Newlands School
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic
Phone
Website
Address
Al Warqa 1, off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Dubai, UAE
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | 21,372 | - |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | 21,372 | - |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | 26,047 | - |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | 26,047 | - |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | 26,047 | - |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | 26,047 | - |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | 29,387 | - |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | 29,387 | - |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 32,058 | - |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 32,058 | - |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | 35,397 | - |
| Year 10 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 14-15 | 35,397 | - |
| Year 11 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 15-16 | 35,397 | - |
| Year 12 | Sixth Form (A-Level) | 16-17 | 40,072 | - |
| Year 13 | Sixth Form (A-Level) | 17-18 | 40,072 | - |
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Non-refundable, paid at the time of application submission.
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Payment Terms
Payment methods: Cash, cheque, card, or bank transfer
Curriculum
Follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Play-based learning with a maximum class size of 25 students. Foundation Stage classes have dedicated outdoor play areas and activity rooms.
Teaching Approach
Play-based learning with structured activities. Small class sizes with teaching assistant support in every classroom.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Core academic subjects alongside foundation subjects. Following the National Curriculum for England with UAE Ministry requirements for Arabic and Islamic Education integrated.
Teaching Approach
Structured teaching with cross-curricular links. Maximum class size of 26 students. Year Leader and class Tutor system for pastoral care.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Broader and deeper curriculum building on KS1 foundations. Specialist teaching increases in upper KS2 with dedicated science labs and computing rooms available.
Teaching Approach
Subject-focused teaching with increasing specialist input. Primary science lab available for practical work. Year Leader system for pastoral support.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Purpose-built campus in Al Warqa 1 with 42 classrooms across dedicated Foundation Stage, Primary, and Secondary sections. The school is designed to accommodate students with physical disabilities.
Academic
Foundation Stage Classrooms
Dedicated early years classrooms with activity rooms and outdoor play areas. Maximum 25 students per class.
Primary Classrooms
Well-resourced classrooms with a maximum of 26 students per class.
Secondary Classrooms
Subject-specific classrooms for Key Stage 3, IGCSE, and A-Level students.
Science Laboratories (x4)
Four specialist science labs for secondary students plus one general lab for primary science.
ICT & Coding Rooms
Dedicated computing and coding rooms with specialist equipment.
Art Room
Specialist art room for visual arts, design, and creative projects.
Media Room
Dedicated media room for digital media and film studies.
Music Room
Specialist music room for instrumental and vocal instruction.
Library
Well-resourced library and learning centre with separate primary section.
Sports & Recreation
Swimming Pool
10x20 metre swimming pool with changing facilities for timetabled lessons and swim clubs.
Football Pitch
Outdoor football pitch for PE lessons, team training, and inter-school matches.
Cricket Net
Cricket practice net for coaching and training sessions.
Multi-Purpose Sports Hall
Indoor hall for PE, basketball, volleyball, and school events.
Outdoor Play Areas
Separate external play spaces for KG, primary, and secondary students.
Student Support
Clinic
On-site medical clinic for student health and wellbeing.
Staff Training Centre
Dedicated staff development and training centre supporting continuous professional development.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
International teaching staff, all with experience enriching the National Curriculum for England
Senior Leadership
Kyle Knott
Executive Principal
Over 20 years of educational experience. Previously spent five years at Star International School Al Twar and Al Ghusais. Emphasises critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.
Zeba Khan
Principal
Promoted from Vice Principal for the 2025-26 academic year. Master's in English Literature from the University of Allahabad, further education at York University and University of Toronto, Canada.
Fareeda Khan
Head of Secondary
KHDA Rating
2024–2025| Indicator | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | Good | Acceptable |
| Indicator | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | Good | Acceptable |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — March 2025
Location
Al Warqa 1, off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Dubai, UAE