Arcadia British School

Q: Where is Arcadia British School located in Dubai?

Arcadia British School is located in Jebel Ali & Furjan , operating in Jebel Ali First providing British education to families across Jebel Ali, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan , and The Gardens .

Q: What curriculum does Arcadia British School offer?

The school delivers the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Arcadia British School?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13 , providing continuous education from age 3 to 18 years.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Arcadia British School?

Annual fees range from AED 67,687 to AED 96,209 , depending on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is Arcadia British School best suited for?

Arcadia British School is best suited for families in Jebel Ali seeking quality British education at moderate fees. The school attracts residents of Jebel Ali , Discovery Gardens , Al Furjan , and The Gardens who value IGCSE and A-Level preparation with outstanding inclusion support.

4.5

2023-2024Very good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

68K - 96K AED

Location

Jebel Ali

About Arcadia British School

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

Arcadia British School is a British school located in Jebel Ali, serving the Dubai community since 2016. The school follows the UK National Curriculum and provides education for students from FS1 through to Year 11.

The school has 1,077 students on roll, welcoming both boys and girls aged 3 to 16. Classes are structured according to the English National Curriculum framework, beginning with Early Years Foundation Stage and progressing through Key Stages 1 to 4.

Students in the senior years prepare for IGCSE examinations. Arcadia British School holds BSO accreditation and received a "Very Good" rating from KHDA in the 2023-2024 inspection cycle.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 67,687 to AED 96,209 depending on grade level. The campus is well-positioned for families living in The Gardens, Jebel Ali, and Damac Hills.

Location

Jumeirah Village Triangle

Fees & Admissions

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Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)	67,687 AED	~5,641 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	67,687 AED	~5,641 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	77,839 AED	~6,487 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	77,839 AED	~6,487 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	77,839 AED	~6,487 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	77,839 AED	~6,487 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	77,839 AED	~6,487 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	77,839 AED	~6,487 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	82,893 AED	~6,908 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	88,419 AED	~7,368 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	88,419 AED	~7,368 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	93,945 AED	~7,829 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	93,945 AED	~7,829 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	96,209 AED	~8,017 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	96,209 AED	~8,017 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Arcadia British School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 3 times since 2018-2019.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Dedicated leaders, committed governors and engaged parents contribute significantly to the school's ethos and success
Students show exceptionally positive attitudes, behaviour and relationships, along with understanding of Emirati culture and environmental sustainability
The health, care, support and safety promoted by the school
The school's commitment to inclusion and wellbeing, embedded across the school so all students thrive and achieve

What the school was asked to improve

Improve attainment and progress in Islamic Education and Arabic by focusing on teaching quality, raising challenge, and ensuring more accurate assessment
Improve self-evaluation and development planning to be more rigorous and systematic, leading to precise evaluative statements
Revise the National Agenda action plan to include a specific focus on Emirati students' achievement and reading literacy skills
Ensure curriculum mapping provides a comprehensive overview of wellbeing provision

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 29 January to 02 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 65 performance indicators rated in both reports, 13 improved, 0 declined and 52 kept the same rating.

Students

900 → 1,077

+177 (+20%)

Teachers

84 → 98

+14 (+17%)

Students of determination

97 → 117

+20 (+21%)

Emirati students

3 → 4

+1 (+33%)

Improved

Islamic Education — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Islamic Education — Attainment · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
English — Progress · Secondary: Good → Very good
Mathematics — Attainment · Primary: Very good → Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress · Primary: Very good → Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress · Secondary: Very good → Outstanding
Science — Attainment · Secondary: Good → Very good
Science — Progress · Secondary: Good → Very good

and 5 more

Did Arcadia British School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 2 show an improvement, 3 no change yet.

Raise students' attainment in Arabic as both a first and additional language and ensure assessments are aligned with curriculum standardsNo change yet
13 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure leaders systematically identify and share exemplary teaching practices, particularly in FS and PrimaryNo change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Monitor the effectiveness of the reading programme to ensure a positive impact on student outcomesImproved
English — Progress (Secondary): Good → Very good
Develop teachers' skills in supporting students' reading for purpose across all subjectsImproved
English — Progress (Secondary): Good → Very good · Teaching for effective learning (Secondary): Good → Very good
Ensure all judgements arising from school self-evaluation are accurateNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (71 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary	Weak	Weak
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	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	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Secondary	Good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Very good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Good	Very good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Very good	Outstanding
Learning skills	Primary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Secondary	Good	Very good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Good	Very good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Very good	Very good
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
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Very good	Very good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Very good	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Very good

