Arcadia British School vs The Arbor School
Arcadia British School and The Arbor School are both in Jebel Ali & Furjan in Dubai. KHDA rates Arcadia British School Very good (2023-2024) and The Arbor School Good (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: Arcadia British School AED 67,687 to AED 96,209 (2026-2027); The Arbor School AED 58,806 to AED 97,232 (2026-2027), and The Arbor School starts lower.
| Arcadia British School | The Arbor School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Very good (2023-2024) | Good (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 67,687 to AED 96,209 (2026-2027) | AED 58,806 to AED 97,232 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | UK (13 Y) | UK (13 Y) |
| Area | Jebel Ali & Furjan | Jebel Ali & Furjan |
| Students (2023-2024) | 1,077 | 1,229 |
| Teachers | 98 | 89 |
| Ages | 3 to 16 | 3 to 15 |
| Grades | FS1 to Year 11 | FS1 to Year 11 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English, Arabic |
| Accreditation | BSO | BSME,BSO |
| External examinations | IGCSE | GCSE |
| Opened | 2016 | 2018 |
Recorded annual fees by grade
| Grade | Arcadia British School | The Arbor School | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 67,687 2026-2027 | AED 58,806 2026-2027 | +AED 8,881 |
| FS2 | AED 67,687 2026-2027 | AED 58,806 2026-2027 | +AED 8,881 |
| YEAR 1 | AED 77,839 2026-2027 | AED 68,257 2026-2027 | +AED 9,582 |
| YEAR 2 | AED 77,839 2026-2027 | AED 68,257 2026-2027 | +AED 9,582 |
| YEAR 3 | AED 77,839 2026-2027 | AED 74,558 2026-2027 | +AED 3,281 |
| YEAR 4 | AED 77,839 2026-2027 | AED 74,558 2026-2027 | +AED 3,281 |
| YEAR 5 | AED 77,839 2026-2027 | AED 79,808 2026-2027 | −AED 1,969 |
| YEAR 6 | AED 77,839 2026-2027 | AED 79,808 2026-2027 | −AED 1,969 |
| YEAR 7 | AED 82,893 2026-2027 | AED 89,259 2026-2027 | −AED 6,366 |
| YEAR 8 | AED 88,419 2026-2027 | AED 89,259 2026-2027 | −AED 840 |
| YEAR 9 | AED 88,419 2026-2027 | AED 94,510 2026-2027 | −AED 6,091 |
| YEAR 10 | AED 93,945 2026-2027 | AED 94,510 2026-2027 | −AED 565 |
| YEAR 11 | AED 93,945 2026-2027 | AED 94,510 2026-2027 | −AED 565 |
| YEAR 12 | AED 96,209 2026-2027 | AED 97,232 2026-2027 | −AED 1,023 |
| YEAR 13 | AED 96,209 2026-2027 | AED 97,232 2026-2027 | −AED 1,023 |
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: Arcadia British School · The Arbor School · methodology
