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Horizon English School Dubai

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 43,849 - 58,825
Ages 3 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 1301
Bus Service No
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Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 15

30B St, Al Wasl, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Horizon English School Dubai has 1,301 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Horizon English School is in the Al Safa area of Dubai, near Al Safa Park. The campus is on 30B Street off Al Wasl Road, placing it in the Jumeirah/Al Wasl corridor of central Dubai. The location is well connected by road and sits close to major routes for easy commuting.

Stages
The current Horizon English School campus serves children aged 3 to 11, covering Foundation Stage 1 to Year 6, following the National Curriculum of England. When Horizon English School Town Square opens in August 2027, it will form part of an all-through pathway extending to Year 13, initially offering FS1–Year 8.

Type
The school is a private, non-selective primary school. It is co-educational (mixed gender).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Total on-roll is 1,301 pupils; Emirati students number 41, and the largest nationality group is the United Kingdom. The Dubai KHDA inspection reports do not state the total number of nationalities represented, only identifying the largest nationality group. Local-to-international pupil ratio is 41 Emirati to 1,260 international (about 1:31).

Additional learning support
Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision includes a dedicated inclusion department, a School Counsellor, an Occupational Therapist, and links with support organisations. There is a New Horizons daily life-skills class for more complex SEN, plus Gifted and Talented and English Language Learner (ELL) provisions.

Country affiliation
The school operates within the British overseas system and offers the English National Curriculum; it is classified as a British overseas school.

Religious affiliation
There is no explicit religious affiliation stated; the school describes its ethos as inclusive.

School day structure
School timings vary by year group. FS1 opens with gates at 7:20am and finishes around 1:20–1:30pm (Friday 11:50am–12:00pm). FS2 finishes around 1:30–1:40pm on weekdays (Friday similar close). Years 1–6 have gates open at 7:20am, finish at about 2:50pm (Friday 12:00pm). Weekly timings are published in the school timings section.

Bus service
A school bus service is provided for all students (FS1–Year 6) and is operated by Guardian One Transport. There are fourteen buses with routes across Dubai, female bus attendants, and journey times capped at 1.5 hours per RTA guidelines. Parents can track buses via a dedicated app; contact details for Guardian One Transport are provided for route information and fees.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Horizon English School Dubai ranges from AED 43,849 to AED 58,825 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- A non-refundable application fee of AED 500 is payable per application. The application fee is not deductible from tuition.

Tuition fees (by year group) — annual and per-term detail

- Foundation Stage 1 (FS1)
- Annual tuition: AED 43,126.
- Term breakdown: Term 1 AED 17,974 (this includes a medical charge of AED 1,200 in Term 1); Term 2 AED 12,576; Term 3 AED 12,576.

- Foundation Stage 2 (FS2)
- Annual tuition: AED 51,440.
- Term breakdown: Term 1 AED 21,300 (this includes a medical charge of AED 1,200 in Term 1); Term 2 AED 15,070; Term 3 AED 15,070.

- Year 1 to Year 6 (per year)
- Annual tuition: AED 57,812 per year (same amount for Year 1 through Year 6).
- Term breakdown: Term 1 AED 23,846 (this includes a medical charge of AED 1,200 in Term 1); Term 2 AED 16,983; Term 3 AED 16,983.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual tuition is invoiced and payable in three instalments at the start of each term. The instalment split is 40% (Term 1), 30% (Term 2) and 30% (Term 3) of the annual tuition. Parents are required to pay fees in advance of attendance each term.

- A registration / enrolment deposit is required to secure a place. Returning pupils are required to pay a re-registration deposit equivalent to 5% of the full fee; deposits are deducted from the annual tuition in line with KHDA regulations. The school also lists specific fee types including non‑refundable deposit, registration fees and other named charges on its payments portal.

Boarding fees

- The school is a primary-only day school for ages 3–11 (FS1–Year 6); there is no boarding provision.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Medical charge: AED 1,200 (listed as a charge applied in Term 1 and included in the term totals above).

- Stationery / book charges and device charges: typical additional charges are shown (examples) such as stationery/book charges and a laptop/digital device charge. Published examples include stationery ~ AED 5,619 and laptop/digital device ~ AED 2,810 as separate, one-off costs.

- Uniform: Uniforms are available through the school's approved supplier. A Horizon House T-shirt is offered at AED 100 each (optional where a plain T-shirt of the correct colour is acceptable). Home delivery for uniform orders is available for a stated delivery fee.

- Other named optional / charged items (examples invoiced separately): occupational therapy sessions, LSA (Learning Support Assistant) fees, KHDA transfer certificate fees, lost library book charges and other ad hoc charges — these fee types are listed on the school's online payments form as chargeable items.

Refund information

- The application fee is non-refundable once an offer is accepted; the application fee is not deductible from tuition. Registration / re‑registration deposits are deducted from the annual tuition and are generally non-refundable except in specified, limited circumstances as set by school policy and KHDA rules. The school publishes a formal refund policy referenced on its payments portal.

Fee payment options

- The school accepts online fee payments via its HES Payments portal (online payment form). The portal lists payment types and specific fee items that can be paid online. For alternative payment methods and account queries parents may contact the school's admissions / finance team via the published school contact details.

Notes for budgeting

- Annual tuition amounts above represent the tuition component plus any mandatory charges that are shown in the term breakdowns (for example, the medical charge included in Term 1). Additional one‑off or annual charges for stationery, devices, transport, enrichment activities, after‑school care, trips and other optional services may apply and are billed separately.
Academics

Horizon English School Dubai teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
Horizon English School follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales for children aged 3 to 11 (FS1–Year 6). In the Early Years Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2), learning centers foster seven core areas of development (physical, personal, social and emotional, communication and language, literacy and numeracy, understanding the world, expressive arts) with weekly specialist teaching in Arabic, Music, PE and Library and access to extensive outdoor spaces. Lower Primary – KS1 (Years 1–2) covers English, Maths, Science, Arabic (Islamic Studies for Muslim pupils), French, Music, PE, Swimming, Topic (Geography and History), Art and Design, Social Studies and Moral Education, with Computing, French, Music, Swimming, PE, Arabic and Islamic studies delivered by specialists. Upper Primary – KS2 (Years 3–6) continues the National Curriculum with increased time for specialist subjects (French, Arabic, Islamic Studies where relevant, Computing, Art and Design, Music, PE and Swimming) alongside core English, Maths, Science, Social Studies and Moral Education; Computing is supported by iPad Pro devices for Years 3–6. The school operates a through-school pathway to a senior campus, Horizon Town Square opening in August 2027 with priority placement for Horizon students, and KHDA has rated the school Outstanding since 2018–19.
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Admissions

Admissions
The Horizon English School is a British-curriculum primary school in Jumeirah, Dubai, founded in 1989. It offers a British curriculum for children aged 3 to 11 (FS1–Year 6) and is taught by British-trained teachers. The school is non-selective and private. It is part of the Cognita family since 2021. The school has an Outstanding KHDA rating consistently since 2018-19. There are over 1,000 students enrolled. Horizon English School runs a through-school pathway to Senior School, with the Town Square campus opening in August 2027 and priority placement for Horizon students at the new senior school. Direct pathways exist to Cognita sister schools after Year 6, including RGS Guildford Dubai, Repton Dubai, Repton Al Barsha, and Horizon International School. The campus features facilities such as a STEMM room, an inclusion department, enhanced sports facilities, and outdoor spaces. The school's staff include predominantly British-trained teachers, with most having two to three years of experience. The school has been celebrated as the 'Happiest School in the UAE' at the Top School Awards. The school is described as centrally located in Jumeirah.
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