Dubai Heights Academy vs Kings School Al Barsha
Dubai Heights Academy and Kings School Al Barsha are both in Barsha & Quoz in Dubai. KHDA rates Dubai Heights Academy Very good (2023-2024) and Kings School Al Barsha Outstanding (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: Dubai Heights Academy AED 48,688 to AED 96,880 (2026-2027); Kings School Al Barsha AED 57,999 to AED 115,088 (2026-2027), and Dubai Heights Academy starts lower.
| Dubai Heights Academy | Kings School Al Barsha | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Very good (2023-2024) | Outstanding (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 48,688 to AED 96,880 (2026-2027) | AED 57,999 to AED 115,088 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | IB (13 Y), UK (13 Y) | UK (13 Y) |
| Area | Barsha & Quoz | Barsha & Quoz |
| Students (2023-2024) | 336 | 2,971 |
| Teachers | 39 | 223 |
| Ages | 3 to 15 | 3 to 18 |
| Grades | FS1 to Year 10 | FS1 to Year 13 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English, Arabic | English |
| Accreditation | BSO | BSO |
| External examinations | GCSE, ASDAN | GCSE, IGCSE, BTEC, A-Level |
| Opened | 2017 | 2014 |
Recorded annual fees by grade
| Grade | Dubai Heights Academy | Kings School Al Barsha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 48,688 2026-2027 | AED 57,999 2026-2027 | −AED 9,311 |
| FS2 | AED 55,536 2026-2027 | AED 57,999 2026-2027 | −AED 2,463 |
| YEAR 1 | AED 55,536 2026-2027 | AED 60,656 2026-2027 | −AED 5,120 |
| YEAR 2 | AED 56,393 2026-2027 | AED 60,656 2026-2027 | −AED 4,263 |
| YEAR 3 | AED 56,393 2026-2027 | AED 66,085 2026-2027 | −AED 9,692 |
| YEAR 4 | AED 58,533 2026-2027 | AED 68,166 2026-2027 | −AED 9,633 |
| YEAR 5 | AED 60,994 2026-2027 | AED 73,595 2026-2027 | −AED 12,601 |
| YEAR 6 | AED 64,312 2026-2027 | AED 73,595 2026-2027 | −AED 9,283 |
| YEAR 8 | AED 73,728 2026-2027 | AED 92,081 2026-2027 | −AED 18,353 |
| YEAR 9 | AED 79,185 2026-2027 | AED 95,432 2026-2027 | −AED 16,247 |
| YEAR 10 | AED 90,741 2026-2027 | AED 102,249 2026-2027 | −AED 11,508 |
| YEAR 11 | AED 90,741 2026-2027 | AED 109,064 2026-2027 | −AED 18,323 |
| YEAR 12 | AED 96,880 2026-2027 | AED 111,853 2026-2027 | −AED 14,973 |
| YEAR 13 | AED 96,880 2026-2027 | AED 115,088 2026-2027 | −AED 18,208 |
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: Dubai Heights Academy · Kings School Al Barsha · methodology
