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Capital School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 20,500 - 48,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Introduction

Capital School Dubai is a British-curriculum international school in Al Qusais, Dubai, offering education from Early Years through Secondary for ages 3–18. The school follows the National Curriculum for England, preparing pupils for GCSEs and A‑levels and noting the possibility of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Instruction is in English, and the school operates a trilingual programme from Foundation Stage 1 in which pupils study French and Arabic alongside English; Arabic provision is divided into Arabic for Arabs and Arabic for non‑Arabs, and Islamic studies are provided for Muslim students. Published facilities and programmes include a fully equipped science laboratory with regular biweekly STEM challenges, specialist physical-education provision with timetabled swimming lessons delivered by qualified coaches, and a broad extra‑curricular offer (for example cricket, basketball, netball, football, gymnastics, water polo and clubs in arts, STEM and languages). The school also states provision for SEN, EAL and gifted-and-talented support.

44 Baghdad Road, Al Qusais, Al Qusais 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Capital School has instruction in English.

Location
Capital School is located on Baghdad Street in Al Qusais, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The school's address is P.O. Box 236498, Baghdad Street, Al Qusais. It is easily accessible by road for families living in Dubai's residential neighbourhoods. Contact details include Tel: +971 4 238 1888 and email: info@capitalschooluae.com.

Stages
Capital School provides Early Years (FS1–FS2), Primary and Secondary education. It follows the National Curriculum for England and operates as an all-through school with Sixth Form added as of September 2024. The school serves children from around age 3 up to 18.

Type
Capital School is a co-educational day school that follows a British Curriculum. It is accredited with British standards (BSO) and is recognised as mixed-gender in its UK-related listings. The school is expanding to offer Sixth Form as part of its all-through model.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school represents a diverse cohort with about 50+ nationalities. Public listings vary on exact numbers, with sources citing enrollment roughly between 600 and 850 students. Indian is listed as the most common nationality in some directories, while others report Arabs as the largest group; the precise local-to-international ratio is not publicly disclosed.

Additional learning support
Inclusion Pathways provide early intervention in partnership with parents and external agencies, with careful monitoring to identify tailored support. The school collaborates with educational psychologists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists as needed, and offers in-class learning support and extended interventions to help students reach their potential.

Country affiliation
Affiliation with the United Kingdom is reflected in the British Curriculum and England's National Curriculum, and the school holds British accreditation (BSO). This aligns the school with UK educational standards while delivering UAE-required Arabic and Islamic Studies.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation. Arabic, Islamic Studies and Moral Education are integrated as part of the UAE curriculum, with Islamic Studies offered for Muslim students. The school emphasises UAE-cultural education within the British curriculum.

School day structure
School days run Monday to Friday. Foundation Stage hours are 7:15 am–12:30 pm (Fridays 7:15 am–12:00 pm); Primary and Secondary run 7:15 am–2:30 pm (Fridays 7:15 am–12:00 pm). Registration begins at 7:40 am and the first lesson starts at 7:50 am.

Bus service
Capital School uses Guardian One Transport for a door-to-door bus service. The fleet features safety measures including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, a voice reminder system, tablet-based attendance, and daily pre- and post-trip safety checks. Fully trained female bus attendants support students, and there is an option for a one-way service to avoid paying for trips not used.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are provided by Brands, and the shop is located at Capital School. The uniform details (colours and items) are not published on the site.

Governance and Ownership
Capital School is governed by a Board of Governors. The school was founded in 2014 and reinvigorated with new owners and management in 2019. The Board's responsibilities include setting strategic direction, holding senior leadership to account, overseeing educational performance, and financial oversight.
Fees

Annual tuition at Capital School ranges from AED 20,500 to AED 48,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Assessment Fee
- Application fee: AED 500. Additional assessment fees may apply.

Registration deposit
- A registration deposit equal to 10% of the total annual tuition is required to secure an offered place. This registration deposit is non‑refundable but is deductible from the annual tuition.

