Safa Community School

Q: Where is Safa Community School located in Dubai?

Safa Community School is located in Barsha & Quoz , operating in Al Barsha South First serving families across Al Barsha , Dubai Hills Estate , Al Quoz , Jumeirah, and the Al Safa corridor.

Q: What curriculum does Safa Community School offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE examinations in Year 11 .

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Safa Community School?

Safa Community School enrols students from FS1 to Year 11 , providing education from age 3 to 16 years. The school does not currently offer A-Levels.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Safa Community School?

Tuition ranges from AED 54,437 to AED 89,440 per year, varying by year group. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is Safa Community School best suited for?

Safa Community School is best suited for families in Al Barsha seeking outstanding British education with IB Diploma flexibility. The school attracts residents of Al Barsha , Dubai Hills , Al Quoz , and Jumeirah who value academic excellence with flexible senior pathway options.

2023-2024Outstanding

Curriculum

British / British

Annual Fees

54K - 89K AED

Location

Al Barsha

About Safa Community School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Safa Community School is a British school established in 2014 in Al Barsha, Dubai. The school provides education following the UK National Curriculum for students from FS1 through Year 13.

The school welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 18 years. Current enrolment stands at 2,371 students across all year groups, from Early Years Foundation Stage through to Sixth Form.

Students follow the English National Curriculum and prepare for GCSE, AS Level, and A-Level examinations. Safa Community School holds BSO accreditation and has achieved an "Outstanding" rating from KHDA in the 2023-2024 inspection.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 54,437 to AED 89,440 depending on year group. The campus offers convenient access for families residing in Al Barsha First, Al Barsha Second, and Al Barsha South.

Location

Al Barsha

Latest from Safa Community School

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

20 Aug 2026Exam results
Safa's largest-ever Year 11 cohort completes 1,181 GCSE entries
Safa celebrated its Year 11 GCSE and BTEC results, describing the outcomes as among the strongest in the school's history. Its largest-ever cohort completed 1,181 GCSE entries, and BTEC students also performed strongly across academic and vocational pathways.
Source: Instagram

Fees & Admissions

The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.

Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)	54,437 AED	~4,536 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	54,437 AED	~4,536 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	56,753 AED	~4,729 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	56,753 AED	~4,729 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	56,753 AED	~4,729 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	59,070 AED	~4,923 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	61,386 AED	~5,116 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	63,703 AED	~5,309 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	75,286 AED	~6,274 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	75,286 AED	~6,274 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	79,919 AED	~6,660 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	80,495 AED	~6,708 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	82,732 AED	~6,894 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	84,967 AED	~7,081 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	89,440 AED	~7,453 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Safa Community School "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Very good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 6 times since 2016-2017.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Outstanding

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Inspirational, highly committed leaders and governors who ensure staff receive training to extend high-quality teaching and assessment
Professional, supportive and compassionate relationships that enhance students' welfare and wellbeing
An inclusive curriculum promoting academic success, kindness, creativity, independence and entrepreneurship
Strong partnerships with parents and extensive community links, with safe, secure, well-maintained premises and high-quality resources

What the school was asked to improve

Raise students' attainment by enhancing their progress in Islamic Education and Arabic
Improve students' recitation skills, including knowledge and application of the rules of Tajweed
Ensure students redraft their written work to develop stronger Arabic writing skills
Develop students' confidence when speaking Arabic
Increase opportunities for students to apply Arabic vocabulary and language skills in wider speaking and writing contexts
Strengthen teachers' understanding of strategies that best suit students of determination

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 23 to 27 October 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 83 performance indicators rated in both reports, 16 improved, 0 declined and 67 kept the same rating.

Students

2,202 → 2,371

+169 (+8%)

Teachers

187 → 207

+20 (+11%)

Students of determination

280 → 378

+98 (+35%)

Emirati students

58 → 38

-20 (-34%)

Improved

Islamic Education — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Islamic Education — Attainment · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Post-16: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
English — Progress · Secondary: Very good → Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment · Foundation Stage: Very good → Outstanding

and 8 more

Did Safa Community School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 2 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 2 show an improvement.

Identify the strongest teachers and use them to spread best practice and raise standards of teachingImproved
Teaching for effective learning (Secondary): Very good → Outstanding · Teaching for effective learning (Post-16): Very good → Outstanding
Evaluate school standards and outcomes more accuratelyNot measurable from the ratings
Develop skills of Islamic Education and Arabic subject leaders and teachers, raising expectations of achievementImproved
Islamic Education — Attainment (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Islamic Education — Attainment (Secondary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Secondary): Acceptable → Good

Performance standards by year (84 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
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	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Post-16	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
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	Good
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
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	Very good	Outstanding
Learning skills	Secondary	Very good	Outstanding
Learning skills	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
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	Outstanding
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	Very good	Outstanding
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Very good	Outstanding
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	Secondary	Very good	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
Protection, care, guidance and support
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	Very good	Outstanding
Parents and the community	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Inclusion
Provision and outcomes for students of determination	Whole school	—	Outstanding

