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).

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.

Fee Structure (Academic year 2025–2026)

- Tuition is invoiced termly (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3). The published annual and term amounts by year group are:
- FS1: AED 54,437 per year — Term 1: AED 21,775; Term 2: AED 16,331; Term 3: AED 16,331.
- FS2: AED 54,437 per year — Term 1: AED 21,775; Term 2: AED 16,331; Term 3: AED 16,331.
- Year 1: AED 56,753 per year — Term 1: AED 22,701; Term 2: AED 17,026; Term 3: AED 17,026.
- Year 2: AED 56,753 per year — Term 1: AED 22,701; Term 2: AED 17,026; Term 3: AED 17,026.
- Year 3: AED 56,753 per year — Term 1: AED 22,701; Term 2: AED 17,026; Term 3: AED 17,026.
- Year 4: AED 59,070 per year — Term 1: AED 23,628; Term 2: AED 17,721; Term 3: AED 17,721.
- Year 5: AED 61,386 per year — Term 1: AED 24,554; Term 2: AED 18,416; Term 3: AED 18,416.
- Year 6: AED 63,703 per year — Term 1: AED 25,481; Term 2: AED 19,111; Term 3: AED 19,111.
- Year 7: AED 75,286 per year — Term 1: AED 30,114; Term 2: AED 22,586; Term 3: AED 22,586.
- Year 8: AED 75,286 per year — Term 1: AED 30,114; Term 2: AED 22,586; Term 3: AED 22,586.
- Year 9: AED 79,919 per year — Term 1: AED 31,967; Term 2: AED 23,976; Term 3: AED 23,976.
- Year 10: AED 80,495 per year — Term 1: AED 32,199; Term 2: AED 24,148; Term 3: AED 24,148.
- Year 11: AED 82,732 per year — Term 1: AED 33,092; Term 2: AED 24,820; Term 3: AED 24,820.
- Year 12: AED 84,967 per year — Term 1: AED 33,987; Term 2: AED 25,490; Term 3: AED 25,490.
- Year 13: AED 89,440 per year — Term 1: AED 35,776; Term 2: AED 26,832; Term 3: AED 26,832.

- Flexi FS1 options (published totals and term breakdowns):
- FS1 — 3 days/week: AED 43,007 per year — Term 1: AED 15,243; Term 2: AED 11,433; Term 3: AED 16,331.
- FS1 — 4 days/week: AED 48,722 per year — Term 1: AED 18,508; Term 2: AED 13,883; Term 3: AED 16,331.

One‑off, mandatory and additional fees

- Application fee (one-time): AED 500. The application fee is refundable if the school does not offer the student a place; it is non‑refundable if the school offers a place and the family then declines; it is not deductible from tuition if the offer is accepted.

- Security deposit (new students): AED 4,000 payable at the time of offer to secure the place; this deposit is offset against the relevant Term 1 fees (or against the term in which the student starts if joining in Term 2 or Term 3).

- Re‑registration / re‑enrolment charges for returning students:
- Year‑group fact sheets state existing‑student re‑enrolment fees of up to 5% of the tuition fees or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non‑refundable and deductible from Term 1 fees for that next academic year.
- The general fees schedule also states a re‑registration fee of AED 2,400 charged in the third term invoice and then offset in Term 1 of the following academic year.

- Medical (mandatory, annual): AED 1,500 per student.

- Enrolment / admission deposit for new students (where applicable on fact sheets): up to 10% of tuition for new students (non‑refundable & deductible from Term 1), as shown on the KHDA fact sheet for each year group.

- Sibling discount: a 15% discount applies to the third child onward (towards tuition fees).

Other routine or optional costs

- Uniforms: typical published range AED 50 to AED 500 per student (varies by items required).

- Books and supplies: typical published range AED 50 to AED 2,000 depending on year group and subjects.

- Transport (optional): published ranges vary by route/area and year group; example ranges in the fact sheets show transport around AED 8,850 to AED 10,000 per year and the transport page gives term breakdowns and area‑based prices. Transport is charged termly and full payment for the term is required irrespective of days used. Booster/child seat charges may apply.

- Extracurricular activities / clubs / trips: optional charges vary; fact sheets list typical ranges such as AED 50 to AED 1,000 for ECAs, AED 50 to AED 2,000 for local trips, and AED 5,000 to AED 10,000 for international trips. Charges vary by activity and year group.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are presented as annual totals with the published term breakdowns (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3). Parents are billed termly according to those amounts. Term 1 is the largest single term amount in the published schedule.

- Security deposit for new offers is due at acceptance to secure the place; the deposit is offset against the Term 1 fees of the relevant academic year (or against the term when joining mid‑year). Re‑registration deposits for returning students are charged in Term 3 and offset in Term 1 of the following academic year (per the published schedule).

- Non‑payment consequences and specific invoice due‑dates are governed by the school's standard terms and KHDA rules; transport fees must be paid in advance to activate travel entitlement. The school publishes termly invoices and requires payments by the methods below.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable. Safa Community School operates as a day school and does not list boarding accommodation or boarding fees. Transport (bus) is provided as an optional paid service.

Refund information

- Application fee: refundable if the school does not offer the student a place; non‑refundable if the school offers a place and the family then declines; not deductible from tuition if the offer is accepted.

- Registration / re‑registration deposits and enrolment charges: these are generally non‑refundable except in specified circumstances; the published KHDA fee framework sets standard rules for tuition refunds and allowable deductions (for example, schools may deduct registration/re‑registration amounts and the KHDA framework specifies how refunds are calculated depending on withdrawal dates and length of enrolment). Specific refund calculations and exceptions are administered under KHDA regulations and the school's fee terms.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Accepted methods: Cash, Cheque, Bank transfer. Parents are asked to state the child's name on all transactions and to forward a copy of the transfer to the school accountant.

- Published bank details (AED account):
- Account name: SAFA COMMUNITY SCHOOL.
- A/C NUMBER: 012 2400573 001 AED.
- IBAN: AE42 04 0000012 2400573 001.
- Bank: RAK BANK (National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah), Sheikh Zayed Road Branch.
- SWIFT: NRAKAEAKXXX.

Notes (important fee mechanics)

- The KHDA fact sheets published for each year group list mandatory medical fees, typical ranges for uniform/books/optional services, and the approved tuition totals for Academic Year 2025–2026. Parents should use the published term amounts above when planning payments.

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.