Dubai Scholars Private School

Dubai Scholars Private School is located in Al Qusais 1, Dubai, behind Stadium Metro Station and opposite Lulu Hypermarket. The address is listed as Al Qusais 1, Dubai. The campus is accessible by Metro, car, and multiple RTA bus routes serving Al Qusais. Now enrolling for September 2025 for Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13, ages 3 to 18.

The school operates across four levels: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Primary Stage, Secondary Stage, and Sixth Form. It offers education from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18).

The school is co-educational (mixed gender) and functions as a day school; there is no boarding facility indicated.

Dubai Scholars hosts a diverse international student body; the largest represented nationality is Indian. The exact number of nationalities and the local-to-international ratio are not publicly disclosed.

Dubai Scholars has an Inclusion team to support learners with a range of needs, including students of determination, those who are Gifted and Talented, and English Additional Language learners. An Inclusion Policy and the Dubai Inclusive Education Framework guide inclusive practices.

The school is a British international school overseas and offers the National Curriculum of England. (British schools overseas)

There is no formal religious affiliation stated; the school emphasizes global citizenship and a diverse, multicultural community.

The school day is conducted on weekdays with morning-to-afternoon sessions. Admissions information lists hours from 07:30 AM to 03:30 PM, with a shorter Friday day from 07:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Bus transport is available via external transport providers. The school indicates transport is offered, with routes serving areas such as Al Nahda, Muhaisnah, Satwa, and nearby locations; bus lines stop near the school.

Dubai Scholars Private School delivers the National Curriculum of England implemented through the Edexcel framework for IGCSE and International A Levels. It is accredited by British Schools Overseas and the British Schools of the Middle East, and KHDA rates it Good overall with many outstanding areas. The Early Years Foundation Stage provides the foundation with seven areas of learning arranged into three prime areas and four specific areas. The Primary Stage (Years 1 to 6) teaches English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, Islamic Studies/PSHE, Humanities (History and Geography), UAE Social Studies and Moral Education, with Art, Music and Dance, Physical Education and ICT, and introduces a second language from Year 4 (French or Hindi). The Secondary Stage (Years 7 to 11) follows the National Curriculum of England, offers IGCSE qualifications through Ed Excel, and has compulsory subjects plus four optional subjects drawn from combinations such as Biology or Economics, Physics or Business, History or Psychology, and Chemistry or Accounting. The Sixth Form (Years 12 to 13) provides Edexcel International A Levels and Cambridge CAIE, with subject groupings such as Media Studies or Economics, Chemistry or Accounts, Biology or Business, Physics or Psychology, and independent subjects like Mathematics or Information Technology; entry requires at least a B grade in the culmination of the key stage 4.

Dubai Scholars Private School defines wellbeing as students feeling respected, valued, and safe, and actively involved in social and intellectual activities with healthy autonomy and self-esteem. The school aims for a community where all members feel secure, healthy, active, successful, responsible, respected, included, and nourished, and where learners participate in meaningful school decisions. Teaching methods contribute to a positive classroom climate, and the curriculum provides opportunities to discuss wellbeing issues. Democratic citizenship and intercultural understanding are integrated across subjects and activities to support social-emotional development. Wellbeing provision includes a dedicated Student Wellbeing and Counselling component, with mental health and happiness initiatives, social-emotional learning workshops, and wellbeing surveys, alongside collaboration with parents and teachers to reinforce a positive climate.

Dubai Scholars operates an Inclusion Support Team that collaborates with teachers, parents and other stakeholders to support inclusive education. The school identifies and supports Students of Determination (long-term physical, mental or sensory impairments) and Gifted and Talented students, and may develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for those with significant needs. A three-tier model of support is used: Level 1 provides differentiated teaching, Level 2 adds targeted support and curriculum modification, and Level 3 delivers individualized programmes with specialist input when required. The school utilizes internal assessments (CAT4, GL Assessments, NGRT) to identify needs and may provide assessment accommodations or external arrangements as part of an inclusion plan. The Inclusion Policy mandates accessible learning environments and emphasizes collaboration with in-school therapists, counsellors or psychologists, and external partners as needed, with an Inclusion Support Team overseeing implementation; the Dubai Inclusive Education Framework underpins the approach. The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution, but as an inclusive, common-learning-environment provider.

