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Newlands School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 21,372 - 40,072
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1100
Bus Service No
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Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 16

Al Warqa 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Newlands School has 1,100 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location

Newlands School Dubai is located in Al-Warqa'a 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The regional office for the school group is Beaconhouse MENA, based in Knowledge Village, Dubai. The campus sits in eastern Dubai and is accessible to nearby communities such as Nad Al Hamar, Mirdif, and International City.

Stages

Newlands School offers education from Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) through to post-16, following the IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for primary, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for middle years, Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) for pre-university levels. The school's age range is roughly 3 to 18 years, aligning with these programmes.

Type

Co-educational day school (mixed gender).

Pupil Nationality Mix

Nationalities represented exceed 50, with the principal noting a diverse, multi-national community. The most common nationality cited by external sources is Pakistani. A precise local-to-international ratio is not publicly published by the school.

Additional learning support

The school provides a Learning Support Programme aligned with Special Educational Needs (SEN), with inclusive practices and provisions to support diverse academic, social, and emotional needs.

Country affiliation

British international school; affiliated with the United Kingdom as a British overseas school.

Religious affiliation

No formal religious affiliation is stated publicly by the school.

School day structure

School timings: FS1 and FS2 from 7:45 am to 1:30 pm; Year 1 to Year 12 from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. On Fridays, FS1 and FS2 finish at 11:30 am and Year 1 to Year 12 finish at 11:30 am.

Bus service

A bus service is provided through Guardian One (G1). The school operates 13 routes across Dubai, with transport in compliance with RTA, KHDA, and MOE health and safety guidelines. Bus seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and the operator provides route details and contact for transport matters. The school's transport team can be reached at transport@newlandsschool.ae.

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Fees

Annual tuition at Newlands School ranges from AED 21,372 to AED 40,072 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- A non-refundable, non-transferable application fee of AED 500 is payable with the completed application form.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term by year group)

- FS1: Annual AED 21,372 — Term 1 AED 8,548; Term 2 AED 6,412; Term 3 AED 6,412.
- FS2: Annual AED 21,372 — Term 1 AED 8,548; Term 2 AED 6,412; Term 3 AED 6,412.
- Year 1: Annual AED 26,047 — Term 1 AED 10,419; Term 2 AED 7,814; Term 3 AED 7,814.
- Year 2: Annual AED 26,047 — Term 1 AED 10,419; Term 2 AED 7,814; Term 3 AED 7,814.
- Year 3: Annual AED 26,047 — Term 1 AED 10,419; Term 2 AED 7,814; Term 3 AED 7,814.
- Year 4: Annual AED 26,047 — Term 1 AED 10,419; Term 2 AED 7,814; Term 3 AED 7,814.
- Year 5: Annual AED 29,387 — Term 1 AED 11,755; Term 2 AED 8,816; Term 3 AED 8,816.
- Year 6: Annual AED 29,387 — Term 1 AED 11,755; Term 2 AED 8,816; Term 3 AED 8,816.
- Year 7: Annual AED 32,058 — Term 1 AED 12,824; Term 2 AED 9,617; Term 3 AED 9,617.
- Year 8: Annual AED 32,058 — Term 1 AED 12,824; Term 2 AED 9,617; Term 3 AED 9,617.
- Year 9: Annual AED 35,397 — Term 1 AED 14,159; Term 2 AED 10,619; Term 3 AED 10,619.
- Year 10: Annual AED 35,397 — Term 1 AED 14,159; Term 2 AED 10,619; Term 3 AED 10,619.
- Year 11: Annual AED 35,397 — Term 1 AED 14,159; Term 2 AED 10,619; Term 3 AED 10,619.
- Year 12: Annual AED 40,072 — Term 1 AED 16,028; Term 2 AED 12,022; Term 3 AED 12,022.
- Year 13: Annual AED 40,072 — Term 1 AED 16,028; Term 2 AED 12,022; Term 3 AED 12,022.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A full-year fee invoice is issued at the start of the academic year. Tuition fees are payable termly and in advance. Due dates for the three term payments are: Term 1 — before August 22; Term 2 — before December 22; Term 3 — before March 22. The first term fee must be paid to secure the student's seat. School transportation fees are payable along with the term fee. Post-dated cheques for Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 may be submitted to avail discounts where offered.

Registration, re-registration and related charges

- Registration fee (new students): 10% of the total tuition fee payable when an admission offer is accepted to secure the place; this registration fee is non-refundable but will be adjusted against term fees if admission is confirmed. Re-registration (existing students): 5% of the total tuition fee payable during re-registration; this re-registration fee is non-refundable but will be adjusted against the next academic year's term fees. Registration/re-registration fees cannot be deferred or carried forward to another year nor adjusted towards a sibling's fee.

Other fees and optional charges

- Books, stationery, learning resources and assessment (optional items, collected with Term 1 payment where applicable):
- FS1–FS2 total AED 520 (Books AED 300; Stationery AED 220; learning resources and assessment included).
- Year 1–Year 6 total AED 880 (Books AED 550; Stationery AED 330).
- Year 7–Year 9 total AED 985 (Books AED 600; Stationery AED 385).
- Year 10–Year 11 total AED 1,035 (Books AED 650; Stationery AED 385).
- Year 12–Year 13 total AED 1,185 (Books AED 800; Stationery AED 385).
- Cambridge exam fees, trip charges, and extracurricular club/activity fees are charged separately as incurred. Books may not be issued until the relevant fees are paid; parents may choose to purchase books/stationery externally but school-issued sets are available.

