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Oaktree Primary School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 18,518 - 31,106
Ages 3 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 714
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 18
Introduction

Oaktree Primary School is a co‑educational British primary school in Al Quoz 4, Dubai, operating an Early Years Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2, ages 3–5) and the National Curriculum for England for Years 1–6 (ages 5–11). The school teaches the English National Curriculum with English as the medium of instruction and delivers mandatory UAE Ministry of Education subjects (Arabic A/B, Islamic A/B and Social Studies & Moral Education); Arabic lessons begin from FS2 and French is offered as a modern foreign language. Oaktree describes its curriculum as thematic and cross‑curricular with an explicit focus on content, skills and values and on integrating Emirati culture; students can take on leadership roles from Year 1 through a Pupil Parliament. The school publishes inclusion and assessment policies showing support for English as an Additional Language and individual education plans for students of determination. Campus facilities listed on the school site include interactive classrooms and IT suite, library, swimming pool, astroturf pitch, an indoor multi‑purpose hall, playgrounds (including water play and a cycle track), a Secret Garden and a café.

Al Asayel St, behind Al Khail Mall, Al Qouz Fourth, Al Quoz, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Oaktree Primary School has 714 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
Oaktree Primary School is located in the Al Quoz 4 area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, near Al Khail Mall. The campus address is Al Khail Mall, Al Asayel Street, Al Quoz 4, Dubai. The surrounding area is a mixed residential and commercial neighbourhood with good road access.

Stages
The school delivers the UK curriculum for FS1 through Year 6, i.e., Early Years Foundation Stage (FS1/FS2) to Year 6.

Type
The school is a co-educational day school and offers the UK (British) curriculum.

Pupil Nationality Mix
As of 2023–24, the school has around 609 students. The majority of students are of Arab origin, with a notable international mix. The school states it admits students of all nationalities and ethnicities; however, the exact number of represented nationalities and the local-to-international ratio are not published.

Additional learning support
Oaktree describes itself as an inclusive school with an Inclusion Department. It supports English as an Additional Language (EAL), Gifted and Talented students, and Students of Determination with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as needed, coordinating with parents and outside agencies.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with the United Kingdom through its UK curriculum.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated.

School day structure
The school day runs 7:00–16:00 on weekdays; Saturdays are 9:00–17:00; Sundays are closed. There is an on-site cafeteria providing meals and refreshments; breaks are scheduled within the timetable but exact times vary by year group.

Bus service
Oaktree operates a bus service. Buses are fully compliant with RTA regulations and feature GPS and RFID tracking, CCTV, and a child-safety button. Routes cover areas including Al Khail Gate/Al Quoz 1-4/Al Khail Heights, Al Safa/Al Wasl Road/Al Manara/Downtown Dubai, Nad Al Hamar/Ras Al Khor, and other zones. The full-year two-way transport fee applies per route (e.g., AED 5,600–AED 7,600 for 2025–26), and transport must be taken for the full year with no monthly option; forms should be submitted to the school's transport contacts.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform colours are white and green, with a green checkered pattern used for several items. FS1–Year 2 wear a white blouse with a dark green bow and a green checkered pinafore; Years 3–4 wear a white round-neck blouse with a green checkered bottom (skort) and a white shirt with a contrasting collar, and Years 5–6 include a blazer with the green checkered bottom; a PE kit is worn for physical education, and a Uniform Bundle with a Size Chart is published.

Food Options
There is an on-site cafeteria/café that provides refreshment services for students; seating areas are available in the Café, with a nearby outdoor space (the Secret Garden) described on site.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the Athena Education group and is described as being in the Athena Education family.
Fees

Annual tuition at Oaktree Primary School ranges from AED 18,518 to AED 31,106 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- Application (assessment) fee for new students: AED 500.
- Separate new-student registration / enrolment charge: up to 10% of the tuition fee (non‑refundable and deductible from the first term invoice). The site additionally lists a fixed non‑refundable registration amount of AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) as required for new students.
- Re‑enrolment (returning-student) fee: up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher); non‑refundable and deductible from the first term invoice.

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

Note: KHDA fact sheets report the school's tuition as annual amounts. The school issues first‑term invoices (enrolment/re‑enrolment charges are deductible from the first term). The school's KHDA‑approved academic calendar shows the academic year structured into standard term periods; using that calendar, a per‑term figure below is the annual tuition divided into three equal term payments (this per‑term split is an arithmetic division based on the school calendar and the KHDA first‑term reference).

- FS1 — Tuition (annual): AED 16,225. Per term (annual ÷ 3, approximate): AED 5,408. Required education supplies: uniform AED 650; books AED 350; stationery AED 300; ID card replacement AED 150. Optional service ranges include transport AED 5,750–8,250; extracurricular AED 275–1,600; medical AED 200; local educational trip AED 600–1,200; overseas trip AED 8,000–12,000; and a range of clubs, camps and programme fees.

