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The Oxford School Dubai has instruction in English.
Location
The Oxford School Dubai is located on Beirut Street, Muhaisnah 4, in the Al Qusais Industrial Area of Dubai. It sits in a well-connected residential area with road access and nearby public transport options. The school follows the UK National Curriculum and serves pupils from age 3 to 18. It is part of the LEAMS Education group.
Stages
The Oxford School follows the UK National Curriculum from Foundation Stage through Post-16. It provides education from Foundation Stage to Year 13, organized into the standard UK key stages (FS to KS5). Admissions indicate FS1 to Year 13, covering the full through-school pathway.
Type
The Oxford School is a co-educational day school with no boarding facilities. The school operates as a private/day school in Dubai.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school represents a very diverse student body with around 89 nationalities. The most common nationality is Pakistani, and local Emirati students comprise a small percentage (about 3%), with international students making up the remaining majority (about 97%).
Additional learning support
The school has an inclusion team that supports students with Additional Learning Needs (SEN). Support is provided within the normal classroom environment and through individual programs with additional trained staff; related services such as counselling and wellbeing supports are mentioned.
Country affiliation
The school is a British-curriculum school in the United Arab Emirates, practising the UK National Curriculum.
Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation; Islamic Education is part of the UAE curriculum for Muslim students from Year 2 to Year 13, and Arabic is taught for Arab and non-Arab students. The curriculum also emphasizes Islamic values and Emirati culture.
School day structure
The school day generally starts around 7:30 am. FS finishes around 12:00 pm, while Years 1–11 typically finish around 1:30 pm, with after-school activities available. As of January 9, 2026, private Dubai schools have guidance to finish by 11:30 am on Fridays.
Bus service
The Oxford School arranges student transportation through Guardian One Transport. The Transport Coordinator can be reached at +971 4 254 3666 ext. 217, or via pre.tos@guardianonetransport.com; bus routes serve the Muhaisnah/Qousais area with nearby stops listed in transit guides.
Fees
Annual tuition at The Oxford School Dubai ranges from AED 11,856 to AED 20,128 for 2026/27.
Application and registration fees
- Application fee: AED 500 + 5% VAT (AED 525). - Registration (seat confirmation) deposit for new admissions: 10% of the annual tuition fee; this deposit is non-refundable and deductible from the tuition for the academic year. - Re-registration / re-enrolment deposit for existing students: up to 5% of total tuition fees (or AED 500, whichever is higher) payable at re-registration; this deposit is non-refundable and deductible from Term 1. The school also lists a re-registration fee/deposit practice of AED 500 that is adjustable against Term 1 fees.
Tuition fees by year group (per term and total tuition)
- FS1: Term I AED 4,742; Term II AED 3,557; Term III AED 3,557; Total tuition AED 11,856. - FS2: Term I AED 4,742; Term II AED 3,557; Term III AED 3,557; Total tuition AED 11,856. - Year 1: Term I AED 5,534; Term II AED 4,151; Term III AED 4,151; Total tuition AED 13,836. - Year 2: Term I AED 5,534; Term II AED 4,151; Term III AED 4,151; Total tuition AED 13,836. - Year 3: Term I AED 5,534; Term II AED 4,151; Term III AED 4,151; Total tuition AED 13,836. - Year 4: Term I AED 5,534; Term II AED 4,151; Term III AED 4,151; Total tuition AED 13,836. - Year 5: Term I AED 5,534; Term II AED 4,151; Term III AED 4,151; Total tuition AED 13,836. - Year 6: Term I AED 5,768; Term II AED 4,326; Term III AED 4,326; Total tuition AED 14,420. - Year 7: Term I AED 5,768; Term II AED 4,326; Term III AED 4,326; Total tuition AED 14,420. - Year 8: Term I AED 5,768; Term II AED 4,326; Term III AED 4,326; Total tuition AED 14,420. - Year 9: Term I AED 5,991; Term II AED 4,494; Term III AED 4,494; Total tuition AED 14,979. - Year 10: Term I AED 5,991; Term II AED 4,494; Term III AED 4,494; Total tuition AED 14,979. - Year 11: Term I AED 8,957; Term II AED 8,957; (two-term structure) Total tuition AED 17,914. - Year 12: Term I AED 10,064; Term II AED 10,064; (two-term structure) Total tuition AED 20,128. - Year 13: Term I AED 10,064; Term II AED 10,064; (two-term structure) Total tuition AED 20,128.
