Kings' School Al Barsha

• High-quality education with excellent results in GCSE and A-Level examinations
• Stimulating and safe learning environment with continuous supervision and emergency plans
• Clear vision and mission to enable every student to achieve their full potential
• Comprehensive and diverse facilities including laboratories, libraries, STEAM workshops, theater, sports fields, and swimming pools
• Enrichment programs and activities such as Duke of Edinburgh, arts, and sports
• Official accreditations and recognitions, including an Outstanding rating from KHDA
• Focus on values and personal development, including self-confidence, community responsibility, and respect for Emirati culture

How to Apply to Kings' School Al Barsha

Kings' School Al Barsha accepts enrollment applications throughout the year, but places are limited, so early application is advised. When ready, please follow these steps:

Step 1 – Online Application

Before applying, it is recommended to:

• Verify the appropriate grade for your child based on their birth date
• Review the relevant school fees
• Click on the designated link and fill out the short inquiry form

After completing the form, you will receive an automated response confirming receipt of your inquiry. A registration specialist will contact you within two business days to guide you through the next steps of the application process.

Step 2 – Complete the Application

After submitting the inquiry, we will send you login credentials to the parent portal. All required documents can be uploaded through the online portal. You will be asked to pay a non-refundable registration fee of AED 500 + VAT, payable online.

Step 3 – Securing a Place

After entering all required information about the family and child/children, uploading documents, and paying the registration fee, you may be able to book an assessment appointment subject to availability.

You will receive notification of the assessment result shortly afterward. Successful applicants will receive an official offer letter valid for ten days from the date of receipt. If places are not currently available, you will be placed on a waiting list and notified as soon as a place becomes available.

To confirm acceptance of the place, you will be required to pay a deposit that will be deducted from the child's first term fees. Payment can be made directly through the online registration portal.

Required Documents and Fees for Registration

• Copy of both parents' passports
• Copy of both parents' residence visas if available
• Copy of Emirates ID for both parents (front and back)
• Copy of child's passport
• Copy of child's birth certificate in English
• Copy of child's residence visa if available
• Copy of child's Emirates ID (front and back)
• Last two school reports for the child (last two years)
• Registration fee: AED 500 + VAT per child, payable in cash or by check at the school or online

In case of transfer from within Kings' Schools, the transfer fee is AED 500 + VAT. This fee is refundable if a place is not available but is non-transferable and does not guarantee a place.

Please contact the school directly or visit the accounts department at its official location to inquire about fee payment methods and available payment options.

Primary Curriculum

Foundation Stage (FS1 and FS2, ages 3 to 5)

At Kings' School Al Barsha, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum for our youngest students aged 3 to 5 years, based on the UK Early Years Curriculum. From September 2021, we adopted the updated EYFS Profile 2021 framework. The curriculum covers the following areas:

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development
• Communication and Language
• Physical Development
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design

We believe that every child is unique, so our teaching approach is designed to treat children as individuals. Our comprehensive approach relies on effective collaboration between parents, class teachers, specialist teachers, and learning assistants to support our vision of "the best from every child." Our teachers plan a curriculum based on student interests, giving them the ability to lead their own learning.

Our guiding principles in the Foundation Stage are:

• All children are unique
• There is goodness and kindness in every child
• Children are naturally curious, creative, and inquisitive, motivated by their own interests
• Children learn through exploration and play
• Children are resilient learners and understand that mistakes are part of the learning process
• Teachers and children guide and participate in building learning together
• Relationships are fundamental

Most importantly, we believe that happy and motivated children are the best learners. The Foundation Stage provides a safe, reassuring, and friendly environment for our youngest students to gain confidence and independence, preparing them for the next stage of their educational journey. It is an excellent foundation for future learning.

Primary Stage (Years 1 to 6, ages 5 to 11)

The Primary Stage at Kings' School Al Barsha covers ages 5 to 11 and is divided into two phases:

• Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2, ages 5 to 7)
• Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6, ages 7 to 11)

Our specially designed curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England to ensure alignment of acquired skills and knowledge with British standards, with teaching methods adapted to suit each child, making the learning experience inspiring and meaningful.

Key Stage 1 is designed to support children's transition from predominantly play-based learning in the Foundation Stage to the more organized routine of Key Stage 2. We plan unforgettable learning experiences by adding imagination and excitement, encouraging children to learn through collaboration, inquiry, and perseverance. Our students have participated in unique learning experiences such as hatching chicks, investigating fictional events, creating artwork, discovering ancient Egyptian tombs, and engaging with innovative educational challenges.

