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 6th March 2026
  • Term 3: Monday 23rd 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.

Following the recent developments, in line with guidance from the Ministry of Education, the Spring Break has been revised and will now take place from 9th March until 22nd March.