- FS2 — Tuition (annual): AED 17,305. Per term (approximate): AED 5,768. Required education supplies: uniform AED 650; books AED 350; stationery AED 300; ID card replacement AED 150. Optional service ranges similar to FS1, plus KG graduation charges where applicable.

- Year 1 — Tuition (annual): AED 18,929. Per term (approximate): AED 6,310. Required education supplies: uniform AED 750; books AED 1,150; stationery AED 250; ID card replacement AED 150. Optional services include national testing and the same types of extracurricular/transport/camp costs noted above.

- Year 2 — Tuition (annual): AED 20,551. Per term (approximate): AED 6,850. Required education supplies: uniform AED 750; books AED 1,350; stationery AED 250; ID card replacement AED 150. Optional service ranges apply as above.

- Year 3 — Tuition (annual): AED 22,173. Per term (approximate): AED 7,391. Required education supplies: uniform AED 850; books AED 1,350; stationery AED 250; ID card replacement AED 150. Optional service ranges apply as above.

- Year 4 — Tuition (annual): AED 23,795. Per term (approximate): AED 7,932. Required education supplies: uniform AED 850; books AED 1,350; stationery AED 250; ID card replacement AED 150. Optional service ranges apply as above.

- Year 5 — Tuition (annual): AED 25,418. Per term (approximate): AED 8,473. Required education supplies: uniform AED 1,000; books AED 1,350; stationery AED 250; ID card replacement AED 150. Optional service ranges apply as above.

- Year 6 — Tuition (annual): AED 27,041. Per term (approximate): AED 9,014. Required education supplies: uniform AED 1,000; books AED 1,350; stationery AED 250; ID card replacement AED 150. Optional service ranges include transport, extracurricular, overseas trips, graduation charges and STEM/SEND programme fees.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Enrolment and re‑enrolment charges are applied and then deducted from the first term invoice; the fact sheets state these sums are non‑refundable.
- Tuition figures in the KHDA fact sheets are the annual tuition amounts used for KHDA approval; the school issues term invoices (the KHDA calendar shows the academic year structure used for term timing). Per‑term amounts above are the annual tuition divided by three (presented as an approximate term figure consistent with the KHDA calendar and the school's reference to the first term).

Boarding fees

- Not applicable. The school's materials and KHDA fact sheets for each grade list day‑school optional services (transport, activities, trips) and make no provision for boarding or boarding charges.

Other costs and one‑off items

- Required education supplies and one‑off items (by example shown in KHDA fact sheets): uniform (varies by year AED 650–1,000), books (AED 350–1,350 depending on year), stationery (AED 250–300), school ID card replacement AED 150.
- Optional services (typical ranges appearing in the KHDA fact sheets): school transport AED 5,750–8,250; extracurricular activities AED 275–1,600; medical fee AED 200; school photographs AED 250–550; local trips AED 600–1,200; overseas trips AED 8,000–12,000; camps and club/activity fees typically AED 250–1,150 (varies by activity). Special needs support and external assessment fees are listed where relevant.
- Some year groups include specific items: KG graduation, national test charges and graduation ceremony charges appear in the fact sheets for relevant years.

Discounts and concessions

- The fact sheets list typical discount schemes: sibling discounts (examples in the fact sheets include 3% for a second sibling, 5% for a third sibling and further sibling levels noted), a welcoming discount (listed in some fact sheets), and staff / school employee concessions (variable, up to a stated percentage). Exact discount applicability and levels vary and are shown on the KHDA fact sheets.

Refund information

- Application, enrolment and re‑enrolment fees are shown as non‑refundable in the KHDA fact sheets (enrolment/re‑enrolment fees are deductible from the first term invoice but are non‑refundable). No additional general tuition‑refund schedule is shown in the KHDA fact sheets; specific refund or proration terms (for example for mid‑year withdrawal) are handled under the school's admission and finance policies.

Fee payment options and payment channels

- The school uses an online enquiry/enrolment and parent portal (ERP) for admissions and parent access (links to an ERF/ERP and a Parent Portal appear in the school's admissions and parent links). These portals are the channels associated with enrolment and parent account management. For the KHDA fee fact sheets and the school's published documents, invoices and first‑term deductions are referenced; the KHDA fact sheets themselves do not list a detailed menu of card/voucher/bank methods.

Tuition‑increase statement

- The KHDA fact sheets state the school was granted a 2.35% tuition increase for the 2025–2026 academic year under the KHDA framework; that increase is included in the published tuition figures above.

