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Repton School Dubai

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 57,178 - 102,753
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2374
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 12
Introduction

Repton School Dubai is an independent British‑curriculum day and boarding school located in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, serving children aged 3 to 18. The school follows the English National Curriculum through Key Stages 1–4 (IGCSE/GCSE) and offers multiple post‑16 pathways including A‑Levels, BTEC and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Instruction is delivered in English, with English‑language support available for learners for whom it is a second language; Arabic and Islamic Studies are included across the school (Arabic is taught at GCSE level for native speakers). Senior students may study modern languages such as French, Spanish and German as part of the IB options. The campus houses separate girls' and boys' boarding houses with en‑suite rooms and study areas, and a recently upgraded campus masterplan includes a 600‑seat Performing Arts Centre, an expanded Sports Village (full‑size pitches, running tracks, multi‑sport astro‑turf, indoor courts and swimming facilities), specialist science, design and technology spaces and a redesigned Early Years centre. The school is part of the Repton family of schools and reports a multinational community of over 80 nationalities.

Nad Al Sheba, Nad Al Sheba 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Repton School Dubai has 2,374 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

Location
Repton School Dubai is located in Nad Al Sheba 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus occupies about 1.3 million square feet and hosts the Junior and Senior schools on-site. The Nad Al Sheba area is well connected by road to central Dubai, with car routes commonly taking 20–30 minutes depending on traffic; school days and pickup arrangements are designed around this location.

Stages
Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) through Year 13, serving ages 3 to 18.

Type
Co-educational, with on-site boarding available for pupils from Year 7 (about age 11) and older.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school represents pupils from more than 80 nationalities. A large international mix is documented; Emirati students are present, though exact local-to-international ratios are not publicly published.

Additional learning support
SEN and EAL support are provided. An Inclusion Team coordinates assessment and provision for pupils with additional needs, with specialist staff available as required.

Country affiliation
British international school; part of the Cognita group and a partner of Repton School in the United Kingdom.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is stated.

School day structure
Timings vary by year group. FS1 typically finishes at 1:30 p.m.; FS2 at 2:30 p.m.; Years 1–6 around 3:00 p.m.; Years 7–13 around 3:00 p.m. Friday finishes are around 12:00 p.m. After-school enrichment activities run until about 4:45 p.m.

Bus service
A school bus service is available. Example arrangements include FS1 bus drop-offs at about 1:30 p.m. and FS2 around 3:00 p.m., with later pick-up options for older year groups as needed; after-school transport options and after-school activities continue into the late afternoon.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding consists of separate girls' and boys' houses on the campus, with younger boarders in dormitories and older boarders in single rooms. Meals are prepared on-site by experienced chefs, and a boarding Housemistress with on-site medical care supports boarders. Full boarders have weekend activities in Dubai such as golf, sailing, horse riding, go-karting, and visits to theatres and theme parks.

Food Options
Boarders receive nutritious and well-balanced meals prepared on-site by experienced chefs; menus offer a wide range of foods, refreshments, snacks, and Saturday brunches.

House System
The school uses a traditional British House system with eight Houses: Brook, Dahl, Foremarke, Jumeirah, Latham, New, Orchard and School. Fry House is for boys and Field House is for girls, catering for boarders. New students are allocated to a House in the Autumn Term, and Houses compete in sports, arts, music, drama, quizzes, and debates with an annual House Cup for overall performance.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the Cognita family of Schools. Repton Dubai has held an Outstanding KHDA rating since 2014.
Fees

Annual tuition at Repton School Dubai ranges from AED 57,178 to AED 102,753 for 2026/27.

Application / Enrolment Fees

- Application (assessment) fee: AED 500 (AED 525 inclusive of VAT). This fee is non‑refundable and is not deductible from tuition.

- Enrolment / deposit on acceptance: New pupils pay a non‑refundable deposit equal to 10% of the annual tuition fee; returning pupils pay a re‑enrolment deposit of up to 5% of the tuition fee (or AED 500, whichever is higher). Deposits are deducted from the first term invoice in line with KHDA regulations.

Tuition fees — per term and annual totals (Academic Year 2025–26)

Early Years

- FS1 (per term): Term 1 AED 22,878; Term 2 AED 17,150; Term 3 AED 17,150. Annual total AED 57,178.

- FS2 (per term): Term 1 AED 25,205; Term 2 AED 18,910; Term 3 AED 18,910. Annual total AED 63,025.

Junior School

- Year 1 (per term): Term 1 AED 25,851; Term 2 AED 19,390; Term 3 AED 19,390. Annual total AED 64,631.