Arcadia British School (Dubai Branch) is a rapidly improving, very good school with outstanding personal development, strong governance and leadership, and very good achievement in English, mathematics and science. Arabic attainment remains a weakness, particularly Arabic as a first language in Secondary, which is rated weak.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Very strong leadership with excellent parental engagement in a very well-governed school
Excellent and very well-resourced facilities with excellent health, safety and safeguarding arrangements
Exceptional inclusive education, care, guidance and support, and effective promotion of wellbeing
Excellent personal and social development and strong knowledge and appreciation of Islamic values and UAE culture
Very good and improving achievement in English, mathematics and science

What the school was asked to improve

Raise students' attainment in Arabic as both a first and additional language and ensure assessments are aligned with curriculum standards
Ensure leaders systematically identify and share exemplary teaching practices, particularly in FS and Primary
Monitor the effectiveness of the reading programme to ensure a positive impact on student outcomes
Develop teachers' skills in supporting students' reading for purpose across all subjects
Ensure all judgements arising from school self-evaluation are accurate

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 13 to 17 March 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Very good

2018-2019Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Arcadia British School located in Dubai?

Arcadia British School is located in Jebel Ali & Furjan, operating in Jebel Ali First providing British education to families across Jebel Ali, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, and The Gardens.

What curriculum does Arcadia British School offer?

The school delivers the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Arcadia British School?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13, providing continuous education from age 3 to 18 years.

What are the tuition fees at Arcadia British School?

Annual fees range from AED 67,687 to AED 96,209, depending on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Who is Arcadia British School best suited for?

Arcadia British School is best suited for families in Jebel Ali seeking quality British education at moderate fees. The school attracts residents of Jebel Ali, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, and The Gardens who value IGCSE and A-Level preparation with outstanding inclusion support.

What is Arcadia British School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Arcadia British School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 3 times since 2018-2019.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Arcadia British School in 2023-2024?

Arcadia School - Dubai Branch is a very good school with outstanding mathematics progress, exceptional student behaviour, and outstanding care and safeguarding. Leadership is effective and committed, though self-evaluation needs more precision, and attainment in Arabic and Islamic Education requires improvement. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: dedicated leaders, committed governors and engaged parents contribute significantly to the school's ethos and success; students show exceptionally positive attitudes, behaviour and relationships, along with understanding of Emirati culture and environmental sustainability; the health, care, support and safety promoted by the school; the school's commitment to inclusion and wellbeing, embedded across the school so all students thrive and achieve.

What was Arcadia British School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: improve attainment and progress in Islamic Education and Arabic by focusing on teaching quality, raising challenge, and ensuring more accurate assessment; improve self-evaluation and development planning to be more rigorous and systematic, leading to precise evaluative statements; revise the National Agenda action plan to include a specific focus on Emirati students' achievement and reading literacy skills; ensure curriculum mapping provides a comprehensive overview of wellbeing provision.

Has Arcadia British School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 13 of the 65 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 52 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Attainment (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Islamic Education — Attainment (Secondary) from Acceptable to Good, English — Progress (Secondary) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 900 to 1,077 students (+20%). Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 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 to Year 11

Age

3 to 16

Students

1,077

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Giles David Pruett

Since 7/1/2020

Opening year

2016

Teachers

98 (+66 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

British

Largest nationality students

Emirati students

Determination students

117

Accreditation

BSO

Curriculum examinations

IGCSE

Last inspection: 29 to 02 February 2024

About Arcadia British School

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

Students in the senior years prepare for IGCSE examinations. Arcadia British School holds BSO accreditation and received a "Very Good" rating from KHDA in the 2023-2024 inspection cycle.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 67,687 to AED 96,209 depending on grade level. The campus is well-positioned for families living in The Gardens, Jebel Ali, and Damac Hills.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

67,687 AED

~5,641 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

67,687 AED

~5,641 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

77,839 AED

~6,487 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

77,839 AED

~6,487 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

77,839 AED

~6,487 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

77,839 AED

~6,487 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

77,839 AED

~6,487 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

77,839 AED

~6,487 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

82,893 AED

~6,908 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

88,419 AED

~7,368 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

88,419 AED

~7,368 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

93,945 AED

~7,829 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

93,945 AED

~7,829 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

96,209 AED

~8,017 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

96,209 AED

~8,017 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Arcadia British School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 3 times since 2018-2019.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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