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Very good

Safa Community School received a very good overall rating. Leadership, governance and personal development were outstanding, and facilities excellent. Mathematics and science achievement was outstanding across phases, while Islamic Education and Arabic attainment remained acceptable, with inspectors recommending stronger teaching expectations and improved use of assessment data.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Excellent governance and leadership, with very good self-evaluation, delivering a fully inclusive school
Exceptional facilities and an inspiring environment, highly conducive to learning
Generally very good attainment in Foundation Stage and Primary, and in mathematics and science across the school
Very high quality of care and support and students' very strong personal development

What the school was asked to improve

Identify the strongest teachers and use them to spread best practice and raise standards of teaching
Evaluate school standards and outcomes more accurately
Develop skills of Islamic Education and Arabic subject leaders and teachers, raising expectations of achievement

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 23 to 27 October 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Very good

2019-2020Very good

2018-2019Very good

2017-2018Very good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Safa Community School located in Dubai?

Safa Community School is located in Barsha & Quoz, operating in Al Barsha South First serving families across Al Barsha, Dubai Hills Estate, Al Quoz, Jumeirah, and the Al Safa corridor.

What curriculum does Safa Community School offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE examinations in Year 11.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Safa Community School?

Safa Community School enrols students from FS1 to Year 11, providing education from age 3 to 16 years. The school does not currently offer A-Levels.

What are the tuition fees at Safa Community School?

Tuition ranges from AED 54,437 to AED 89,440 per year, varying by year group. Additional fees may apply.

Who is Safa Community School best suited for?

Safa Community School is best suited for families in Al Barsha seeking outstanding British education with IB Diploma flexibility. The school attracts residents of Al Barsha, Dubai Hills, Al Quoz, and Jumeirah who value academic excellence with flexible senior pathway options.

What is Safa Community School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Safa Community School "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Very good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 6 times since 2016-2017.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Safa Community School in 2023-2024?

Safa Community School was rated outstanding overall. Inspectors praised inspirational leadership, outstanding teaching, curriculum, wellbeing provision, and exceptional student behaviour and attainment in English, mathematics and science. The main recommendation was to raise attainment and progress in Islamic Education and Arabic, particularly recitation, writing and vocabulary application skills. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: inspirational, highly committed leaders and governors who ensure staff receive training to extend high-quality teaching and assessment; professional, supportive and compassionate relationships that enhance students' welfare and wellbeing; an inclusive curriculum promoting academic success, kindness, creativity, independence and entrepreneurship; strong partnerships with parents and extensive community links, with safe, secure, well-maintained premises and high-quality resources.

What was Safa Community School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: raise students' attainment by enhancing their progress in Islamic Education and Arabic; improve students' recitation skills, including knowledge and application of the rules of Tajweed; ensure students redraft their written work to develop stronger Arabic writing skills; develop students' confidence when speaking Arabic; increase opportunities for students to apply Arabic vocabulary and language skills in wider speaking and writing contexts; strengthen teachers' understanding of strategies that best suit students of determination.

Has Safa Community School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 16 of the 83 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 67 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Attainment (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Islamic Education — Attainment (Secondary) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Primary) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 2,202 to 2,371 students (+8%). Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 2 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 2 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

FS1-Year 13

Age

3-18

Students

2,371

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Leanne Margaret Fridd

Since 9/9/2021

Opening year

2014

Teachers

207 (+79 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Largest nationality students

Emirati students

Determination students

378

Accreditation

BSO

Curriculum examinations

GSCE, AS level, A level

Last inspection: 23 to 27 October 2023

About Safa Community School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

The school welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 18 years. Current enrolment stands at 2,371 students across all year groups, from Early Years Foundation Stage through to Sixth Form.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 54,437 to AED 89,440 depending on year group. The campus offers convenient access for families residing in Al Barsha First, Al Barsha Second, and Al Barsha South.

Latest from Safa Community School

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

20 Aug 2026Exam results

Safa's largest-ever Year 11 cohort completes 1,181 GCSE entries

Safa celebrated its Year 11 GCSE and BTEC results, describing the outcomes as among the strongest in the school's history. Its largest-ever cohort completed 1,181 GCSE entries, and BTEC students also performed strongly across academic and vocational pathways.

Source: Instagram

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

54,437 AED

~4,536 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

54,437 AED

~4,536 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

56,753 AED

~4,729 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

56,753 AED

~4,729 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

56,753 AED

~4,729 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

59,070 AED

~4,923 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

61,386 AED

~5,116 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

63,703 AED

~5,309 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

75,286 AED

~6,274 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

75,286 AED

~6,274 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

79,919 AED

~6,660 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

80,495 AED

~6,708 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

82,732 AED

~6,894 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

84,967 AED

~7,081 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

89,440 AED

~7,453 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Safa Community School "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Very good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 6 times since 2016-2017.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Outstanding

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