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The Sheffield Private School has 1,188 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.
Location
The Sheffield Private School is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, located in the Al Nahda area (Al Nahda 2). The campus address is 79QH+G5M – Al Nahda – Al Nahda 2, Dubai. The school is part of the Britus Education group and conducts lessons in English.
Stages
Foundation Stage; Primary Stage; Secondary School (Year 7 to 13) and Sixth Form (Year 12–13). The school follows a UK curriculum and serves students from Foundation through to Year 13.
Type
The Sheffield Private School is a co-educational UK-curriculum school. It operates as a private international school (no boarding facilities are advertised).
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school serves a diverse international student body. The largest nationality group is Indian, and there are Emirati students (12 in total). The school reports 1,188 students on roll, with Emirati students making up about 1% and international students about 99% of the total; the exact number of nationalities represented is not published.
Additional learning support
The school provides inclusive education with dedicated support for learners. The KHDA inspection notes provision for learners and 66 students identified as requiring additional learning needs (students of determination).
Country affiliation
Affiliated with the United Kingdom through the English UK curriculum and Britus Education network.
Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation. Islamic values and Emirati cultural elements are integrated through curriculum content, including the MSCS program.
School day structure
For Years 7–13, the day begins with registration from 7:30 to 7:45, with a full school day ending at 2:35. Year 3–6 start at 7:30 and finish around 2:30; Foundation Stage runs from 7:30 to about 12:30. Friday dismissals are at 11:45. The day includes scheduled breaks and a lunch period.
Bus service
The school works with Guardian One Transport to offer bus services on routes including Qusais, Al Nahda (Dubai), Muhaisnah, and several other areas, with contact details for Guardian One Transport provided for bookings and inquiries.
Fees
Annual tuition at The Sheffield Private School ranges from AED 24,116 to AED 46,386 for 2026/27.
Application / Assessment Fees - Application fee for new students: AED 500 (assessment fees included). - Enrolment fee for new students: up to 10% of the annual tuition fee; this enrolment fee is non‑refundable and is deducted from the first term tuition.
Tuition fees by year group (annual, deposit and term breakdown for AY 2025–26) - FS1–FS2: Annual tuition AED 23,631; deposit to secure seat due on acceptance AED 2,363; term payments: Winter (First) term balance AED 7,090, Spring (Second) term AED 7,089, Summer (Third) term AED 7,089. - Years 1–6: Annual tuition AED 28,059; deposit AED 2,806; term payments: First term AED 8,418, Second term AED 8,418, Third term AED 8,417. - Years 7–9: Annual tuition AED 33,231; deposit AED 3,323; term payments: First term AED 9,970, Second term AED 9,969, Third term AED 9,969. - Years 10–11: Annual tuition AED 36,921; deposit AED 3,692; term payments: First term AED 11,077, Second term AED 11,076, Third term AED 11,076. - Years 12–13: Annual tuition AED 44,563; deposit AED 4,456; term payments: First term AED 13,369, Second term AED 13,369, Third term AED 13,369.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year billed in three terms. Balance and term due dates for AY 2025–26 are: Winter (First) term balance due 29 August 2025; Spring (Second) term payment due 2 January 2026; Summer (Third) term payment due 10 April 2026. Deposits to secure a seat are payable on acceptance of the offer. - School reports and transfer certificates are withheld if any fee amounts remain outstanding.
Mandatory and recurring additional fees - Book fee (per annum, non‑refundable): FS1–FS2 AED 485; Year 1–2 AED 912; Years 3–6 AED 1,215; Years 7–11 AED 1,519; Years 12–13 AED 1,823. These book fees cover textbooks, exercise books and approved online resources; for some examination courses the book fee is apportioned across two years. - Charges not included in tuition: external examination fees (as charged by examination boards), uniform, transport, extra‑curricular activities, educational and non‑educational trips, and other similar activities.