Mandatory annual / other recurring fees (paid with Term I fees unless otherwise specified)
- Activity fee: AED 600 per year (FS1 to Year 13). - Computer & laboratory fee: AED 525 per year (FS1 to Year 11). - Medical fee: AED 250 per year (FS1 to Year 13). - E-Learning fee: AED 450 per year (FS1 to Year 13). - School ID card replacement: AED 25 (FS1 to Year 13).
Optional and exam-related fees
- National Agenda Parameter Tests (NAPT): FS1–FS2 AED 150; Year 1–Year 10 AED 350. - STEM Programme fee (Year 3–Year 9): AED 280 per year (optional). - Enrichment Programme (Computer) Year 12–13: AED 760 per year (optional). - Skill Development Programme (Science): Year 10–11 AED 1,050 per year (optional); Year 12–13 AED 1,350 per year (optional). - IGCSE/GCE board examination fees for Year 11, 12 & 13 are charged separately and are not included in the tuition amounts.
- Uniform: indicated range AED 600 to AED 1,000 (estimated range supplied in the KHDA School Fees Fact Sheet). - Books: typical range AED 550 to AED 1,600 depending on year group. - Stationery and small supplies: typical range and examples listed (e.g., Stationery ~ AED 350). - Optional services shown in the KHDA fact sheet with ranges: Transport AED 5,500–9,500; Extracurricular activities AED 500–1,600; Canteen AED 100–2,000; Club activities AED 500–1,500; overnight camps, trips and other items listed with ranges.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment frequency: Fees for FS to Year 10 may be paid annually or termly (three terms). Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 fees may be paid annually or in two equal installments (two-term schedule). Annual fees are payable together with Term I fees. Payment of term fees in advance is mandatory before the beginning of each term. - Early-payment discount: a 2.5% discount on tuition is available for one-time full payment of annual tuition if paid in full before the due date of the 1st Term (school-stated deadline). Sibling discounts are applied as 15% for the first sibling and 20% for the second sibling onwards on annual tuition fees. A management concession of AED 1,000 is noted for Afternoon Shift FS1 & FS2. Academic and sport scholarships are also listed with applicable percentages for qualifying students.
Payment methods and billing channels
- Payments accepted in person at the school fee counter by cash, credit/debit card or cheque. Online payment is available via the Zenda mobile app (credit/debit card payment via the app). Bank transfer is accepted; parents are instructed to contact the school accounts representative for bank transfer details.
Refund policy and student withdrawal
- Application fee and the registration deposit (10% of annual tuition) are non-refundable for new admissions. The re-registration fee for existing students is non-refundable. Refunds of school fees, when applicable, follow a sliding deduction scale: - Enrolled two weeks or less: deduction of one month's fees. - Enrolled more than two weeks but up to one month: deduction of two months' fees. - Enrolled for more than one month: deduction of the full term's fees. - Refund calculation is from the start of the term to the official withdrawal request date (being on the register counts as days in school). Refunds are processed by cheque only regardless of original payment method. If a parent withdraws a new admission before the start of the academic year, the 10% registration deposit is non-refundable.
Boarding / boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as a provision in the school fee structure or the KHDA School Fees Fact Sheet; no boarding fees are shown. The school operates as a day school with optional services and extras listed separately.
Notes on discounts and scholarships
- Sibling discount: 1st sibling 15% on annual tuition; 2nd sibling onwards 20% on annual tuition. - One-time full payment discount: 2.5% when the full year's tuition is paid before the first-term deadline. - Management concession: AED 1,000 reduction on annual tuition for Afternoon Shift FS1 & FS2. - Academic and sports scholarships are available under specified conditions and percentages.
