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Bright Learners Private School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 24,606 - 32,719
Ages 3 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 242
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Typical class size 9
Introduction

Bright Learners Private School is a private, co-educational American-curriculum school located in Al Rashidiya, Dubai (56A Street). The school delivers a US-style programme from Pre‑Kindergarten through middle school (listed on the site as Pre‑KG to Grade 9) and, per the file on record, serves children aged 3 to 14. Its core academic programme follows American Common Core standards (Massachusetts) with Next Generation Science Standards and National Standards for Social Studies; Arabic, Islamic, Moral and Social Studies are taught through the UAE Ministry of Education framework. The school's published policies show an English-medium programme with an English as an Additional Language (EAL) department to support learners who do not use English at home, and Arabic is taught as a core subject from KG. Published material highlights an emphasis on student‑centred learning, 21st‑century skills and STEM. Facilities described on the school website include science and technology labs, specialised art and performing‑arts spaces, a library, sports hall, padel courts, football pitch, swimming pools and outdoor collaboration areas.

56A Street, Al Rashidiya, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Bright Learners Private School has 242 pupils, typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English.

Location
Bright Learners Private School is located at 56A Street, Al Rashidiya, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in the Al Rashidiya area of Dubai and is easily accessible by road. It lies in close proximity to Dubai International Airport and is about five minutes from Mirdif City Centre.

Stages
Bright Learners Private School currently serves Pre-K through Grade 7. Grade 8 admissions were opened for the 2025-26 academic year, with plans to expand up to Grade 12.

Type
Co-educational day school. It follows an American curriculum aligned with Massachusetts standards.

Additional learning support
Learning Support is provided for students of determination, with Learning Support teachers co-planning, co-assessing, and delivering accommodations and IEPs, and monitoring progress.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation; Bright Learners follows an American curriculum aligned with Massachusetts standards.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation. Arabic and Islamic Studies are delivered under the UAE MOE framework; the school welcomes students from all backgrounds.

School day structure
Drop-off is from 7:30 to 7:45; KG pick-up at 1:30; Primary and Middle School at 3:00; after-school clubs on Tue/Thu from 3:00 to 3:45; Friday finishes at 11:30. Monday to Thursday: Pre-K to KG2 8:00–1:30; Grade 1–7 8:00–3:00; Friday: 8:00–11:30 for Pre-K to KG2 and Grade 1–6 8:00–3:00.

Bus service
A bus service is provided by Busco Transportation. Buses are fully compliant with RTA regulations and have a dedicated female Bus Attendant. Areas covered include Al Rashidiya, Al Warqa, Mirdif, Nad Al Hammar, Muhaisinah, Mizhar; Al Khawaneej, Bur Dubai, Karama, Healthcare City, Festival City, Al Jaddaf, Sky Court Towers, Liwan, Q-point, Silicon Oasis, International City, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Financial Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Satwa, Mankhool, Meydan; Sports City, Al Barrari, Motor City, IMPZ, Damac Hills, Al Barsha, Modon, Liyan, Al Waha, Majan, Falcon City, Rim Ram, Barsha South; Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Sharjah-Al Nahda, Al Taawun, Al Khan.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Bright Learners Private School operates as a day school with no on-site boarding facilities. The school day runs 8:00am–1:30pm for Pre-K to KG2 and 8:00am–3:00pm for Grade 1–7, with Friday hours 8:00am–11:30am. Drop-off begins 7:30am–7:45am, and after-school clubs run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00pm–3:45pm.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms include blue polo t-shirts with cargo shorts/skorts; white t-shirts for PE with navy shorts/skorts; navy fleece jacket; swim gear. The uniform shop is located near the admin wing; shop hours are Monday and Wednesday 7:45am–8:30am and 2:00pm–3:00pm, with the shop open throughout August and September as well as at the start of each term.
Fees

Annual tuition at Bright Learners Private School ranges from AED 24,606 to AED 32,719 for 2026/27.

Application / Assessment / Registration fees

- A non-refundable assessment fee is required when booking an assessment.
- To secure an offered place you must pay a non-refundable registration (admissions) fee of AED 500 plus a 10% tuition deposit. The 10% deposit is deductible from the first term's fees and is non-refundable.