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

Oaktree Primary School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
Oaktree Primary School in Dubai follows the English National Curriculum for Years 1–6, with an Early Years Foundation Stage for 3–5-year-olds and four Key Stages: Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2), Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3–4), and Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5–6). The core curriculum comprises English, Maths and Science, with Foundation Subjects including Art and Design, Computing, Design Technology, Geography, History, Music and Physical Education, alongside UAE Ministry of Education Arabic A/B, Islamic A/B and Social Studies & Moral Education. The curriculum also features Modern Foreign Language in French, Reading & Writing with a phonics focus, and Forest School as part of its learning. The school emphasizes cross-curricular themes that connect content, skills and values, and provides opportunities for student leadership from Year One via the Pupil Parliament. Overall, the curriculum is designed to ensure progression from the Early Years through to Year 6 within a four-stage structure while aligning with UAE MOE requirements and the English National Curriculum.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Oaktree Primary School is described as an inclusive school that values every student and celebrates individual needs, with a clear aim to provide equal opportunities to participate in academic and extracurricular programs. The school welcomes students who are gifted and talented and those who study English as an Additional Language (EAL), who may have additional learning needs. When needs are identified, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) is developed in collaboration with parents, teachers, and the Head of the Inclusion Department. The Inclusive Education Policy Framework (KHDA, 2017) guides practice to ensure that every day, in every classroom, all students learn and achieve in a safe, supportive, engaging and appropriately challenging environment, with personal, social, emotional, and academic needs fully met. The Inclusion Head leads the team, coordinating targeted interventions, tracking progress, liaising with outside agencies, and communicating with parents. The Inclusion Team participates in the Athena Inclusion Community of Practice to share strategies and improve practice across the group.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Oaktree positions itself as an inclusive school rather than a specialist SEN institution. It welcomes students of determination and those who study English as an Additional Language, who may have additional learning needs and require individual plans. All children are observed to screen for needs in collaboration with parents, teachers, and the Head of the Inclusion Department. Where a need is identified, the school develops an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and implements targeted interventions, with progress tracked by the Inclusion Head and team. The Inclusion Head coordinates work with outside agencies for students of determination and communicates with parents. Guided by the KHDA Inclusive Education Policy Framework (2017), the school aims to meet students' personal, social, emotional, and academic needs in a safe, supportive environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school explicitly includes students who study English as an Additional Language (EAL) and provides support through the Inclusion Team, using a holistic and integrated approach to help learners access the curriculum and build friendships. EAL learners are welcome as part of the inclusive community and may receive individualized planning as needed. Children who join with limited English are observed and supported to develop language and access to learning in collaboration with parents and teachers. The school tracks EAL students within its Inclusion Guidelines to ensure appropriate support and progression. The Inclusive Education Policy Framework guides practice to ensure EAL students can participate fully in classroom learning and activities.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the school's inclusive and safeguarding framework, which emphasizes personal, social, emotional, and academic needs. The KHDA Inclusive Education Policy Framework states that, within a safe and supportive environment, the personal, social, emotional, and academic needs of all students are fully met. Safeguarding guidelines emphasize the well-being of students and families and require staff to be trained to handle concerns in line with regulatory requirements. The school encourages communication with parents, notably via the child's class teacher, for guidance or concerns related to wellbeing. The Inclusion Head coordinates targeted interventions and may work with outside agencies to support students' mental health and emotional wellbeing as part of an overall wellbeing strategy.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and Child Protection Guidelines state that the school delivers quality education with the safety and well-being of every student as the priority. The staff are trained to recognize and respond to concerns, and procedures are implemented in compliance with authorities. The school is committed to the well-being of students and families, and parents are advised to voice concerns through their child's class teacher. The safeguarding section emphasizes a proactive, inclusive approach to safety and a clear point of contact for concerns.
Parent Experience

History
Oaktree Primary School was founded in 2016. It offers the UK curriculum for FS1 to Year 6. The school is part of the Athena Education group of schools. The campus sits on the Al Quoz 4 site, on the former site of the German International School. The founding head was Christopher McDermott, who previously led GEMS Jumeirah Primary School.

Community
Oaktree Primary School is described as a dynamic British international school in Dubai with a diverse, multicultural community. The community framework emphasizes wellbeing alongside academic development and aims to help each pupil reach their potential. Athena Education's network values, including CARE, shape the school's approach to community and learning. Families and staff participate in school life through communications and events that reflect a multicultural environment.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Oaktree Primary School has a Parent-Teacher Association. A parent testimonial notes attending two PTA meetings and describes how queries about classroom matters were addressed. The PTA serves as a channel for parent input and collaboration with teachers and school leaders. Athena Education emphasizes family involvement as part of its community model, which informs the school's PTA activities. PTA activities are coordinated with school communications channels, including the admissions line and Athena Head Office. The Athena network frames parent engagement as a cornerstone of a vibrant, collaborative school community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located on a single campus in Al Quoz 4, Dubai, near the Al Khail Mall. The facilities support learning and recreation for students across ages, with indoor and outdoor spaces. EYFS spaces have outdoor learning zones with features such as water play, a cycle track, and climbing areas. Primary facilities include the Secret Garden, a multi-use hall, and an astroturf area for lessons and breaks. The IT suite and library provide technology access and reading resources, while the PE facilities include a swimming pool, an Astro pitch, and an indoor multi-purpose hall. A café serves meals and refreshments.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include a swimming pool, an Astro pitch, and an indoor multi-purpose hall used for lessons and extra-curricular activities.