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Academics
The Oxford School Dubai teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The Oxford School Dubai teaches the English National Curriculum from Foundation Stage through Post-16, with UAE adaptations and access to Cambridge International Examinations and Pearson Edexcel qualifications at the upper levels. The Foundation Stage (EYFS) covers the seven areas of learning: Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication and Language; Literacy; Mathematics; Expressive Arts and Design; Physical Development; and Understanding the World. In Primary (KS1–KS2), the curriculum is English National Curriculum-based and is adapted for UAE context, with formal provision for Arabic, Islamic Education, Moral Education, and languages such as French and Urdu, alongside a broad range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, Computing, Humanities, Art and Design, Music, PE, and Library. KS3 includes MOE subjects (Moral Education, UAE Social Studies, Islamic Studies for Muslim students, Arabic) plus English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, ICT, French/Urdu, and Wellbeing/PSHE, with club activities and enrichment. KS4 offers eight IGCSE qualifications through Cambridge and Edexcel, with compulsory subjects like English, Maths, Geography, ICT, and PE and a wide option pool (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business Studies, Accounting, Travel and Tourism, Environmental Management, Sociology, Computer Science, etc.). KS5 provides post-16 A-level pathways (AS in Year 12 and A2 in Year 13) with Cambridge or Edexcel routes, including compulsory Arabic A and Islamic Education/PSHE, plus optional subjects such as Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Psychology, Accounting, Business Studies, IT/CS, and Sociology. } The Oxford School Dubai is a LEAMS Education member and explicitly aligns its curriculum across FS through KS5, incorporating both national frameworks and international examination options. {{
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Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL at The Oxford School Dubai is supported by the Inclusion and Wellbeing team, including a Head of Inclusion and Wellbeing and School Counselors/Wellbeing Officers who are part of the Inclusion Support Team, and the school uses a KHDA-aligned Graduated System of Support (ILP/IEP/ALP) with push-in and pull-out services to address social and emotional needs.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Inclusion Policy AY 2024–2025 confirms The Oxford School is inclusive and employs a Graduated System of Support with Levels 1–3, developing ILPs/IEPs/BIPs/ALPs and offering curriculum modifications or external therapies where needed; it operates within mainstream classrooms and follows KHDA guidance for identifying and supporting Students of Determination.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision is embedded in the Inclusion Support Team, with an English as Additional Language Representative listed in Appendix A of the Inclusion Policy AY 2024–2025.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through in-house counselors and wellbeing staff (Counselors/Wellbeing Officers) as part of the Inclusion and Wellbeing structure, with measures such as Medical Accommodation Plans (MAP) and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEP) for students with specific needs.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is governed by The Oxford School Dubai's Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy (2025–2026), which designates a Designated Child Protection & Safeguarding Lead (DCSL) and Deputy Leads, includes a School Counselor as Child Protection Officer, and requires staff training and procedures aligned with UAE law and KHDA standards.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Online application: Begin with the online enquiry and registration; you receive an acknowledgement with an online reference number and guidance on the following steps. This initiates the admissions process and collects initial information. 2. Registration and payment: Pay the application fee of AED 500 + VAT online or by visiting the school; the fee is non-refundable; you must upload the listed documents. The academic team will review school reports and schedule an assessment/interview. 3. Assessment: The child is invited for an assessment/interview by the School Registrar via email or phone; CAT4 exams, interviews, or written assessments may be used; results will be notified by email or phone. A virtual meeting option is also available. 4. Admission confirmation: The Admissions Officer sends confirmation letters to successful applicants; after an offer is accepted, an admission fee of AED 500 plus a seat confirmation fee of 10% of the tuition is payable; this is non-refundable and must be paid within 10 working days to confirm the seat. Admission is subject to KHDA approval.
Scholarships
Academic Scholarships AY 2025-2026 include IGCSE Year 11 attainment and GCE Year 12 attainment scholarships, with discounts on annual tuition. National Champion and International Champion designations are offered with up to 15% and 10% discounts respectively.