Tuition fees (amounts and per-term breakdown by year group)

- Pre‑K (Pre‑KG): AED 24,606 per year — Term 1: AED 9,842; Term 2: AED 7,382; Term 3: AED 7,382.
- KG1: AED 25,688 per year — Term 1: AED 10,276; Term 2: AED 7,707; Term 3: AED 7,707.
- KG2: AED 27,851 per year — Term 1: AED 11,141; Term 2: AED 8,355; Term 3: AED 8,355.
- Grade 1: AED 30,014 per year — Term 1: AED 12,006; Term 2: AED 9,004; Term 3: AED 9,004.
- Grade 2: AED 30,014 per year — Term 1: AED 12,006; Term 2: AED 9,004; Term 3: AED 9,004.
- Grade 3: AED 30,014 per year — Term 1: AED 12,006; Term 2: AED 9,004; Term 3: AED 9,004.
- Grade 4: AED 30,014 per year — Term 1: AED 12,006; Term 2: AED 9,004; Term 3: AED 9,004.
- Grade 5: AED 30,014 per year — Term 1: AED 12,006; Term 2: AED 9,004; Term 3: AED 9,004.
- Grade 6: AED 32,719 per year — Term 1: AED 13,087; Term 2: AED 9,816; Term 3: AED 9,816.
- Grade 7: AED 32,719 per year — Term 1: AED 13,087; Term 2: AED 9,816; Term 3: AED 9,816.
- Grade 8: AED 32,719 per year — Term 1: AED 13,087; Term 2: AED 9,816; Term 3: AED 9,816.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school operates a three-term billing structure: Term 1 is 40% of the annual tuition, Term 2 is 30% and Term 3 is 30%. All tuition fees are payable in advance of attendance.
- Fees for the first term must be paid before the first day of school. For parents using instalment or payment plans, the school requires a security check for monthly plans or post‑dated cheques for Terms 2 and 3.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Bright Learners is a PreK to Grade 8 day school and does not list boarding or residential provision.

Other costs and fees (additional / excluded items)

- School tuition fees are exclusive of uniforms, transport, technology and digital programs, school meals, books, and any learning support or specialty programs; these are charged separately. Uniforms and exercise books can be purchased from the school's uniform shop and school store. Transport is provided via an external provider.
- Any individual specialist provision (for example a Learning Support Assistant or external therapy) may attract additional charges; costs for additional learning support are passed on to parents in line with school policy.

Discounts and fee reductions

- Available fee reductions include: 10% for referrals, up to 20% sibling discounts, 10% corporate discounts with selected companies, and AED 500 off when paying annual tuition in full.

Refund information

- The assessment fee is non‑refundable. The registration (admissions) fee of AED 500 and the 10% tuition deposit required to secure a place are non‑refundable. Further refund or cancellation terms are set out in the school's admissions/fee policy.

Fee payment options

- The school requires fees to be paid in advance and accepts post‑dated cheques for later terms and a security check for certain payment plans. Specific payment methods (for example bank transfer, cash, debit/credit card) are not enumerated on the public admissions and fees pages; parents should use the admissions contacts to confirm the available payment channels.
Academics

Bright Learners Private School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
Bright Learners Private School in Dubai offers a Pre-K through Grade 8 American curriculum, aligning core subjects with the American Common Core standards (Massachusetts), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and National Standards for Social Studies (NSSS). Arabic, Islamic, Moral and Social Studies are taught through the UAE Ministry of Education framework. The school serves Pre-K to Grade 8, with grade placement aligned to age ranges: Pre-KG 3, KG1 4, KG2 5, Grade 1 6, Grade 2 7, Grade 3 8, Grade 4 9, Grade 5 10, Grade 6 11, Grade 7 12, Grade 8 13. The approach is student-centered, with a focus on 21st-century and social-emotional skills. STEM Education and Physical Education are part of the curriculum, with Inclusion and Learning Support available for students who need it.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Bright Learners Private School integrates Social and Emotional Learning into its student-centered American curriculum, focusing on developing social and emotional skills and supporting well-being through a mindfulness room and an inclusive school culture.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an Inclusion and Learning Support framework with Learning Support Teachers and Learning Support Assistants who co-plan with classroom teachers to support students of determination, following UAE federal law and Dubai Inclusive Education Policy; the specific types of SEN supported and whether it is a specialist SEN institution are not publicly disclosed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school describes its curriculum as American (Massachusetts standards) and does not publicly disclose a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) program or staff.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through an inclusive culture that emphasizes social-emotional development and growth mindset, with counseling areas on campus and a mindfulness room for staff and students.

Safeguarding
All staff undergo Level 2 safeguarding onboarding, there are designated Child Protection Officers (Ms. Seena Chiramal and Ma'am Dolly), and a formal Child Protection and Safeguarding policy.
Parent Experience

History
Bright Learners Private School opened in 2020 in Rashidiya, Dubai, initially serving Pre-K through Grade 4. It follows an American curriculum aligned with Massachusetts standards and the UAE's Arabic and Islamic studies requirements. KHDA approved the addition of Grade 5 for the 2021/2022 academic year, enabling gradual expansion in response to growing enrollment. The school was founded by Mr. Sulaiman Akbar, who is listed as the owner and principal in multiple sources. The campus is located at 56A Street, Al Rashidiya, Dubai, and Bright Learners now serves learners from Pre-K through Grade 8.

