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
Kings’ School Al Barsha welcomes applications throughout the year. However, there is limited availability so we advise you to apply as early as you can. Our school is generally in high demand. Waiting lists for certain age groups may be closed for admissions during an academic year. We cannot guarantee spaces but offer from our waiting list as and when spaces become available.
To check if the year group you want to apply for is available, please contact the Admissions Team by calling 04 356 6800.
If the year group you want to apply for is not available, you may choose to apply for the following year. We also recommend visiting our group schools Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba and Kings’ School Dubai.
How to Apply
Step 1 – Applying online
Before applying we advise you to:
- Check which year group is best suited for your child, based on their date of birth.
- Familiarise yourself with the relevant school fees.
Step 2 – Finalising the application
- Following your enquiry, we will send you login details for our parent registration portal.
- All the required documents can be uploaded online via the parent portal.
- You will be required to pay a non-refundable fee of AED500 + VAT, which must be paid online.
Step 3 – Securing a Place
- Once you have added all the required details for your family and child(ren), uploaded all the required documents and paid the registration fee, you may be given an option to book an assessment depending on availability.
- You will be notified of the outcome of the assessment shortly afterwards. Successful applicants will receive a formal offer letter valid for ten days from receipt. If no places are available at the time, you will be placed on a waiting list and notified once a place becomes available.
- To secure the offer of a place, you will be asked to pay a deposit which will be deducted from the fees for your child’s first term. Payments can be made directly via online the registration portal.
assessments
Before a place can be offered the applicant will be asked to visit the school to be assessed. These assessments vary according to the age of the child.
Successful applicants will be notified by phone that a place has been offered and this will be followed up via a letter. The offer is valid for 10 days from receipt. In all cases the parent or guardian will be notified of the outcome of the assessment by telephone.
- 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
Age Cut Off
Our age cut-off table is based on KHDA-approved cut-off dates and is the age/year group at which, we strongly recommend your child/ren be placed. Age-appropriate assessments are carried out to assess suitability for a challenging curriculum and ability to integrate with existing cohorts.
Please note the correct year group/date of birth information when completing the application form:
Registration for 2025-26
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.
Fee Structure 2025-2026
The following fee structure has been agreed by the KHDA:
To view the KHDA Fee Fact Sheet click on the relevant year group.
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.
Sixth Form Scholarships
We are pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships each year to Sixth Form students of exceptional merit and potential.
The coveted scholarships programme is open to both external applicants and existing Kings’ School Al Barsha students who can demonstrate excellence in academia. Those who are accepted on the programme will benefit from exemplary support and guidance designed to nurture their talent and help them excel in their education.
To receive an Academic Scholarship, the student must meet the following criteria: Achieve a minimum of eight GCSEs at Grade 8 and above in their final examinations, with at least three at Grade 9.
For more information, please contact our registrar at secondaryregistrar@kingsalbarsha.com
Open Day at Kings’
Kings’ School Al Barsha invites families to experience an education defined by excellence, wellbeing, and integrity. Rooted in the British tradition of academic rigour, we cultivate curiosity, confidence, and character in each learner.
For over two decades, Kings’ Education has earned its reputation as one of Dubai’s most respected school groups, now home to more than 5,000 students across three exceptional campuses. Guided by our founding value — “The Best By Every Child” — we nurture individual potential within a culture of respect, balance, and genuine care.
Achieving an ‘Outstanding’ KHDA rating in record time, Kings’ School Al Barsha stands proudly alongside its group schools in setting the benchmark for excellence in education. Join us on our Open Day to meet our leadership, explore our campus, and discover the heritage and heart that define a Kings’ education.
What to Expect
What to ExpectMeet Our Leadership Team
Gain insights from the Senior Leadership Team as they share Kings’ vision for academic excellence, personal growth, and holistic development. Discover how we nurture ambition while ensuring every student feels known, valued, and inspired.
Explore Our Campus
Tour one of Dubai’s most impressive educational environments — home to exceptional learning spaces, specialist science and technology labs, creative art and performance studios, and world-class sports facilities designed to support achievement in every sphere.
Discover Our Curriculum
Rooted in the National Curriculum for England and enriched by our commitment to innovation, wellbeing, and character education, our academic programme offers both breadth and depth. Students are guided by passionate educators who bring learning to life across every subject.
Experience the Kings’ Ethos
Feel the warmth, pride, and sense of belonging that define the Kings’ community — where tradition meets progress, and excellence is a shared pursuit.
