Al Ghaf Private School vs The Arbor School

Al Ghaf Private School and The Arbor School are both in Jebel Ali & Furjan in Dubai. KHDA rates Al Ghaf Private School Acceptable (2023-2024) and The Arbor School Good (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: Al Ghaf Private School AED 35,000 to AED 51,000 (2026-2027); The Arbor School AED 58,806 to AED 97,232 (2026-2027), and Al Ghaf Private School starts lower.

Al Ghaf Private SchoolThe Arbor School
KHDA ratingAcceptable (2023-2024)Good (2023-2024)
Recorded annual feesAED 35,000 to AED 51,000 (2026-2027)AED 58,806 to AED 97,232 (2026-2027)
CurriculumUK (13 Y)UK (13 Y)
AreaJebel Ali & FurjanJebel Ali & Furjan
Students (2023-2024)541,229
Teachers1289
Ages3 to 133 to 15
GradesFS1 to Year 8FS1 to Year 11
GenderBoys and girlsBoys and girls
Language of instructionEnglishEnglish, Arabic
AccreditationNoneBSME,BSO
External examinationsNAGCSE
Opened20202018

Recorded annual fees by grade

GradeAl Ghaf Private SchoolThe Arbor SchoolDifference
FS 1AED 35,000 2026-2027AED 58,806 2026-2027−AED 23,806
FS2AED 35,000 2026-2027AED 58,806 2026-2027−AED 23,806
YEAR 1AED 43,500 2026-2027AED 68,257 2026-2027−AED 24,757
YEAR 2AED 43,500 2026-2027AED 68,257 2026-2027−AED 24,757
YEAR 3AED 47,500 2026-2027AED 74,558 2026-2027−AED 27,058
YEAR 4AED 48,500 2026-2027AED 74,558 2026-2027−AED 26,058
YEAR 5AED 48,500 2026-2027AED 79,808 2026-2027−AED 31,308
YEAR 6AED 49,500 2026-2027AED 79,808 2026-2027−AED 30,308
YEAR 7AED 49,500 2026-2027AED 89,259 2026-2027−AED 39,759
YEAR 8AED 51,000 2026-2027AED 89,259 2026-2027−AED 38,259

Sources: KHDA inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Fee years are shown when verified; differences are only calculated for the same verified year. Full profiles: Al Ghaf Private School · The Arbor School · methodology