Annual tuition and termly breakdown (per year group)
- FS1 — Annual tuition: AED 20,500. Term 1: AED 8,200; Term 2: AED 6,150; Term 3: AED 6,150.
- FS2 — Annual tuition: AED 23,000. Term 1: AED 9,200; Term 2: AED 6,900; Term 3: AED 6,900.
- Year 1 — Annual tuition: AED 26,000. Term 1: AED 10,400; Term 2: AED 7,800; Term 3: AED 7,800.
- Year 2 — Annual tuition: AED 29,500. Term 1: AED 11,800; Term 2: AED 8,850; Term 3: AED 8,850.
- Year 3 — Annual tuition: AED 31,500. Term 1: AED 12,600; Term 2: AED 9,450; Term 3: AED 9,450.
- Year 4 — Annual tuition: AED 34,500. Term 1: AED 13,800; Term 2: AED 10,350; Term 3: AED 10,350.
- Year 5 — Annual tuition: AED 37,000. Term 1: AED 14,800; Term 2: AED 11,100; Term 3: AED 11,100.
- Year 6 — Annual tuition: AED 38,500. Term 1: AED 15,400; Term 2: AED 11,550; Term 3: AED 11,550.
- Year 7 — Annual tuition: AED 40,500. Term 1: AED 16,200; Term 2: AED 12,150; Term 3: AED 12,150.
- Year 8* — Annual tuition: AED 42,500. Term 1: AED 17,000; Term 2: AED 12,750; Term 3: AED 12,750.
- Year 9* — Annual tuition: AED 42,500. Term 1: AED 17,000; Term 2: AED 12,750; Term 3: AED 12,750.
- Year 10* — Annual tuition: AED 44,500. Term 1: AED 17,800; Term 2: AED 13,350; Term 3: AED 13,350.
- Year 11* — Annual tuition: AED 48,000. Term 1: AED 19,200; Term 2: AED 14,400; Term 3: AED 14,400.
- Year 12 — Annual tuition: AED 48,000. Term 1: AED 19,200; Term 2: AED 14,400; Term 3: AED 14,400.
- Year 13 — Annual tuition: AED 48,000. Term 1: AED 19,200; Term 2: AED 14,400; Term 3: AED 14,400.

Scholarships and other discounts
- An academic excellence scholarship of up to 50% is offered for the higher years (published material references the scholarship availability for secondary year groups).*
- Additional corporate employee discounts are available for certain employers.
- Sibling discounts: Sibling 1 & 2: 5%; Sibling 3: 10%; Sibling 4: 15%; Sibling 5: 20%. Sibling discounts are not applicable to the first child and are only available for Year 3 students and above.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are billed and due in advance in three termly instalments: Term 1 (40% of the annual tuition), Term 2 (30%), and Term 3 (30%). Payment dates are those specified in the Parent–School contract.
- The registration deposit (10% of annual tuition) secures the place and is offset against the annual tuition but is non‑refundable.

Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are published; no boarding provision is listed in the school's publicly available fee material. The school operates a day‑school model with school transport available.

Other costs and fees
- Uniforms are supplied by Brands and the uniform shop is located on the school premises; uniform pricing is not published in the school's fee material.
- School transport is provided in partnership with Guardian One Transport; transport service features and safety measures are described but transport fares are not published in the fee overview.
- Application assessment or additional assessment fees may apply beyond the AED 500 application fee.

Refunds and cancellations
- The registration deposit is non‑refundable. Beyond the non‑refundability of the registration deposit, a comprehensive tuition refund policy is not published in the school's fee summary. Specific refund terms (for example for mid‑term withdrawal) are not stated in the published fee overview.

Fee payment options
- The school's published fee overview does not list accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, etc.) in the fee page. Payment methods and invoicing details are provided in formal contract and accounts communications. Parents should use the school's published accounts/invoicing channels for the available payment methods.

*Note: The school's published material includes references to an academic excellence scholarship (up to 50%) for higher year groups; some published sections reference Year 7 while others reference Year 8 for scholarship availability. The school's published fee pages include the full tuition and the three‑term split, application fee, registration deposit and the sibling discount schedule as listed above.
Academics

