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BC Academy International School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 50,000 - 60,000
Ages 5 - 12 years
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum

G19, 19B St, Umm Suqeim Second, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

BC Academy International School has instruction in English.

Location
BC Academy International School is located in Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeirah, Dubai. The campus is on G19, 19B Street, in a residential area with easy access to Dubai's major roads and local amenities. The school offers a bus service and on-site parking for families. The campus is a large, modern facility with extensive indoor and outdoor spaces.

Stages
BC Academy serves British Nursery (Pre-Nursery 1 & 2, Nursery, FS1 & FS2), Primary School (FS1–Year 6), and Secondary School (Year 7–13). High School (Years 9–13) is planned to be fully offered in coming years, with the current secondary structure preparing for IGCSEs and A-levels.

Type
BC Academy is a private British Curriculum International School and Nursery offering through education from 0 to 18 years, with a boarding option available alongside day schooling.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Not publicly disclosed; as a newly established school, KHDA data on pupil nationality mix has not been published.

Additional learning support
The school provides SEN/EAL support and inclusive pathways, with personalised accommodations where needed. A dedicated school counsellor and a Wellbeing/Pastoral team support students' emotional and mental health.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated; the school operates under a British curriculum framework and is located in the UAE.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated publicly by the school.

School day structure
The school operates a full-day schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. There are additional options such as a 2-hour ECA (extracurricular activities) programme and a late bus option to support families.

Bus service
BC Academy provides a school bus service with on-site parking availability. A late bus option is available and bus services are coordinated to support student commutes.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at BC Academy International School ranges from AED 50,000 to AED 60,000 for 2026/27.

Application fee and initial deposits
- Application fee: AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) payable on submission of an online enquiry.
- Registration deposit (new students): 10% of the total annual tuition fees, payable when a place is offered and accepted; this deposit is deducted from the total tuition but is non‑refundable.
- Re‑registration deposit (existing students): 5% of the total tuition fees to secure a place for the following academic year; this deposit is deductible from the new year's fees and is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term breakdown)
- Year 1: Annual tuition AED 50,000. Term breakdown (school billing structure): Term 1 = AED 20,000 (40%); Term 2 = AED 15,000 (30%); Term 3 = AED 15,000 (30%).
- Year 2: Annual tuition AED 53,000. Term 1 = AED 21,200; Term 2 = AED 15,900; Term 3 = AED 15,900.
- Year 3: Annual tuition AED 55,000. Term 1 = AED 22,000; Term 2 = AED 16,500; Term 3 = AED 16,500.
- Year 4: Annual tuition AED 57,000. Term 1 = AED 22,800; Term 2 = AED 17,100; Term 3 = AED 17,100.
- Year 5: Annual tuition AED 57,000. Term 1 = AED 22,800; Term 2 = AED 17,100; Term 3 = AED 17,100.
- Year 6: Annual tuition AED 60,000. Term 1 = AED 24,000; Term 2 = AED 18,000; Term 3 = AED 18,000.
- Year 7: Annual tuition AED 60,000. Term 1 = AED 24,000; Term 2 = AED 18,000; Term 3 = AED 18,000.

Note: tuition fees are stated exclusive of uniforms, meal services, transport and any English language or special educational needs support.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is invoiced in advance and payable prior to the start of the academic year; invoices are issued in advance of each term. The first term payment is due before the student's start date.
- Standard term payment structure: First term = 40% of the annual tuition; Second term = 30%; Third term = 30%. Use these percentages to calculate the term invoices shown above.
- For students joining mid‑term, tuition is charged from the start of the month in which they enroll.
- Consequences of non‑payment: the school may withhold academic reports, references and examination results and may temporarily or permanently exclude the student for persistent non‑payment.

Boarding fees
- The school's published tuition materials and fee fact sheets provide day‑school fee information. No separate boarding fee schedule is published on the school's tuition fee pages or the published fee fact sheets; there are no explicit boarding fees shown in the school's tuition fact sheets.

