Al Arqm Private School
Al Arqm Private School is a UAE MOE curriculum private school in Al Barsha, Dubai. Rated Acceptable by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 8,601–18,346.
Fee notes
2026-27 KHDA fact sheets, checked 12 October 2026. Tuition shown is payable tuition after any discount explicitly published in each sheet. Gross tuition and the published discount are retained separately. Fixed compulsory charges are separate; optional supplies, services, variable examination charges and enrolment charges are excluded. Confirm discount eligibility and current intake with admissions. Approved fee grades are not evidence of current admissions availability.
Parent sentiment: Mixed.
What parents praise
- Dedicated/hardworking teachers
- strong academic level
- good kindergarten program
- positive work environment
- student academic and social development
Concerns parents raise
- Low salary/lack of appreciation for staff
- stressful work environment/many meetings for staff
- large number of students/transportation issues
- limited extracurricular activities
- perceived lack of American/British curriculum options
These are summaries of public commentary, not independently verified findings. See the profile’s review sources and confidence labels.
School-run drive times to nearby communities
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~4 min, pick-up ~4 min, 1.6 km by road
- Palm Jumeirah: drop-off ~10 min, pick-up ~14 min, 7.1 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~11 min, pick-up ~12 min, 8.8 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~14 min, 8.8 km by road
- Emirates Hills: drop-off ~13 min, pick-up ~16 min, 9.7 km by road
- The Springs: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~15 min, 9.8 km by road
- Dubai Marina: drop-off ~13 min, pick-up ~12 min, 10.8 km by road
- Jumeirah Park: drop-off ~15 min, pick-up ~16 min, 11.3 km by road
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): drop-off ~17 min, pick-up ~15 min, 11.7 km by road
- Tilal Al Ghaf: drop-off ~21 min, pick-up ~17 min, 14.2 km by road
Related pages
Data last reviewed: 2026-03-05. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.
Frequently asked questions
What is Al Arqm Private School's KHDA rating?
Al Arqm Private School is rated Acceptable in its most recent KHDA inspection (2023-24). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at Al Arqm Private School?
Published annual fees are AED 8,601–18,346. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does Al Arqm Private School follow?
Al Arqm Private School follows the UAE MOE curriculum.
Which communities is Al Arqm Private School near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Al Barsha (~4 min), Palm Jumeirah (~10 min), Dubai Hills (~11 min). See the school-run section for more communities.