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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
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Introduction

BC Academy International School is a British-curriculum international primary school located in Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai. It delivers the British National Curriculum adapted for international relevance and cultural inclusion and, for the purposes of this directory entry, serves children aged 5 to 12. The school's stated core programme includes English, mathematics and science; Arabic (Arabic A & B), Islamic Education and UAE Social Studies are taught in line with UAE Ministry of Education and KHDA requirements. The school provides SEN and EAL support and embeds PSHE, digital literacy, environmental awareness and project-based/entrepreneurial learning across year groups. Notable facilities published on the school website include a c.215,000 sq ft campus with modern classrooms, a multilingual library, science, STEM and innovation labs and maker spaces, indoor and outdoor play areas and a sports pitch; the campus also offers a school canteen, bus service, 24-hour security and on-site medical staff. The school is KHDA licensed.

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

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

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required.

Food Options
Tasty, nutritious meals are served four times a day in the school canteen; there is a kitchen for cookery lessons.

House System
House System (FS1–Year 13) promotes cross-age mentoring, leadership and camaraderie.

Governance and Ownership
BC Academy International School L.L.C owns the school; governance is provided by a Board of Governors.
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).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
BC Academy's Pastoral/Well-Being/PSHE framework places pupil happiness and well-being at the center of school life; the Wellbeing curriculum promotes mental health, emotional literacy, decision-making, and digital citizenship, and a School Counsellor is available for emotional support, with the Deputy Head of Well-Being overseeing pupil well-being and holding weekly meetings with Senior Management and Houseparents to discuss concerns.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
SEN is supported by a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and an EAL/ELL support framework; KHDA alignment notes inclusion with EAL/SEN support and personalised accommodations, but BC Academy does not publicly disclose the specific types of Special Educational Needs it can support or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL support is provided by an EAL team offering targeted support, including an induction programme to help new EAL students adapt.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the Wellbeing/PSHE curriculum and daily emphasis on kindness, resilience, and belonging, complemented by a House system and buddy system to support social integration; staff receive safeguarding training and there is a School Counsellor to provide emotional support.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is embedded through regular safeguarding training for staff, First Aid certification, and the availability of a School Counsellor, with the Deputy Head of Well-Being leading weekly reviews of pupil needs.
Parent Experience

History
BC Academy International School was founded in 2024 as a British Curriculum International School and Nursery in Dubai. It is registered as BC Academy International School LLC with a Board of Governors, reflecting an LLC ownership structure. The campus sits on a 20,000-square-meter site in Umm Suqeim 2 and has a capacity of about 700 pupils. The school combines the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for preschool with an adapted English National Curriculum for Years 1–8, and there are plans to offer IGCSEs and A-levels in coming years. The environment is described as multicultural and language-rich, with instruction in Arabic, Chinese, French and Russian.

Community
The school describes its community as warm, welcoming, and multicultural, with a strong emphasis on student well-being and a sense of belonging. BC Academy offers a broad range of clubs and activities, including BC Games, Chess, Singing, Ballet, Modern Dance, Robotis, Coding & LEGO, and Matata Lab. The school runs international trips and camps to the UK, Spain, Malaysia, the USA and other destinations. Open Day events, such as the January 28, 2026 Open Day, invite families to visit the campus and engage with the community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
BC Academy's parent involvement is organized through BEAM (BC Academy Enrichment and Activities Movement), a program described as fostering partnerships among parents, students, and teachers. BEAM aims to encourage active participation in school life and to connect home, school, and student experiences. Through BEAM, parents can engage in activities and events that support clubs and school programs. The school emphasizes community and belonging as central to its ethos, reinforced by leadership messages and school-wide events. A key family-facing event is the Open Day, which invites families to visit the campus and learn about BC Academy's programs.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is state-of-the-art, occupying more than 20,000 square meters in Dubai's Jumeirah area. Classrooms are spacious with movable furniture to support teamwork. There is a fully equipped multilingual library and Science, STEM and Innovation Labs with Maker Spaces. Green spaces and indoor and outdoor play areas are provided, along with a sports pitch. Nutritious meals are served four times daily in the canteen, and the school operates a bus service with parking, 24-hour security, on-site medical staff, and an ECA programme with flexible drop-off and late-bus options.

Sports Facilities
The school has a dedicated sports pitch and a mix of indoor and outdoor play areas to support physical education and recreational activities.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include spacious classrooms with movable furniture to encourage collaboration, a multilingual library, and Science, STEM and Innovation Labs with Maker Spaces. These spaces support enquiry-led learning across the curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school runs an extracurricular activities (ECA) programme. An ECA slot of two hours is available, and a late-bus option is provided.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a British Curriculum and operates as BC Academy International School in Dubai, with a large contemporary campus in Umm Suqeim/Jumeirah. The campus size is about 200,000 square feet and includes modern classrooms, a multilingual library, STEM and Innovation Labs, and extensive indoor and outdoor spaces. The school provides full-day education and has medical staff, 24-hour security, and a school bus service. Address: G19, 19B Street, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, UAE.

Arts & Creative
Extracurricular offerings include visual and performing arts, music, dance, and creative clubs such as Ballet, Modern Dance, Singing, Chess, and Lego/Robotics. The school runs a broad range of clubs and activities designed to complement the academic programme.

Cultural & Language
Language instruction includes Arabic, Chinese, French and Russian as part of the school's multicultural environment. The school emphasizes collaboration and leadership through its curriculum and activities.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities cover a wide range of interests, including BC Games, Chess, sports, robotics, music, dance, and other clubs, with opportunities for international trips and camps.

Community & Service
The school promotes a multicultural, respectful environment and offers community-building activities and family partnerships as part of the learning journey.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and collaboration are emphasized through a wide array of clubs, competitions, and leadership training as part of the overall student development. The school highlights opportunities for helping students develop soft skills and leadership.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school operates full-day sessions (8:00 AM–5:00 PM for the core day) and provides meals, transport, and welfare facilities to support student wellbeing throughout the day.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is English. The school provides language study in Arabic, Chinese, French and Turkish. Arabic instruction is mandatory for Grades 1–9.
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.
School Events
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