Newlands School
About Newlands School
Newlands School is a private British-curriculum school in Al Warqa’a 1, Dubai, regulated by the KHDA. It is for families looking for a school from the Foundation Stage (FS1) to Year 13, with Arabic teaching, support for students with special educational needs, and a school bus service to several Dubai areas.
About the school
The school describes a British education in a values-based, internationally minded setting, taught through its Foundation Stage, Primary School and Secondary School. It says it has more than 1,100 students and over 120 teachers, a student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1, and a KHDA rating of “Good” with “Very Good” features from the 2023–24 inspection. Its regional office is Beaconhouse MENA in Knowledge Village.
Tuition fees
| Year group | Annual tuition (AED) |
|---|---|
| FS1–FS2 | 21,372 |
| Years 1–4 | 26,047 |
| Years 5–6 | 29,387 |
| Years 7–8 | 32,058 |
| Years 9–11 | 35,397 |
| Years 12–13 | 40,072 |
Fees are paid each term in advance, and the school says they can change with KHDA approval. The application fee is AED 500 and is not refundable. Optional book and stationery packs cost from AED 565 (FS) to AED 1,305 (Years 12–13).
Admission steps
Fill in the application form, submit the documents, pay the AED 500 fee and visit the admissions office. Your child is then invited to a small-group assessment, which the school says is diagnostic, not an entrance test. The school confirms a place within 3 days, and you secure it by paying 10% of the annual tuition. Documents include passports, Emirates IDs and residence visas for the student and parents, the birth certificate (English or Arabic), the last 2 years’ school reports in English, photos, immunisation records, proof of address (DEWA bill or tenancy contract) and a transfer certificate.
School day and transport
Published timings: Monday to Thursday, 7:45 am to 1:30 pm for FS1–FS2 and 7:30 am to 2:30 pm for Years 1–12; on Friday, FS finishes at 11:30 am and Years 1–12 run 7:30 to 11:30 am. Buses are operated by Guardian One (G1) on 13 routes, including Mirdif, Dubai Silicon Oasis, International City and Al Warqa. The yearly bus fee is AED 6,810 (under 10 km), AED 7,120 (10–20 km) or AED 7,430 (over 20 km).
Good to know
- Families waiting for a UAE visa can still apply and send the visa and Emirates ID copies later.
- A transfer certificate and a health certificate are needed before the first day.
- Uniforms are sold by Threads.
- Contact: +971 4 282 1200, [email protected].
Description written from official sources, checked 24 October 2026: newlandsschool.ae. Confirm details with the business before you go.
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