Dubai Schools - Albarsha
Tuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
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Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
Term 1 carries the largest portion of the annual fee. Fees are inclusive of transportation and uniform (terms and conditions apply). All fees are subject to KHDA approval.
Scholarships & Bursaries
A subsidy calculator is available on the school website for UAE national families. Subsidies may be applicable based on nationality, emirate of family book registration, and combined parental income.
Value for Money
Dubai Schools - Albarsha (DSB) offers a competitively structured fee schedule for its American curriculum programme, ranging from AED 30,603 for KG1 up to AED 45,853 for Grade 8 — the highest grade currently operational. Fees are payable across three terms, with Term 1 carrying the largest portion (approximately 40%) and Terms 2 and 3 split roughly equally. Notably, the school states that fees are inclusive of transportation and uniform, which represents meaningful added value compared to many Dubai schools where these are charged separately.
The school's fee structure reflects its position as a newer institution (founded 2021), with rates that sit at the more accessible end of the American curriculum market in Dubai. Grades 9–12 are listed at AED 46,800 per year but are noted as opening in the near future, with Grade 9 subject to KHDA approval for the 2026/27 academic year. All fees are subject to KHDA approval. A subsidy calculator is available on the school's website for UAE national families, indicating that government subsidies may be applicable based on family income and emirate of family book registration.
With an Acceptable overall DSIB rating (2023–2024) and fees that include transport and uniform, DSB positions itself as a value-conscious choice for families seeking an American curriculum education in the Al Barsha area. Prospective families should verify the latest fee schedules directly with the school, as fees are subject to annual KHDA review and approval.