Kings’ School Al Barsha is open Monday to Friday, with a half-day Friday and a Saturday and Sunday weekend, as is standard practice for schools in the United Arab Emirates.

School starts at 8:00am for Secondary, 8.15am for Primary and 8.30am for those in Foundation Stage.

School finishes at:

• Foundation Stage 1: 1.15pm (11.15am Fridays)
• Foundation Stage 2: 2.15pm (11.15am Fridays)
• Years 1 to 6: 3.15pm (11.30am Fridays)
• Secondary: 3.30pm (11.30am Fridays)

Please be on time to drop off and pick up your children every day.

KSAB Term Dates 2025-2026

• • New Student Induction Day (FS2 – Y6): Monday 25th August
  • New Student Induction Day (Y7 – Y12): Tuesday 26th August
  • Term 1: Wednesday 27th August 2025 to Friday 5th December 2025
  • Half Term Break: Monday 13th October – Friday 17th October 2025
  • Term 2: Monday 5th January 2026 to Friday 13th March 2026
  • Term 3: Monday 30th March 2026 to Friday 3rd July 2026

View the full calendar for the academic year 2025-26 here

See our communicator calendar for full term dates and information on daily activities and school events.