Other costs and optional services (examples and ranges shown on fee fact sheets)
- Required education supplies (examples): Stationery AED 5,000; School ID card replacement AED 100; selected year fact sheets show laptop/digital device guidance AED 2,500–6,000 for some year groups.
- Optional services and typical price ranges (examples shown on fact sheets):
- Transport: AED 7,000 to AED 12,000.
- Canteen / meal plans: AED 7,000 to AED 15,000.
- Extracurricular activities: AED 3,000 to AED 45,000 (varies by activity and level).
- Class photographs: AED 350 to AED 1,000.
- Educational local trip: AED 50 to AED 15,000; overseas trips: AED 2,000 to AED 45,000.
- Learning support / special needs support: wide ranges shown (for example AED 12,000 to AED 95,000 where applicable).
- Short programmes, camps and enrichment activities: many items show ranges (e.g., STEM programme, summer/winter camps, immersion programmes) with fees varying by programme and year group.
- Uniforms: uniforms are not included in tuition; the school lists uniforms as an excluded cost but does not publish a uniform price list on the tuition fee fact sheets.

Discounts
- Sibling discounts shown: Fourth child receives a 15% tuition discount; Fifth child receives a 25% tuition discount. Additional founder or scholarship discounts may be available.

Refund and withdrawal rules
- Registration and re‑registration deposits are normally non‑refundable except in exceptional circumstances (for example relocation to another country or Emirates). Tuition fees paid before the academic year are refundable with the registration/re‑registration deposit deducted.
- Refund calculation for withdrawals after the academic year starts (as published):
- If the student has attended for two weeks or less: one month's fees will be deducted.
- If the student has attended for more than two weeks but less than one month: two months' fees will be deducted.
- If the student has attended for over one month: the full term's fees will be deducted.
Refunds are calculated from the start of the term and the date of the parent's official written withdrawal request; days on the register count as attendance days. Refunds to credit card/online payments are returned to the original payment method; cash payments are refunded by cheque.

Fee payment options and refund handling
- The school's published refund processing notes indicate refunds are returned to the original payment method for credit card or online payments and by cheque for cash payments; invoices are issued in advance and payments are expected before term start. Payment channels explicitly listed for refunds imply acceptance of online/credit‑card payments and cash handling; parents should use the invoicing/payment channels indicated on the school invoice to make tuition payments.

Administrative notes (billing and enrolment)
- The first term invoice is due before the student's start date; the registration deposit (10%) is applied to the total tuition but is non‑refundable. For existing students, re‑registration deposit (5%) secures a place for the following year and is deductible from the next year's fees. The school follows KHDA fee framework conventions for invoicing and refunds.

Important fee documents used
- The school publishes per‑year fee fact sheets that list the annual tuition, required supplies and typical ranges for optional services; those fact sheets were used to list annual tuition values and ranges above.
Academics

BC Academy International School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 5 to 12.

Curriculum
BC Academy International School in Dubai offers a British curriculum beginning with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in Preschool (Pre-Nursery to FS2), with a strong emphasis on communication, language, physical development and social-emotional well-being. Primary (Years 1–6, ages 5–11) is aligned with the English National Curriculum and adapted for its international and Emirati community, combining core skills in reading, writing and mathematics with project-based learning and STEM while integrating UAE requirements. Secondary comprises KS3 (Year 7–9), KS4 (Year 10–11) with IGCSEs or equivalent, and KS5 (Year 12–13) with A-Levels or equivalent pathways, all delivered through a tailored English National Curriculum approach. Language instruction includes Arabic, Chinese, French and Russian. The curriculum is complemented by a broad extracurricular and clubs program and international trips to broaden learning (UK, Spain, Malaysia, the USA and more).
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit the application form. A member of the admissions team responds with next steps and timelines. Prepare any requested documents, such as copies of previous school reports. 2. Visit the campus for a tour. Tours can be arranged through the same contact details. The campus is located at G19, 19B Street, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai. During the visit, families meet staff and see classrooms and facilities. 3. A pre-entry assessment screening is conducted. It includes a student interview and testing plus initial diagnostics. Previous school reports are submitted for review. The admissions decision reflects performance and alignment with the curriculum. 4. Complete the enrollment paperwork by signing the contract and paying the tuition fee when everything is ready. The school provides enrollment confirmation and next steps for start date and orientation.
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