Newlands School

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.

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.

Co-educational day school (mixed gender).

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.

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

No formal religious affiliation is stated publicly by the school.

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.

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.

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.

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.