School transport fees

- Transport is provided via contracted buses with fares set by distance band. Term and annual charges by distance band are:
- Below 10 km: Term 1 AED 2,724; Term 2 AED 2,043; Term 3 AED 2,043; Total annual AED 6,810.
- 10–20 km: Term 1 AED 2,848; Term 2 AED 2,136; Term 3 AED 2,136; Total annual AED 7,120.
- Above 20 km: Term 1 AED 2,972; Term 2 AED 2,229; Term 3 AED 2,229; Total annual AED 7,430.
- Transport routes and coverage are defined by the school and operated in compliance with regulatory guidelines. Transport fees are payable with the term fee.

Late-payment, returned-cheque and administrative charges

- A dishonoured cheque administration fee of AED 200 is charged per returned cheque. An administrative late-payment charge applies: AED 3 per day for delays up to 30 days, and AED 5 per day for delays beyond 30 days. The school reserves the right to suspend access to lessons and resources for fee default in accordance with regulatory rules.

Students' withdrawal and refund information

- Withdrawal requires a signed withdrawal form submitted to Admissions/Accounts and at least 30 days' notice. Registration and re-registration deposits are not refundable. If a parent gives written notice prior to the first day of the term and the student does not attend at all, tuition fees paid prior to the academic year start will be refunded in accordance with KHDA refund policy; the registration/re-registration deposit will not be refunded. For withdrawals during the academic year, book and stationery fees are non-refundable. Refunds are calculated from the start of the term to the date the formal withdrawal request is received (being on the school register counts as days in school):
- If enrolled two weeks or less: one month's fees are deducted; the remainder of term fees refunded.
- If enrolled for more than two weeks but less than one month: two months' fees are deducted; remainder refunded.
- If enrolled more than one month: the full term's fees are payable.
- If enrolled for more than three months and leaving during the year, a one-month notice period will be charged from the date of formal notification.
- Refunds to credit-card or online payments are returned to the card used. Cash/cheque payments are refunded by cheque to the parent who paid. If an employer paid fees, refunds are made to the employer. School management retains discretionary authority over refunds in certain circumstances.

Boarding provision

- No boarding provision is listed for this campus; transport and day-school arrangements are provided.

Mode(s) of payment and bank details

- Accepted payment methods: Cash; Credit/Debit card; Cheque (payable to "BEACONHOUSE EDUCATION INVESTMENTS LLC"); Online payment through the parent portal; Bank transfer. Bank details for transfers are provided as follows:
- Account name: BEACONHOUSE EDUCATION INVESTMENTS LLC
- Account No: 0000010390000017
- IBAN: AE770910000010390000017
- SWIFT: MUCBAEAD
- Bank name: MCB Bank LTD, Bahwan Centre, Umm al Sheif, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE.
Academics

Newlands School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

The school follows the English National Curriculum, delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum for England in Primary and Secondary, with Arabic language, Islamic Studies for Muslim students, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies, French as a foreign language, and STEAM along with PE, Music, and Art, plus English as an Additional Language. Foundation Stage is aligned to the EYFS framework; Primary School is split into Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6) with a bespoke, concept-led approach that integrates across subjects. In Secondary, Key Stage 3 covers Year 7–9, and Key Stage 4 (Year 10–11) leads to IGCSE examinations; Sixth Form (Year 12–13) offers Pearson Edexcel International AS/A Levels and Cambridge International A-Levels, along with BTEC options. The Arabic Curriculum includes Arabic as a first language and Arabic as an additional language, with MOE-based standards and Islamic Education for Muslims, alongside French introduced from Year 3. Across all stages the school emphasizes inclusive education, cross-curricular provision, and extensive enrichment (70+ activities) to support holistic development, with Learning Skills Profiles to track progress.

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Admissions

Admissions

1. The school currently enrolls students from FS1 to Year 12 for the 2024-25 academic year. To join, complete the Application Form, submit the listed documents, pay the 500 AED Application Fee, and visit the admissions office for guidance through the process. The admissions team will support applicants and confirm eligibility.

2. Submit the following supporting documents: copies of student and parents' passports; Emirates ID; UAE residency visa. A birth certificate (English or Arabic) is required, along with copies of the last two years' school reports (English). Passport photos of the student and parents, immunization records, and address proof (Dewa/tenancy) are also required. A Transfer/Leaving Certificate, signed, stamped and attested as required, is needed, and KHDA enrollment registration must be completed within the timelines defined by the school.

3. If the visa has not yet been granted, applications can be submitted with copies. The school is inclusive and will hold a diagnostic assessment to understand your child's needs. The assessment is not an entrance exam but helps tailor learning support where needed.

4. The school will confirm whether a place is offered within 3 days after the diagnostic assessment. If a place is offered, parents should proceed to secure the seat. The assessment decision considers the student's fit with the programme and readiness.

5. To secure the seat, pay 10% of the annual tuition fee at the time of acceptance. Ensure all required documentation has been provided. The Transfer Certificate and a Health Certificate are required before the student starts.

6. Transfer Certificate information: The TC must be in English or Arabic and show the leaving date. Attestation requirements depend on country of origin: North America, Western Europe and Australia require a signature and school stamp; other regions require MOE attestation and UAE embassy/consulate endorsement as applicable. A sample transfer certificate is provided by the school for reference.

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