Dubai British School Mira

Dubai British School Mira is located in Mira Oasis 2, Dubai, in Emaar's Mira community along Al Qudra Road. The campus sits in a family-friendly, newly developed residential area with good road access to surrounding communities such as Arabian Ranches and Town Square. It is a purpose-built DBS campus within Taaleem's Dubai British Schools network.

DBS Mira opened in August 2025. It initially offers Early Years Foundation Stage 1 to Year 6, with Year 7 onward planned for subsequent phases (Year 7–8 expected to open in 2026; expansion to Year 13 in future phases).

The school is co-educational and privately run, delivering the British National Curriculum. It is part of the Taaleem Dubai British Schools group that operates multiple UK-curriculum campuses.

Public reporting indicates DBS Mira has a multinational cohort. The National notes about a quarter of pupils are local Mira residents, with around 70% from other nearby communities, indicating broad international representation. The exact number of nationalities represented is not publicly disclosed.

SEN provision is mainstream with dedicated SEN support as part of the escuela's inclusion framework. The Good Schools Guide characterises DBS Mira as offering mainstream education with SEN support.

There is no formal country affiliation; the school follows the British National Curriculum (UK system) and is marketed as part of the Dubai British Schools network.

Non-denominational; the school is not affiliated with a particular religion.

Public guidance on daily hours for DBS Mira is not published publicly; Ramadan-adjusted timings are used across British-curriculum schools in Dubai (e.g., FS start around 8:30am with early release during Ramadan; primary around 1:15pm and later) and exact times are shared with families during admissions and onboarding.

A school bus service is available, with routes and the provider coordinated through the admissions process. Specific routes and pricing are not published publicly; families should contact the admissions team to register interest and obtain details.

The Dubai British School Mira follows the National Curriculum for England (the British Curriculum) with English as the language of instruction. Foundation Stage includes Early Years Foundation Stage 1 and 2 and Year 1, using a play-based approach that bridges EYFS to the National Curriculum for England and provides targeted Year 1 progression. In Primary Stage, the curriculum follows the National Curriculum for England and emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration, and wellbeing, developing both academic and social-emotional skills. For 2025/26, KHDA placement allocates FS1, FS2 and Year 1 by age, with Years 2–6 placed via Transfer Certificate; Year Group Enrollment shows FS1–Year 6 availability and some higher-year waits, and the 2025-26 Fees table lists Year 7–13 with a note that these year groups will be added in future academic years. The Dubai British Schools Group has a track record of GCSE and A-Level results across campuses, signaling progression to post-16 study.

Dubai British School Mira defines wellbeing as underpinning all learning, aligning with the OECD definition of wellbeing as the psychological, cognitive, social and physical functioning students need to live a happy and fulfilling life. The school commits to educating children to understand their physical and emotional health, to build secure relationships, and to develop skills to regulate emotions and build resilience, with safeguarding at all times. A Graduated Response is used by the Inclusion Team to identify need and tailor support, with needs assessed, plans created, actions implemented, and progress reviewed, all tracked termly. The Inclusion Team provides social-emotional support through targeted sessions and group work to develop social understanding and relationships. The wellbeing framework includes parental engagement via community workshops and a focus on staff wellbeing and professional development to sustain a holistic SEL ecosystem.

Dubai British School Mira uses a Graduated Response model to identify needs and tailor support, with the Inclusion Team reviewing and adapting approaches and setting personalised goals; progress is tracked termly. Provision for Students of Determination includes Quality First Teaching, Targeted Support (in-class or pull-out), and Specialist Support delivered by external experts such as Speech and Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy. The Inclusion Team is led by a Head of Inclusion and collaborates with parents and external agencies to ensure the best provision for each child. The school operates under the Dubai Inclusion Framework, Directives & Guidelines for Inclusive Education, and related laws such as Law No. 2 of 2014 and Federal Law No. 29 of 2006, to guide inclusive practice. EAL/ELL is integrated into SEN provision, with linguistically focused support to accelerate language acquisition and access to the curriculum.

