United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Queen Elizabeth's School is located in Al Hebiah Fourth within Dubai Sports City. This placement situates the campus within a well-established neighbourhood and provides students with direct access to the community's extensive sports and wellness infrastructure.
The school is structured to provide a continuous learning journey from Nursery through to Senior School (Year 13). For its initial opening year (2026–2027), the school is currently accepting admissions for Nursery up to Year 8.
This is a co-educational day school where boys and girls learn alongside one another in an inclusive and collaborative environment. There is no mention of boarding facilities on the campus.
The school provides specialist support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as well as those requiring English as an Additional Language (EAL). This provision includes dedicated support staff, tailored interventions, and inclusive teaching strategies to ensure all students can access the curriculum.
The school is strongly affiliated with the United Kingdom, delivering the National Curriculum for England and drawing its heritage from its founding institution, Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet.
The school does not state a specific religious affiliation. It operates as an inclusive environment focused on core values like community and integrity, welcoming families of all backgrounds.
The standard school day runs from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, though exact timings can vary slightly depending on a student's specific year group. Extended co-curricular activities are also offered both before and after the main school hours.
A dedicated transport service is available, covering all major residential areas across Dubai using energy-efficient vehicles. For added peace of mind, the buses are equipped with real-time GPS tracking and advanced safety features, including CCTV for student check-in.
Application Fees
A one-time, non-refundable application fee of AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) is required. To secure a place, a non-refundable tuition fee deposit of AED 7000 applies, which is deducted from the first term's fees.
Tuition Fees (2026-2027)
Annual approved fees are listed below. Payments are split per term (40% for Term 1, 30% for Term 2, and 30% for Term 3):
Nursery: AED 93,500
FS1: AED 103,344
FS2 to Year 3: AED 112,847
Year 4 to Year 6: AED 116,410
Year 7 and Year 8: AED 136,604
Year 9 and Year 10: AED 142,542
Year 11 to Year 13: AED 154,420
Note: A 25% discount currently applies for founding families.
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
Tuition is divided into three instalments. Term 1 is due August 1st, Term 2 is due December 1st, and Term 3 is due March 1st. A 5% discount is applied if the annual fee is paid in full upfront.
Boarding Fees
The school does not offer boarding.
Other Costs
Tuition fees do not cover lunches, transportation, educational trips, additional inclusion/EAL support, or external extra-curricular activities. A KHDA transfer fee of AED 126 applies for local school transfers.
Refund Information
Pre-start withdrawals are refunded minus registration fees. If enrolled for two weeks or less, one month’s fee is deducted. Between two weeks and one month, two months' fees are deducted. Enrolment over a month incurs a full term’s fee deduction.
Fee Payment Options
Families can choose between full annual advance payments or three termly instalments.
Queen Elizabeth's School Dubai Sports City is a British curriculum school within Dubai Sports City, drawing on a 450-year legacy from Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet. The school offers a nurturing environment from Nursery through Sixth Form, combining academic rigour with access to world-class sports infrastructure. Its QE programmes in flourishing, futures, house and connect underpin a commitment to developing confident, responsible and globally engaged young citizens.