and the per-grade tuition per term; the registration fee and required educational supplies are payable as specified at admission or with the first payment.

Fee payment options

- Online through the school portal.
- Cash payment at the school accounts office.
- Bank transfer to the school account (ACCOUNT NAME: Bright Riders School LLC; BANK: Finance House LLC; BRANCH: Abu Dhabi; ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1256178003; IBAN: AE120810000001256178003; SWIFT: FHOUAEAD; currency AED).
- Additional campus materials indicate that debit/credit card payments and cheques may be accepted at the school fee counter (cards accepted may exclude American Express and Diners Club); this acceptance is referenced in other school documentation.

Uniforms and books (other costs)

- School uniform is available at the school premises; books and stationery kits are sold through the school store and a book & stationery list is provided to parents. Specific uniform item prices are not published on the fee page; the school lists the book & stationery kit availability and the required educational supplies charge noted above.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Bright Riders operates as a day school; no boarding fees are published.

Refund information

- A specific tuition-refund schedule is not published on the Bright Riders School Dubai fee page. Separate published Bright Riders fee documents (other campus materials) include an example refund retention schedule (retention of registration fee where a child does not report; retention of one month's tuition if attendance is between one and three weeks; two months' tuition if attendance is over three and up to six weeks; full term tuition if attendance is over six weeks). That schedule appears in other Bright Riders fee material but is not shown on the Dubai fee page; KHDA's School Fees Fact Sheet framework explains that schools must include mandatory fee details and refund provisions in the fee fact sheet/parent contract.

Notes on discounts and sibling policy

- A sibling discount applies for the second child onwards (in case of twins one twin will be eligible). Corporate and privilege-card discounts (healthcare, hotel industry, Esaad card) are offered where applicable; discounted per-term rates are published.

Contact / accounts

- School accounts contact details are published for fee and transport enquiries (accounts office and transport email/WhatsApp). Bank transfer details are provided above for payments in AED.
Academics

Bright Riders School Dubai teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum

Bright Riders School Dubai uses the CBSE curriculum as its core framework for Grades 9–12, with full alignment to CBSE board examinations. From KG through Grade 8, the school blends CBSE with international curricular practices to provide a broad, globally oriented learning experience. The co-scholastic curriculum includes Music, Yoga, Swimming, Art, Dance, Physical Education, ICT skills, and sports activities, integrated into the timetable. Awards and recognitions include Subject Proficiency (Grade 3 onwards) and General Proficiency (Grade 3 onwards), along with Reading Proficiency and other recognitions such as attendance and eco-friendly initiatives. Overall, the program balances CBSE assessments with international learning practices to prepare students for global opportunities.

Gifted and Talented

The school recognizes top performers through Subject Proficiency and General Proficiency awards from Grade 3 onward, along with reading proficiency and other merit-based awards; there is no separately noted formal gifted and talented program in the available materials.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Bright Riders Dubai supports social and emotional learning through a strong wellbeing program, with KHDA's 2023 wellbeing evaluation noting a robust emphasis on both individual and collective wellbeing and that staff, including the school counsellor, provide personalised care, guidance, and support while gathering feedback from students, parents, and governance to adapt approaches.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Inclusion Policy identifies SEND, Gifted and Talented (G&T), and English as an Additional Language (EAL) as groups requiring targeted support, emphasizes partnership with families, and notes compliance with UAE Federal Law 29 and the Dubai Inclusion Policy (2017); it does not indicate the school operates as a dedicated specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

EAL is recognized within the Inclusion Policy as a group needing support, but specific EAL programmes, staffing, or initiatives are not publicly disclosed.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is embedded in the school's culture through a wellbeing-focused approach and staff support, with KHDA noting the involvement of the school counsellor and personalised care for students and staff.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and child protection are addressed in the Inclusion Policy, which commits to an environment free from discrimination, abuse, neglect and exploitation and aligns with KHDA safeguarding expectations.

Admissions

Admissions

1. Registration and documents: Families register via the online application on Bright Riders School Dubai. After submitting the online form, expect an email from the admissions team. Documents required for admission include passport pages for the child and both parents, UAE residence visa pages, Emirates ID copies, immunization schedule, birth certificate, and recent academic marks; a Transfer/Leaving Certificate is required for Grades 2 and above, and KHDA/MOE documents may be needed for leaving. Age criteria align with UAE KHDA guidelines and are published for each grade.

Scholarships

Scholarships include Academic Merit Scholarships: 95% or above in the Grade 10 Board Examination qualifies for AED 15,500; 90% or above qualifies for AED 19,500. A Sports Talent Scholarship is also offered at AED 19,500 for qualifying achievements.

Waitlist

Waitlist: Admissions are based on a first-come-first-served basis with priority given to siblings and to students of determination; there is no published waitlist information.

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