Community
Bright Learners emphasizes a family-like community, with the term ‘Family' used repeatedly to describe the learning environment. The school offers a broad range of after-school clubs and activities—including Arabic calligraphy, drama, coding, robotics, arts, and sports—run largely by school staff. Open Days and Stay & Play events actively engage families and invite their participation in the school community. Parents are encouraged to attend major school events and to participate in the school's ongoing family-centric activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Bright Learners Private School has renovated facilities designed to support holistic learning. The campus includes a library, art room, music room, STEM lab, football pitch, and indoor sports facilities. Outdoor learning spaces and shaded play areas accompany a shaded temperature-controlled swimming pool for all students, plus a KG splash pool. A multi-purpose hall supports assemblies, music and theatre performances, and specialist rooms for Art, Music and Science with an ICT suite. Two libraries serve Elementary and Middle School.

Sports Facilities
Bright Learners Private School features an indoor multi-sports hall, a large football pitch, and padel tennis courts. It has a shaded temperature-controlled swimming pool for all children, with a KG splash pool for early years.

Academic Facilities
The school provides specialist spaces for Art and Music and a fully equipped Science Lab. An ICT suite offers devices including iPads, VR headsets, Chromebooks and computers. Classrooms are spacious to support collaboration and project-based learning. Two libraries serve Elementary and Middle School.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Learners have access to a sports hall, padel tennis courts, football pitch, swimming pool, splash pool, library, and outdoor areas for collaboration and project-based learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Bright Learners Private School offers after-school clubs with an academic and STEM focus. Tutoring is available in English, Math, and Arabic. Coding and Robotics/Virtual Reality clubs develop computational thinking, problem solving, and hands-on experimentation, while the Science Club supports inquiry and scientific exploration.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative clubs include Arabic calligraphy, Creative Writing, Arts & Crafts, Drama and Choir, and Dance. These programs foster creativity, performance skills, and collaborative art projects. They are designed to be accessible to a range of ages and talents.

Cultural & Language
French is offered as a language-focused club within the ECA program. Arabic calligraphy reflects cultural arts and heritage. These activities promote language development, cultural appreciation, and cross-cultural awareness.

Social & Hobbies
Chess is offered as a social and strategic activity. Drama and Dance clubs provide opportunities to perform, collaborate, and build confidence. The overall ECA program promotes teamwork, social engagement, and personal interests beyond academics.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and fitness clubs include Football, Swimming, Basketball, and Dance. After-school clubs run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 pm to 3:55 pm for Pre-KG to Grade 7. These activities support physical well-being, teamwork, and a healthy lifestyle.
Languages

Language Provision
Bright Learners Private School follows an American curriculum for Pre-K through Grade 8, with core subjects aligned to Massachusetts Common Core standards, NGSS, and NSSS. Arabic and Islamic Studies are taught under the UAE MOE framework, with Arabic language instruction compulsory from Grade 1 and Islamic Studies available within the MOE Arabic curriculum; non-native speakers of Arabic may receive Islamic Studies in English. Foreign languages offered include French and Spanish in Middle School, and a foreign language is introduced in the primary program; Pre-K and Kindergarten follow a Massachusetts Common Core framework with Arabic and Islamic Studies from KG1. The school also uses a Reggio Emilia-inspired play-based approach in early years and provides a range of facilities and programs to support holistic development.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit your application online via the enquiry page; provide the requested information and you will be contacted by a member of the admissions team. For children with additional learning needs, submit a comprehensive psychological report and any other documentation to support the child. 2. Meet the leadership team and tour the campus; tours are available Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Fridays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. You can schedule an appointment if needed. 3. Schedule an assessment with the admissions office; bring a passport copy for child and parents, birth certificate, copies of Emirates ID, prior school reports, vaccination records, and any other specified documents; there is a non-refundable assessment fee. 4. The assessment is conducted by designated staff and, if required, the Inclusion department; an interview may follow and results are typically shared within 3 working days. 5. If an offer is made, you have one week to accept and complete the registration; pay a non-refundable AED 500 registration fee plus a 10% deposit of tuition fees (the deposit is deductible from the first term's fees). 6. Submit the remaining formal documents and finalize start date; the school requires items such as passport copies, visa copies, birth certificate, previous school reports, immunization records, and any additional documents requested. 7. Begin at Bright Learners; tour availability, open days, and assessments may be scheduled through the admissions team as needed. 8. Admissions are currently for Pre-K through Grade 8 with plans to expand to Grade 12; Grade 8 admissions are open for the 2025-26 academic year.

Scholarships
Bright Learners offers scholarships for students in Grades 4 to 7 who have consistently excelled academically or shown exceptional talent and dedication in sports.
School Events
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