Key Stage 2 begins with greater focus on independence, leadership, and teamwork. In the first two years, teachers facilitate learning experiences aimed at:

• Developing thinking skills
• Fostering initiative and positive risk-taking
• Developing emotional intelligence
• Stimulating imagination
• Providing challenges
• Building self-confidence
• Developing leadership skills

In the final two years, leadership roles are further enhanced. Children assume various leadership responsibilities, most notably elected positions such as Head Boy and Head Girl, House Captains and their deputies, actively participating in managing school life and organizing activities throughout the year. All children also have leadership opportunities in different areas such as animal care, managing the school library, and reading stories to younger children.

Throughout the Primary Stage, learning extends beyond the classroom. Our outstanding facilities, local culture, and surrounding locations provide rich opportunities to enrich the curriculum. From testing racing cars at Yas Marina Circuit to beach cleanup days, all trips and experiences are designed to enhance practical learning and teamwork in real-life situations.

Students at Kings' School Al Barsha experience a learning environment rich in exciting challenges, creative ideas, and unforgettable experiences, aimed at inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

Secondary Curriculum

The Secondary Stage at Kings' School Al Barsha covers ages 11 to 16 and is divided into two phases:

• Key Stage 3 (Years 7 to 9, ages 11 to 14)
• Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11, ages 14 to 16)

Our specially designed curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum. Our approach is centered on concept-based learning, where topics are addressed from a comprehensive conceptual perspective. For example, the Industrial Revolution can be studied through the concept of "technology," incorporating inquiry-based learning tasks such as "How does technology change people's lives?" This stimulates students' curiosity and instills lifelong learning.

Key Stage 3 offers a balanced curriculum that equips students with essential knowledge, understanding, and skills to become educated global citizens. We adopt an integrated cross-curricular approach that enhances literacy, numeracy, technology, and cultural awareness. Personal, Social, Cultural, Health and Economic Education (PSCHE) is incorporated daily to prepare students for future life.

Key Stage 4 focuses on studying a range of compulsory and optional subjects in greater depth, leading to GCSE qualifications at the end of Year 11. Students can take up to 10 GCSE subjects. There is also an opportunity to obtain the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) qualifications, which recognize students who achieve grade C or Level 5 or above in a range of core academic subjects.

EBacc-approved subjects according to the Russell Group universities classification in the UK include:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• History or Geography
• Sciences
• Languages
• Computer Science

Key Stage 5 covers education in Year 12 and beyond, within the Sixth Form program.

Sixth Form

Kings' School Al Barsha accepts applications for Year 12 enrollment in the Sixth Form from September onwards throughout the year. Applications are reviewed upon submission. After evaluating each application, applicants are invited for an interview with the Head of Post-16. Upon success, a conditional offer is made pending GCSE results in August.

The school also offers the exclusive and specially designed Kings' Diploma, which provides a competitive advantage for students wishing to apply to top British or American universities. This "diploma" includes studying A-Level courses, with the option of obtaining a number of extended academic certificates and achievements, such as the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), the Duke of Edinburgh Award up to Gold level, work experience programs through internship opportunities with leading companies based in Dubai, in addition to volunteer work, challenges, and leadership accreditations.

Why Choose Us?

The Sixth Form at Kings' School Al Barsha aims to provide students with a comprehensive educational experience, graduating academically excellent, personally balanced, intellectually mature, and ready to face future requirements whatever they may be.

Guidance and Support

• Supportive and comprehensive pastoral care system
• Cooperative teaching and administrative staff with genuine interest in students
• High-quality academic and career guidance, where students at Kings gain diverse experiences and prepare for life after Sixth Form by exploring areas such as finance, entrepreneurship, personal safety, physical fitness, and health

Yes, Kings' School Al Barsha is co-educational for all grade levels.

You can view complete details of tuition fees through the school's page on the mdares.ai platform.

Kings' School Al Barsha offers a wide and diverse program of co-curricular activities for all students from Year 2 to Year 6. Year 1 students can join clubs from the second term in January. Activities take place before and after the school day, with most supervised by school teachers or support staff, alongside a number of clubs run by external providers.

