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Cedar School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 20,195 - 31,735
Ages 3 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 359
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 22
Introduction

Cedar School is a co‑educational British curriculum school in Al Warqa'a First, Dubai, offering the National Curriculum for England and serving children aged 3 to 14. The school publishes that English is the language of instruction and that it teaches Arabic and UAE social studies alongside core subjects; it also notes targeted support for learners of English as an additional language and a range of SEND and inclusion provisions. Published information describes a deliberately small, community‑focused campus with bright, well‑equipped classrooms, science and ICT laboratories, a library and reading spaces, indoor and outdoor play areas and dedicated inclusion/therapy rooms. The school operates school transport and runs early‑years ‘Stay & Play' sessions; its published materials also highlight a diverse pupil intake and an emphasis on personalised attention as a defining feature of the programme.

Al Warqa’a First, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Cedar School has 359 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
Cedar School is located in Al Warqa'a First, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It sits in the Al Warqa'a community and is accessible from Dubai's major routes. The area is residential with convenient access to local amenities and transport corridors.

Stages
The school follows the British National Curriculum and offers Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) through to Year 9, according to KHDA records. This aligns with a UK-style curriculum framework across early years to middle years.

Type
Cedar School is co-educational (mixed gender) and operates as a day school. There is no indication of a boarding facility.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school represents a diverse international intake with around 46 nationalities reported in available materials. The most common nationalities and a precise local-to-international ratio are not publicly published.

Additional learning support
The school has a dedicated Special Education Needs (SEN) structure. An SEN Coordinator works with Year Leaders to monitor progress, with CAT4 testing, classroom observations, and consultant services as needed, including collaborations with SEND and counselling staff.

Country affiliation
Affiliation with the United Kingdom through the British Curriculum. The school is described as following UK/NCfE frameworks.

Religious affiliation
No explicit religious affiliation is indicated in official materials.

School day structure
The school day typically runs from 7:30 to 15:00 from Monday to Thursday, with Friday hours around 12:00. Breaks and lunch details are not specified in the available materials.

Bus service
Bus service information is not clearly stated on the official materials. Some third-party sources mention transport options, while others state transport is not provided. Prospective families should confirm transport availability with admissions.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) regulates Cedar School. The school is a fee-paying institution.
Fees

Annual tuition at Cedar School ranges from AED 20,195 to AED 31,735 for 2026/27.

Application and Admissions Fees
- Non-refundable admissions fee: AED 500.
- Seat reservation (paid at time of offer): AED 1,000; this amount is deducted from the first term fee.

Approved annual tuition fees by year group (annual amount in AED)
- FS1: AED 25,244.
- FS2: AED 26,275.
- Year 1: AED 27,820.
- Year 2: AED 29,881.
- Year 3: AED 31,426.
- Year 4: AED 32,972.
- Year 5: AED 34,518.
- Year 6: AED 35,033.
- Year 7: AED 36,578.
- Year 8: AED 38,124.
- Year 9: AED 39,669.
- Year 10: AED 41,215.
- Year 11: AED 43,979.
- Year 12: AED 46,367.
- Year 13: AED 47,913.

Per-term tuition detail
- The school publishes approved annual tuition by year group (listed above). A specific published per-term breakdown is not provided in the publicly available fee information; the school applies the AED 1,000 seat reservation against the first term fee. Parents should expect the school to invoice in term or staged instalments, but a fixed, published per-term tariff is not available in the public fee documents.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school confirms that the seat reservation amount (AED 1,000) is adjusted against the first term fee and that the admissions fee (AED 500) is non-refundable. The school offers a 5% discount for advanced payment of fees. Exact instalment dates, number of instalments, late-payment penalties and full payment deadlines are not published in the public fee materials.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; Cedar School operates as a day school.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Assessment fee (one‑off): AED 500.
- Transport (school bus): service is available; specific route fees and per‑student transport charges are not published in the publicly available fee information.
- Uniforms, textbooks, examination fees, extracurricular activities and school meals are charged in addition to tuition; no comprehensive public price list for these items is published in the available fee documents.

Refund information
- The admissions fee is explicitly non-refundable. There is no publicly published, detailed refund policy for term tuition, seat reservation, or other charges in the school's publicly available fee statements.

Fee payment options
- The school's public fee statements reference standard school fee processes (seat reservation, admissions fee, advanced-payment discount) but do not publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, cheque). Those specific payment-method options are not listed in the public fee materials.

