Safa Community School

Safa Community School is located in Al Barsha South, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus is described as conveniently located in Al Barsha South, with a Dubai postal address of P.O. Box 71091. The street address is Umm Suqeim Road, Al Barsha South 3rd, Dubai, UAE, placing the school along a major Dubai corridor convenient for families commuting from nearby neighbourhoods.

The school operates as an all‑through institution, with Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary and a Sixth Form. The site's top navigation lists Foundation, Primary and Secondary, plus a dedicated Sixth Form section, confirming the full through‑line structure.

The student body is mixed gender, with a near‑even balance (about 51% boys and 49% girls). The school follows a British curriculum across all sections (Foundation, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form).

The school has about 2,645 students representing 94 nationalities. The largest national group is British (approximately 33.8%), with Emirati students making up about 1.7%. Other represented nationalities include Egyptian (about 10%), American (4.4%), Jordanian (6%), South African (4%), and Canadian (3.8%), illustrating a highly international student body.

Safa Community School has a dedicated Inclusion Leadership team (Head of Inclusion and FS/KS1, KS2 and Secondary inclusion staff). The inclusion provision includes Occupational Therapy and Speech & Language Therapy, plus Secondary Inclusion and ELL support, indicating a formal SEN/ELA support framework across all phases.

No formal country affiliation is noted; Safa Community School follows an all‑through British Curriculum.

The admissions policy states families are welcome regardless of religion, and the school presents itself as inclusive with a National Curriculum focus.

For 2025–2026, morning start times vary by year group (FS1 at 07:15, older students from 06:40 for some year groups), with morning drop‑offs and afternoon pick‑ups published per year. After‑school ECAs run in the late afternoon for eligible year groups, and the school provides bus transport and other routines as part of the day.

School Transport Services (STS) provides Safa Community School's buses. Buses are equipped with GPS, electronic attendance, CCTV, sleeping‑child check, seatbelts, video surveillance, a panic button and RFID student tracking, with a dedicated STS app for real‑time location tracking. There are dedicated pickup points, route options in areas such as Al Barsha 1, Al Barsha South, Dubai Hills and other Dubai locations, and explicit bus timings for each year group. Transport fees are published per route and payable in advance.

The school follows the National Curriculum of England across an all‑through programme, with Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2), Primary (Years 1–6, organized into Key Stages 1 and 2), and Secondary (Years 7–13) leading toward GCSEs and post‑16 options. The Primary curriculum is concept‑based with a seamless progression across phases. The Wellbeing Curriculum supports mental, emotional and physical health, alongside Islamic A/B programs (Arabic language tracks) and the Moral, Social and Cultural Studies (MSCS) component focused on UAE society, culture and citizenship. Modern Foreign Languages (French, Spanish and German) are taught from Year 1, with additional Mother Tongue options, and the department includes Performing Arts from Year 2 onward plus a STEM emphasis and early years features such as Free Flow. In Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) the school offers GCSE courses with a dedicated KS4 options booklet to guide choices. The Sixth Form (Years 12–13) provides AS and A‑Levels alongside six BTEC pathways, with around 24 subjects and structured university preparation programs, including the REACH initiative and wider school projects.

Safa Community School has a National Mental Health & Wellbeing Accreditation and implements a Pastoral Care & Wellbeing policy with a stepped approach to support students and staff, complemented by in-house school counsellors and the Komodo Wellbeing platform to monitor wellbeing trends.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) support is led by Inclusion Leadership with dedicated teams across Foundation Stage, Primary and Secondary, including FS Inclusion Specialists, a Speech & Language Therapist, a SEND Specialist, an Occupational Therapy Specialist, and Secondary ELL Support.

English as an Additional Language (ELL) support is provided through the Secondary Inclusion & ELL Support role within the Inclusion Team.

Mental wellbeing is addressed via the National Mental Health & Wellbeing Accreditation, access to school counsellors for pupils, a Wellbeing policy guiding practice, and external KidsFirst seminars for families.

Safeguarding is governed by a formal Child Protection & Safeguarding framework with stated principles, a designated Child Protection Liaison Officer, and clearly established Primary and Secondary Child Protection Teams.

1. Enquire and book a tour. The registrar is available to answer individual admissions queries. You can book a tour online or call 04 385 1810. This initial contact helps families understand the admissions process and what to expect during entry. 2. Enrol Online. Enrol online by filling out the online application form. Access Online Application, Application Form, and Sixth Form Application Form. For 2025–2026, FS1 to Year 9 are at full capacity; limited spaces remain for Year 10 and Year 12. Applications for September 2026 and the 2027/28 academic year are open for selected year groups and will be reviewed in October 2025 for 2026 intakes and in October 2026 for 2027 intakes. 3. Documents Required. Submit documents including a copy of your child's passport plus residency visa or UAE entry stamp, a copy of Emirates ID for the child and both parents, 3 passport photographs, copies of the last two school reports for Year 1 and above, a transfer certificate, details of any SEND or educational plans, a birth certificate, and an application fee of AED 500. 4. Assessments. Assessments vary by year group: Foundation 1 relies on observations and may use nursery reports; Foundation 2 relies on observations of play and conversation; Years 1–6 assess basic mathematics, reading and writing with age-appropriate conversation; Secondary uses a computerized baseline assessment lasting 30–60 minutes; inclusion and pastoral heads may be involved to discuss needs and a bespoke transition plan may be prepared. 5. Offers and deposits. After the assessment, the Registrar informs within a week whether a place is offered. If a place is offered, a security deposit is payable within 7 days per KHDA guidelines. Families are advised to contact the Registrar regularly to monitor the status. 6. Transfer Certificates. A Transfer Certificate from the previous school is required for registration. The certificate must include the child's full name, date of enrolment, date of birth, date left, grade on leaving, school stamp and Principal's signature, and the curriculum used, and must be on official letterhead. For countries outside the EU and GCC, the TC must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Embassy. Overseas families joining Safa Community School do not need visas at the time of application but must submit them when available; a TC is required at joining. All children entering Year 2 and above from overseas or another Emirate must provide an original Transfer Certificate. 7. Language and inclusivity. The school teaches in English and Arabic and follows an inclusive National Curriculum.

Scholarships are offered for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (Years 10–13) with up to 100% discount on total annual fees for students who excel in sports, performing arts, music and academics. Applications require documents including a mid-term report, predicted grades, most recent report, CAT4, GCSE results, and references from coaches or instructors, plus awards. Successful applicants are shortlisted and interviewed; offers are confirmed upon receipt of GCSE results. The Secondary Scholarships page outlines these criteria and the process.