Repton School Al Barsha

Repton Al Barsha is in Al Barsha South, Dubai (Dubai Science Park campus). The school sits in the Al Barsha South area near Hessa Street and Knowledge Village, with easy access from the Dubai Metro and local bus routes. It is part of the Repton Family of Schools, alongside Repton Dubai and Repton Abu Dhabi.

KHDA DSIB 2023-2024 records Repton Al Barsha as offering Foundation Stage 1 through Year 11 (age 3 to 16). In November 2020, the school was rebranded from Foremarke Dubai and announced plans to extend gradually to Year 12 and 13, with GCSE/IGCSE continuing and A-levels added in due course.

The school is co-educational and operates as a British international day school (British curricula, overseas). KHDA lists it as UK Curriculum and the Dubai-based government source classifies it as a British overseas school. There is no published boarding provision for Repton Al Barsha.

SEN provision is in place with systems to identify and support learners of determination and to tailor provision as needed. The inspection notes include safeguarding procedures, inclusion of diverse learners, and targeted support to progress across phases.

British international school overseas; curriculum is UK-based, and the school operates under the British Schools Overseas framework. KHDA confirms the UK Curriculum; official UK government listing identifies it as a British overseas establishment.

There is no formal religious affiliation stated for Repton Al Barsha in KHDA DSIB documentation; the school follows a UK Curriculum and focuses on broad, inclusive education.

The school day runs from about 7:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. on weekdays, with shorter hours on Fridays (about 12:00 p.m.). This schedule is reflected in on-site listings for Repton Al Barsha.

Repton Al Barsha offers a school bus service operated by STS. The service covers multiple areas including Al Barsha and Al Barsha South, with GPS-tracked buses and attendants; there is an annual transport fee and registration via STS.

Application and enrolment fees

- Application / assessment fee: AED 500 (AED 525 inclusive of VAT).
- Enrolment / deposit on offer for new pupils: a non-refundable deposit equal to 10% of the annual tuition fee (deducted from Term 1). Returning pupils pay a 5% deposit (deducted from the annual tuition). Re-enrolment fees for existing students: up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non‑refundable and deductible from Term 1.

Tuition fees — per year group (term breakdown and annual totals in AED)

- Foundation Stage 1 (FS1): Term 1 AED 21,420; Term 2 AED 16,060; Term 3 AED 16,060; Total AED 53,540.
- Foundation Stage 2 (FS2): Term 1 AED 23,588; Term 2 AED 17,680; Term 3 AED 17,680; Total AED 58,948.
- Year 1: Term 1 AED 25,736; Term 2 AED 19,310; Term 3 AED 19,310; Total AED 64,356.
- Year 2: Term 1 AED 25,736; Term 2 AED 19,310; Term 3 AED 19,310; Total AED 64,356.
- Year 3: Term 1 AED 27,904; Term 2 AED 20,930; Term 3 AED 20,930; Total AED 69,764.
- Year 4: Term 1 AED 27,904; Term 2 AED 20,930; Term 3 AED 20,930; Total AED 69,764.
- Year 5: Term 1 AED 30,072; Term 2 AED 22,550; Term 3 AED 22,550; Total AED 75,172.
- Year 6: Term 1 AED 30,072; Term 2 AED 22,550; Term 3 AED 22,550; Total AED 75,172.
- Year 7: Term 1 AED 35,914; Term 2 AED 26,930; Term 3 AED 26,930; Total AED 89,774.
- Year 8: Term 1 AED 35,914; Term 2 AED 26,930; Term 3 AED 26,930; Total AED 89,774.
- Year 9: Term 1 AED 35,914; Term 2 AED 26,930; Term 3 AED 26,930; Total AED 89,774.
- Year 10: Term 1 AED 35,914; Term 2 AED 26,930; Term 3 AED 26,930; Total AED 89,774.
- Year 11: Term 1 AED 35,914; Term 2 AED 26,930; Term 3 AED 26,930; Total AED 89,774.
- Year 12: Term 1 AED 35,914; Term 2 AED 26,930; Term 3 AED 26,930; Total AED 89,774.
- Year 13: Term 1 AED 35,914; Term 2 AED 26,930; Term 3 AED 26,930; Total AED 89,774.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment options for tuition: either a single annual payment in full at the start of the academic year, or three instalments structured as 40% payable in August (Term 1), 30% payable in December (Term 2), and 30% payable in March (Term 3). Tuition does not include lunches, transportation or educational trips unless stated otherwise.
- The deposit paid on acceptance is deducted from Term 1 tuition. Application/assessment fees are not deductible. Enrolment and re-enrolment fees are non‑refundable and deductible from Term 1 as set out above.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered at Repton School Al Barsha; the school operates as a day school.

Other costs and optional charges

- School uniform: AED 2,550 to AED 3,400 (estimated range).
- Transport: AED 6,700 to AED 12,650 (optional; range dependent on route).
- Extracurricular activities: AED 1,990 to AED 6,500 (ranges vary by activity).
- School trips and international excursions: local trips from AED 10 to AED 700; international/overseas trips typically AED 8,000 to AED 19,000 (ranges depend on trip).
- Exam / external assessment charges are levied where applicable by the examining boards; these are charged separately. Learning support, psychometric assessments, overnight camps and other services carry separate fees within the ranges published by the regulator.
- School lunches: lunch costs are not included in tuition; the school publishes separate charges and accepts term-wise payments for catering services (online payment and post‑dated cheques have been used for lunch services).

Refund information

- Refunds are processed in line with KHDA regulations. Deposits and enrolment/re-enrolment fees are generally non‑refundable; tuition refunds (when applicable) are calculated from the official withdrawal date and may be subject to deductions based on the duration of attendance and the school's published refund rules. Exceptional circumstances (for example relocation outside the UAE) may be considered with supporting documentation.

Fee payment options and administration

- Tuition may be paid in full or by the three-instalment schedule described above. The school accepts online payment for school services and the use of post‑dated cheques for some services; bank transfer, cheque and other electronic payment methods are commonly used to settle school fees — arrangements are managed through the school's accounts/admissions team using the published school contact points.

Discounts, scholarships and concessions

- Sibling discounts and other concessions are available as published by the school (details and eligibility vary: sibling discounts, management or staff concessions, and scholarship awards for academic, sporting or artistic achievement). Specific discount rates and scholarship conditions are published by the school.

Notes

- The school's published fee page and KHDA school fees fact sheets list mandatory and optional items and give the term-by-term breakdown shown above. Parents should use the school's published billing options when arranging payment and follow the school's enrolment and refund procedures as stated.

As of the 2023-2024 DSIB inspection, there were 1,303 students on roll; Emirati students numbered 33, making up the local component, while the largest nationality group was the UK.