Victory Heights Primary School - Dubai Sports City

Victory Heights Primary School operates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with two campuses: VHPS Dubai Sports City in Dubailand and VHPS City of Arabia in City of Arabia, also in Dubailand. The Dubai Sports City campus sits in the Sports City community, while the City of Arabia campus is located in the City of Arabia development with good road links to surrounding communities. The VHPS family includes a nursery and multiple school sites within the same group.

VHPS provides education from Foundation Stage (FS1 and FS2) through Year 6. FS follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, and the primary years cover Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 under the UK National Curriculum.

VHPS is a co-educational, day school. It operates as a British-curriculum school with campuses in Dubai Sports City and City of Arabia.

The school roll comprises students from many nationalities. In the 2023–2024 KHDA inspection, the school had 1,006 students, with 2 Emirati students; the largest national group was from the United Kingdom. The school represents a wide mix of nationalities, with many nationalities represented (sources indicate around 59 nationalities in broader data). The local-to-international ratio is approximately 2 Emirati students to 1,004 international students.

VHPS has an Inclusion Team that offers additional support for students with Special Educational Needs and for those with English as an additional language. Support includes in-class assistance, targeted maths, literacy and phonics interventions, social-emotional groups, and access to pastoral care.

The school follows the UK National Curriculum (UK curriculum). It is a UK-curriculum British-international school based in Dubai, UAE.

There is no formal religious affiliation; Islamic Education is taught as part of the UAE curriculum, and the school operates within the UAE context that includes Islamic and Emirati cultural content.

School start times vary by year group: FS1 drop-off from 7:40 am, FS2 from 8:00 am, and KS1/KS2 from 7:30 am (students to classroom by 7:55 am). On Monday–Thursday, FS1 finishes at 1:15 pm, FS2 at 1:45 pm, KS1 and KS2 around 3:00–3:10 pm. Friday finishes are earlier: FS1 at 11:00 am, FS2 at 11:15 am, KS1/KS2 at 11:30–11:40 am. After-school enrichment runs 3:00–3:45 pm and 3:45–4:30 pm (Mon–Thu), with a 12:00–1:30 pm option on Friday.

VHPS provides a school bus service with routes covering multiple areas around Dubai. A female bus assistant is provided on each bus. Routes include areas such as Arabian Ranches, Dubai Marina, Sport City, JVC, Town Square, and other surrounding communities, with annual fees per area.

Victory Heights Primary School follows the National Curriculum for England for Key Stages 1 and 2 (Years 1–6), with core subjects English, Maths, and Science and extensive cross-curricular links across the humanities and the arts. The Early Years Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2) uses the Statutory Framework and emphasizes exploration, independence, and the seven areas of development; the Foundation Stage is housed in a dedicated block with its own playground. Specialist subjects include compulsory Arabic and Islamic Studies per KHDA guidelines, with Spanish offered in KS2, plus PE and Swimming, Music, Art and Drama, Computing and SPARK (a STEAM-focused approach). Citizenship education combines Arabic, Islamic Studies and Moral Education to reflect UAE heritage and global citizenship. The school uses UAE statutory assessments (GL Progress Tests in English, Maths and Science for Years 3–6; NGRT for Years 2–6; CAT4 for Years 4–6) alongside ongoing teacher assessments to measure progress.

Wellbeing is a core part of Victory Heights Primary School's daily life. The weekly SEL sessions include Mindful Monday for Years 1–2 and Wellbeing Wednesday for Years 3–6. These sessions help students explore emotions, develop empathy, practise mindfulness, and reflect on how to take care of themselves and others. Topics commonly addressed include gratitude, resilience, healthy friendships, and managing big feelings. The school fosters a culture that prioritises kindness, emotional awareness, and personal growth, and wellbeing is celebrated across the school through themed weeks and awareness days.

VHPS welcomes children with different academic backgrounds and abilities; inclusion is a staff-led focus. All staff advocate for inclusion and work to remove barriers that may affect educational and emotional well-being. Children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) benefit from individualised support plans, specialist input, and adapted teaching strategies. The school incorporates an inclusive learning approach that addresses diverse needs, including those of English Language Learners as part of its provision. The public pages do not specify the exact categories of SEN the school can support.

English Language Learners (ELL) are supported through a range of interventions. Interventions include bilingual resources, visuals, and small group sessions. Support for EAL is described within VHPS's inclusive learning framework. VHPS's inclusive learning approach integrates EAL within its broader provision. Public pages do not provide further details on staff numbers or specific EAL programmes.

Mental wellbeing is central to VHPS's ethos. The school runs Mindful Monday for Years 1–2 and Wellbeing Wednesday for Years 3–6. These sessions explore emotions, develop empathy, mindfulness, and reflection on self-care and relationships. Wellbeing topics include gratitude, resilience, healthy friendships, and managing big feelings. Wellbeing is embedded in the school culture through, and supported by, inclusive and safeguarding practices.

VHPS states a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Safeguarding statements specify that staff and volunteers share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo enhanced DBS checks and other pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment procedures and safeguarding policies align with international best practices. A range of health and safety policies, including health information and protection measures, support safeguarding work.

1. Book a tour. Schedule a visit by submitting the Book a Tour form or by contacting VHPS Admissions at +971 4 560 2000; tours are conducted daily and include a question‑and‑answer session.
2. Submit online application. After registering your child by submitting the online application form, VHPS invites you to an assessment in person at the school or via Zoom.
3. Attend the assessment. The assessment for your child occurs either at VHPS or remotely via Zoom as part of the admissions process.
4. If offered a place, pay the fees. The application fee is AED 525 (one‑time). The enrolment fee is 10% of the annual tuition and a separate enrolment deposit is due; new student fees vary by year (Foundation 1: AED 4,015; Foundation 2: AED 4,378; Year 1: AED 4,743; Year 2: AED 4,743; Year 3: AED 5,108; Year 4: AED 5,108; Year 5: AED 5,473; Year 6: AED 5,473). The offer letter specifies the timing for deposits (e.g., within 7 days from the offer).
5. Sign the KHDA parent contract and complete fee payments. No fees are accepted until the KHDA parent contract for the relevant academic year is signed; payments may be made by UAE‑issued debit/credit card, bank transfer, or cheque.
6. Be aware of additional costs and inclusions. Tuition is exclusive of transport, school uniforms, food services, and any English language or Special Needs Learning Support; EAL or LE fees may apply if required.
7. Review withdrawal and refund terms. If a student withdraws, refunds follow KHDA guidance with terms such as non‑refundable Application/Enrolment Fees and conditions based on notice and duration of attendance.