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South View School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 46,510 - 66,519
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Introduction

South View School is an international British-curriculum school located in the Remraam community, Dubailand, Dubai, offering education from FS1 to Year 13 (ages 3–18). The school follows the National Curriculum for England delivered in English and adapted for an international context; Arabic is taught to all students (Arabic A and Arabic B options are offered), French or Spanish are available as modern foreign languages, and Islamic Education is provided for Muslim students. South View provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for non-native speakers. Notable facilities published by the school include specialist areas for every key stage, three multi-purpose halls, a learning garden, outdoor roof courts, an amphitheatre, a secondary-sized football field, a competition‑sized temperature‑controlled swimming pool plus a smaller training pool, tennis courts, science and IT laboratories, dedicated STEAM rooms, primary and secondary libraries, music and art studios, a dance studio and a purpose-built sixth-form suite called “The Loft.” The school describes an inquiry‑based, student‑led curriculum with an emphasis on wellbeing and STEAM learning.

Remraam Community, Al Hebiah Fifth, Al Thammam, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

South View School has instruction in English.

Location

South View School is located in Remraam, Dubai, in the Dubailand area. It sits within the Remraam residential community, with convenient access to nearby areas such as Mudon, Waha, Damac Hills, Sports City, Serena, and Town Square (driving times range roughly 8–20 minutes). The campus address is Remraam, Dubai, P.O. Box 393304. The location is well connected by road for commuting families.

Stages

South View School provides Early Years (EYFS) through Year 13, including a Sixth Form. The school offers EYFS, Primary and Secondary phases, with a dedicated Sixth Form centre for post-16 study. Classes run from FS1 to Year 13, with Year 12–13 in the Sixth Form.

Type

The school is co-educational (Boys and Girls). It serves both genders in an all-through British-curriculum setting.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The student body comprises students from more than 87 nationalities, with the largest group coming from the United Kingdom. The school emphasizes its international diversity in communications and has highlighted a broad, multinational community.

Additional learning support

South View School offers an Inclusion Department with an inclusive mainstream curriculum, plus targeted support when needed. The Base provides additional support in the Secondary School, and a Wellbeing Hub supports mental health and wellbeing; an in-house counsellor is available. The school uses Individual Education Plans, in-class support, small-group interventions, and one-to-one interventions as part of its inclusive provision, with EAL and wellbeing services available.

Country affiliation

The school follows the UK National Curriculum and operates as a British-curriculum international school. It holds British accreditations (BSO) and COBIS membership, reflecting its UK-aligned framework. The UK-centric curriculum is noted in official materials and news communications.

Religious affiliation

There is no formal religious affiliation for the school. Islamic Studies (Islamic A/B) is available for Muslim students until Year 13 as part of the curriculum.

School day structure

In Early Years, a typical day starts around 7:20–7:40 a.m., with lessons through the morning and finish times around 11:00 a.m. In Primary, the typical day also starts around 7:20–7:40 a.m. and ends around 2:30 p.m., with after-school activities continuing to 3:30 p.m. The Secondary day is built around the UK National Curriculum with a broader range of subjects and post-16 options; specific daily times are not listed on the site for the secondary phase.

Bus service

South View School offers a school bus service; transport is charged separately from tuition. The transport provision is arranged with the Admissions team, and transportation is listed as a separate fee item in KHDA-approved fee schedules.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement

Uniform items include white polo shirts, white blouses, and trousers or skirts. The uniform range includes house T-shirts in red, blue, green, and yellow for house identity. Uniforms are available for purchase through the Sumeru Store (the SVS uniform supplier).

Food Options

South View School's cafeteria provides healthy meals at an additional cost. Parents can sign up and pay in advance for the term or purchase daily at the canteen using a cashless system. The Master Cook Meal Programme provides a three-course lunch with dessert on a 30-day rotating cycle, and meals are additive- and preservative-free; students are asked to bring a water bottle to school every day.

House System

The school operates a four-house system. House identity is indicated by house T-shirts in red, blue, green, and yellow.

Governance and Ownership

The school is governed by a Board of Governors, whose purpose is to ensure the school provides outstanding education. It is operated by Interstar Education, indicating it is part of a group of Dubai international schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at South View School ranges from AED 46,510 to AED 66,519 for 2026/27.

Tuition fee summary (2025–2026)

- FS1 (Foundation Stage 1): AED 46,510 per year. Term breakdown for new students: Registration deposit AED 4,651; Term 1 tuition balance AED 13,953; Term 2 AED 13,953; Term 3 AED 13,953. Term breakdown for existing students: Registration deposit AED 2,325; Term 1 tuition balance AED 16,279; Term 2 AED 13,953; Term 3 AED 13,953.