- Year 2 (per term): Term 1 AED 25,851; Term 2 AED 19,390; Term 3 AED 19,390. Annual total AED 64,631.

- Year 3 (per term): Term 1 AED 26,692; Term 2 AED 20,020; Term 3 AED 20,020. Annual total AED 66,732.

- Year 4 (per term): Term 1 AED 26,906; Term 2 AED 20,180; Term 3 AED 20,180. Annual total AED 67,266.

- Year 5 (per term): Term 1 AED 30,381; Term 2 AED 22,786; Term 3 AED 22,786. Annual total AED 75,953.

- Year 6 (per term): Term 1 AED 30,381; Term 2 AED 22,786; Term 3 AED 22,786. Annual total AED 75,953.

Senior School

- Year 7 (per term): Term 1 AED 32,449; Term 2 AED 24,336; Term 3 AED 24,336. Annual total AED 81,121.

- Year 8 (per term): Term 1 AED 33,746; Term 2 AED 25,310; Term 3 AED 25,310. Annual total AED 84,366.

- Year 9 (per term): Term 1 AED 34,609; Term 2 AED 25,960; Term 3 AED 25,960. Annual total AED 86,529.

- Year 10 (per term): Term 1 AED 38,072; Term 2 AED 28,555; Term 3 AED 28,555. Annual total AED 95,182.

- Year 11 (per term): Term 1 AED 38,072; Term 2 AED 28,555; Term 3 AED 28,555. Annual total AED 95,182.

- Year 12 (per term): Term 1 AED 41,103; Term 2 AED 30,825; Term 3 AED 30,825. Annual total AED 102,753.

- Year 13 (per term): Term 1 AED 41,103; Term 2 AED 30,825; Term 3 AED 30,825. Annual total AED 102,753.

Boarding fees and boarding‑specific charges

- Boarding fee (annual): Full Boarding (Sunday–Saturday) AED 72,000; Weekly Boarding (Sunday–Thursday) AED 66,500. Boarding fees are charged separately to tuition and include meals.

- Refundable boarding deposit: AED 50,000 (refundable on departure).

- Boarding‑related charges: School‑arranged visa for full boarders AED 5,000 (inclusive of VAT); medical insurance options for full boarders priced (example figures) AED 8,400 for students under 18 and AED 12,054 for students over 18.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment timing: Tuition may be paid in full at the start of the academic year, or in three instalments: 40% due in August for Term 1, 30% due in December for Term 2, and 30% due in March for Term 3.

- What tuition excludes: Published tuition fees exclude school lunches, transportation and educational trips. Some extracurricular activities provided by external suppliers may incur additional charges.

- Re‑enrolment and withdrawal: Re‑enrolment (returning pupil) fees may be up to 5% of tuition or AED 500 (whichever is higher) and are non‑refundable but deductible from Term 1 where applicable. Official withdrawal date is used to calculate any refund entitlements under KHDA rules.

Other costs and optional fees

- Uniform: AED 2,550 to AED 3,400 (estimated range for required uniform items).

- Transport (optional): AED 6,700 to AED 12,650 depending on route and service.

- Extracurricular activities (optional): AED 1,990 to AED 6,500 (range shown for a variety of activities).

- School trips and excursions (optional): Local trips from AED 10 to AED 700; educational overseas trips and international excursions typically range AED 8,000 to AED 19,000.

- Canteen / school meals (indicative annual range): AED 7,500 to AED 8,250.

- Learning support, assessments and specialist services: Ranges are published for services such as learning support assistants (AED 10,000 to AED 75,000), psychometric assessment (AED 4,500 to AED 8,000), and external SEND assessment (AED 2,000 to AED 9,000).

Discounts and scholarships

- Sibling discount: 5% discount applicable from the third sibling (and for subsequent siblings) as published in the school's discount schedule. Additional concessions, staff discounts and limited scholarships for academic, sports or other merit may also be available.

Refund information

- Refunds are processed in accordance with KHDA regulations. Tuition refunds are calculated using the official withdrawal date and may be subject to deductions depending on the length of enrolment in the academic year. Deposits are generally non‑refundable except in exceptional circumstances (for example relocation outside the UAE) and where appropriate documentation is provided.

Fee payment options

- The published fee information specifies the payment schedule and deposit arrangements but does not list detailed payment channels (such as credit card, bank transfer or direct debit) on the fee schedule page. Parents should note the instalment timetable and deposit amounts when arranging payment.