Academic Facilities
Oaktree Primary School offers a modern, broad, and enriched thematic curriculum. The Early Years Foundation Stage Programme is for 3- to 5-year-olds, and the National Curriculum for England is used for Years One through Six (5–11-year-olds). The curriculum emphasizes content, skills, and values and promotes cross-curricular and conceptual connections. It integrates UAE history, culture, and language to foster global citizenship. At the end of Year 6, students are prepared for a smooth transition to subsequent schools, with options to continue at Grammar School or Al Sadiq Islamic English School as part of the Athena Education group.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Extracurricular Activities Programme offers a diverse range of clubs: Puppet Making, Dance, Origami, Yoga, Coding, Science, Swimming, Sports, Lego, Arabic, Creative Art and Design, Quran Recitation, Jewellery Making, Music, Play Dough, Sudoku Games, French, and Mental Math.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a modern, broad, and enriched curriculum. The Early Years Foundation Stage is used for 3- to 5-year-olds, and the National Curriculum for England is used for Years 1–6. The curriculum focuses on content, skills, and values and aims to engage students in self-driven learning, empower them as advocates for what is important, and enable them to apply learning to make a positive impact in their world. It integrates Emirati history, culture, and language as part of global citizenship.

Arts & Creative
The School Activities Programme offers an enriched and diverse range of extracurricular activities. Clubs include Puppet Making, Dance, Origami, Yoga, Coding, Science, Swimming, Sports, Lego, Arabic, Creative Art and Design, Quran Recitation, Jewellery Making, Music, Play Dough, Sudoku Games, French, and Mental Math. These ECAs extend learning beyond the classroom and help students explore creative and technical interests.

Cultural & Language
Arabic and French clubs are offered. The curriculum integrates the history and culture of the United Arab Emirates, promoting diversity, global citizenship, Emirati heritage, and language.

Social & Hobbies
The ECA Programme provides opportunities to develop social interaction outside the classroom through a range of clubs, including Puppet Making, Dance, Origami, Yoga, Coding, Science, Swimming, Lego, Music, and more.

Leadership & Professional
The curriculum aims to mold responsible global citizens and confident and capable leaders of the future.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Facilities support wellbeing and physical education, including a specialist PE teacher and sports facilities such as a swimming pool, Astro pitch, and indoor multi-purpose hall. Play spaces include the Secret Garden and outdoor areas for learning and recreation, and EYFS spaces enable outdoor learning.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enquiry and campus tour. Admission is open year round subject to space. The enquiry form can be filled online or during a walk-in visit, and a school tour can be booked to view the campus and facilities. The school welcomes students of all nationalities, including those who study English as an Additional Language, those with special needs, and those who are gifted and talented.

2. Vacancy contact and next steps. The school will contact you if a vacancy is available and schedule the next steps. Priority is given to siblings who are students of the school. The placement processes are in line with regulatory requirements.

3. Foundation Stage assessment. Placement processes follow regulatory requirements. The Foundation Stage evaluation considers the child's learning needs and registration requirements; children are not assessed for specific academic abilities, but may meet with teaching staff in small interactive sessions to ascertain independence from parents, ability to converse with adults, and ability to follow simple instructions. FS1 children must be toilet trained.

4. Key Stage admissions and required documents. Admission for Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) is based on the age requirement and registration fulfillment. Baseline placement assessments may be conducted to plan the level of support required, with local applicants assessed at the school and online assessments available for applicants outside the UAE where applicable. For Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6), admission follows age requirements and registration fulfillment, with similar baseline assessments as needed. Documents for submission include passport and residence visa (where applicable) with UID, birth certificate, four recent photos, vaccination card, Emirates ID (where applicable), transfer certificate, and school reports; specialist reports may be requested. Inclusion admissions cover EAL, Students of Determination, and Gifted and Talented, with KHDA guidance followed.

5. Inclusion and support. Assessments for inclusion admissions are designed for EAL students, Students of Determination, and the Gifted and Talented; parents provide copies of medical, psychological, or educational assessments to enable best services. KHDA guidance and procedures are followed for all inclusion considerations.

Waitlist
The school operates a waiting system in case of no immediate vacancy. When a place becomes available, families are contacted to offer placement.
School Events
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