Queen International School

Q: What curriculum does Queen International School offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Queen International School?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13 , providing education from age 3 to 18 across all stages.

Q: Who is Queen International School best suited for?

Queen International School is best suited for families seeking quality British education with strong academic foundations. The school attracts residents of Deira, Al Rigga, Naif, and Al Mamzar seeking British education with comprehensive IGCSE and A-Level pathways.

2023-2024Acceptable

Curriculum

British / British

Annual Fees

16K - 29K AED

Location

Hor Al Anz

About Queen International School

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

Queen International School is a UK school located in HOR AL ANZ, serving the Dubai community since 1998. The school offers classes from FS2 to Year 13 for boys and girls aged 4 to 18.

The school has a student body of 689, providing a supportive environment that caters to a wide age range. Classrooms are designed to nurture academic growth while following the UK curriculum framework.

Students at Queen International School prepare for IGCSE, AS, and A2 qualifications. The school is rated "Acceptable" by KHDA for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Annual tuition fees are not available. The school's location in HOR AL ANZ makes it accessible for families in surrounding areas in Dubai.

Location

Hor Al Anz

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
FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)	17,175 AED	~1,431 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	15,554 AED	~1,296 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	15,554 AED	~1,296 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	23,337 AED	~1,945 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	23,337 AED	~1,945 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	25,282 AED	~2,107 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	29,170 AED	~2,431 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	16,526 AED	~1,377 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	16,526 AED	~1,377 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	16,526 AED	~1,377 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	17,494 AED	~1,458 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	17,494 AED	~1,458 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	17,494 AED	~1,458 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	18,471 AED	~1,539 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	19,445 AED	~1,620 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Queen International School "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fourth consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009; its best rating was "Good" in 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Acceptable

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Improved quality of teaching and learning skills in the Foundation Stage
Very positive attitudes to learning and behaviour across all phases
Students' clear understanding of Islamic values and appreciation of Emirati heritage and world cultures

What the school was asked to improve

Ensure assessment recording systems are secure and accurately reflect each student's achievement
Ensure the Primary curriculum is fully implemented
Ensure the accuracy of the school's self-evaluation and monitor the impact of improvement planning on students' outcomes
Ensure governors have an accurate understanding of the school's performance and can hold senior leaders more fully to account
Establish regular briefing schedules with the school's owner to support the school's improvement journey

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 22 to 25 January 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 83 performance indicators rated in both reports, 5 improved, 3 declined and 75 kept the same rating.

Students

736 → 689

-47 (-6%)

Teachers

52 → 50

-2 (-4%)

Students of determination

25 → 21

-4 (-16%)

Emirati students

66 → 56

-10 (-15%)

Improved

English — Progress · Foundation Stage: Acceptable → Good
Mathematics — Attainment · Foundation Stage: Acceptable → Good
Learning skills · Foundation Stage: Acceptable → Good
Teaching for effective learning · Foundation Stage: Acceptable → Good
Teaching for effective learning · Post-16: Acceptable → Good

Declined

Science — Progress · Secondary: Very good → Good
Assessment · Primary: Acceptable → Weak
Assessment · Secondary: Acceptable → Weak

Did Queen International School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 2 show an improvement, 3 no change yet.

Raise teachers' awareness of safeguarding, and of the individual needs of all students, to ensure the curriculum fully meets requirements.Improved
Teaching for effective learning (Foundation Stage): Acceptable → Good · Teaching for effective learning (Post-16): Acceptable → Good
Improve the quality of teaching and learning, especially in Foundation Stage and the primary phase.Improved
Teaching for effective learning (Foundation Stage): Acceptable → Good
Develop school improvement planning so it is ambitious, comprehensive and based on accurate self-evaluation involving all stakeholders.No change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure the governing board systematically monitors school actions, holds senior leaders accountable, ensures suitable staffing and resourcing, and develops a clear vision for wellbeing.No change yet
8 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure the curriculum, particularly in secondary, offers breadth, balance and aspiration aligned with the NCfE.No change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (84 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Good
English — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
English — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Good
Science — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Good
Learning skills	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Learning skills	Secondary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Post-16	Good	Good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Primary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Post-16	Good	Good
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Acceptable	Good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Assessment	Primary	Acceptable	Weak
Assessment	Secondary	Acceptable	Weak
Assessment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Weak	Weak
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Weak	Weak
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Weak	Weak
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Weak	Weak
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Care and support	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Care and support	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Care and support	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Acceptable	Acceptable
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Weak	Weak
Parents and the community	Whole school	Acceptable	Acceptable
Governance	Whole school	Weak	Weak
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Weak	Weak
Inclusion
Provision and outcomes for students of determination	Whole school	—	Acceptable

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Acceptable

Queen International School was rated acceptable overall. Secondary attainment and progress in English, maths and science were very good, and personal development was strong, but the curriculum was narrow and exam-focused, self-evaluation and governance were weak, and staffing and resources needed improvement.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Very good attainment and progress in English, mathematics and science in the secondary phase.
Strong personal and social development, and understanding of Islamic values and world cultures.
Determination and commitment of the recently appointed principal and senior leaders.