Notes and administrative points

- Tuition figures, deposits, optional service ranges and policies are the school's published amounts for the academic year 2025–26. The school's official KHDA fact sheets list mandatory and optional fee ranges for each year group.
Academics

Repton School Dubai teaches British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Repton Dubai follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Year 11, with Arabic and Islamic Studies included for Muslim students. In Early Years (ages 3–5) and Key Stages 1–2 (ages 5–11), learning is ENC-aligned with specialist teaching in Arabic, Islamic Studies, Computing, Music and PE, and a 1:1 digital learning program introduced in Key Stage 2. In Senior School (ages 12–18), Years 7–9 emphasise creative and expressive arts, while Years 10–11 prepare for GCSE examinations, with most students taking nine GCSE subjects including six compulsory subjects (Maths, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and three options; Arabic is compulsory for native Arabic-speaking students. Post-16 pathways include A Levels, BTEC qualifications, or the IB Diploma Programme or IB Career Programme, with the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) available and Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) support. KHDA has consistently rated Repton Dubai as Outstanding since 2014, and in 2021 KHDA approval accompanied the school's expansion to A Levels alongside IBDP and IBCP.

Student Teacher Ratio
Not specified on the official curriculum pages.

Exam Results
KHDA has consistently rated Repton Dubai as Outstanding since 2014, reflecting strong academic outcomes across the curriculum.

Higher Education Progression
Post-16 pathways are designed to lead to higher education globally, with the IB DP/CP, A Levels and BTEC routes supported by CEIAG; university destinations signage and guidance are highlighted in school materials.

Gifted and Talented
Not specified on the official curriculum pages.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Repton School Dubai supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a wellbeing framework that embeds the PERMA model (Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Accomplishment) across its student development approach. Personalised wellbeing plans are developed using data from the PASS (Pupil Attitudes to School and Self) survey to monitor attitudes and tailor support for individual pupils. Pupils have access to a Wellbeing Centre and a school counsellor who provide confidential guidance and referrals as needed. The school also runs a Reptonic Student Wellbeing Programme that integrates wellbeing with character development, resilience and growth mindset. Independent coverage and KHDA-related reporting recognise the strength of wellbeing provisions within the Repton Family of Schools in Dubai.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
KHDA's 2023-2024 DSIB reports rate Repton Dubai Nad Al Sheba's Inclusion provision as Very Good, indicating robust inclusive practices. Specific categories of Special Educational Needs (SEN) supported, and whether the school operates as a specialist SEN institution, are not publicly disclosed. The available public materials do not list dedicated SEN staff or a standalone SEN unit beyond general inclusion provisions. In practice, inclusion is described as part of the mainstream curriculum rather than a separate specialist service.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information about English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision in its materials. No explicit EAL programme, staff, or initiatives are detailed in the publicly available summaries cited here. The Inclusion metric suggests broad support for diverse learners, but specific EAL arrangements are not listed in the sources consulted.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is a central focus at Repton Dubai, with a wellbeing framework that includes the PERMA model and personalised wellbeing planning. The PASS data informs wellbeing planning, and the Wellbeing Centre plus school counsellors provide ongoing support for students' mental health and emotional needs. The Reptonic Student Wellbeing Programme supports growth mindset, resilience and values such as grit and perseverance as part of wellbeing education. A mental health policy for staff, introduced to help identify early signs of distress, has been reported in the past. KHDA-related reporting indicates strong wellbeing provisions within the Repton Family of Schools in the UAE.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are embedded within Repton Dubai's welfare framework; in 2018, Repton publicly discussed implementing a mental health policy for staff to identify early signs of anxiety and depression among students, part of its safeguarding and student welfare approach. The KHDA inspection framework includes wellbeing and safety considerations as part of the overall provision, with inclusion and safeguarding reflected in the school's rating. The Repton Family of Schools' sustained KHDA Outstanding target and related reporting further corroborate ongoing safeguarding emphasis across campuses.
Parent Experience

History
Repton Dubai opened in 2007 on the Nad Al Sheba 3 site as the UAE's first UK-branded international school, and is part of the Repton Family of Schools with a formal link to the Repton School in the United Kingdom (founded in 1557). In 2013, Foremarke Dubai opened in Al Barsha South (later renamed Repton Al Barsha), and a campus in Abu Dhabi; that year formal structures for overseas expansion were established with the Repton Family of Schools (RISL). Overseas Repton schools are owned by local investors under RISL's licensing arrangements, with profits remitted to the UK-based Repton School Trust to support capital projects and bursaries. In 2023, Cognita welcomed Repton UAE to its global network in a strategic partnership with Excella and Repton, reflecting broader international collaboration. KHDA DSIB inspections have rated Repton Dubai as Outstanding since 2014–2015.

