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Arcadia Global School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 25,865 - 33,788
Ages 3 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 2256
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 17
Introduction

Arcadia Global School is a British-curriculum day school in Jebel Ali Village, Al Furjan, Dubai, offering Early Years through Year 9 (FS1–Year 9) for children aged 3 to 14. The school follows the National Curriculum for England (EYFS, KS1–KS3) and operates an enriched programme that includes Early Years Explorers and an Enrichment Learning Programme; a 12-week Junior MBA is part of the primary curriculum for Years 3–6. The school's published policies state that the language of instruction is English; Arabic and Islamic Studies are provided in A/B streams from Year 1 (with Islamic B delivered in English for non‑Arab Muslim students) and French is offered in the secondary programme. Campus facilities listed by the school include science and ICT labs, STREAM labs, a library, art and music rooms, a full‑size astroturf football pitch, MUGA court, cricket nets, a 25 m swimming pool plus a learner pool, and a large multipurpose hall. Campus location is shown as adjacent to Al Furjan Metro Station.

Jebel Ali Village, Al Furjan, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Arcadia Global School has 2,256 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.

Location
Arcadia Global School is located in Al Furjan, Dubai, adjacent to the Al Furjan Metro Station. The campus is easily accessible by the Al Furjan Metro and local roads.

Stages
The school offers education from FS1 to Year 9, following the 13-year English National Curriculum framework.

Type
Co-educational (mixed gender).

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school reports around 850 pupils from over 60 nationalities; public data do not disclose the local-to-international ratio or the most common nationality.

Additional learning support
Arcadia Global School references an Inclusive Education Plan and wellbeing initiatives (The Happy Place); specific SEN provisions are not publicly detailed.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is listed; the school follows the National Curriculum for England.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated; Religion is taught as part of the STREAM curriculum.

School day structure
The UAE calendar lists term dates and holidays; daily start and end times are not published on the public calendar.

Bus service
A school bus service operates with multiple routes and published fees by zone; fees are charged per term and vary by route (example zones and ranges shown in the bus fees schedule). Contact admissions for route specifics.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has a Healthy Eating Policy.

House System
The school has a House System.

Governance and Ownership
Arcadia Global School is part of the Arcadia Group and has a Board of Governors. The Board includes Mohan Valrani (Founding Governor of Student, Parent, and Staff Wellbeing), Mohamed Al Shirawi (Founding Governor for Arabic and Islamic Education), Navin M. Valrani (Founding CEO), and Giles Pruett (Governor).
Fees

Annual tuition at Arcadia Global School ranges from AED 25,865 to AED 33,788 for 2026/27.

Application / Assessment Fees
- Assessment fee: AED 525 per student (inclusive of VAT). This fee is non-refundable and is required to book an assessment.
- Registration / acceptance deposit: AED 2,000 per student (EYFS) and AED 2,500 per student (Year 1 onwards). This deposit is non-refundable but is adjustable against the first term's tuition. Registration must be submitted within three days of the offer to secure the place.
- KHDA fee fact sheets list an Application Fee entry of AED 500 (assessment included) and note that enrolment fees for new students may be charged up to 10% of tuition (non-refundable and deductible from the first term). Existing students' re-enrolment fees are shown as up to 5% of tuition or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the first term.

Tuition fees by year group (full detail, per year and per term)
All amounts are shown in AED.
- FS1 (Foundation Stage 1)
- Discounted total tuition fee: AED 25,865.
- Discount: 35.34% (Discount amount AED 14,135).
- KHDA-approved total fee: AED 40,000.
- Term breakdown: Term 1 (Sep–Dec) AED 10,347; Term 2 (Jan–Mar) AED 7,759; Term 3 (Apr–Jun) AED 7,759.

- FS2 (Foundation Stage 2)
- Discounted total tuition fee: AED 29,008.
- Discount: 27.48% (Discount amount AED 10,992).
- KHDA-approved total fee: AED 40,000.
- Term breakdown: Term 1 AED 11,604; Term 2 AED 8,702; Term 3 AED 8,702.

- Year 1 (and Years 2–6 share the same figures)
- Discounted total tuition fee: AED 30,683 (per year).
- Discount: 31.82% (Discount amount AED 14,318).
- KHDA-approved total fee: AED 45,000.
- Term breakdown: Term 1 AED 12,273; Term 2 AED 9,205; Term 3 AED 9,205.

- Years 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Same discounted total tuition fee and term breakdown as Year 1: AED 30,683 per year; Term 1 AED 12,273; Term 2 AED 9,205; Term 3 AED 9,205. Discount 31.82%. KHDA-approved total AED 45,000.