Regulation and approval
- Cedar School's fee structure is regulated and approved by Dubai's education regulator; the school's academic calendar and regulatory listing are published with the regulator.

Summary of source availability and limits
- The school's publicly posted materials provide approved annual tuition per year group and specific one‑off items (admissions and assessment fees, seat reservation adjustment and an advanced-payment discount). A published per‑term tariff, a full billing calendar with instalment dates, exact transport/uniform/exam price lists, specific refund rules beyond the non-refundable admissions fee, and published accepted payment methods were not available in the public fee documents reviewed.
Academics

Cedar School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
Cedar School teaches the British National Curriculum (NCfE) from Foundation Stage (FS1/FS2) through Year 10, with Year 11 planned for the next academic year. English is the language of instruction. In Primary, the curriculum emphasizes subject knowledge, active learning, AfL (Assessment for Learning), and Discovery Days to engage and stretch learners. In Secondary, GCSE/IGCSE options cover English Literature and English Language, Mathematics and Further Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Design & Technology, Art, Music, Computing/ICT, and Physical Education. Arabic language development is included, with Year 7 focusing on beginner Arabic and standards for Arabic A aligned to the MoE curriculum. Inclusion supports SEND with individualized targets (IEPs) and close parent involvement; the school also provides customised enhancements for gifted and talented students.

Gifted and Talented
Gifted and talented students receive customised enhancements and extensions, with progress tracking and parent involvement.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Cedar School supports social and emotional learning through an inclusive framework with a SEN Coordinator and Counselling staff who monitor progress, collaborate with Year Leaders, and involve parents in target-setting via IEPs and workshops; gifted and talented students receive customised enhancements.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
SEN provision is described as inclusive, with identification through entry assessments, CAT4, classroom and external assessments, and a tracking system; the SEN Coordinator works with Year Leaders to monitor progress, and the school consults with parents and uses external professionals as needed, with SEND and Counselling staff supporting early observation and the potential for modified curricula and IEPs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
There is no publicly disclosed dedicated EAL program in available materials; English is the language of instruction under the British National Curriculum for England (NCfE) used by Cedar School from FS1 to Year 10, with Year 11 planned for the next academic year.

Mental Wellbeing
KHDA reports an Acceptable Wellbeing rating for Cedar School L.L.C in 2023-2024; on-site health staff include a School Doctor and a School Nurse, and a Wellbeing Team is listed on the site as Coming Soon.

Safeguarding
Cedar School lists a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy among its School Policies.
Parent Experience

History
The Cedar School is a project of City School Holdings International located in Al Warqa'a First, Dubai. It provides an enriched education through the British Curriculum, focusing on individualized learning and an enrichment programme. The school was founded in 2021 and is part of City School Holdings' UAE network, with plans to extend to Year 11 in the near term. Cedar School is regulated by KHDA and appears in the Dubai KHDA Directory as Cedar School L.L.C, Al Warqa First, offering Foundation Stage 1 onward. In its first KHDA inspection, Cedar School received an Acceptable rating with Good features, including progress in English and mathematics and strong wellbeing indicators.

Community
Cedar School's community includes families from more than 46 nationalities, reflecting a diverse and inclusive environment. The school emphasises inclusion and close student support, aided by small class sizes and a caring culture. Community events include We Are One, hosted at The Cedar School in October 2024, organized by Dune Productions. There are ongoing parent-engagement opportunities such as Stay & Play Tuesdays for FS1/FS2 families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is not publicly documented on Cedar School Dubai's official channels. Some third-party directories and articles claim Cedar School has a dedicated PTA, but these sources are not official. Where a formal PTA is not publicly documented, parent involvement occurs through informal channels and events such as Stay & Play sessions (FS1/FS2) and direct communications via the admissions team. Cedar School maintains regular parent communications through contact channels such as admissions@cedarschool.ae and the school's contact numbers. The school has hosted community events like We Are One in October 2024, illustrating active engagement with families and the wider community. KHDA's inspection framework highlights wellbeing and inclusion, contextualizing how parent involvement can support the school's ongoing development.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
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Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language
The school has families from more than 46 nationalities.
Languages

Language Provision
The school has an Arabic Education program.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions contact is 0503656845 by phone or WhatsApp. The preregistration link leads to an online application form.
School Events
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