Dubai Heights Academy vs Safa Community School
Dubai Heights Academy and Safa Community School are both in Barsha & Quoz in Dubai. KHDA rates Dubai Heights Academy Very good (2023-2024) and Safa Community School Outstanding (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: Dubai Heights Academy AED 48,688 to AED 96,880 (2026-2027); Safa Community School AED 54,437 to AED 89,440 (2026-2027), and Dubai Heights Academy starts lower.
| Dubai Heights Academy | Safa Community School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Very good (2023-2024) | Outstanding (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 48,688 to AED 96,880 (2026-2027) | AED 54,437 to AED 89,440 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | IB (13 Y), UK (13 Y) | UK (13 Y) |
| Area | Barsha & Quoz | Barsha & Quoz |
| Students (2023-2024) | 336 | 2,371 |
| Teachers | 39 | 207 |
| Ages | 3 to 15 | 3-18 |
| Grades | FS1 to Year 10 | FS1-Year 13 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English, Arabic | English |
| Accreditation | BSO | BSO |
| External examinations | GCSE, ASDAN | GSCE, AS level, A level |
| Opened | 2017 | 2014 |
Recorded annual fees by grade
| Grade | Dubai Heights Academy | Safa Community School | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 48,688 2026-2027 | AED 54,437 2026-2027 | −AED 5,749 |
| FS2 | AED 55,536 2026-2027 | AED 54,437 2026-2027 | +AED 1,099 |
| YEAR 1 | AED 55,536 2026-2027 | AED 56,753 2026-2027 | −AED 1,217 |
| YEAR 2 | AED 56,393 2026-2027 | AED 56,753 2026-2027 | −AED 360 |
| YEAR 3 | AED 56,393 2026-2027 | AED 56,753 2026-2027 | −AED 360 |
| YEAR 4 | AED 58,533 2026-2027 | AED 59,070 2026-2027 | −AED 537 |
| YEAR 5 | AED 60,994 2026-2027 | AED 61,386 2026-2027 | −AED 392 |
| YEAR 6 | AED 64,312 2026-2027 | AED 63,703 2026-2027 | +AED 609 |
| YEAR 8 | AED 73,728 2026-2027 | AED 75,286 2026-2027 | −AED 1,558 |
| YEAR 9 | AED 79,185 2026-2027 | AED 79,919 2026-2027 | −AED 734 |
| YEAR 10 | AED 90,741 2026-2027 | AED 80,495 2026-2027 | +AED 10,246 |
| YEAR 11 | AED 90,741 2026-2027 | AED 82,732 2026-2027 | +AED 8,009 |
| YEAR 12 | AED 96,880 2026-2027 | AED 84,967 2026-2027 | +AED 11,913 |
| YEAR 13 | AED 96,880 2026-2027 | AED 89,440 2026-2027 | +AED 7,440 |
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 · Safa Community School · methodology
