Victory Heights Primary School - City of Arabia
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$11K – US$16K
Curriculum: International
Age Range: 3–11
Students: ~1,000
Location: Dubai
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Victory Heights Primary School City of Arabia is a brand new British curriculum primary school that opened in August 2025, created by the same team behind the Outstanding-rated Victory Heights Primary School in Sports City. While the school promises to replicate the proven success formula of its sister school with competitive mid-tier fees and strong leadership, it remains completely unproven with no track record or inspection ratings.
Founded by Interstar Advisory Services and led by award-winning Principal Ben Rothwell - formerly of the original Victory Heights Primary School - VHPS City of Arabia serves children from FS1 to Year 6 following the UK National Curriculum. The school deliberately mirrors its sister institution's approach, emphasizing oracy-focused teaching, community spirit, and what they call 'Culture Capture' initiatives that celebrate diversity. Located in City of Arabia with capacity for 850 students, the campus offers convenient access from Arabian Ranches, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and surrounding developments with fees ranging from AED 40,000 to 57,000 annually.
Parent discussions reveal positive sentiment from families familiar with the original Victory Heights, with one parent noting their child attended the Sports City campus 'from FS2 until Year 6 and no complaints,' highlighting that the principal has won UAE Principal of the Year multiple times. However, as a school that only opened in August 2025, VHPS City of Arabia faces the fundamental challenge of establishing its own culture and proving academic outcomes. While it benefits from the Outstanding-rated legacy and proven curriculum of its sister school, prospective families must weigh the appeal of a new, spacious campus against the complete absence of inspection ratings, university placement data, or demonstrated results.
What parents value
- –Led by award-winning Principal Ben Rothwell with proven track record at the original Outstanding-rated Victory Heights
- –Replicates the successful curriculum and community approach of established sister school
- –Competitive mid-tier fees (AED 40,000-57,000) for British curriculum education
- –Spacious new campus in growing City of Arabia location with good transport links
- –Strong emphasis on oracy, cultural diversity, and community spirit
- –Smaller capacity (850 students) promises more intimate school environment
Points of consideration
- –Completely new school with no inspection ratings, academic results, or proven track record
- –No demonstrated university placement success or standardized test outcomes yet
- –Limited availability with FS1/FS2 spaces already filling up for 2026-27
- –Primary school only - families will need secondary school transition planning
- –Success depends entirely on replicating sister school's formula in new location
- –Higher risk profile compared to established Dubai primary schools with proven results
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 3 | 10,892 |
| FS2 | 4 | 11,981 |
| Year 1 | 5 | 13,070 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 13,887 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 13,887 |
| Year 4 | 8 | 14,976 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 14,976 |
| Year 6 | 10 | 15,521 |
Fees converted from AED. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 143 |
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
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Student Body
Dubai's international schools serve a highly diverse student body drawn from over 180 nationalities. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
Sasha Crabb - Founding Principal
Sasha Crabb is the Founding Principal of Victory Heights Primary School in Dubai Sports City, where she has served since the school's inception over 13 years ago, helping design its building, curriculum, uniform, and ethos.