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Also known as kings al barsha
British
58K - 115K AED
Al Barsha
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology
Kings School Al Barsha is a British school that has provided UK education in Al Barsha since its establishment in 2014. The school caters to approximately 2,971 boys and girls aged 3 to 18, offering classes from FS1 to Year 13.
The curriculum includes a comprehensive approach to UK education, preparing students for GCSE, IGCSE, BTEC, and A-Level examinations. Kings School Al Barsha is accredited by BSO and has received an "Outstanding" rating from the KHDA for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 57,999 to AED 115,088, making it a competitive option for families in the area. The campus is conveniently located for residents of Al Barsha First, Al Barsha Second, and Al Barsha South.
Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.
Kings' School Al Barsha reported its best-ever A-Level performance, with 64% of grades at A*–A for the Class of 2026, which the school attributes to students' dedication and the support of teachers and families.
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KHDA rated Kings School Al Barsha "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fourth consecutive "Outstanding". The school has been inspected 6 times since 2016-2017.
Kings School Al Barsha is rated outstanding overall. Students excel in English, mathematics, science and Foundation Stage learning, with strong personal development, care and leadership. Islamic Education and Arabic attainment lag behind, and attendance and punctuality, especially among senior students, need improvement.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 20 to 24 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 2 improved, 1 declined and 82 kept the same rating.
Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 1 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.
6 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment (Primary): Acceptable → Good
8 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Post-16 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Post-16 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Post-16 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Post-16 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Post-16 | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Post-16 | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Post-16 | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Post-16 | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Post-16 | Outstanding | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching for effective learning | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching for effective learning | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Assessment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Assessment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Assessment | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Governance | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
Kings School Al Barsha received an overall outstanding rating. Teaching, curriculum, personal development and leadership are outstanding across most phases, with English, mathematics and science attainment particularly strong. Islamic Education and Arabic show weaker, inconsistent attainment and teaching quality, and remain key areas identified for improvement.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 16 to 20 January 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
2023-2024 inspection
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