Capital School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Capital School Dubai follows the National Curriculum for England (British Curriculum) taught by UK-trained teachers. Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral, Social and Culture Studies are taught to meet Dubai's requirements, with Arabic instruction starting in FS1. In Primary Years, core subjects include English, Maths and ICT, with History, Geography, Art and Music and a French component; PE includes swimming from FS1 through Year 6. In Secondary Years, the programme leads to GCSE and A Levels, with the possibility of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as an alternative route. The school uses British-style assessment (CAT4 and GL Progress tests), provides SEN, EAL and gifted-and-talented support, and offers additional qualifications such as IELTS, CEPA and ICDL where relevant.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Capital School supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a holistic approach to wellbeing embedded across the school. Every pupil is assigned a House Tutor who provides daily guidance and pastoral support. The House Personal Support programme focuses on mental, social, physical and emotional development (MESP) and covers topics such as positive thinking, citizenship and motivation. In Secondary years, Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) is integrated across the curriculum and includes careers guidance alongside academic planning. The school's approach aims to create a safe, respectful learning environment that supports students' social and emotional growth in addition to academics. This is aligned with KHDA guidelines for inclusive education.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Capital School provides dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) support through its Inclusion Pathways framework. The school follows KHDA Directives and Guidelines for Inclusive Education and offers early intervention in partnership with parents and external agencies. The team monitors students' progress with tailored approaches and uses Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and Learner Profiles to guide instruction. It works closely with specialists such as educational psychologists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists, among others, and has specialist teachers and Learning Support Assistants. The SEN provision is designed to help students with language or learning challenges, or other needs, access the mainstream curriculum with tailored supports and progression.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Capital School provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support as part of its British Curriculum. The school states that it offers EAL and gifted and talented intervention programmes in addition to its SEN services. EAL provision is supported by a dedicated staff and learning supports integrated into the mainstream classroom environment. Through EAL, students can access targeted language development to enable full participation in lessons and assessments. EAL is explicitly identified among the school's SEN-related provisions in its curriculum materials.

Mental Wellbeing
Capital School emphasizes mental wellbeing as part of its holistic approach to student development. A House Tutor provides daily pastoral guidance and support through the House Personal Support (MESP) programme, which covers mental, social, physical and emotional development and topics such as positive thinking and motivation. Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) is embedded in the curriculum, including career guidance and academic planning in the secondary years. The school's inclusive ethos and emphasis on safe relationships support students' emotional resilience and social development.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding policies. The Inclusion Pathways describes a safe and nurturing environment and KHDA guidelines underpin safeguarding expectations in practice. Public materials indicate a focus on safe and supportive pastoral care through its SEN and wellbeing provisions. The site provides a general Terms & Policies page but does not publish a dedicated safeguarding policy.
Parent Experience

History
Capital School Dubai was founded in 2014 on Baghdad Street in Al Qusais, Dubai. In 2019, new owners and management reinvigorated the school and aligned it with the National Curriculum of England for students aged 3 to 18. The expansion plan aimed to create an all‑through school offering Sixth Form by September 2024. KHDA inspections in 2022 rated the school GOOD, and the 2021 BSO inspection also rated GOOD. The school is governed by a Board of Governors, whose members serve on a voluntary basis and oversee the strategic direction and financial performance.

Community
Capital School Dubai emphasizes culture and a global outlook, drawing on its rich and varied culture to enhance the British curriculum. Each pupil is assigned a House Tutor who provides daily guidance, and a House Personal Support program focuses on mental, social, physical and emotional development. The Extracurricular program offers a broad range of clubs, including Mindfulness, Art, Homework Club, Student Newspaper, Drama, Debate Club, Choir, Band, School Council, Eco-Warriors, STEM, Lego, Computer Club, Board Games, Arabic Club, Islamic Club, Ballet, Netball, Gymnastics, Football and Water Polo. Open Days and the Parent Portal provide channels for family engagement.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is no dedicated PTA page publicly described on the site; parent engagement is facilitated through Open Days and the Parent Portal. The School Council is listed as part of the Extracurricular program, indicating student representation rather than a formal PTA. The Extracurricular program includes Mindfulness, Art, Homework Club, Student Newspaper, Drama, Debate Club, Choir, Band, Eco-Warriors, STEM and other clubs. Governance is provided by a voluntary Board of Governors that sets strategy and oversees finances. Open Days provide opportunities for parents to engage with staff and learn about the school's programs.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Capital School Dubai follows the National Curriculum for England with UK-trained teachers. The school uses digitally equipped learning environments, including interactive whiteboards in all classrooms, two ICT suites, and a range of iPads and Chromebooks for daily use. The school aligns with Dubai's expectations for Arabic, Islamic Education, Moral Education and Social Studies. The school's assessment approach follows British standards, using CAT4 and GL Progress tests to track progress, with support for SEN, EAL and gifted and talented learners. The school is accredited with BSO, reflecting its British-school ethos.

Sports Facilities
Physical Education is led by specialist PE teachers. All students have two timetabled PE lessons each week. From FS1 to Year 9, swimming is timetabled throughout the year with specialist swimming coaches. The school offers a broad range of sports, including cricket, basketball, netball, football, yoga and gymnastics.

