Springdales School Dubai

Springdales School Dubai is located in Al Quoz 4, near Jumeirah University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus comprises three classroom complexes for KG, Primary and Secondary and includes on-site bus parking. The facilities reflect the school's emphasis on sport and science, including track facilities and an indoor pool.

Education runs from Pre-KG to Grade 12. The school is structured into four phases: Foundation Phase (Kindergarten), Preparatory Phase (Primary), Middle Phase, and Secondary Phase.

The school is co-educational and operates as a private day school. It does not offer boarding facilities.

SAWA, the Inclusion Department, provides inclusive education for Students of Determination, English language learners, and Able, Gifted and Talented (AGT) students. Services include academic, social-emotional and life-skills support, a Sensory Room, in-house speech therapy, psychological support, EAL and AGT programs, parent training, and examination accommodations; alternative subjects may be offered from Grade 9 onward. The Inclusion policy follows the Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework and CBSE guidelines.

Affiliated to CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education, India). The UAE Ministry of Education recognises and approves the school.

No religious affiliation; the school admits students of all faiths.

The school day typically runs from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

A school bus service is provided and operated by Guardian One Passengers Transport by Rented Buses LLC. Bus fees are published by zone for one-way and two-way travel; zones cover areas such as Al Khail, Al Qouz, Jumeirah 3 and 4, and many other parts of Dubai. Cheques related to transport are issued in favour of Guardian One Passengers Transport by Rented Buses LLC.

Application and enrolment fees

- Application (assessment) fee for new students: AED 500.
- Enrolment fee (new students): up to 10% of the tuition fee, non‑refundable and deductible from the first term fees.
- Re‑enrolment fee for existing students: up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non‑refundable and deductible from the first term fees.

Tuition fees by year group (full annual amount and term breakdown) — Academic Year 2025–2026

- Pre‑KG: Annual payable AED 14,534; Term 1 (Apr–Jun) AED 4,360; Term 2 (Sept–Dec) AED 5,814; Term 3 (Jan–Mar) AED 4,360. (Annual published figure before discount shown as AED 19,379 with a 25% discount applied.)

- KG‑1: Annual payable AED 16,249; Term 1 AED 4,875; Term 2 AED 6,500; Term 3 AED 4,875. (Published tuition AED 20,312 with 20% discount applied.)

- KG‑2: Annual payable AED 20,312; Term 1 AED 6,093; Term 2 AED 8,125; Term 3 AED 6,093.

- Grade 1 & 2: Annual payable AED 22,567; Term 1 AED 6,770; Term 2 AED 9,027; Term 3 AED 6,770.

- Grade 3, 4 & 5: Annual payable AED 25,953; Term 1 AED 7,786; Term 2 AED 10,381; Term 3 AED 7,786.

- Grade 6, 7 & 8: Annual payable AED 28,210; Term 1 AED 8,463; Term 2 AED 11,284; Term 3 AED 8,463.

- Grade 9: Annual payable AED 30,144; Term 1 AED 9,043; Term 2 AED 12,058; Term 3 AED 9,043.

- Grade 10 & 11: Annual payable AED 31,540; Term 1 AED 9,462; Term 2 AED 12,616; Term 3 AED 9,462.

- Grade 12: Annual payable AED 32,960; Term 1 AED 9,888; Term 2 AED 13,184; Term 3 AED 9,888.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year is divided into three terms: Term 1 (April–June), Term 2 (September–December) and Term 3 (January–March).
- Standard cheque due dates for each term: Term 1 — 1 March (corresponding academic year); Term 2 — 1 August; Term 3 — 1 December. Parents may pay the full academic year or follow the term schedule.
- Alternative timing: payment by bank transfer, cash or credit card for the entire term is required to be received by the school no later than one month before the term starts.
- Mid‑year / late joining rules: fees for a joining term are calculated pro rata depending on duration attended (less than two weeks = one month's fee payable; more than two weeks but less than one month = two months' fee; more than one month = full term fee). One month's fee is calculated as the annual fee divided over ten months.
- Dishonoured cheque fee: AED 315 per returned cheque. The school may suspend attendance and take action under KHDA rules if payment is not received.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed among provided services and no boarding fees are published; boarding is not applicable.

Other costs and optional fees

- Uniform: estimated AED 250–500 (not refundable).
- Stationery / required supplies: estimated AED 300–500.
- Student ID card replacement: AED 50.
- Transport (optional): AED 4,300–7,300 depending on route.
- Medical fee (optional/standard charge): AED 300.
- School trips: AED 170–270 per trip (typical range).
- Annual Day / events: AED 200–250.
- Class photograph: AED 80–90.
- Extracurricular activities (where charged separately): AED 200–400.
- Referral / partnership discounts or credits may apply as per published discount schemes (examples shown as AED 1,000 in certain schemes). Sibling discounts apply (First sibling 10%, Second sibling 15%, Third sibling 20%).

Refund information

- Registration/application fees are non‑refundable but will be adjusted against term fees if admission is confirmed. Re‑registration and registration fees cannot be carried forward or adjusted towards sibling fees.
- If a student who has presented payment decides not to attend, written notice must be received by the Admissions Office no later than the start of the first day of the term to qualify for refund of fees paid in excess of registration/re‑registration fees; registration/re‑registration fees remain non‑refundable.
- Refunds during a term are calculated on attendance: less than two weeks = one month's fee payable and remainder of term refunded; more than two weeks but less than one month = two months' fee payable and remainder refunded; more than one month = full term fee payable. Refunds are calculated from the start of the term to the date the formal withdrawal request is received (withdrawal form), not from the last day of attendance. A minimum 30 days written notice is required for withdrawal to allow documentation and refunds to be processed. Educational materials, uniform and sundry expenses are not refundable.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Accepted payment methods: cash, credit/debit card, cheque, online payment and bank transfer. Cheques should be made in favour of Springdales School L.L.C.
- Bank transfer details (for payments to the school):
- Account Name: Springdales School L.L.C
- Bank: National Bank of Fujairah
- Account No.: 012000897448
- IBAN: AE170380000012000897448
- Branch: Jebel Ali
- SWIFT Code: NBFUAEAFJBA
- City/Country: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Notes on discounts and pricing

- The school published specific early‑payment, corporate and other discount schemes (for example early payment up to 3%, corporate discounts, and referral credits) and also stated it requested no tuition increase for AY 2025–2026; check applicable eligibility before assuming a discount. Sibling discount percentages and other discount schemes are published in the fee fact sheet.

The school roll is 1,356 students; Emirati students number 0. The largest nationality group among students is Indian. The exact number of nationalities represented is not disclosed in the inspection report.