Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British
40K - 55K AED
Dubai Sports City
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology
Victory Heights Primary School is a British primary school located in Sports City, welcoming students since 2013. The school provides education for boys and girls from FS1 through Year 6.
Currently, 1,006 pupils aged 3 to 11 attend the school. Classes cater to early years and primary-aged children, with the school preparing students for a smooth transition to Year 7 at secondary level.
The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum, covering EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2. Victory Heights Primary School holds BSO accreditation and achieved an "Outstanding" rating from KHDA in the 2023-2024 inspection.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 40,138 to AED 54,733 depending on year group. Families from Dubai Sports City find the campus easily accessible for daily commutes.
Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.
The school has achieved the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) Gilt Award for 2026-2029. Feedback highlighted the positive impact of science teaching, noting practical investigations, pupil-led enquiry, a focus on scientific vocabulary and working scientifically, and growing curiosity, confidence and independence in learners.
Source: InstagramYear 6 pupils have begun using the school's new science laboratory, carrying out hands-on investigations into the pH levels of different substances and exploring what makes them acidic or alkaline. The school presents the lab as part of its emphasis on experimental, hands-on science learning.
Source: InstagramAnnual tuition at Victory Heights Primary School ranges from AED 40,138 (FS 1) to AED 54,733 (Year 5) for 2026-2027, across 8 year groups, or about AED 3,345 to AED 4,561 a month. All 8 grade fees are unchanged from 2025-2026.
KHDA rated Victory Heights Primary School "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Outstanding". The school has been inspected 8 times since 2014-2015.
Victory Heights Primary School is rated outstanding overall. Students achieve exceptionally in English, mathematics and science, with outstanding personal development and leadership. Wellbeing provision is outstanding. Arabic as a first and additional language remain weaker, rated acceptable in attainment, and are highlighted as key areas for improvement.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1-21), inspected 29 to 01 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 43 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 0 declined and 42 kept the same rating.
Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 1 show an improvement, 3 no change yet.
Islamic Education — Attainment (Primary): Acceptable → Good
8 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
8 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Primary | 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 |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Assessment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | 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 |
| Care and support | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Primary | 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 |
Victory Heights Primary School is rated outstanding overall. Students achieve outstanding attainment and progress in English, mathematics, and science from Foundation Stage to Year 6. Leadership, teaching, curriculum, and wellbeing support are outstanding, while attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic remains acceptable, though progress in these subjects is good.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1-21), inspected 06 to 10 March 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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