What the school was asked to improve

Raise teachers' awareness of safeguarding, and of the individual needs of all students, to ensure the curriculum fully meets requirements.
Improve the quality of teaching and learning, especially in Foundation Stage and the primary phase.
Develop school improvement planning so it is ambitious, comprehensive and based on accurate self-evaluation involving all stakeholders.
Ensure the governing board systematically monitors school actions, holds senior leaders accountable, ensures suitable staffing and resourcing, and develops a clear vision for wellbeing.
Ensure the curriculum, particularly in secondary, offers breadth, balance and aspiration aligned with the NCfE.

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–22), inspected 13 to 16 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Acceptable

2019-2020Acceptable

2018-2019Acceptable

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Queen International School located in Dubai?

Queen International School is located in Deira Central, one of Dubai's established commercial and residential areas. Families in Deira, Al Rigga, Naif, Al Mamzar, and Hor Al Anz access the campus via main Deira roads.

What curriculum does Queen International School offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Queen International School?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13, providing education from age 3 to 18 across all stages.

What are the tuition fees at Queen International School?

Families should contact the school directly for current fee information, as published data indicates "Contact school" for tuition details.

Who is Queen International School best suited for?

Queen International School is best suited for families seeking quality British education with strong academic foundations. The school attracts residents of Deira, Al Rigga, Naif, and Al Mamzar seeking British education with comprehensive IGCSE and A-Level pathways.

What is Queen International School's KHDA inspection rating?

What did KHDA inspectors say about Queen International School in 2023-2024?

Queen International School was rated acceptable overall. Students show very positive attitudes, strong Islamic and heritage understanding, and improved Foundation Stage teaching, while assessment, curriculum adaptation, self-evaluation, governance, and resourcing remain weak, limiting progress across most phases. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: improved quality of teaching and learning skills in the Foundation Stage; very positive attitudes to learning and behaviour across all phases; students' clear understanding of Islamic values and appreciation of Emirati heritage and world cultures.

What was Queen International School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: ensure assessment recording systems are secure and accurately reflect each student's achievement; ensure the Primary curriculum is fully implemented; ensure the accuracy of the school's self-evaluation and monitor the impact of improvement planning on students' outcomes; ensure governors have an accurate understanding of the school's performance and can hold senior leaders more fully to account; establish regular briefing schedules with the school's owner to support the school's improvement journey.

Has Queen International School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 5 of the 83 indicators rated in both reports improved, 3 declined and 75 kept the same rating. Improvements include English — Progress (Foundation Stage) from Acceptable to Good, Mathematics — Attainment (Foundation Stage) from Acceptable to Good, Learning skills (Foundation Stage) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 736 to 689 students (-6%). Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 2 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

FS2 to Year 13

Age

4 to 18

Students

689

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English, Arabic

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Peter Kenneth Gutteridge

Since 1/6/2023

Opening year

1998

Teachers

50 (+5 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

India

Largest nationality students

Arabic

Emirati students

Determination students

Accreditation

None

Curriculum examinations

IGCE,AS, A2

Last inspection: 22 to 25 January 2024

About Queen International School

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

Queen International School is a UK school located in HOR AL ANZ, serving the Dubai community since 1998. The school offers classes from FS2 to Year 13 for boys and girls aged 4 to 18.

Students at Queen International School prepare for IGCSE, AS, and A2 qualifications. The school is rated "Acceptable" by KHDA for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Annual tuition fees are not available. The school's location in HOR AL ANZ makes it accessible for families in surrounding areas in Dubai.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

17,175 AED

~1,431 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

15,554 AED

~1,296 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

15,554 AED

~1,296 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

23,337 AED

~1,945 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

23,337 AED

~1,945 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

25,282 AED

~2,107 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

29,170 AED

~2,431 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

16,526 AED

~1,377 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

16,526 AED

~1,377 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

16,526 AED

~1,377 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

17,494 AED

~1,458 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

17,494 AED

~1,458 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

17,494 AED

~1,458 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

18,471 AED

~1,539 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

19,445 AED

~1,620 AED

Inspection Report

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Acceptable

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