The school welcomes English Additional Language (EAL) Learners as part of its inclusive approach and explicitly lists EAL learners among learning preferences within its inclusion framework. The Inclusion Policy describes an inclusive education model that addresses barriers to learning for diverse language needs, though no separate, dedicated EAL program is publicly described. EAL support is provided through the inclusive strategy and the work of the Inclusion Support Team to ensure all learners access and participate in the standard learning programme. The governance and policy framework emphasize identification, intervention, and collaboration with families to support language development and learning.

Mental wellbeing is a core focus at Dubai Scholars, with wellbeing defined as part of the student experience and a strong emphasis on a supportive school climate. The School runs a Student Wellbeing and Counselling function as a pillar of the Student Support Services, providing safe, confidential spaces and one-to-one or group support to develop resilience and emotional literacy. Initiatives include Mental Health and Happiness Week programmes, peer-support and anti-bullying campaigns, and social-emotional learning workshops and wellbeing surveys, with active collaboration between parents and teachers to reinforce wellbeing. Wellbeing is embedded in teaching and learning through climate-positive practices and curriculum opportunities to discuss wellbeing issues.

Dubai Scholars recognises an obligation to protect and promote safeguarding and welfare in line with relevant child protection laws. Objectives include protecting children from harm, preventing impairment of health and development, ensuring safe and effective care, and achieving the greatest possible outcomes for students. Safeguarding procedures are built on well-defined prevention, protection, and reporting processes, with a dedicated safeguarding team at the school. The Safeguarding and Child Protection page sets out the policies and contact points for safeguarding inquiries.

1. Age and eligibility. Dubai Scholars follows KHDA regulations for the British curriculum. The child must meet KHDA age criteria for the class being sought, with FS1 born in 2023, FS2 in 2022, Year 1 in 2021, and Year 2 in 2020. For Year 3 and above, placement is based on the Transfer Certificate from the previous school. 2. Application flow and transport planning. Before applying, confirm availability of school transport if needed. Apply online based on seat availability, selecting the appropriate year group. Register for the interaction/entry level test by paying the relevant nonrefundable fee. If a seat is offered, pay the class-appropriate initial fee (one month's tuition) to accept the admission offer within three working days; if the seat is not offered, the registration fee is refunded. Submit the required documents by email or via the school portal (passport copy, visa page and EMID copy of the applicant, previous report card, and leaving certificate—attested if from outside the UAE—plus vaccination/medical records). Books, uniform and other resources are purchased after paying the relevant fee. KHDA registration is completed and the Parent School Contract is signed when notified. The school commences end August/early September as per KHDA notification. 3. Assessments and admission specifics. Nursery/FS1/FS2 have an interaction; Years 1–10 have an aptitude test; Year 12 admissions begin in June depending on seat availability. Fees include an application/standard assessment fee of AED 500 and an onboarding/diagnostic assessment fee of AED 750. Tuition and resources fees are published in the fee schedule, and a portion of the annual tuition (10%) is payable to confirm admission. 4. Documentation and regulatory steps. All admissions require a valid residence visa/EID; KHDA registration uses the original EID and KHDA card reader; the Parent School Contract must be signed on receipt of the KHDA workflow notification. The school notes the need to disclose any medical or behavioural concerns to the admissions/inclusion teams as mandated by KHDA. 5. Finalisation and start of term. After admission, books, uniforms and other resources are arranged following fee payment. Payment methods include bank transfer or online via the ZENDA platform; online payments support pay-now and pay-later options. The accounts team operates during stated hours and supports installment options where available.