Optional and one‑off costs - Uniform: AED 145 to AED 210 (range depends on year group / items required). - School transport: AED 4,700 to AED 7,500 (annual, depending on route). - Extra‑curricular activities: typically AED 50 to AED 500 per activity (range shown as indicative). Enrichment activities: AED 50 to AED 1,000 (depending on programme). Local field trips typically AED 50 to AED 250.
Re‑registration / re‑enrolment (existing students) - Re‑enrolment fee for continuing students: up to 5% of the annual tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher); this re‑enrolment fee is applied in the re‑registration process and is deducted from the first term fees. The fact sheet specifies this re‑enrolment charge alongside the new‑student fees. - Specific re‑registration amounts by year group (illustrative examples shown by the school): Foundation Stage AED 1,182; Years 1–6 AED 1,403; Years 7–9 AED 1,662; Years 10–11 AED 1,846; Years 12–13 AED 2,228.
Sibling discounts - Sibling discount scale applied to tuition: where applicable the schedule is: 2 children – 1st/eldest child full fee; 2nd child 5% discount; 3rd child 15% discount; 4th child 25% discount; 5th child 30% discount (the school presents the exact application per number of children).
Refunds and non‑refundability - Application fee (AED 500) is charged for new applicants; assessment is included in this charge. - Enrolment fees for new students (up to 10% of tuition) are non‑refundable but are deducted from first term tuition. Re‑enrolment charges for existing students are stated as non‑refundable and are deducted from the first term fees. External examination charges and other optional service charges are separate and subject to their own refund rules where applicable.
Boarding - The Sheffield Private School operates as a day school; there is no boarding provision listed in the school profile.
Fee payment options - Online payment facilities are provided by the school (online payment links and portals are used for fee transactions). For specific payment processes, accepted card types, bank transfer details or merchant options, the school's admissions and finance contacts handle the arrangements and payment processing. Contact and admissions/finance points of contact are published by the school.
Other important fee notes - Tuition fees stated do not include charges for external examinations, uniform purchases, transport, after‑school clubs, educational trips and similar items; these are billed separately. - The school has applied a tuition increase of 2.35% for AY 2025–26 in line with the KHDA school fees framework; this increase is reflected in the published 2025–26 fee schedule.
(Information above is the school's published fee schedule and associated mandatory/optional charges for the academic year 2025–26.)
Academics
The Sheffield Private School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The Sheffield Private School follows the English National Curriculum across five Key Stages. Foundation Stage (ages 3–5) uses the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework and introduces High Performance Learning skills. Primary Stage (Years 1–6) delivers a broad English-based curriculum with core subjects, complemented by UAE Ministry of Education subjects including Arabic, Islamic Studies for Muslim students, Social Studies, and Moral Education. Secondary Phase (Year 7–9) covers Key Stage 3, with preparation for Key Stage 4 and internationally recognised qualifications. Key Stage 4 (Year 10–11) offers IGCSEs and BTEC qualifications. Sixth Form (Year 12–13) offers AS and A Levels or BTECs, supporting higher education and career pathways, and the school runs an Ultra-Curriculum enrichment programme.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Sheffield Private School implements an integrated Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and includes leadership roles such as the Mental Health Ambassador and UAE Ambassador, with pre- and post-implementation surveys used to measure its effectiveness.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school states it is highly committed to inclusive education and admits students with a variety of needs including those who are gifted and talented, those with special educational needs, or who have physical, emotional, social, cultural or language challenges, supported by an Inclusion Support Team led by a Head of Inclusion.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL provision.
Mental Wellbeing
Guidance Counselling is provided by qualified counsellors who work with staff, parents and external specialists to create personalised support plans, and the school includes wellbeing initiatives such as a Mental Health Ambassador as part of its holistic development.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is central to the school; the Designated Safeguarding Lead is the Principal with the Deputy DSL being the Head of Inclusion, and a comprehensive safeguarding policy plus mandatory safeguarding training for all staff are in place in line with UAE law.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1. Start the application. Apply Now is available for initial submission and inquiries can be made online. The Admissions office guides you through enrollment and answers questions about the process.