Community
Repton Dubai serves a multinational student community with students from more than 80 nationalities. The community participates in a broad program of cultural and charity events, including creativity festivals, art exhibitions, and Dubai Cares initiatives. Year 13 graduation ceremonies are a highlight, with media coverage and visits from notable figures. Pastoral care and a focus on global citizenship are emphasized across campuses.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Friends of Repton (FoR) is the parent and friends group for Repton Al Barsha, uniting families with the school through events. Each class has a Class Social Representative to coordinate class-level activities and strengthen the school community. FoR organizes coffee mornings and a programme of events that connect parents with school life. Parents receive regular information through an online parent portal and newsletters. Repton Al Barsha community activities extend beyond the campus, including TODA art exhibitions and Dubai Cares initiatives that involve parents and students. FoR and other parent activities contribute to a holistic Repton experience with volunteering and involvement in school life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Repton Dubai has undergone a campus-wide transformation to provide purpose-built spaces for learning, creativity and sport. The Repton Performing Arts Centre is a 600-seat auditorium with professional music rooms, dance and drama studios, and dedicated recording and podcasting suites. The Repton Sports Village offers two full-sized rugby/football pitches, a junior pitch, a 200-metre track, a 100-metre sprint track, and a 1,600m² multi-sport astro-turf with a central cricket square. The Early Years Centre has been redesigned with indoor and outdoor spaces that support exploration, including the Wonder Library and Imaginarium Theatre, with integrated spaces for calm reflection. Sixth Form facilities have also been refreshed as part of the campus redevelopment to support senior students, alongside upgraded learning environments across the school.

Sports Facilities
The campus features state-of-the-art gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, extensive playing fields, and tennis and basketball courts. An athletics track is also part of the facilities. The Sports Village includes two indoor basketball courts that have been refurbished and swimming pools upgraded to support broader sporting programs. Outdoor spaces include shaded courts and a large multi-sport astro-turf area with a central cricket square and nets.

Academic Facilities
Academic spaces include a library, an art room, and a technology room used by Key Stage 2 as part of the British curriculum. Specialist teaching spaces support Arabic, Islamic Studies, Computing, Music and Physical Education. The campus transformation has created modern learning environments across the school to foster investigation, collaboration and digital literacy. Digital devices are used across learning with a 1:1 device program and Microsoft-based tools.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Performing Arts Centre provides a 600-seat venue for concerts and productions, surrounded by music practice rooms, dance and drama studios, and recording and podcasting suites. There are extensive performance opportunities through school concerts, recitals and productions. The Early Years Centre features the Wonder Library and Imaginarium Theatre to support exploration and imagination. Sixth Form facilities have been refreshed as part of the campus upgrade to support senior students and collaborative work.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Social & Hobbies
Repton Dubai offers an after-school programme five days a week until 4:45 p.m. Free activities are teacher-led and ECAs are led by Cognita ENRICH ME. ENRICH ME provides enrichment in football, swimming and netball to support the after-school programme. Emilio Sánchez Tennis Academy operates at Repton Dubai with 11 tennis courts, including a Centre Court, three padel tennis courts and a multidisciplinary clinic, focusing on athletic and academic development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Infinite Active provides after-school care for FS1 to Year 6. Boarding is available as full-time, weekly and flexible options. Life at Repton emphasizes community through events and shared experiences.
Languages

Language Provision
The school uses English as the language of instruction and follows the English National Curriculum across Early Years through Senior School. Arabic is taught as a core subject; Early Years features an informal approach to Arabic learning, and specialist teachers deliver Arabic and Islamic Studies in the primary years. In GCSE, Arabic language is compulsory at GCSE for native Arabic-speaking students. Speech and language therapy is available as part of Inclusion support.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Tour and initial inquiry. Prospective families are invited to attend a school tour. After the tour, the next step is to complete the online Application Form and to submit the child's most recent report cards and passport copy. Review the School Fees and Boarding Fees. 2. Application submission. Submit the online Application Form and provide the child's most recent report cards and passport copy. Review the School Fees and Boarding Fees as part of the application planning. 3. Boarding and transport information. Repton offers full-time boarding as well as weekly and flexible boarding options. Transport is provided by STS Transport and can accommodate after school care and ECAs when services return. A Boarding Presentation and Important Links provide more information. 4. Onboarding and ongoing information. New students induction is provided to help families settle in. Timetables for Junior School (Year 1 - Year 6) and Senior School (Year 7 - Year 13) are available, along with information on ECAs, after-school care, uniforms, catering, and transport. Contact information for admissions and additional questions is listed on the onboarding pages.
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