The program always includes a wide range of interests, from sports and music activities to science and arts, with student voice involved in suggesting ideas to ensure everyone has the opportunity to develop their passion. Activities change from term to term and currently include diverse activities such as chess, rounders, origami, Zumba, cooking, photography, and a "Dragons' Den" style business club. External providers also offer activities such as ballet, karate, yoga, engineering, and Lego club.

Secondary Stage – Arts Department

The Secondary Stage at Kings' School Al Barsha includes a spacious and bright arts department with inspiring views of Dubai's skyline, including:

• Five studio halls
• Sculpture and ceramics workshop
• Outdoor work spaces
• Sculpture garden
• Specialized library and resource room

These outstanding facilities are shared with the Design Technology department. Students can practice drawing, painting, printing, textiles, photography, ceramics, and sculpture.

All students study Art and Design until Year 9 (up to age 14). After that, students can choose to study Art and Design (Fine Art) for GCSE, then Fine Art at A Level starting from September 2017.

In Years 7 to 9, students are encouraged to experiment and create their artwork in response to a general theme for each academic year. They also learn essential skills and artistic vocabulary and explore the work of major artists. Students are also taught how to improve and display their work in an annual exhibition.

At GCSE level, students develop their understanding and artistic practice more deeply, including exploring:

• A range of art, craft, and design processes
• Diverse artistic types, styles, and traditions
• How to express ideas, feelings, and meanings in art
• The importance of social, historical, and cultural contexts in different art forms

In addition to developing their artistic skills, students learn how to critically analyze and evaluate artwork, including their own work. They prepare a Personal Portfolio and prepare for both the GCSE exam and the end-of-course exhibition.

Competitive Sports

The competitive sports program at Kings' School Al Barsha has been developed to ensure our students have the widest possible experience in competitive and recreational sports among all schools in Dubai. We are extremely proud of the opportunities our students have here. Our world-class facilities have allowed us to design high-level training and competitive programs starting from Year 2. We are full members of both DASSA and BSME associations, allowing us to participate in the most important international school competitions in the Middle East region.

We pride ourselves on our sporting capabilities, as our outstanding facilities give our students the opportunity to develop their skills and grow to become world-class athletes.

School Trips

Throughout the academic years, learning at Kings' School Al Barsha extends beyond the classroom. Our outstanding facilities, local culture, and places of interest provide exciting opportunities to enrich the curriculum. From testing air-powered racing cars at Yas Marina Circuit to beach cleanup days, all trips and experiences are designed to enhance practical learning and teamwork in real-life situations.

Children experience a learning environment rich in exciting challenges, creative innovations, and unforgettable experiences, aimed at inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

At Kings' School Al Barsha, every day is a step within a comprehensive educational journey aimed at inspiring children to become active, enthusiastic, independent learners who love lifelong learning.

Our unique curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and the Early Years Curriculum, influenced by contemporary issues and local opportunities, and continuously evolves to meet the specific needs and interests of our international student community.

Kings' School Al Barsha is located in Al Barsha 3, Umm Suqeim Street, South Al Barsha area, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Yes, Kings' School Al Barsha provides an extensive, safe, and reliable transportation service from various locations in Dubai. The service is managed by Shanawaz company.

Kings' School Al Barsha Facilities:

• Spacious classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, iPads, and Macs
• Advanced science laboratories (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
• STEAM workshops, design technology, and 3D printing
• Two libraries including an electronic library and group work spaces
• Auditorium, theater, and music recording studio
• Workshops for fine arts, sculpture, photography, and textile arts
• Football, rugby, basketball, volleyball, and cricket fields
• Three swimming pools, indoor gym, and athletics tracks
• Medical clinic and student health care center
• Cafeteria and outdoor seating areas
• School bus services
• Fully air-conditioned environment with comprehensive wireless internet

Key measures at Kings' School Al Barsha to ensure student safety:

• 24/7 security and guarding: surveillance cameras and secure entry systems for all facilities
• Monitored gates and secure entrances for all visitors, with check-in and check-out
• Continuous supervision: teachers and supervisors monitor students within classrooms and public facilities
• Emergency and evacuation plan: training students and staff on safety and emergency procedures
• Health center and school clinic: providing immediate medical care for emergencies and daily cases
• Safe school buses: equipped with seat belts, GPS tracking systems, and a supervisor on every trip
• Clear policies for behavior and safety: instructions for students on using facilities and sports and arts activities