Admissions now open for the
academic year 2025-2026
Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Sixth Form
Admissions now open for the academic year 2025-2026
Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Sixth Form
We are delighted that you are considering Kings’ School Al Barsha for your child. Our admissions team is here to guide you through every stage of the process, from your initial enquiry to joining our school community.
Begin Your Kings’ Journey
We welcome applications throughout the year. As demand for places is high, families are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Our admissions team will be happy to advise on year group availability, entry requirements and the next steps for your child.
Where places are not immediately available, families may be offered a place on the waiting list or guided towards future entry opportunities.
If the year group you want to apply for is not available at our campus, you may choose to apply at our group schools Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba and Kings’ School Dubai.
How to Apply
Step 1: Make an Enquiry
Complete the online enquiry form and share key details about your child, including their age, current school and preferred year of entry.
Step 2: Speak with Admissions
A member of our admissions team will contact you to discuss availability, answer your questions and guide you through the application process.
Step 3: Submit Your Application
You will be invited to complete the registration process, upload the required documents and pay the application fee through the parent portal.
Step 4: Assessment and Offer
Depending on availability and year group, your child may be invited for an assessment. Successful applicants will receive a formal offer, along with guidance on securing their place.
Book a Tour
The best way to experience Kings’ School Al Barsha is to visit.
A school tour gives families the opportunity to explore our campus, meet members of our team and understand how our learning environment supports children at every stage.
For families unable to visit in person, our virtual tour offers a closer look at the facilities, classrooms and learning environments that make Kings’ School Al Barsha distinctive.
School Fees
Our fee structure reflects the quality of education, specialist facilities and breadth of opportunity offered at Kings’ School Al Barsha.
Families can view the latest fee information below or contact the admissions team for further guidance.
Registration, deposit, and re-enrolment fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. However, tuition fee refunds follow the Ministry of Education Bylaws for Private Education. (KHDA Fee Framework)
- If a student withdraws prior to the start of the academic year, the balance of the first term’s fees paid will be refunded, except for the registration and deposit fees.
- If a student withdraws during the school year, the registration fees and deposit fee are non-refundable and the remaining tuition is refunded in accordance with the Ministry of Education Bylaws for refund payments.
- If a student attends school for two weeks or less, one full month’s fee will be charged.
- If a student attends school for more than two weeks, but less than one month, two full month’s fees will be charged; and
- If a student attends school for more than one month, the entire term fees will be charged.
For more information, please contact the school registrar or accounting department.
Age Cut Off
Year group placement is determined by your child’s date of birth and the KHDA-approved age cut-off dates.
Our admissions team will help you identify the appropriate year group for your child and guide you through any documentation required for entry.
Age-appropriate assessments are carried out to assess suitability for a challenging curriculum and ability to integrate with existing cohorts.
Registration for 2026-27
For more information, please refer to the Admission Age Guide issued by the Ministry of Education.
*For Year 3 and above the required year group will be based on your child’s transfer/leaving certificate from their previous school, if coming from abroad.
Assessment
Assessments help us understand each child’s learning profile, strengths and readiness for entry.
The assessment process may vary depending on the age and stage of the child. Our team will explain what is required and ensure that families and students feel supported throughout the process.
- Each applicant must have the necessary academic qualifications, fulfil the Schools’ admissions criteria and pass the Schools’ assessment process
- FS1 and FS2: play based observational assessments (we look at communication, interaction and the ability to follow instructions)
- Years 1-2, one to one teacher led assessments are conducted
- Years 3-10: computer based Cognitive Ability Test (CAT) and a written task. Each online test is appropriate to the age of the child and will take approximately two hours.
- Years 10-13 considered in line with the constraints of the GCSE and A level courses and examinations schedules.
For more information please review our Admissions Policy
Pupil Eligibility
Admission to Kings’ School Al Barsha is subject to availability, successful completion of the admissions process and submission of the required documentation.
Where relevant, this may include previous school reports, transfer or leaving certificates, assessment information and details of any additional learning needs.
Documentation
Families are required to upload the documents through the parent registration portal. These may include identification documents, previous school reports, vaccination records, transfer certificates and any relevant learning support or medical information.
Our admissions team will provide a full checklist during the application process.
Open Day
Our Open Days offer families an immersive introduction to the Kings’ School Al Barsha community, an opportunity to experience the warmth, energy and sense of belonging that define life at our school.
Rather than simply touring the campus, parents are invited to see school life in action — to feel the warmth of our community, observe the energy of our learning environment, and gain a genuine sense of the belonging that defines life at Kings’.
During your visit, you will see Kings’ in action; students engaged in learning, teachers bringing the curriculum to life, and the wider school community moving with the purpose, confidence and care that make our campus distinctive distinctive.
Families will have the opportunity to explore our outstanding campus and understand how each space supports and enriches the curriculum. From specialist learning environments and sports facilities to creative arts, technology and Sixth Form areas, every part of the campus has been thoughtfully designed to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and achievement.
Open Days also provide an opportunity to meet members of our school leadership team, admissions staff and specialist teachers, who will be happy to answer questions about our curriculum, pastoral care, co-curricular opportunities and admissions journey.
We strongly encourage prospective parents to attend an Open Day whenever possible. It is the best way to experience the character of Kings’ School Al Barsha, our high standards, our warm community, our ambition for every child, and the sense of belonging that helps students feel known, valued and inspired to thrive.