Academic Facilities
Capital School follows the National Curriculum for England, with teachers sourced from the UK. Assessments are aligned with British standards, using CAT4 and GL Progress tests to monitor pupil progress. The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and a strong Special Education Needs (SEN) team with pathways for learning support and gifted and talented interventions. Arabic, Islamic Education, Moral Education and Social Studies are integrated in line with Dubai's curriculum requirements. The school holds accreditation with BSO.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Capital School offers an extensive extra-curricular program provided by internal and external providers. The programme includes Mindfulness, Art, Homework Club, Student Newspaper, Drama, Debate, Choir and Band, School Council, Eco-Warriors, STEM, Construction/Lego, Computer Club, Board Games, Arabic Club, Islamic Club (Quran recitations), Ballet, Netball, Gymnastics, Football and Water Polo. Activities are designed to broaden skills, support wellbeing, and enhance collaboration beyond the classroom. ECAs are available to students across different year groups.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Capital School offers a broad extra-curricular program that supports academic and intellectual development. The program includes Mindfulness, Art, Homework Club, Student Newspaper, Drama, Debate Club, Choir, Band, School Council, Eco-Warriors and a STEM Club. Arabic Club and Islamic Club (Quran recitations) are also part of ECAs. These activities help students develop collaboration, critical thinking and academic engagement.

Arts & Creative
Arts and music are integral to Capital School life. The ECA program includes Art, Drama, Choir and Band, and Ballet. The Music curriculum covers five strands: Performing, Creating and Composing, Notation, Listening and Appreciation, and Music in Society. Students have opportunities to showcase their talents through concerts and performances.

Cultural & Language
From FS1, all students study French and Arabic alongside English. Primary Years include French language study, and Arabic and Islamic Studies are integrated into the curriculum across year groups. Arabic language competitions and Quran-related activities reinforce language and culture.

Social & Hobbies
The school supports social development and hobbies through a broad ECA program, including Student Council and Mindfulness. Sports options include Netball, Gymnastics, Football and Water Polo, plus activities such as Construction/Lego, Board Games, Arabic Club and Islamic Club (Quran recitations). The ECAs promote teamwork, leadership and personal interests outside classroom learning.

Community & Service
Inclusion Pathways guide inclusive education in line with KHDA directives. The Inclusion Department provides early intervention, monitoring and collaboration with specialists to support students. Eco-Warriors and the School Council enable student-led community initiatives and engagement with peers and broader environment themes.

Leadership & Professional
Each student is assigned a House Tutor who provides daily guidance. The school offers Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and careers guidance, along with English language development pathways and qualifications such as IELTS, CEPA and ICDL where relevant. The School Council and other leadership opportunities develop student confidence and professional skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Mindfulness is part of the extra-curricular program and wellbeing is supported through a focus on Happiness and Well-Being initiatives. The school emphasises a safe, supportive environment and personal development through PSHE and the Inclusion Pathways framework. The House Tutor system reinforces social, mental and emotional development across the student body.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction for standard subjects; French and Arabic are taught as language subjects from FS1. From FS1, Arabic instruction develops speaking, listening, reading and writing, and Arabic studies are integrated with Islamic/Moral/Cultural content for Muslim students. The school follows the British Curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers trilingual learning from FS1 with French and Arabic taught as language subjects and English used in standard classes. All students study French and Arabic from FS1. The program supports development of speaking, listening, reading and writing across languages. Methods include songs and games, group discussions, and the use of IT, video conferencing and audio recordings.
Reputation

Accreditations
BSO accreditation; KHDA rating GOOD in 2022
Admissions

Admissions
The Admissions Process is a one‑day enrolment process that includes a school tour with the Principal. An admissions expert guides you through the enrolment steps. To book a tour or enquire, contact the admissions team on +971 4 238 1888. Registration can be completed at any time, and there is currently no registration fee. Required documents for registration include the pupil's passport copy, UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copies (if based in the UAE), last year's school reports, and medical or educational documentation such as Medical, Education Psychologist Report, or IEPs where applicable. UAE residence visas and Emirates IDs can be supplied later if relocation to Dubai is not yet complete. Admissions assessments are conducted on‑site or remotely to place the child in the correct year group; FS1 and FS2 involve a simple chat, and older students complete small tasks. There is no assessment fee. After accepting an offer, the following documents and a deposit are required to secure a place: parents' passports, UAE Residence Visa and Emirates ID, Birth Certificate and Immunization records, Transfer Certificate for Year 3 and above (not required for internal transfers within Dubai), 1 passport photograph of the student, vaccination records, DHA Travel Declaration Form, and a Health Declaration Form in English or Arabic. New joiners participate in an orientation in August; the school office is open during the summer holidays to answer questions. Open Day bookings can be arranged by contacting the admissions team.
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