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Capital School is located on Baghdad Street in Al Qusais, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The school's address is P.O. Box 236498, Baghdad Street, Al Qusais. It is easily accessible by road for families living in Dubai's residential neighbourhoods. Contact details include Tel: +971 4 238 1888 and email: info@capitalschooluae.com.
Stages
Capital School provides Early Years (FS1–FS2), Primary and Secondary education. It follows the National Curriculum for England and operates as an all-through school with Sixth Form added as of September 2024. The school serves children from around age 3 up to 18.
Type
Capital School is a co-educational day school that follows a British Curriculum. It is accredited with British standards (BSO) and is recognised as mixed-gender in its UK-related listings. The school is expanding to offer Sixth Form as part of its all-through model.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school represents a diverse cohort with about 50+ nationalities. Public listings vary on exact numbers, with sources citing enrollment roughly between 600 and 850 students. Indian is listed as the most common nationality in some directories, while others report Arabs as the largest group; the precise local-to-international ratio is not publicly disclosed.
Additional learning support
Inclusion Pathways provide early intervention in partnership with parents and external agencies, with careful monitoring to identify tailored support. The school collaborates with educational psychologists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists as needed, and offers in-class learning support and extended interventions to help students reach their potential.
Country affiliation
Affiliation with the United Kingdom is reflected in the British Curriculum and England's National Curriculum, and the school holds British accreditation (BSO). This aligns the school with UK educational standards while delivering UAE-required Arabic and Islamic Studies.
Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation. Arabic, Islamic Studies and Moral Education are integrated as part of the UAE curriculum, with Islamic Studies offered for Muslim students. The school emphasises UAE-cultural education within the British curriculum.
School day structure
School days run Monday to Friday. Foundation Stage hours are 7:15 am–12:30 pm (Fridays 7:15 am–12:00 pm); Primary and Secondary run 7:15 am–2:30 pm (Fridays 7:15 am–12:00 pm). Registration begins at 7:40 am and the first lesson starts at 7:50 am.
Bus service
Capital School uses Guardian One Transport for a door-to-door bus service. The fleet features safety measures including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, a voice reminder system, tablet-based attendance, and daily pre- and post-trip safety checks. Fully trained female bus attendants support students, and there is an option for a one-way service to avoid paying for trips not used.
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Fees
Annual tuition at Capital School ranges from AED 20,500 to AED 48,000 for 2026/27.
Registration deposit - A registration deposit equal to 10% of the total annual tuition is required to secure an offered place. This registration deposit is non‑refundable but is deductible from the annual tuition.
Annual tuition and termly breakdown (per year group) - FS1 — Annual tuition: AED 20,500. Term 1: AED 8,200; Term 2: AED 6,150; Term 3: AED 6,150. - FS2 — Annual tuition: AED 23,000. Term 1: AED 9,200; Term 2: AED 6,900; Term 3: AED 6,900. - Year 1 — Annual tuition: AED 26,000. Term 1: AED 10,400; Term 2: AED 7,800; Term 3: AED 7,800. - Year 2 — Annual tuition: AED 29,500. Term 1: AED 11,800; Term 2: AED 8,850; Term 3: AED 8,850. - Year 3 — Annual tuition: AED 31,500. Term 1: AED 12,600; Term 2: AED 9,450; Term 3: AED 9,450. - Year 4 — Annual tuition: AED 34,500. Term 1: AED 13,800; Term 2: AED 10,350; Term 3: AED 10,350. - Year 5 — Annual tuition: AED 37,000. Term 1: AED 14,800; Term 2: AED 11,100; Term 3: AED 11,100. - Year 6 — Annual tuition: AED 38,500. Term 1: AED 15,400; Term 2: AED 11,550; Term 3: AED 11,550. - Year 7 — Annual tuition: AED 40,500. Term 1: AED 16,200; Term 2: AED 12,150; Term 3: AED 12,150. - Year 8 — Annual tuition: AED 42,500. Term 1: AED 17,000; Term 2: AED 12,750; Term 3: AED 12,750. - Year 9 — Annual tuition: AED 42,500. Term 1: AED 17,000; Term 2: AED 12,750; Term 3: AED 12,750. - Year 10 — Annual tuition: AED 44,500. Term 1: AED 17,800; Term 2: AED 13,350; Term 3: AED 13,350. - Year 11 — Annual tuition: AED 48,000. Term 1: AED 19,200; Term 2: AED 14,400; Term 3: AED 14,400. - Year 12 — Annual tuition: AED 48,000. Term 1: AED 19,200; Term 2: AED 14,400; Term 3: AED 14,400. - Year 13 — Annual tuition: AED 48,000. Term 1: AED 19,200; Term 2: AED 14,400; Term 3: AED 14,400.
