Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology
Arcadia Global School is a British curriculum school located in Al Furjan, Dubai. The school delivers education based on the UK National Curriculum, providing students with a structured academic framework aligned with British educational standards.
The school offers classes following the English National Curriculum structure. Students benefit from a learning environment designed to support academic development and personal growth throughout their educational journey.
As a UK school in Dubai, Arcadia Global School prepares students through a programme rooted in British educational principles. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects including English, mathematics, and sciences, building strong foundational knowledge.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 40,000 to AED 65,000. The Al Furjan campus provides convenient access for families residing in Discovery Gardens.
Annual tuition at Arcadia Global School ranges from AED 40,000 (FS 1) to AED 65,000 (Year 10) for 2026-2027, across 13 year groups, or about AED 3,333 to AED 5,417 a month. All 12 grade fees are unchanged from 2025-2026.
KHDA rated Arcadia Global School "Good" in its 2025-2026 inspection.
Arcadia Global School received a good overall rating. Achievement in English, mathematics and science is good, and students show strong personal development, positive attitudes and community engagement. Leadership and governance are effective. However, Islamic Education and Arabic attainment remain acceptable, and support for students of determination needs strengthening.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2025-2026 (PDF, pages 2-23), inspected 26 to 30 January 2026. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2025-2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | ||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Primary | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Primary | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Secondary | Good |
| English — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Good |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Good |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Good |
| English — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good |
| English — Progress | Primary | Good |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Good |
| Science — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Good |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | Good |
| Learning skills | Foundation Stage | Good |
| Learning skills | Primary | Good |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Good |
| Personal and social development | ||
| Personal development | Foundation Stage | Very good |
| Personal development | Primary | Very good |
| Personal development | Secondary | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Foundation Stage | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Secondary | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Foundation Stage | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Secondary | Very good |
| Teaching and assessment | ||
| Teaching for effective learning | Foundation Stage | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Secondary | Good |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | Good |
| Assessment | Primary | Good |
| Assessment | Secondary | Good |
| Curriculum | ||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Foundation Stage | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Secondary | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Foundation Stage | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Secondary | Good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | ||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Foundation Stage | Very good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Very good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Secondary | Very good |
| Care and support | Foundation Stage | Good |
| Care and support | Primary | Good |
| Care and support | Secondary | Good |
| Leadership and management | ||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Good |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | Very good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Very good |
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