- Years 7–9
- Discounted total tuition fee: AED 33,788 (per year).
- Discount: 44.61% (Discount amount AED 27,213).
- KHDA-approved total fee: AED 61,000.
- Term breakdown: Term 1 AED 13,516; Term 2 AED 10,136; Term 3 AED 10,136.

*Note: the school states that founding families follow an alternative fee structure and sibling discounts are applied for new families (1st sibling 5%, 2nd sibling 10%).*

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The published tuition numbers are split across three school terms: Term 1 (September–December), Term 2 (January–March) and Term 3 (April–June). The term amounts above are the billed instalments.
- The registration/acceptance deposit must be paid to secure an offered place within the stated timeframe (three days on the offer letter). Assessment and registration deposits are generally non-refundable except in extenuating circumstances as described in the school's refund policy. Existing students may be charged a re-enrolment fee (up to 5% of tuition or AED 500) and new students may be charged an enrolment fee of up to 10% of tuition; these are deductible from the first term fees where applicable.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Arcadia Global School operates as a day school (FS1–Year 9) and does not list boarding provision or boarding fees.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Required education supplies (estimates shown on KHDA fact sheets): uniform AED 500–800; stationery AED 50–300; school ID card replacement AED 50.
- Optional services and common additional charges (ranges given per KHDA fact sheets): transport (school bus) AED 5,750–10,400; extracurricular activities AED 100–1,500; local educational trips AED 50–600; learning support assistants AED 2,000–5,000; overnight camps AED 1,000–3,000; school photographs AED 50–250; sport camps AED 300–3,200. These items are shown as optional/extra and are charged separately where used.
- The school notes parents may be required to purchase certain devices or resources for specific year groups where applicable (examples of such charges appear in the school's published fact sheets and fee materials).

Refund information
- Registration and re-registration deposits are non-refundable in normal circumstances. Refunds for deposits or fees are only provided in extenuating circumstances such as relocation to another country/Emirate or other unforeseen events, consistent with KHDA refund rules and the school's published refund policy. The school publishes a detailed refund policy document that outlines circumstances and procedures for refunds.
- Re-enrolment and enrolment fee rules (existing versus new students), including the amounts that are non-refundable and how they are deducted from term fees, are listed in the school's KHDA fee fact sheets.

Fee payment options and contact for payment arrangements
- The school's published admissions and fee materials detail amounts, deposits and term billing but do not list specific payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) in the public fee tables. For payment method confirmation and to arrange payment, contact the admissions team at +971 4 559 9700 or admissions@arcadiaglobal.sch.ae.

Sources used for these figures and notes (most recent published fee materials for the 2025–2026 academic year): Arcadia Global School fee structure and fee fact sheet PDFs (school-published KHDA fee fact sheets), the school admissions procedure page, the school's refund policy document, and the KHDA school details page.
Academics

Arcadia Global School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
Arcadia Global School in Dubai delivers the National Curriculum for England, providing a British education from FS1 through Year 8 with extensions into the secondary years. EYFS Foundation Stage is delivered through the seven areas of the framework with a cross-curricular approach, and Arabic/Islamic A/B programmes are offered from Year 1 (Islamic Studies A for Arab Muslim students delivered in Arabic and Islamic B for non-Arab Muslim students delivered in English) as per KHDA regulations. KS1–KS2 follow the National Curriculum for England (Years 1–6), with core subjects Maths, English and Science and foundation subjects including Art and Design, Music, Design and Technology, Physical Education, Computing and Global Explorers. A Junior MBA programme is a 12-week primary module for Years 3–6, with an end-of-year investment pitch; Years 1–2 may take it as an Enrichment Programme elective. In KS3 (Years 7–9) the curriculum covers Mathematics, English, Science, Arabic, Physical Education, Swimming, Computing, MSCS and Modern Foreign Languages, with Integrated Science in Years 7–8 and separate Biology, Chemistry and Physics from Year 9, and languages including English, Arabic and French. IGCSE Options Booklet outlines the KS4 pathway and the Senior MBA Programme continues for Years 7–9, complemented by the Enrichment Learning Programme, QUEST non-sport sessions and the EDGE Programme.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Arcadia Global School supports social and emotional learning (SEL) through the Happiness Programme, a wellbeing-focused curriculum embedded in the Enrichment Learning Programme and delivered within the regular school day. The Happiness Programme is presented as a Non-Sports Enrichment Session (QUEST) and includes activities such as mindfulness, exercise, gratitude, and opportunities for giving, with discussion groups and breathing techniques to foster self-awareness and emotional regulation. The programme is aligned with the UAE Happiness Programme for pupils and aims to support holistic development beyond academics. Elements include healthy lifestyle education and outdoor learning as part of wellbeing. The Enrichment Learning Programme page confirms the Happiness Programme as a component of QUEST, and the Happiness Programme page provides explicit detail on its mindfulness and wellbeing components.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Arcadia Global School provides extra support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and for those with English as an Additional Language (EAL). The school also lists Gifted and Talented students and those developing Arabic B as an additional language as groups receiving extra support. Support is delivered through modified programmes and close monitoring by teachers and support staff to ensure progress. The available materials describe inclusion as a core principle but do not specify exact SEN categories or whether the school operates as a specialist SEN institution. There is an inclusion leadership structure in place, including a Director of Inclusion.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL is explicitly listed as a group receiving extra support under the Academic Support framework. The same page also notes that Gifted and Talented students and those developing Arabic B as an additional language receive support, indicating an integrated approach to language needs. Support is delivered through modified programmes and ongoing monitoring by teachers and support staff. The school's materials confirm EAL as part of its inclusive support model.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the Happiness Programme, which is designed to educate pupils about wellbeing and resilience. The programme includes mindfulness, gratitude, healthy lifestyle choices, and outdoor learning components. Mindfulness and self-awareness practices are facilitated through discussion groups and breathing techniques. The Happiness Programme is delivered as part of the Enrichment Learning Programme by teaching staff within the regular school day. The Enrichment Programme page and the Happiness Programme details confirm these wellbeing components.

