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Ambassador International Academy

Q: Where is Ambassador International Academy L.L.C located in Dubai?

Ambassador International Academy is located in Al Khail Gate , operating from a modern four-acre IB World School campus in Al Quoz Industrial 2. This central central Dubai position ensures easy accessibility for families in Al Quoz, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, Al Safa, and Arabian Ranches .

Q: What curriculum does Ambassador International Academy L.L.C offer?

The school delivers the American curriculum , following US educational standards with preparation for American college admissions.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Ambassador International Academy L.L.C?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 across elementary, middle, and high school.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Ambassador International Academy L.L.C?

Tuition ranges from AED 47,255 to AED 93,297 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is Ambassador International Academy L.L.C best suited for?

Ambassador International Academy is best suited for internationally-minded families seeking comprehensive IB education. The school appeals to residents of Al Quoz, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, Al Safa, and Arabian Ranches seeking International Baccalaureate education with full IB continuum from PYP through DP with strong inquiry-based learning.

4.7

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

Annual Fees

47K - 93K AED

Location

Al Quoz

About Ambassador International Academy

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Ambassador International Academy is an IB school located in Al Quoz, Dubai. Established in 2019, the school delivers the International Baccalaureate programme to students from early years through secondary education.

The school welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 16, with approximately 1,506 students currently enrolled. Classes span from KG 1 to Grade 10, covering the Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme stages of the IB framework.

Ambassador International Academy holds accreditation from the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). The school received a "Good" rating from KHDA in its 2023-2024 inspection, reflecting solid academic standards and student development across all year groups.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 47,255 to AED 93,297. The campus is conveniently accessible for families living in Al Khail, Al Quoz First, and Al Quoz Fourth.

Location

Al Quoz 2

Fees & Admissions

The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.

Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
ECC (2-3)2026-2027 (year unverified)	47,255 AED	~3,938 AED
Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)	49,593 AED	~4,133 AED
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	56,083 AED	~4,674 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	56,083 AED	~4,674 AED
GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)	64,464 AED	~5,372 AED
GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)	64,464 AED	~5,372 AED
GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)	64,464 AED	~5,372 AED
GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)	64,464 AED	~5,372 AED
GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)	64,464 AED	~5,372 AED
GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)	74,956 AED	~6,246 AED
GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)	74,956 AED	~6,246 AED
GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)	74,956 AED	~6,246 AED
GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)	82,527 AED	~6,877 AED
GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)	84,324 AED	~7,027 AED
GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)	93,297 AED	~7,775 AED
GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)	93,297 AED	~7,775 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Ambassador International Academy "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its third consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 3 times since 2021-2022.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Strong mutual trust among leaders, governors, teachers, students and parents
The diverse school community and their understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture
Very strong achievement of children in English and mathematics in Kindergarten and the progress they make in Primary
Open communication that engages parents as active partners in their children's learning
Significant development of human and physical resources to support learning

What the school was asked to improve

Improve outcomes in Islamic Education and Arabic by modifying the curriculum to address gaps, particularly in MYP Islamic Education and Arabic for non-native speakers
Share the school's best practice of teaching and learning so all groups of students fully realise their potential
Ensure assessment analysis provides an accurate picture of students' progress and is used to inform lesson planning
Support recently appointed leaders to build faculty skills and prepare for new senior programmes

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 05 to 08 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 65 performance indicators rated in both reports, 14 improved, 0 declined and 51 kept the same rating.

Students

1,470 → 1,506

+36 (+2%)

Teachers

124 → 155

+31 (+25%)

Students of determination

151 → 158

+7 (+5%)

Emirati students

13 → 13

unchanged

Improved

Islamic Education — Attainment · PYP: Acceptable → Good
Islamic Education — Progress · PYP: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress · PYP: Acceptable → Good
English — Progress · PYP: Good → Very good
Mathematics — Progress · PYP: Good → Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · KG: Good → Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · PYP: Good → Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · MYP: Good → Very good

and 6 more

Did Ambassador International Academy act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 1 show an improvement, 3 no change yet.

Improve the effectiveness of all staff with leadership roles to bring about improvement in their areas of responsibilityNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Raise attainment and accelerate progress in Islamic Education and ArabicImproved
Islamic Education — Attainment (PYP): Acceptable → Good · Islamic Education — Progress (PYP): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a First Language — Progress (PYP): Acceptable → Good · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (KG): Good → Very good
Use assessment information to plan challenging work and check progress regularlyNo change yet
3 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure assessment procedures align with reliable external benchmarks and IB frameworksNo change yet
3 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (66 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	PYP	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	MYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	PYP	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	MYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	PYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	MYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	PYP	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	MYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	PYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	MYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	PYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	MYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	KG	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	PYP	Good	Good
English — Attainment	MYP	Good	Good
English — Progress	KG	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	PYP	Good	Very good
English — Progress	MYP	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	KG	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	PYP	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	MYP	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	KG	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	PYP	Good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	MYP	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	PYP	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	MYP	Good	Good
Science — Progress	KG	Good	Good
Science — Progress	PYP	Good	Good
Science — Progress	MYP	Good	Good
Learning skills	KG	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	PYP	Good	Good
Learning skills	MYP	Good	Good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	KG	Very good	Very good
Personal development	PYP	Very good	Very good
Personal development	MYP	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	KG	Good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	PYP	Good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	MYP	Good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	KG	Good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	PYP	Good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	MYP	Good	Very good
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	KG	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	PYP	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	MYP	Good	Good
Assessment	KG	Good	Good
Assessment	PYP	Good	Good
Assessment	MYP	Good	Good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	KG	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	PYP	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	MYP	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	KG	Good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	PYP	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	MYP	Good	Good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	KG	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	PYP	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	MYP	Very good	Very good
Care and support	KG	Very good	Very good
Care and support	PYP	Very good	Very good
Care and support	MYP	Very good	Very good
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Good	Good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Good	Good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Very good	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Good	Good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Good	Very good
Inclusion
Provision and outcomes for students of determination	Whole school	—	Good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