English Language Learner (ELL) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided by the Inclusion Team to assist language development (reading, writing, speaking and listening). Support may be in-class or through targeted intervention programmes to accelerate language acquisition and enable access to the curriculum. Admissions accommodations can be applied to assess children with needs, including language considerations, during the evaluation process. The Inclusion Team's linguistically focused work is an integral part of the school's inclusive approach to allow all students to access the curriculum independently. Linguistically related provision is explicitly listed as a core area of support within Inclusion.

Wellbeing provision is central to DBS Mira, with wellbeing defined in line with OECD as the psychological, cognitive, social and physical functioning students need to live a happy and fulfilling life. The school commits to educating children about physical and emotional health, helping them regulate their emotions and build resilience, and safeguarding them throughout their time at school. The Wellbeing of Parents is supported through a range of Community Workshops and transparent communication about student progress. The Wellbeing of Staff includes mental health and wellbeing support, with systems to promote staff wellbeing and opportunities for professional growth. Overall, the school treats wellbeing as a cross-cutting priority for students, families, and staff.

Safeguarding is a core commitment, with explicit wording that the school will safeguard children for every moment they are in care. The Inclusion Team emphasises collaboration with parents and external agencies to ensure safeguarding and appropriate support for each child. Specialist external services (e.g., Speech and Language Therapy; Occupational Therapy) may be engaged to provide safeguarding- or development-related support beyond the school's standard provision. The Inclusion Policies include the Dubai Inclusion Framework, Dubai Inclusion Policy, Directives & Guidelines for Inclusive Education, and related laws (Law No. 2 of 2014 and Federal Law No. 29 of 2006) to guide safeguarding and inclusive practice, with some documents available in English and Arabic. The school also provides an Inclusion Policy for Students of Determination (noted as To Be Available Soon), reflecting ongoing development in safeguarding and inclusive practices.

Step 1 – Submit the online application via the Admissions Portal. Check Admissions Availability to confirm the year group you are applying for is open before you start. Ensure you include all required documentation with the application. (Apply online; see the Admissions Availability page for year group status.)

Step 2 – Pay the application fee. The one-time application fee is AED 525 and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Payment can be made by bank transfer using the provided bank details. After payment, the Admissions Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps. (Fee details and payment method are specified in How to Apply.)

Step 3 – Book an assessment with the Admissions Team. Once the application fee is received, you will be contacted to book an assessment. Assessments vary by year group: FS1 & FS2 use a Stay and Play format; Year 1 & Year 2 use a 1-1 assessment; Years 3–12 use CAT4 plus a written English assessment. Additional assessments may be requested if learning support is needed. Overseas applicants will be contacted with next steps. References to the child's current school are obtained.

Step 4 – Academic review and offer. After the assessment, the Academic Team reviews the application. If a place can be offered, you receive an offer letter and an invoice for the registration fee. Accepting the offer requires you to return acceptance paperwork and pay the non-refundable registration fee within five working days; the registration fee will be deducted from joining term fees. If a year group is on waitlist, the child will be added to the waiting pool and offers are not guaranteed.

Step 5 – KHDA registration and contract. After placement and payment of relevant term fees, a contract exists between the school and the parents, subject to KHDA guidelines. It is mandatory to obtain a Transfer Certificate (TC) from the child's current school to complete KHDA registration. KHDA requirements include submitting the appropriate certificates or attestations when transferring between emirates or from overseas. The school reserves the right to place the child in the most appropriate class within KHDA guidelines.

Step 6 – Additional notes. If you have further questions, the Admissions team can assist; contact details are provided on the admissions pages. (KHDA-related procedures and documentation are described in the KHDA registration section.)

Waiting lists are used for admissions at Dubai British School Mira. Definitions: Closed – waiting lists remain open until capacity is reached and may close; Open – accepting applicants into the waiting list with hopes of admission offers; Open, Waitlist Only – accepting into the waiting list but no current spaces available; places can be offered from the waiting list where available. KHDA regulations place students in age-appropriate year groups for FS1, FS2 and Year 1; Years 2 and above are placed according to their Transfer Certificate. Applicants may be invited for assessment and places offered from the waiting list if spaces become available. Year group availability varies by year; ongoing waitlists are maintained for all year groups. (Admissions Availability and Year Group Enrollment sections provide the detailed status and mappings.)