Safeguarding
Arcadia Global School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people, with safeguarding policies referenced in the School Policies section. The school states a duty of care to safeguard and promote welfare and to uphold safeguarding and child protection standards. A Safer Recruitment Policy exists and is publicly accessible as part of the safeguarding framework. The safeguarding team and related policies are described across the school's safeguarding and policies materials.
Parent Experience

History
Arcadia British School opened its Primary Campus in 2016 and its Secondary Campus in 2019, establishing the Arcadia Group's footprint in Dubai's JVT area. Arcadia Global School opened in 2023 in Al Furjan, Dubai, as the third school in the Arcadia Education portfolio. It began with the National Curriculum for England for EYFS to Year 6, with plans to add GCSEs for Years 10–11 and then A levels in later years. The school is led by Founding Principal Andrew Wilson, who outlined the plan to grow alongside a strong focus on enrichment and wellbeing. The governance framework includes Mohan Valrani as Founding Governor of Student, Parent, and Staff Wellbeing and Navin Valrani as Founding CEO of Arcadia Education, highlighting a family-led approach to education within the group.

Community
Arcadia Global School opened in 2023 with around 850 pupils from more than 60 nationalities, reflecting a diverse and inclusive community. The campus is located adjacent to the Al Furjan Metro Station, providing easy access for families across Dubai. The enriched curriculum includes a STREAM approach and the Junior MBA programme from Year 3, alongside the AGS Posana Programme for wellbeing and character development. The Arcadia Apollo Theatre, a 1,200-seat venue opened with the secondary campus, serves as a community hub for performances, guest lectures, and wider community gatherings, reinforcing the school's emphasis on arts, culture, and community engagement. KHDA involvement is evident in school events and inaugurations, underscoring active collaboration with the education authorities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Arcadia Global School does not publish a dedicated PTA page on its site; however, parental involvement is formalized through a governance structure that includes a Founding Governor of Student, Parent, and Staff Wellbeing. The school emphasizes parent engagement as part of its wellbeing and character development approach through the Posana Wellbeing Programme and Maslow Before We Bloom. The Arcadia Apollo Theatre is a community hub for performances, guest lectures, and wider community gatherings that invite family participation. Inaugural events have involved KHDA Director General attendance, reflecting strong parent- and community-facing collaboration. Founding leadership stresses a family-centered approach to education, with Arcadia's founding families (Mohan Valrani as Chairman and Navin Valrani as Founding CEO) guiding the school's ethos.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Arcadia Global School has world-class, state-of-the-art facilities for academics, sport, and the arts. The academic spaces include two science labs, one ICT lab, one EYFS support room, a library and STREAM labs. The campus also features sport facilities and enrichment spaces for creative and performing arts, including dedicated rooms for music and art, shared learning zones, and an indoor play area.

Sports Facilities
The school offers a full-size football pitch (Astroturf), a MUGA court for basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis and handball, cricket nets, a 25-metre swimming pool, a learning pool, and a large indoor multipurpose hall for various sports.

Academic Facilities
The school has two science labs, one ICT lab, one EYFS support room, a library, and STREAM labs.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Enrichment and performing arts spaces include an art room, a music room with two practice rooms, three shared learning zones, an indoor play area and a dance and drama room.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school delivers British education based on the National Curriculum for England for FS1 to Year 8, with a focus on developing a lifelong learning ethos and global citizenship. Early Years covers the Foundation Stage, and the National Primary Curriculum governs Years 1 to 6, with Arabic and Islamic language programs provided as per KHDA regulations. Junior MBA is offered as a 12‑week primary programme to develop critical thinking, financial literacy, collaboration, and oracy, culminating in an investment-pitch presentation. The curriculum is enriched by in-school opportunities and digital learning platforms.