- FS2 (Foundation Stage 2): AED 47,050 per year. Term breakdown for new students: Registration deposit AED 4,705; Term 1 tuition balance AED 14,115; Term 2 AED 14,115; Term 3 AED 14,115. Term breakdown for existing students: Registration deposit AED 2,353; Term 1 tuition balance AED 16,467; Term 2 AED 14,115; Term 3 AED 14,115.

- Years 1–6: AED 47,591 per year. Term breakdown for new students: Registration deposit AED 4,760; Term 1 tuition balance AED 14,277; Term 2 AED 14,277; Term 3 AED 14,277. Term breakdown for existing students: Registration deposit AED 2,380; Term 1 tuition balance AED 16,657; Term 2 AED 14,277; Term 3 AED 14,277.

- Years 7–9: AED 61,111 per year. Term breakdown for new students: Registration deposit AED 6,112; Term 1 tuition balance AED 18,333; Term 2 AED 18,333; Term 3 AED 18,333. Term breakdown for existing students: Registration deposit AED 3,056; Term 1 tuition balance AED 21,389; Term 2 AED 18,333; Term 3 AED 18,333.

- Years 10–13: AED 66,519 per year. Term breakdown for new students: Registration deposit AED 6,651; Term 1 tuition balance AED 19,956; Term 2 AED 19,956; Term 3 AED 19,956. Term breakdown for existing students: Registration deposit AED 3,326; Term 1 tuition balance AED 23,281; Term 2 AED 19,956; Term 3 AED 19,956.

Application and registration fees

- Application & Assessment Fee: AED 525 one-time for new students. This fee is non-refundable and due at the time of assessment.

- Registration Fee / Registration Deposit: A registration fee/deposit is charged to reserve a place and is due within 7 days of the Offer Letter. The registration deposit amount shown above is deducted from the total tuition for the academic year. If the reserved seat is not taken by the family, the registration fee is not refunded except where cancellation is for reasons outside the parents' control (employment relocation outside the UAE or employment termination requiring departure from the UAE) and supporting documentation is provided.

- Re-enrolment Fee (existing students): 5% of the annual tuition fee, non-refundable and due at the end of April of the current academic year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment schedule (term due dates shown): Term 1 balance due on 25 August 2025; Term 2 due on 5 January 2026; Term 3 due on 6 April 2026. The registration deposit is taken as part of Term 1.

- Tuition does not include additional items: school trips and excursions, holiday camps, transportation, uniforms, food & beverage and extracurricular activities, school ID's, class photos, and examination fees. These are billed separately.

- Remarks: Student name and Student Number must be included on remittance advice for allocation. Any bank charges incurred must be paid by the payer; the school will not cover bank charges. Failure to provide/allocate the Registration Fee within 30 days of application will result in removal of the application from the system.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed.

Other costs and optional fees

- Uniforms: Not included in tuition; charged separately.

- Transportation: Charged separately.

- School trips, camps, extracurricular activities, school IDs, class photos, and exams: Charged separately.

- Discounts: Lifetime sibling discounts apply (2nd, 3rd and 4th child receive 5% each on annual fee; 5th child receives 10% on annual fee) and a Refer-a-Friend scheme offers AED 1,500 credit on the youngest child's fees for each successfully enrolled new student recommended. Discounts are applied to invoices per the school's stated schedule.

Refund information

- Registration fee refund: The registration fee is non-refundable if the family chooses not to take the reserved seat. A full refund of the registration fee is available only if cancellation occurs for reasons outside the parents' control (employment relocation outside the UAE or employment termination requiring departure from the UAE) and appropriate supporting documents (employer letter, proof of visa cancellation) are provided. Re-enrolment fees are non-refundable. No other tuition refund policy is detailed in the fees information provided.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Accepted payment methods: cash, card, cheque, or bank transfer. An online payment portal is available.

