FAQs

We are located in Al Bahya, Abu Dhabi, near Emirates Park Zoo https://goo.gl/maps/sQzJz2K6Dxr

Our current fee schedule, and detailed information about the different components and payment schedules, can be found on our Fees page.  Fees are normally paid termly, though we do offer a monthly payment plan.

We are delighted to be able to offer personal school tours every day. Please note an appointment is required to visit the school. Please book your visit with our admissions team here.

You can fill in the registration form on this page.

Once an application is submitted, we may invite the child for a class observation. This is to help us understand the child’s learning style, social interaction and support needs. The observation allows us to make the most appropriate class placement and ensure the right resources and support are in place to help each child settle confidently and succeed from the start.

Our classroom teachers are all native English speaking, primarily from the UK and Ireland. We also have our specialist teachers delivering the Ministry of Education’s Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies curriculum.

Class sizes are up to 20 in Nursery, up to 25 in FS2 and up to 30 in Year 1 upwards, though most are nearer 20. Nursery to Year 2 have teaching assistants and from Year 3 upwards share teaching assistants.

We offer a bus service from/to the following areas.  Fees are 5,000 AED per year, as per ADEK policy.

Al Bahya, Al Falah, Al Reef 1&2, Al Shalila, Al Rahba, Al Raha Beach, Al Samha, Al Shamkha, Hydra Village, Khalifa City A, Yas Island, Shahama, Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi Island.

No – all of our classrooms have a cabinet of ipads/chromebooks for use by the children. In Secondary, all children are given their own chromebook for use within school.

In EYFS and Primary no stationery is required. In Secondary, students should come to school everyday with their own stationary.

Aspen Heights British School is rated ‘Good’ with ‘Very Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ elements for our curriculum design, leadership, wellbeing and safeguarding of students.

The school day starts at 7.45am for all children.  Children in Nursery and FS2 finish at 2pm.  Children in Year 1 upwards finish at 2.20pm. ECA activities run for children in Year 1 upwards until 3.30 pm.

All children have a mid-morning break for a snack and play and a lunch break for snack and play.

Aspen Heights is a truly international school with children from 50 different nationalities.

Children are taught in mixed classes from Nursery to Year 6.

Aspen Heights British School is moving towards fully mixed-gender classes in Secondary for 2026/2027 Academic Year, providing students with an inclusive and collaborative learning environment. This approach supports positive social development and prepares students for future academic and professional settings, while maintaining appropriate boundaries, respecting UAE cultural values, and upholding the highest standards of conduct and mutual respect for all students.

Our uniform is contemporary and European in style. We have made it practical for children learning! Our uniform shop is located in the admin building upstairs from reception.

We ensure that families are fully informed of what their child is learning in school and how families can help at home through weekly newsletters and termly meetings for families. We also have regular family workshops in all areas of the curriculum.

We recognise that many children have busy lives. They will work hard while at school, so we will not be setting excessive amounts of homework. We expect all children to read at home regularly to develop a love of reading. Any homework given will be relevant and meaningful.

A range of both free and paid ECAs are available from Year 1 upward four days a week (children can choose 2 a week). This includes a range of recreational and educational activities such as sports clubs, chess, drama, maths club, athletics and Eco Club.

Termly educational visits and trips from FS2 upwards are carried out over the year to support the curriculum topics.

P.E and Swimming are an integral part of the curriculum.  We ensure that the importance of both physical and mental health are taught to the students. We also have a number of community events over the year such as Healthy Week and House Days to celebrate physical wellbeing. 

Food Nation- our catering company serve hot and cold meals to children in Year 3 upwards in our canteen. There is also a cafe in the reception area for families to use.

Positive relationships will permeate all aspects of the Aspen Heights school. We use a positive approach to behaviour management. Every member of our community embraces the Four Cs -Courtesy, Consideration, Common sense and Co-operation. You can see our Behaviour Policy here.

Our teachers will be available for a quick word at the start and end of each day and to make an appointment if a longer discussion is needed. Formal family conferencing sessions will happen twice a year.

Yes. All children in EYFS receive 4 Arabic lessons a week, from year 1 they are split into native and non-native for Arabic and will receive 3-5 Arabic lessons per week.

Spanish is taught to children in Y3 and older.

We support all children through quality first teaching and by immersing children in a language-rich curriculum.

Yes from Year 1 for Islamic and from Year 2 for Social Studies.

Yes, we have prayer rooms.

We are a fully inclusive school and ensure that all children are challenged to make as much progress as possible in all areas. We offer an academic scholarship programme for our Secondary children.

Aspen Heights is very much a community school. Our Friends of Aspen group is open to all parents and we encourage families to be involved in everyday learning, activities and events the school.

Families are welcome to come and visit admissions team anytime during the school day- Monday to Friday.  We hold information sessions and family workshops throughout the year.

Yes, you can find out more about our Inclusion Department here.

A high level of pastoral care is on offer to all children.  In secondary, students have pastoral time with form tutors including PSHE and moral education. Children have golden time activities, and we have a School Counsellor available.

Aspen Heights British School is an inclusive school for gifted students and those with special educational needs. We offer additional learning support where we can help the child to progress. Parents should inform the school at application stage regarding any additional learning support requirements for their child. We may request copies of external documents such as professional assessments, individual learning plans, and one to one learning requirements which will be reviewed by our Head of Inclusion. Full inclusion information can be found here.

We are proud to be part of International Schools Partnership (iSP), a global community of 80+ schools across 22 countries with a shared purpose of growing the world’s most curious, confident minds.

We champion a transformative approach to learning that goes beyond the classroom.

By igniting our students’ curiosity and growing their self-confidence, our students thrive throughout their time at school and beyond.