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Dubai Carmel School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 12,266 - 19,506
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 653
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 10

54 Amman St, Al Nahda Second, Al Nahda, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Dubai Carmel School has 653 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.

Location
Dubai Carmel School is located at Al Nahda 2, Amman Street, Dubai, UAE. Al Nahda is a residential district with accessible roads and nearby amenities. The campus is reached via Amman Street and is served by local transport typical for families in Dubai.

Stages
The school operates from Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) through Year 13. It comprises Early Years, Primary, and Secondary sections, providing a continuous program up to Year 13.

Type
Co-educational day school; boarding facilities are not listed as part of the offering.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from more than 60 nationalities; the school describes an international community, but a local-to-international ratio is not published.

Additional learning support
The school describes itself as inclusive and accepts students with additional learning needs. The admissions process considers prior reports and may include assessments to determine appropriate support.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is indicated; the school is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation stated; the school emphasizes values reflecting Muslim and Arab cultures.

School day structure
The school day runs from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Bus service
Dubai Carmel School operates a fleet of buses for pick-up and drop-off. Non-bus riders are typically dropped at Gate 1 at 7:20 AM, with school gates open for pick-up at 1:45 PM; transport drop-off and pick-up for school-provided services occur at Gates 4 and 5, with changes communicated in writing to the transportation coordinator.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Dubai Carmel School ranges from AED 12,266 to AED 19,506 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees

- A non‑refundable registration fee is payable in cash at the time of registration; this registration fee is deducted from the first invoice/payment where applicable.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term)

- FS2: Tuition AED 8,912 per year. Per term (one‑third of tuition) AED 2,970.67. Total fee (tuition + books & uniform) AED 12,266; per term (one‑third of total) AED 4,088.67.
- Year 1: Tuition AED 8,912 per year. Per term AED 2,970.67. Total AED 12,266; per term AED 4,088.67.
- Year 2: Tuition AED 9,059 per year. Per term AED 3,019.67. Total AED 12,744; per term AED 4,248.00.
- Year 3: Tuition AED 9,285 per year. Per term AED 3,095.00. Total AED 13,019; per term AED 4,339.67.
- Year 4: Tuition AED 9,434 per year. Per term AED 3,144.67. Total AED 13,168; per term AED 4,389.33.
- Year 5: Tuition AED 9,584 per year. Per term AED 3,194.67. Total AED 13,534; per term AED 4,511.33.
- Year 6: Tuition AED 9,584 per year. Per term AED 3,194.67. Total AED 13,642; per term AED 4,547.33.
- Year 7: Tuition AED 9,584 per year. Per term AED 3,194.67. Total AED 13,750; per term AED 4,583.33.
- Year 8: Tuition AED 10,931 per year. Per term AED 3,643.67. Total AED 15,211; per term AED 5,070.33.
- Year 9: Tuition AED 11,682 per year. Per term AED 3,894.00. Total AED 15,957; per term AED 5,319.00.
- Year 10: Tuition AED 12,430 per year. Per term AED 4,143.33. Total AED 16,705; per term AED 5,568.33.
- Year 11: Tuition AED 13,027 per year. Per term AED 4,342.33. Total AED 17,307; per term AED 5,769.00.
- Year 12: Tuition AED 13,627 per year. Per term AED 4,542.33. Total AED 17,902; per term AED 5,967.33.
- Year 13: Tuition AED 15,124 per year. Per term AED 5,041.33. Total AED 19,506; per term AED 6,502.00.

Books, uniforms and one‑time material charges

- Books & uniform are shown per year in the school fee schedule and are included in the Total Fees figures above (amounts vary by year group as listed in the Total Fees lines). Students receive books, uniforms and other school materials once first payment is confirmed.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard payment plan: up to three (3) payments per academic year. Payment dates are: 1 August (one‑third), 1 December (second third) and 1 March (final third). The first payment is taken in cash or card on the first day of enrolment (less any earlier registration payment). The second and third instalments must be secured by two cheques written in favour of Dubai Carmel School. A returned cheque penalty of AED 200 applies and a returned cheque may require immediate settlement of the remaining balance in cash plus the penalty. Accounts enforces collection procedures and may pursue legal action for non‑payment.

