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PACE British School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 19,000 - 29,500
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1994
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 14

Muwaileh Commercial, Industrial Area, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

PACE British School has 1,994 pupils, typical class sizes of 14, instruction in English.

Location
PACE British School is located in School Zone, Muweilah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in the Muweilah area, accessible via Sharjah's road network. The school operates on a single campus with separate wings for boys and girls.

Stages
PBS offers an all-through education from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Primary and Secondary. The Primary phase covers Key Stage 1 and 2, while the Secondary phase covers Key Stage 3 to 5, with IGCSE examinations and A-Levels in the senior years.

Type
The school is co-educational (mixed gender) and operates as a day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Official nationality data are not published by the school. A third-party listing shows 1,284 students on roll and 46 Emirati students, with the largest nationality groups identified as Pakistani and Indian.

Additional learning support
PBS provides inclusive education through an Inclusion Department. The school supports learners with additional needs and English as an additional language (EAL). It has a team of specialist teachers, a dedicated SEND coordinator, and more than six learning support assistants.

Country affiliation
PBS is a British curriculum school overseas, designated as a British School Overseas (BSO).

Religious affiliation
PBS has no formal religious affiliation. Islamic Education is available in the UAE curriculum for Muslim students, and Arabic/Islamic studies are part of the curriculum where appropriate.

School day structure
The school day runs from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday. The UAE weekend for students is Friday to Sunday, with Friday and Sunday being weekend days; Sunday is designated as a weekend day. Breaks and lunch times are not published publicly.

Bus service
PBS operates a school transport service with a fleet of 20 buses. Buses cover Sharjah, Ajman and Dubai, with designated stops and a departure time of 3:15 p.m. Parents/guardians have responsibilities for pickup, safety and termly transport fees.
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Fees

Annual tuition at PACE British School ranges from AED 19,000 to AED 29,500 for 2026/27.

School fees — Academic year 2025–2026

Application / Registration fee
- One-time registration fee: AED 500 (non-refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term breakdown)
- FS1 (Pre KG): Annual AED 19,000 — Term 1 AED 7,600; Term 2 AED 5,700; Term 3 AED 5,700.
- FS2 (KG1): Annual AED 19,000 — Term 1 AED 7,600; Term 2 AED 5,700; Term 3 AED 5,700.
- Year 1 (KG2): Annual AED 19,000 — Term 1 AED 7,600; Term 2 AED 5,700; Term 3 AED 5,700.
- Year 2 (Grade 1): Annual AED 22,000 — Term 1 AED 8,800; Term 2 AED 6,600; Term 3 AED 6,600.
- Year 3 (Grade 2): Annual AED 22,000 — Term 1 AED 8,800; Term 2 AED 6,600; Term 3 AED 6,600.
- Year 4 (Grade 3): Annual AED 22,000 — Term 1 AED 8,800; Term 2 AED 6,600; Term 3 AED 6,600.
- Year 5 (Grade 4): Annual AED 23,500 — Term 1 AED 9,400; Term 2 AED 7,050; Term 3 AED 7,050.
- Year 6 (Grade 5): Annual AED 23,500 — Term 1 AED 9,400; Term 2 AED 7,050; Term 3 AED 7,050.
- Year 7 (Grade 6): Annual AED 25,500 — Term 1 AED 10,200; Term 2 AED 7,650; Term 3 AED 7,650.
- Year 8 (Grade 7): Annual AED 25,500 — Term 1 AED 10,200; Term 2 AED 7,650; Term 3 AED 7,650.
- Year 9 (Grade 8): Annual AED 25,500 — Term 1 AED 10,200; Term 2 AED 7,650; Term 3 AED 7,650.
- Year 10 (Grade 9): Annual AED 28,500 — Term 1 AED 11,400; Term 2 AED 8,550; Term 3 AED 8,550.
- Year 11 (Grade 10): Annual AED 28,500 — Term 1 AED 11,400; Term 2 AED 8,550; Term 3 AED 8,550.
- Year 12 (Grade 11): Annual AED 29,500 — Term 1 AED 11,800; Term 2 AED 8,850; Term 3 AED 8,850.
- Year 13 (Grade 12): Annual AED 29,500 — Term 1 AED 11,800; Term 2 AED 8,850; Term 3 AED 8,850.

