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Grammar School Dubai

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 5,120 - 7,040
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1970
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages Arabic, French
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Grammar School Dubai is an established institution in Dubai, UAE, situated opposite Dubai Festival City in Al Garhoud. The school teaches in English within British curriculum framework, offering the Early Years Foundation Stage, followed by Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for secondary years. It accepts students aged 4 to 18 and aligns with United Kingdom curriculum standards, under the Athena Education group. Since its founding in 1970, the school has incorporated Athena Education values, emphasising partnership with parents, respect and trust to support children's development. A distinctive feature is the student-life programme, including a school radio team that operates in the mornings and a Grammar Student Government that represents pupils, plans events, and contributes to community service and school spirit. Enrichment is central, with lunchtime and after-school activities spanning sport, academic and language development. Community service, charity and citizenship are woven into the curriculum, alongside language development across languages introduced at school.

Opposite Dubai Festival City, Al Garhoud Schools Area, P.O. Box 11230, Dubai, U.A.E

The Essentials

Grammar School Dubai has instruction in English.

Location
Opp. Dubai Festival City, Al Garhoud Schools Area, P.O. Box 11230, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The school is located in the Al Garhoud area near Dubai Festival City.

Stages
UK Curriculum from Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) through Year 13.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 60 nationalities represented.

Additional learning support
Inclusive education with support for English as an Additional Language (EAL) and provision for students with determination.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom (British curriculum).

Bus service
Transport arranged by the school. For transport inquiries: transport@grammarschool.ae; +9714 202 48 22.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is affiliated with Athena Education. There is a School Governance Body that governs the school.
Fees

Annual tuition at Grammar School Dubai ranges from AED 5,120 to AED 7,040 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee

- A non-refundable registration/application fee is payable for new students: AED 525 (inclusive of VAT).

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

- FS2 / KG1: AED 5,120 per year — AED 1,707 per term (three equal termly instalments).
- KG2 / Year 1: AED 5,120 per year — AED 1,707 per term.
- Year 2: AED 5,120 per year — AED 1,707 per term.
- Year 3: AED 5,120 per year — AED 1,707 per term.
- Year 4: AED 5,120 per year — AED 1,707 per term.
- Year 5: AED 5,760 per year — AED 1,920 per term.
- Year 6: AED 5,760 per year — AED 1,920 per term.
- Year 7: AED 5,760 per year — AED 1,920 per term.
- Year 8: AED 5,760 per year — AED 1,920 per term.
- Year 9: AED 7,040 per year — AED 2,347 per term.
- Year 10: AED 7,040 per year — AED 2,347 per term.
- Year 11: AED 7,040 per year — AED 2,347 per term.
- Year 12: AED 7,040 per year — AED 2,347 per term.
- Year 13: AED 7,040 per year — AED 2,347 per term.

(Per-term figures shown are the annual tuition divided into three equal termly instalments.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual tuition is invoiced and collected in termly instalments (three equal payments corresponding to school terms).
- A seat reservation / enrolment deposit is required for new admissions: up to 10% of the annual tuition, non-refundable but deductible from the first-term balance.
- Re-enrolment (returning student) fee may be charged (commonly up to 5% of the tuition or an AED 500 minimum); such fees are non-refundable and are deducted from the first-term fee.
- Parents are normally required to pay the first instalment (and supply post-dated cheques or complete an approved instalment agreement) at acceptance to secure the place.
- Outstanding balances may affect re-enrolment and access to school services until cleared.

Boarding

- No boarding provision applies; the school operates as a day school.

Other mandatory and optional costs

- Mandatory / routine charges that may be added to tuition include (examples and typical values):
- Medical fee: AED 100.
- ICT / technology fee: AED 150.
- Examination/board charges where applicable (charged at cost by exam boards).
- Required items and one-off costs (examples):
- Uniforms: around AED 800 (estimate band shown in fees listings).
- Books: AED 650 to AED 2,250 depending on year and subject choices.
- Stationery: approximately AED 250.
- School ID-card replacement: AED 150.
- Optional / extra-curricular and service fees (examples and typical ranges):
- Transport (school bus): route-dependent; typical annual two-way route fees range from roughly AED 3,800–6,900.
- Extracurricular activities, clubs and after-school programmes: AED 300 up to AED 1,750 or more depending on activity.
- Local educational trips: AED ~275 (typical).
- Overseas trips, specialist programmes or enrichment courses: can range from several thousand AED to over AED 10,000 depending on destination and duration.
- Some charges (books, resources, uniforms) are charged when items are provided and may not be refundable once issued.

Refund information

- Registration / application fees and enrolment deposits are non-refundable.
- Re-enrolment fees are non-refundable.
- Charges for items already supplied (books, uniforms, issued resources) are typically non-refundable.
- Transport and optional-service fees are generally non-refundable once the service has commenced; withdrawal after the start of term usually results in the term's fee being retained in full.
- Late or outstanding fee consequences include suspension of services, withheld reports/enrolment until arrears are cleared, in line with standard school finance practices.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment channels include: online card payment, bank transfer to the school's bank account (IBAN/SWIFT), payment at the school accounts counter (cash, cheque, or credit card), and approved instalment plans or third-party payment platforms where available.
- Post-dated cheques or formal instalment agreements are commonly used to cover termly or multi-term payment schedules.
- Credit-card payments may be processed through a payment gateway or at the accounts office; available credit-card installment (0% conversion) options depend on bank offers and are subject to the bank's terms.

Notes on discounts and concessions

- Sibling discounts and staff concessions may be offered according to the school's published discount policy (examples: second/third child sibling discounts and employee discounts); these are applied at the school's discretion and according to the school's published discount rules.
Parent Experience

History
Grammar School Dubai was established in 1970. It follows a British curriculum and is based in Dubai. The Athena Education values are at the core, with a strong emphasis on a partnership with parents to support children's development, including respect and trust. The school is part of the Athena Education group of schools.

Community
Grammar School Dubai is community-focused with an international outlook. The school serves a diverse student body comprising over 60 nationalities. Community service, charity and citizenship are a focus of the curriculum. The school supports student leadership through the Grammar Student Government, which plans events and represents the voice of the student body.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has an extensive after-school enrichment programme that covers sporting, practical and academic interests. Enrichment is a core part of the learning-for-life approach, with activities offered at lunchtime and after school. Participation is encouraged, and students may propose new clubs; if a viable group and leader are found, the activity goes ahead. The radio team operates during mornings as part of the student life programme.

Cultural & Language
The school has language development activities across the languages introduced at school, helping students become readers, writers, and storytellers in those languages.

Social & Hobbies
There are lunchtime and after-school activities; students are encouraged to participate in at least one activity. The school runs a radio team as part of student life, and pupils can form new clubs by proposing ideas.

Community & Service
Community service, charity and citizenship are a key focus of the curriculum. Enrichment activities include clubs, teams, assemblies, field trips and visits.

Leadership & Professional
The Grammar Student Government is the voice of the student body; students plan events, participate in community service projects and contribute to school spirit.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Specialist PE teachers deliver the curriculum across the school with a focus on developing healthy lifestyles and wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. All Foundation Stage pupils learn Arabic. Arabic is offered as an additional language in Primary and Secondary, and Arabic First Language is provided for Arabic-speaking students. Attainment in Arabic First Language is Acceptable in Primary and Secondary, while Attainment in Arabic as an Additional Language is Weak; the curriculum is an adaptation of the Ministry of Education framework within the English National Curriculum.
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Accreditations
UK Independent Exam Centre
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