How much does it cost?

Fees are not published on the website. Ask the provider. The terms say full payment is needed before attending and the registration fee is not refundable.

When are the sessions?

The academy's website describes its Basketball School as running from September to June with two or three sessions a week. Days and times for each venue are not published, so ask the provider to confirm this season's schedule.

Is there a free trial?

In April 2025 the academy advertised a free trial session and try-outs for its Term 3 teams. Ask the provider whether a trial is available now.

What language are classes in?

Mainly English, with Arabic as a supplement, according to the academy's terms and conditions.

Basicball Academy Dubai: basketball for kids from age 4

Q: Where are the sessions held?

The academy's website lists three school venues: Dubai International Academy Al Barsha, Raffles International School in Umm Suqeim and English College Dubai in Al Safa. Confirm which venue is running this season, and which age groups train where, before you book.

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Basicball Academy is a basketball school in Dubai that trains children and teenagers at three school venues: Dubai International Academy Al Barsha, Raffles International School in Umm Suqeim and English College Dubai in Al Safa. Its programmes are split by age: 4-6 years, 7-10 years, 11-14 years and 15+ advance, plus a strength and conditioning programme. For the youngest groups the academy says the goal is to learn basic movement skills through basketball "in a positive fun way", not to win. Older groups move on to shooting technique, team tactics and game play at speed. Children in the 4-6, 7-10 and 15+ groups take speed tests, and each player gets an individual profile to track progress. The academy describes its Basketball School as ten months of basketball from September to June, with two or three sessions a week. Classes are mainly in English, with Arabic as a supplement. Fees and session times are not on the website, so message the academy to confirm which venue is running this season.

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The activity

Basketball, explained

Basketball for children starts with movement: running, stopping, jumping and changing direction, then handling the ball. Young players learn to dribble with either hand, pass and catch on the move, and shoot with good form, usually through small games rather than drills alone. As they get older they add team ideas such as spacing, fast breaks and defending together. It builds coordination, speed, fitness and confidence, and because it is a team game it also teaches listening, sharing the ball and handling a loss. Many clubs take children from about four or five, often with a lower hoop and a smaller ball at first.

Who it's for

Children from 4 upwards. The programme pages list four age groups: 4-6 years, 7-10 years, 11-14 years and 15+ advance. The academy also runs teams for teenagers and adults (an U16 boys squad and Men's and Mixed league teams were announced in 2025). Ask the provider about girls' groups and support for special needs.

What to expect

For the 4-6 and 7-10 groups, the programme pages describe fun-first sessions. The 4-6 group works on coordination, agility, running, jumping and stopping; the 7-10 group adds technique, endurance, flexibility and teamwork. Both cover basics such as the ready position, stationary dribbling, passing and catching, lay-ups and simple 1-on-1 games. Players take speed tests (5, 10 and 20 metres) and get an individual progress profile. Payment in full is required before a child attends, and the registration fee is not refundable. Missed sessions are not made up, bar one catch-up session. What to wear, session length and whether a free trial is running now are not published, so ask the provider.

Highlights

Four age groups: 4-6, 7-10, 11-14 and 15+ advance (basicball.com)
Three school venues listed on the website: Dubai International Academy Al Barsha, Raffles International School (Umm Suqeim) and English College Dubai (Al Safa); confirm this season's venue (basicball.com)
Speed tests and an individual progress profile for each player in the 4-6, 7-10 and 15+ groups (basicball.com)
Season runs September to June, with two or three sessions a week (basicball.com)
Classes mainly in English, with Arabic as a supplement (basicball.com)
Separate strength and conditioning programme (basicball.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Basicball Academy Dubai has a 4.3 rating on Google from 4 reviews: three 5-star reviews and one 2-star review.

The facts

Ages: 4-6 years, 7-10 years, 11-14 years, 15+ advance
Not published yet: Ask about prices and trials
Schedule: September to June, two or three sessions a week (as described on the website; confirm for this season); days and times per venue not published
Languages: English, Arabic
Where: Dubai International Academy Al Barsha, Al Barsha · Raffles International School, Umm Suqeim · English College Dubai, Al Safa
How to book: app.classcardapp.com/forms?id=37391b6a88116c32962c10953fc6204ec878331b1de7e6d1fa00db50c67f0d5b&type=student&header=1 · +971 56 135 1709 · [email protected] · wa.me/971561351709

Questions parents ask

Good to know

The website lists three school venues; confirm which one is running this season before you book (basicball.com)
Payment in full is needed before the first session; PayPal, cheque and cash are accepted (basicball.com)
The registration fee paid at the start of the season is not refundable; membership fees can be transferred to another person for the same season (basicball.com)
Missed sessions are not made up, apart from a maximum of one catch-up session; injury time can be added back with a medical certificate (basicball.com)
Places are limited and given first come, first served (basicball.com)