Resources, subscriptions and uniform charges (one-off / annual as listed)
- FS1 – Year 1: Resources AED 500; Uniform AED 500.
- Year 2 – Year 4: Resources AED 900; Uniform AED 600.
- Year 5 – Year 8: Resources AED 1,000; Uniform AED 600.
- Year 9: Resources AED 1,200; Uniform AED 600.
- Year 10 – Year 11: Resources AED 1,500; Uniform AED 1,000.
- Year 12 & Year 13: Resources AED 1,550; Uniform AED 1,000.

Transport fees (annual and per-term breakdown by location)
- National Paints: Annual AED 4,000 — Term 1 AED 1,600; Term 2 AED 1,200; Term 3 AED 1,200.
- Sharjah: Annual AED 4,300 — Term 1 AED 1,720; Term 2 AED 1,290; Term 3 AED 1,290.
- Ajman: Annual AED 4,500 — Term 1 AED 1,800; Term 2 AED 1,350; Term 3 AED 1,350.
- Dubai 1 (Qusais, Mamzar, Muhaisnah, Al-Nahda): Annual AED 4,800 — Term 1 AED 1,920; Term 2 AED 1,440; Term 3 AED 1,440.
- Dubai 2 (Mirdif, International City, Warqa'a, Silicon Oasis): Annual AED 5,200 — Term 1 AED 2,080; Term 2 AED 1,560; Term 3 AED 1,560.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are presented as annual totals with a three-term billing breakdown (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3) for each year group; the published figures list the amount payable per term. Specific invoicing dates, payment deadlines, and penalty details are not published in the publicly available fee schedule.

Boarding
- No boarding fees are published. The school's admissions and fee materials list day-school tuition and transport options only; no boarding provision or boarding fee is listed.

Other costs and potential additional charges
- The published fee schedule lists resources/subscription charges, uniform charges, and transport; other potential charges (for example external exam fees, optional extracurricular fees, late-payment penalties, or special subject/device charges) are not detailed in the published fee structure. These items are not specified on the school's fee page.

Refund information
- The one-time registration fee of AED 500 is explicitly stated as non-refundable. There is no published tuition-refund schedule or detailed refund policy on the publicly available withdrawal or fee pages. The withdrawal process requires in-person application for withdrawal but does not publish a term-by-term refund table.

Fee payment contact and payment methods
- The school's published contact details for admissions and administration are: phone 06 530 6000 and the admissions/office email addresses listed on the school contact page. The publicly available fee pages do not specify accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, or online payment provider). For arrangements and accepted payment channels, the school's finance or admissions office should be contacted via the published phone/email.

Notes on the published information
- All fee figures above are the amounts published for Academic Year 2025–2026. Where an item (for example payment deadlines, detailed refund terms, or accepted payment methods) is not included in the published fee schedule or the admissions pages, no specific obligation or schedule is stated in the school's public materials.
Academics

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

Curriculum
The PBS curriculum follows the World Class International Curriculum with British standards, adapted for the UAE; it includes IGCSE examinations and A levels, and Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and Moral Education are provided in line with SPEA guidelines. The curriculum is organised into Key Stages from Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Key Stage 5 (Years 12–13), with formal assessments at the end of each stage. In Primary, the programme covers English, Maths, Science, Arabic, Islamic Education (optional), Moral Education, Social Studies, Humanities, PE, Expressive Arts, IT and French, with KS1 phonics screening and KS2 checks. In Secondary, Years 7–9 follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary framework and begin IGCSE coursework in Year 9; Years 9–11 follow the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE curriculum (and Cambridge IGCSE) with IGCSE examinations typically held in May/June of Year 11. KS5 (Years 12–13) follow the Pearson Edexcel A Level curriculum alongside MOE requirements, with AS examinations in Year 12 and A levels in Year 13, and a broad range of option subjects including English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, Psychology, Business Studies, Geography, History, French, Art and ICT.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. PBS serves students aged 3 to 18, covering the Foundation Stage through Year 13. The Primary School includes Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, while the Secondary School covers Key Stages 3 to 5, supporting progression from Foundation Stage to Year 13. This structure aligns with a British-style curriculum framework used by PBS. 2. Applications are submitted online via the Apply Online option in Admissions or by following the How to Apply guidance. The Admissions section provides direct links to Apply Online and How to Apply. 3. SPEA Registration is part of the admissions process. PBS provides Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and Moral Education in accordance with SPEA guidelines. 4. Fees are published in the Fees Structure and families should review this information as part of planning. Transport Rules are available to guide travel arrangements, and the Withdrawal Process is listed for departures. 5. After admission, enrollment proceeds through the processes described in How to Apply and Fees Structure, and families should complete any required steps and fees. The school maintains a Withdrawal Process for those who need to leave.
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