Academic Calendar
Kings’ School Al Barsha is open Monday to Friday, with a half-day Friday and a Saturday and Sunday weekend, as is standard practice for schools in the United Arab Emirates.
School starts at 8:00am for Secondary, 8.15am for Primary and 8.30am for those in Foundation Stage.
School finishes at:
Year Group
Time
Year 1
1.15pm (11.15am Fridays)
Year 2
2.15pm (11.15am Fridays)
Year 1-6
3.15pm (11.30am Fridays)
Secondary
3.30pm (12.00pm Fridays)
Year 1
1.15pm (11.15am Fridays)
Year 2
2.15pm (11.15am Fridays)
Year 1-6
3.15pm (11.30am Fridays)
Secondary
3.30pm (12.00pm Fridays)
Secondary
3.30pm (12.00pm Fridays)
Term dates 2024-2025
All New Students (FS2 – Y11)
Monday 26/08/2024
Term 1
28/08/2024 to 13/12/2024
Half Term break
14/10/2024 to 18/10/2024
Term 2
6/01/2025 to 2/03/2025
Half term break
10/02/2025 to 12/02/2025
Term 3
7/04/2025 to 27/06/2025
View the full calendar for the academic year 2024-25 here.
