FAQS

• In FS1 and FS2 children learn within the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. For more information, see here Foundation Stage
• From Year 1 to Year 6, children learn within the National Curriculum for England. For more information, see here Primary page.

For more information on fees, please see the relevant information on the Admissions page.

We encourage all families interested in applying to Dubai British School Mira to visit us. These tours are normally walking tours that typically last around 30 to 60 minutes.

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At Dubai British School Mira, we believe in a healthy and balanced lifestyle for our students. Our catering provider, Leela’s Lunches, offers students healthy and comprehensive meals, snacks and beverages, including a 3-course healthy lunch. You can order food in advance or on-site. Please contact Leela’s Lunches info@leelaslunches.com for further information. Alternatively, students may bring their own lunchboxes. Foods containing nuts and fizzy drinks are not allowed. Please note Pork is a banned product.

At DBS Mira, our students will thrive in a rich array of clubs and activities, catering to diverse interests. We also partner with external providers to offer paid out-of-hours opportunities (after-school activities), empowering students to pursue passions and develop new skills beyond the classroom.

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All school uniforms can be purchased from our chosen provider, Magrudy’s. More information can be found on the Support Services.

Our DBS group students gain places at the world’s leading universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and John Hopkins.

We pride ourselves on inclusion and welcome all students. We provide high-quality education for all children, including gifted children and those requiring more learning support. Personalised learning programmes are developed for students with specific needs on a case-by-case basis, and these programmes include access to appropriate resources and support and curricular options. For more information, see our Inclusion page.

We hire highly trained and qualified practitioners who are leaders in the field. The majority of our teachers are British, although there is a mix of countries represented. We also have other nationalities represented in the teaching cohort, depending on the specialisation (eg: Spanish). Administrative staff are hired locally and internationally.

At Dubai British School Mira, we will teach Spanish once per week from Year 1 onwards.

DBS Mira partners with STS (School Transport Services LLC), an RTA-approved provider. All students from FS1 upwards are eligible to use the bus service.

Only the school will be able to contact either. Drivers are not available by phone while driving the scheduled routes. However, the bus nanny can be contacted in case of an emergency. For more information on bus services, contact Mr Ignacius on +971 50 668 2542.

Yes, it is possible, provided seats are available on the required route and the pick-up and drop-off remain the same for most of the Academic Year.

STS provides a late-bus service immediately after school for students attending ECAs (Extended Curriculum Activities) to selected areas only: Town Square, Mira/Mira Oasis, Damac Hills 2, and Cherrywood.

Please note that buses are not available for After-School Activities (ASAs) that finish after 5 PM. For specific routes and availability, parents should contact STS directly.

Parents will be informed by the school if delayed, early release, or cancelled school days apply.

When is payment due for transport services?

First payment: Due 1 September for the September–December term.
Second payment: Due 1 January for the January–February period.
Final payment: Due 1 April for the February–June term.

Families are billed directly by the school bus provider.
For billing or payment enquiries, please contact Mr Ignatius Fahlo at +971 50 668 2542.

No, transport fees are non-refundable.
However, if you have a specific circumstance you’d like reviewed, please contact Mr Ignatius Fahlo directly on +971 50 668 2542.