Arts & Creative
Performing arts and visual arts are supported by a dedicated Arts & Enrichment ecosystem, including an Art Room, a Music Room with two practice rooms, and a Dance and Drama Room. The school also integrates expressive arts and design into the broader curriculum and offers a range of arts-related ECAs and activities.

Cultural & Language
Arabic and Islamic language provision is available from Year 1 (Arabic A for native Arabic speakers) and year groups up to Year 8; Arabic B is available for non-native speakers. Islamic Studies programs (A for Arab Muslim students delivered in Arabic; B for non-Arab students delivered in English) are provided from Year 2 and in line with KHDA regulations. Quran-related programs and Islamic art/calligraphy are also offered.

Social & Hobbies
A broad range of extracurricular activities supports social development, including Academic ECAs (English and Maths interventions), language and cultural ECAs, creative and skill-based ECAs (arts, chess, debating, origami, computing, library), and physical/sports ECAs (various clubs and fitness activities). Public speaking, mindfulness, and student-led activities are part of the offering.

Community & Service
Wellbeing and character development are supported through wellbeing initiatives and mindfulness programs, including a dedicated Posana Mindfulness & Wellbeing component, which is integrated with student life.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and professional skills are fostered through activities such as public speaking and entrepreneurship-focused ECAs, as well as the Junior MBA program, which introduces elements of effective teamwork, finance, and strategic thinking.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is embedded across the school with mindfulness and wellbeing programs (Posana Mindfulness & Wellbeing) and facilities that support physical health (e.g., swimming classes for FS1–FS2). The campus emphasizes a positive, supportive environment as part of its wellbeing approach.
Languages

Language Provision
English is a core subject under the National Curriculum for England. Arabic language and Islamic Studies are provided from Year 1; Islamic Studies A is delivered in Arabic for native Arabic speakers and Islamic Studies B is delivered in English for non-native Arabic speakers from Year 2, per KHDA regulations.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses English as the language of instruction for the National Curriculum. Arabic language and Islamic Studies are provided from Year 1; Islamic Studies A is delivered in Arabic for native Arabic speakers, and Islamic Studies B is delivered in English for non-native Arabic speakers, from Year 2, per KHDA regulations.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete the online application form. View the Virtual Tours and use the Age Eligibility calculator to determine the appropriate year level. The school follows KHDA regulations and uses a 13-year system. FS1 to Year 2 placement is based on age as of December 31 of the admissions year; Year 3 to Year 12 placement is normally the year level immediately after the year completed in the current school.

2. Remit the required documents for assessment. Submit copies of the child's passport and birth certificate (English), immunization records, medical insurance card, visa, Emirates ID, and a JPEG photo of the child. Include a transfer certificate from the current school if applicable. An assessment fee of AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) is payable to book the assessment. KHDA regulations govern transfer and placement practices.

3. Assessment and review. After the assessment is completed, feedback is provided via email within 7 to 10 working days. Offer letters are sent to successful candidates. The process determines whether a place is offered and under what terms.

4. Offer and acceptance. The Registration Fee is AED 2,000 per EYFS student and AED 2,500 per student from Year 1 onward. The registration fee is non-refundable but is adjustable against the first term's tuition and must be paid within 3 days of the offer.

5. Remain documents for enrolment. Submit: birth certificate (English copy), immunization records, medical insurance card, visa, Emirates ID, and passport copies; provide a JPEG photo of the child and parents. A transfer certificate from the previous school is required where applicable, and additional enrolment forms (AGS Medical Form) may be requested.

6. KHDA registration and transfer certificates. Transfer certificate requirements depend on the country of origin. For United Kingdom, Western Europe, Australia, Canada, and the USA, the transfer certificate typically requires only the school stamp and Head of School signature. Other countries may require attestation by ministries and the UAE consulate or embassy.

7. Dubai-based transfers. For students transferring from another Dubai school, a transfer certificate is required to facilitate placement. Attestation requirements vary by origin, with some cases needing ministry and UAE consulate attestations.

8. Year level placement and progression. The school places students into age-appropriate year groups following KHDA guidelines. FS1 to Year 2 placement is age-based; Year 3 to Year 12 placement follows the year completed in the previous school.

Scholarships
The school offers equity and merit-based scholarships. Scholarships are provided as part of a program with total awards valued up to 31.5 million AED. Details on specific eligibility criteria are not published here, but the program includes merit-based opportunities across the student body.
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