- Bank transfer details for remittance:
- Account name: SOUTH VIEW SCHOOL LLC
- Bank: NATIONAL BANK OF FUJAIRAH
- Account number: 012001186599
- Account type: Current Account
- IBAN: AE820380000012001186599
- SWIFT/BIC: NBFUAEAFDXB

- Online payment: a dedicated online payment link is provided for card payments. Ensure that the child's name and Student Number are included with any transfer so the payment can be allocated. Any bank charges must be borne by the payer.
Academics

South View School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

South View School Dubai follows the National Curriculum for England from EYFS to Year 11, with English as the language of instruction and UAE-adapted content. In EYFS and Primary, the UK curriculum incorporates Arabic and Emirati Social Studies, and subjects include Music, Science, Arabic, Spanish, French, ICT, PE and Art, with differentiated, child-led learning. In Secondary, the programme remains English-based; Arabic A to Year 13 and Arabic B to Year 10; Islamic Studies A/B (Muslim students to Year 13); Moral/MSC and Arab Social Studies to Year 10; Geography and History; French or Spanish. Year 10–11 offers IGCSE core subjects (English Language/Literature, Mathematics, Science Double Award) plus Arabic A/B and a broad range of IGCSE options including Art, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, History, Drama, Music, and more. Sixth Form provides A‑Levels and BTECs with subjects such as English Literature, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Sciences, Sociology, Geography, History, Art, Drama, Business, Economics, Computer Science, Psychology, Spanish, plus EPQ and a Careers/University preparation programme. The school is BSO-accredited and a COBIS member as of 2024.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

South View School supports social and emotional learning through a dedicated pastoral team that promotes mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing, with a range of wellbeing resources and regular workshops on stress management, mindfulness, and healthy relationships.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Inclusion Department provides an inclusive mainstream curriculum with The Base in the Secondary School, a Wellbeing Hub, and a graduated system of support including in-class, small-group, and one-to-one interventions, plus Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for Students of Determination with termly progress reviews and active parental involvement.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

EAL support is delivered by a team of language specialists, with four kinds of support—Intensive Pull-Out, Language Pull-Out, In-Class Support, and Monitoring—and an Exit Process based on the Bell Foundation framework.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported via the Wellbeing Hub and a whole-school counsellor, with a pastoral team delivering mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing initiatives, including resilience-building and a sense of belonging.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is prioritised through comprehensive policies and procedures, safeguarding leads, regular staff training, secure premises, and an anti-bullying policy, with open communication with parents.
Parent Experience

History

South View School Dubai opened in 2018 as Dubai's first British-curriculum school in the Remraam community. Operations began on 2 September 2018, and the formal inauguration followed on 5 December 2018. The school is operated by Interstar Education in partnership with Dubai Asset Management and is part of Interstar's Dubai campus network. It is governed by a Board of Governors that sets strategy and policy rather than managing daily operations. In 2024, SVS earned British Schools Overseas accreditation and became a COBIS member, marking international recognition of its standards.

Community

South View School Dubai is a true community school in Remraam with students from over 89 nationalities. Its culture centers on kindness, respect, and integrity under the guiding motto Be Kind, Be Great, Be You. Parents participate through the Parent Partnership (Friends of South View), which organizes Winter and Spring Fairs and supports primary-class representatives. The school calendar includes events such as Bookworm Book Fair Week, World Respect Day, and other community and cultural activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Parent Partnership is the school's PTA, referred to as Friends of South View. A dedicated parent team regularly collaborates with the school to deliver events and provide support in the primary school, including class representatives. Winter and Spring Fairs are major events that bring the whole community together on the campus. Parents are invited to join as Friends of South View by contacting the school. Through these activities, the PTA coordinates volunteers and strengthens home–school connections.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

South View School offers a purpose-built campus in Remraam, Dubai, with specialist facilities tailored to each Key Stage. The site includes a competition-sized, temperature-controlled swimming pool, a secondary school football field, three multi-purpose halls, and multiple outdoor roof courts. Foundation Stage benefits from a Learning Garden, dedicated playgrounds, and a common quad for informal learning and social spaces. Academic facilities include state-of-the-art science labs, IT labs, and cutting-edge STEAM rooms, complemented by primary and secondary libraries and modern art facilities. The campus also features specialist music studios, a dance studio, an amphitheatre, and The Loft—a dedicated suite for Year 12 and Year 13 students.

Sports Facilities

Sports facilities include a secondary school-sized football field, a competition-sized, temperature-controlled swimming pool, and a smaller training pool for younger children. There are three tennis courts and a basketball court on the terrace. Three multi-purpose halls are available for PE, indoor sports, and events across all levels.

Academic Facilities

Academic facilities include state-of-the-art science labs, IT labs, and cutting-edge STEAM rooms. Primary and secondary libraries provide study spaces across the school. Modern art facilities support visual arts education, and specialist music studios plus a dance studio support performing arts. The Loft is a purpose-built suite for Year 12 and Year 13 students.

