United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Dubai Carmel School is located at Al Nahda 2, Amman Street, Dubai, UAE. Al Nahda is a residential district with accessible roads and nearby amenities. The campus is reached via Amman Street and is served by local transport typical for families in Dubai.
The school operates from Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) through Year 13. It comprises Early Years, Primary, and Secondary sections, providing a continuous program up to Year 13.
Co-educational day school; boarding facilities are not listed as part of the offering.
The school describes itself as inclusive and accepts students with additional learning needs. The admissions process considers prior reports and may include assessments to determine appropriate support.
No formal country affiliation is indicated; the school is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
There is no formal religious affiliation stated; the school emphasizes values reflecting Muslim and Arab cultures.
The school day runs from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
Dubai Carmel School operates a fleet of buses for pick-up and drop-off. Non-bus riders are typically dropped at Gate 1 at 7:20 AM, with school gates open for pick-up at 1:45 PM; transport drop-off and pick-up for school-provided services occur at Gates 4 and 5, with changes communicated in writing to the transportation coordinator.
Application / Registration Fees
- A non‑refundable registration fee is payable in cash at the time of registration; this registration fee is deducted from the first invoice/payment where applicable.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term)
- FS2: Tuition AED 8,912 per year. Per term (one‑third of tuition) AED 2,970.67. Total fee (tuition + books & uniform) AED 12,266; per term (one‑third of total) AED 4,088.67.
- Year 1: Tuition AED 8,912 per year. Per term AED 2,970.67. Total AED 12,266; per term AED 4,088.67.
- Year 2: Tuition AED 9,059 per year. Per term AED 3,019.67. Total AED 12,744; per term AED 4,248.00.
- Year 3: Tuition AED 9,285 per year. Per term AED 3,095.00. Total AED 13,019; per term AED 4,339.67.
- Year 4: Tuition AED 9,434 per year. Per term AED 3,144.67. Total AED 13,168; per term AED 4,389.33.
- Year 5: Tuition AED 9,584 per year. Per term AED 3,194.67. Total AED 13,534; per term AED 4,511.33.
- Year 6: Tuition AED 9,584 per year. Per term AED 3,194.67. Total AED 13,642; per term AED 4,547.33.
- Year 7: Tuition AED 9,584 per year. Per term AED 3,194.67. Total AED 13,750; per term AED 4,583.33.
- Year 8: Tuition AED 10,931 per year. Per term AED 3,643.67. Total AED 15,211; per term AED 5,070.33.
- Year 9: Tuition AED 11,682 per year. Per term AED 3,894.00. Total AED 15,957; per term AED 5,319.00.
- Year 10: Tuition AED 12,430 per year. Per term AED 4,143.33. Total AED 16,705; per term AED 5,568.33.
- Year 11: Tuition AED 13,027 per year. Per term AED 4,342.33. Total AED 17,307; per term AED 5,769.00.
- Year 12: Tuition AED 13,627 per year. Per term AED 4,542.33. Total AED 17,902; per term AED 5,967.33.
- Year 13: Tuition AED 15,124 per year. Per term AED 5,041.33. Total AED 19,506; per term AED 6,502.00.
Books, uniforms and one‑time material charges
- Books & uniform are shown per year in the school fee schedule and are included in the Total Fees figures above (amounts vary by year group as listed in the Total Fees lines). Students receive books, uniforms and other school materials once first payment is confirmed.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard payment plan: up to three (3) payments per academic year. Payment dates are: 1 August (one‑third), 1 December (second third) and 1 March (final third). The first payment is taken in cash or card on the first day of enrolment (less any earlier registration payment). The second and third instalments must be secured by two cheques written in favour of Dubai Carmel School. A returned cheque penalty of AED 200 applies and a returned cheque may require immediate settlement of the remaining balance in cash plus the penalty. Accounts enforces collection procedures and may pursue legal action for non‑payment.
Optional and additional fees (examples and typical ranges)
- Transport: optional; zone‑based service with multiple zones. Typical annual transport fees range approximately AED 3,700 to AED 9,700 depending on route/zone.
- Extracurricular / activity fees: commonly charged (example shown by local school guides at around AED 500).
- ICT / computer fee, laboratory use, medical and school portal access: examples listed on public school guides (ICT ~ AED 1,000; laboratory ~ AED 500; medical ~ AED 500; portal ~ AED 500).
- Special educational needs (SEN) support: fee ranges for various levels of SEN provision are published by local school guides (examples: AED 12,000–36,000 depending on level of service).
- Exam preparation or external test courses (example): fees such as AED 1,000 for IELTS/other preparation are commonly listed.
Boarding / residential provision
- Dubai Carmel School operates as a day school; boarding or residential accommodation is not applicable.
Refunds and penalties
- The registration fee is stated as non‑refundable. Returned cheque penalty is AED 200; a returned cheque may trigger immediate cash settlement of the outstanding balance plus the penalty. No separate general tuition refund schedule is published in the fee policy statements shown.
Fee discounts and sibling policy
- A 5% discount is applied to fees and transportation for each additional child enrolled.
Accepted payment methods and how payments are taken
- The first payment is taken in cash or by card on the first day of enrolment. Subsequent instalments are typically provided via parent‑issued cheques made payable to Dubai Carmel School. Accounts accepts cash and card payments for upfront settlement; returned cheques incur the stated penalty.
Notes
- Transportation is optional and zone‑based; parents must confirm the transport zone and exact fee with the school's transport coordinator.
Students come from more than 60 nationalities; the school describes an international community, but a local-to-international ratio is not published.