Optional and additional fees (examples and typical ranges)

- Transport: optional; zone‑based service with multiple zones. Typical annual transport fees range approximately AED 3,700 to AED 9,700 depending on route/zone.
- Extracurricular / activity fees: commonly charged (example shown by local school guides at around AED 500).
- ICT / computer fee, laboratory use, medical and school portal access: examples listed on public school guides (ICT ~ AED 1,000; laboratory ~ AED 500; medical ~ AED 500; portal ~ AED 500).
- Special educational needs (SEN) support: fee ranges for various levels of SEN provision are published by local school guides (examples: AED 12,000–36,000 depending on level of service).
- Exam preparation or external test courses (example): fees such as AED 1,000 for IELTS/other preparation are commonly listed.

Boarding / residential provision

- Dubai Carmel School operates as a day school; boarding or residential accommodation is not applicable.

Refunds and penalties

- The registration fee is stated as non‑refundable. Returned cheque penalty is AED 200; a returned cheque may trigger immediate cash settlement of the outstanding balance plus the penalty. No separate general tuition refund schedule is published in the fee policy statements shown.

Fee discounts and sibling policy

- A 5% discount is applied to fees and transportation for each additional child enrolled.

Accepted payment methods and how payments are taken

- The first payment is taken in cash or by card on the first day of enrolment. Subsequent instalments are typically provided via parent‑issued cheques made payable to Dubai Carmel School. Accounts accepts cash and card payments for upfront settlement; returned cheques incur the stated penalty.

Notes

- Transportation is optional and zone‑based; parents must confirm the transport zone and exact fee with the school's transport coordinator.
Academics

Dubai Carmel School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Dubai Carmel School delivers the Cambridge International Curriculum from Foundation Stage through secondary, with IGCSE in Years 10–11 and AS/A Levels in the Sixth Form, and the school reports strong university placements as part of its academic achievements. Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2) is English-medium and aligned to the UK Early Years Foundation Stage, with a play-based approach across five areas of learning. The Primary Level (Years 1–6) blends the Cambridge framework with UAE social and cultural values; core subjects are English, Mathematics, Science and Information and Communication Technology, with Arabic and French as a second language, plus History, Geography, Islamic Education for Muslims and Physical Education. The Secondary Level (Years 7–11) follows the Cambridge IGCSE program, with Check Point progression and eight IGCSE subjects including core subjects (Mathematics, English, Coordinated Science) and options across Social Sciences, Computing/ICT, Languages/Religion and other electives. The Sixth Form offers AS Levels (Year 12) and A Levels (Year 13) and provides guidance to university study. Special Educational Needs Curriculum provides support for ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, Aphasia, Dyslexia Giftedness, and Handicaps; it uses UK Curriculum and Cambridge Endorsed resources with Individual Education Plans.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates typically pursue higher education at universities worldwide, supported by guidance mapping Cambridge qualifications to university entry and by the school's career counseling services.

Gifted and Talented
The Special Educational Needs Curriculum supports learners with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, Aphasia, Dyslexia, Giftedness and other handicaps; it uses UK Curriculum and Cambridge Endorsed resources with Individual Education Plans.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Online application: Families submit the online application form and provide the required documents. Applications are accepted for FS2 to Year 13 for the 2025-2026 academic year, and seats are limited, so early submission is advised. 2. Assessment: The applicant's child undergoes an age-appropriate assessment to determine academic readiness. The assessment informs class placement and progression planning and is conducted as part of the admissions process. 3. Offer and enrollment: Successful applicants receive an offer letter. Enrollment is completed by paying the registration fee. Once enrollment is confirmed, the place is secured and the family follows any additional instructions as advised by the school.
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