Scholarships and other discounts - An academic excellence scholarship of up to 50% is offered for the higher years (published material references the scholarship availability for secondary year groups). - Additional corporate employee discounts are available for certain employers. - Sibling discounts: Sibling 1 & 2: 5%; Sibling 3: 10%; Sibling 4: 15%; Sibling 5: 20%. Sibling discounts are not applicable to the first child and are only available for Year 3 students and above.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed and due in advance in three termly instalments: Term 1 (40% of the annual tuition), Term 2 (30%), and Term 3 (30%). Payment dates are those specified in the Parent–School contract. - The registration deposit (10% of annual tuition) secures the place and is offset against the annual tuition but is non‑refundable.
Boarding fees - No boarding fees are published; no boarding provision is listed in the school's publicly available fee material. The school operates a day‑school model with school transport available.
Other costs and fees - Uniforms are supplied by Brands and the uniform shop is located on the school premises; uniform pricing is not published in the school's fee material. - School transport is provided in partnership with Guardian One Transport; transport service features and safety measures are described but transport fares are not published in the fee overview. - Application assessment or additional assessment fees may apply beyond the AED 500 application fee.
Refunds and cancellations - The registration deposit is non‑refundable. Beyond the non‑refundability of the registration deposit, a comprehensive tuition refund policy is not published in the school's fee summary. Specific refund terms (for example for mid‑term withdrawal) are not stated in the published fee overview.
Fee payment options - The school's published fee overview does not list accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, etc.) in the fee page. Payment methods and invoicing details are provided in formal contract and accounts communications. Parents should use the school's published accounts/invoicing channels for the available payment methods.
Note: The school's published material includes references to an academic excellence scholarship (up to 50%) for higher year groups; some published sections reference Year 7 while others reference Year 8 for scholarship availability. The school's published fee pages include the full tuition and the three‑term split, application fee, registration deposit and the sibling discount schedule as listed above.
Academics
Capital School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Capital School Dubai follows the National Curriculum for England (British Curriculum) taught by UK-trained teachers. Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral, Social and Culture Studies are taught to meet Dubai's requirements, with Arabic instruction starting in FS1. In Primary Years, core subjects include English, Maths and ICT, with History, Geography, Art and Music and a French component; PE includes swimming from FS1 through Year 6. In Secondary Years, the programme leads to GCSE and A Levels, with the possibility of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as an alternative route. The school uses British-style assessment (CAT4 and GL Progress tests), provides SEN, EAL and gifted-and-talented support, and offers additional qualifications such as IELTS, CEPA and ICDL where relevant.
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Admissions
Admissions
The Admissions Process is a one‑day enrolment process that includes a school tour with the Principal. An admissions expert guides you through the enrolment steps. To book a tour or enquire, contact the admissions team on +971 4 238 1888. Registration can be completed at any time, and there is currently no registration fee. Required documents for registration include the pupil's passport copy, UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copies (if based in the UAE), last year's school reports, and medical or educational documentation such as Medical, Education Psychologist Report, or IEPs where applicable. UAE residence visas and Emirates IDs can be supplied later if relocation to Dubai is not yet complete. Admissions assessments are conducted on‑site or remotely to place the child in the correct year group; FS1 and FS2 involve a simple chat, and older students complete small tasks. There is no assessment fee. After accepting an offer, the following documents and a deposit are required to secure a place: parents' passports, UAE Residence Visa and Emirates ID, Birth Certificate and Immunization records, Transfer Certificate for Year 3 and above (not required for internal transfers within Dubai), 1 passport photograph of the student, vaccination records, DHA Travel Declaration Form, and a Health Declaration Form in English or Arabic. New joiners participate in an orientation in August; the school office is open during the summer holidays to answer questions. Open Day bookings can be arranged by contacting the admissions team.