Step 2. Submit documents for Dubai-based or overseas transfers. For local Dubai transfers, KHDA attestations are required from the previous school. For overseas transfers and transfers from other Emirates joining Year 3 and above, you must submit a Transfer/Leaving Certificate attested as per KHDA requirements before joining. If documents or attestations are not provided, the offer may be cancelled.
Step 3. Receive and respond to an offer. If accepted, an offer letter is emailed detailing the next steps and required documentation. You have five working days to reply to the offer.
Step 4. Complete acceptance and provide required documents. If offering a place, you will receive an Acceptance of Place Form, an Indemnity and Consent Form, and a Medical Form, along with the required documents: copies of valid residence visa for student and parent, Emirates ID, passport, English or Arabic birth certificate, vaccination record, and original Transfer Certificate.
Step 5. Pay the seat deposit and secure enrollment. A seat deposit to secure the place is required on acceptance and is applied toward the first term of tuition. The deposit and annual tuition fees vary by year group.
Step 6. Confirm enrollment and comply with local requirements. Transfer and enrollment arrangements may require KHDA paperwork for Dubai-based moves and KHDA attestations for overseas moves as noted above.
Step 7. Monitor timelines and potential seat changes. If required documents or fees are not provided within the specified period, the school reserves the right to cancel the seat and offer the place to another applicant.
Step 8. Begin the forthcoming academic year. Once all steps are completed and the enrollment is confirmed, students enroll for the upcoming academic year.
Waitlist
No waitlist information is published. Admissions are described as having limited seats available.
FAQs
What curriculum does The Sheffield Private School follow?
The school follows the English National Curriculum across five Key Stages from Foundation Stage to Sixth Form, with High Performance Learning embedded. IGCSEs are taken in Years 10-11 and A-Levels in Years 12-13.
What are the tuition fees at Sheffield Private School?
Annual tuition ranges from AED 23,631 for FS1-FS2 to AED 46,386 for upper secondary. An application fee of AED 500 applies with a deposit of up to 10% of annual tuition on acceptance.
What is High Performance Learning?
The Sheffield Private School uses the High Performance Learning framework to develop advanced cognitive and affective performance characteristics, embedded from Foundation Stage through Sixth Form.
What is the House system?
Four houses operate: Leopards, Falcons, Leatherbacks, and Scorpions. Students and teachers are assigned to a house, each led by a Head of House, with competitions across sports, arts, music, drama, quizzes, and debates.
Does the school provide SEN support?
Yes, the school provides inclusive education with 66 students identified as requiring additional learning needs. The Head of Inclusion serves as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
What sports facilities are available?
Facilities include covered netball courts, AstroTurf football and hockey pitches, a five-lane temperature-controlled swimming pool, a learner pool, and the Auditorium Hall for volleyball, badminton, and basketball.
What are the school hours?
Foundation Stage runs 7:30 to about 12:30. Years 3-6 run 7:30 to 2:30. Years 7-13 have registration from 7:30 to 7:45 with the school day ending at 2:35.
Does the school offer EAL support?
Yes, English as an Additional Language support is available for students who need assistance developing English proficiency alongside their academic studies.
What technology does the school use?
Three ICT suites provide computer access, with each student having an individual computer. All classrooms feature networked computers, tablets, projectors, and Interactive Smart Boards with high-speed wifi.
Is there a PTA?
Yes, the Parent Teacher Association is a collaborative body of parents, teachers, and school staff dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment and enhancing student experiences.
How do I apply to Sheffield Private School?
Apply online through the school website. Submit documents for local or overseas transfers and complete the admissions assessment. Limited seats are available.
What is the school's BSO rating?
The Sheffield Private School received BSO Outstanding in February 2025, confirming high standards of British education at this KHDA-registered school in Al Nahda, Dubai.