Ambassador International Academy received an overall rating of Good. KG children show very good learning skills and strong attainment in English and mathematics, while PYP and MYP achievement is generally good except in Islamic Education and Arabic, which are acceptable. Care, curriculum design and parent partnerships are strong, but leadership and assessment practices need improvement.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Inclusive atmosphere providing very good care and support for all students
Very good attainment and learning skills in English and mathematics in KG
Students' very good personal development
Strong partnerships with parents and very good arrangements for keeping students safe
Very good design of the curriculum and promotion of healthy lifestyles

What the school was asked to improve

Improve the effectiveness of all staff with leadership roles to bring about improvement in their areas of responsibility
Raise attainment and accelerate progress in Islamic Education and Arabic
Use assessment information to plan challenging work and check progress regularly
Ensure assessment procedures align with reliable external benchmarks and IB frameworks

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 06 to 10 March 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2021-2022Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ambassador International Academy L.L.C located in Dubai?

Ambassador International Academy is located in Al Khail Gate, operating from a modern four-acre IB World School campus in Al Quoz Industrial 2. This central central Dubai position ensures easy accessibility for families in Al Quoz, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, Al Safa, and Arabian Ranches.

What curriculum does Ambassador International Academy L.L.C offer?

The school delivers the American curriculum, following US educational standards with preparation for American college admissions.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Ambassador International Academy L.L.C?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 across elementary, middle, and high school.

What are the tuition fees at Ambassador International Academy L.L.C?

Tuition ranges from AED 47,255 to AED 93,297 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Who is Ambassador International Academy L.L.C best suited for?

Ambassador International Academy is best suited for internationally-minded families seeking comprehensive IB education. The school appeals to residents of Al Quoz, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, Al Safa, and Arabian Ranches seeking International Baccalaureate education with full IB continuum from PYP through DP with strong inquiry-based learning.

What is Ambassador International Academy's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Ambassador International Academy "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its third consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 3 times since 2021-2022.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Ambassador International Academy in 2023-2024?

Ambassador International Academy is rated good overall, with strong personal development, parent partnerships, and very good Kindergarten achievement in English and mathematics. Islamic Education and Arabic outcomes, particularly in the MYP, need improvement, and leaders should better use assessment analysis to inform teaching and support newly appointed staff. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: strong mutual trust among leaders, governors, teachers, students and parents; the diverse school community and their understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture; very strong achievement of children in English and mathematics in Kindergarten and the progress they make in Primary; open communication that engages parents as active partners in their children's learning; significant development of human and physical resources to support learning.

What was Ambassador International Academy asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: improve outcomes in Islamic Education and Arabic by modifying the curriculum to address gaps, particularly in MYP Islamic Education and Arabic for non-native speakers; share the school's best practice of teaching and learning so all groups of students fully realise their potential; ensure assessment analysis provides an accurate picture of students' progress and is used to inform lesson planning; support recently appointed leaders to build faculty skills and prepare for new senior programmes.

Has Ambassador International Academy improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 14 of the 65 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 51 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Attainment (PYP) from Acceptable to Good, Islamic Education — Progress (PYP) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Progress (PYP) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 1,470 to 1,506 students (+2%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 1 was followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

KG 1 to Grade 10

Age

3 to 16

Students

1,506

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English, Arabic

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

James Edward Lynch

Since 8/1/2019

Opening year

2019

Teachers

155 (+57 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Largest nationality students

Indian

Emirati students

Determination students

158

Accreditation

IBO

Curriculum examinations

Last inspection: 05 to 08 February 2024

About Ambassador International Academy

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Annual tuition fees range from AED 47,255 to AED 93,297. The campus is conveniently accessible for families living in Al Khail, Al Quoz First, and Al Quoz Fourth.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

ECC (2-3)2026-2027 (year unverified)

47,255 AED

~3,938 AED

Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)

49,593 AED

~4,133 AED

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

56,083 AED

~4,674 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

56,083 AED

~4,674 AED

GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)

64,464 AED

~5,372 AED

GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)

64,464 AED

~5,372 AED

GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)

64,464 AED

~5,372 AED

GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)

64,464 AED

~5,372 AED

GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)

64,464 AED

~5,372 AED

GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)

74,956 AED

~6,246 AED

GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)

74,956 AED

~6,246 AED

GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)

74,956 AED

~6,246 AED

GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)

82,527 AED

~6,877 AED

GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)

84,324 AED

~7,027 AED

GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)

93,297 AED

~7,775 AED

GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)

93,297 AED

~7,775 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Ambassador International Academy "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its third consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 3 times since 2021-2022.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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