Extra Curricular Facilities

The campus includes an amphitheatre for performances and events, plus outdoor spaces such as the Learning Garden, roof courts, and dedicated playgrounds that support clubs and after-school activities. The facilities enable a broad range of arts and sports extracurricular programs.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

South View School integrates a STEAM approach with a dedicated STEAM Lab to support hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics learning. Students engage in robotics, coding challenges, and project-based work that build problem-solving and collaboration skills. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, and real-world application through STEAM projects. Coding club and related tech activities provide structured opportunities for academic enrichment beyond the classroom.

Arts & Creative

Extended Arts offers a broad range of performing and visual arts opportunities, including theatre trips, winter concerts, a whole-school production, and arts evenings. Students can join choir, ukulele, guitar, or the school band, with participation in external events such as Young Musicians of the Gulf and Young Talent music competitions, and SVS Has Talent! The program also includes art and coding clubs, gaming competitions, and a bike design competition.

Cultural & Language

Model United Nations is offered as a debating platform within the secondary program. French or Spanish are offered as IGCSE optional subjects, providing language study options alongside the core curriculum. The school operates in a multinational, diverse setting that supports cultural awareness and global perspectives.

Social & Hobbies

The school maintains a broad extracurricular program that includes sports squads and recreational team activities, with before-school training and other before- and after-school options. Students can participate in gaming competitions and a bike design competition, and arts-based activities foster social engagement outside lessons.

Community & Service

Sustainability is embedded in school life, including composting, litter picks, recycling, and an eco-curriculum. The Wellbeing Hub and ‘The Base' provide targeted welfare and social-support spaces for students, promoting inclusion and wellbeing. Active parent involvement through Friends of South View helps organise community events on campus.

Leadership & Professional

A dedicated Careers and University guidance counselor supports post-16 planning and university applications. The team coordinates university fairs, visits, and masterclass sessions with local professionals to prepare students for higher education. Model United Nations is offered as a debating platform within the secondary program.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Sports form a central part of SVS life, with a broad range of activities and squad training opportunities before and after school. Wellbeing and mental health are priorities, supported by a Wellbeing Hub and a safeguarding team. The campus provides facilities for drama, music, swimming, and other physical activities to promote a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Reputation

Awards

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Accreditations

South View School Dubai is an international, British-curriculum school in Remraam, Dubai, serving ages 3 to 18 (FS1 to Year 13). The school provides a British education adapted for an international setting and delivers education from FS1 to Year 13. It has KHDA inspection reports for 2021–2022, 2022–2023, and 2023–2024, and a British Schools Overseas (BSO) report for 2024. Address: Remraam - Dubai, P.O. Box 393304; Tel: +971 4 589 7904.
Admissions

Admissions

1. Enquire and tour. Prospective families can Enquire Now, Book a Tour, or Apply Now through the Admissions menu. Tours are led by the Academic Leadership Team and followed by a meeting with the Principal on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Primary and Secondary Tours start at 8:30 AM. The school follows the UK National Curriculum for England across the Early Years Foundation Stage through Year 13, preparing students for IGCSEs, A-levels and BTEC qualifications. 2. Apply. Use the Apply Now option to submit an online application. The Admissions Process is accessible from the Admissions menu. 3. Fees and assessment. A one-time Application & Assessment Fee of AED 525 applies for new students; this fee is non-refundable and due at the time of assessment. 4. Offer and registration. If an offer is made, the Registration fee is due within 7 days of receiving the Offer Letter; the seat is reserved after the signed Offer Letter and the Registration fee are received, and the Registration fee is deducted from the total tuition for the relevant academic year. 5. Enrolment, fees and payment. Tuition fees for 2025-2026 are published by year group (e.g., FS1 46,510 AED; Years 1–6 47,591 AED; Years 10–13 66,519 AED for new students; existing students have the same fee structure with a registration deposit). Payment can be made by cash, card, cheque, or bank transfer; online payment is also available. 6. Discounts and referrals. Lifetime sibling discounts apply: 2nd, 3rd and 4th children receive 5% off annual fees, and 5th child receives 10% off. A Refer a Friend programme offers a AED 1,500 discount on your youngest child's fees for each new student you recommend. 7. Additional notes. Re-enrolment fees for existing students are 5% of the annual tuition and are due at the end of April each year. 8. Contact and next steps. After payment of the Registration Fee, the Admissions team will contact you to discuss the next steps and available year-group places, subject to year-group availability.
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