The Aquila School

Q: What curriculum does The Aquila School offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE examinations in Year 11 .

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at The Aquila School?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 11 , providing education from age 3 to 16 years. The school does not currently offer sixth form.

Q: What are the tuition fees at The Aquila School?

Tuition ranges from AED 48,673 to AED 77,876 per year, based on year group. Additional costs may apply.

Q: Who is The Aquila School best suited for?

The Aquila School is best suited for families seeking quality British education with strong academic foundations. The school attracts residents of the surrounding communities seeking British education with comprehensive IGCSE and A-Level pathways.

Also known as aquila schools

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

British / British

Annual Fees

49K - 78K AED

Location

Dubailand

About The Aquila School

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

The Aquila School is a British school that has been providing UK education in Dubai Land since its establishment in 2018. The school accommodates boys and girls aged 3 to 16, covering grades from FS1 to Year 11, with a current enrolment of 1,154 students.

The curriculum follows the UK National Curriculum, effectively preparing students for IGCSE and GCSE qualifications. The school holds BSO accreditation and has received a "Good" rating from KHDA for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 48,673 to AED 77,876, making it a competitive option for families seeking quality education. The Dubai Land campus is conveniently accessible for residents of DubaiLand.

Location

Dubai Land

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)	48,673 AED	~4,056 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	51,917 AED	~4,326 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	54,081 AED	~4,507 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	54,081 AED	~4,507 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	56,244 AED	~4,687 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	56,244 AED	~4,687 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	59,489 AED	~4,957 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	59,489 AED	~4,957 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	64,897 AED	~5,408 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	64,897 AED	~5,408 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	71,386 AED	~5,949 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	71,386 AED	~5,949 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	71,386 AED	~5,949 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	77,876 AED	~6,490 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	77,876 AED	~6,490 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated The Aquila School "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

Inclusive, caring family ethos with successfully promoted student wellbeing
Strong teamwork and educational leadership driving improvements across the school
Strong Foundation Stage provision leading to very positive progress in English, mathematics and science
Very well-developed personal and social skills, cultural understanding and environmental awareness

What the school was asked to improve

Improve consistency in teaching quality, especially use of assessment data to challenge higher-attaining secondary students
Develop the secondary curriculum and align learning approaches with International Baccalaureate principles ahead of Post-16
Strengthen leaders' capacity to monitor and evaluate provision accurately and address underachievement

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 29 January to 2 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 65 performance indicators rated in both reports, 18 improved, 0 declined and 47 kept the same rating.

Students

1,083 → 1,154

+71 (+7%)

Teachers

79 → 84

+5 (+6%)

Students of determination

78 → 102

+24 (+31%)

Emirati students

21 → 16

-5 (-24%)

Improved

Arabic as a First Language — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress · Primary: Good → Very good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress · Secondary: Good → Very good
Mathematics — Progress · Foundation Stage: Good → Very good
Mathematics — Progress · Primary: Good → Very good
Science — Progress · Foundation Stage: Good → Very good
Learning skills · Primary: Good → Very good

and 10 more

Did The Aquila School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 2 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.

Improve students' linguistic skills and attainment in Arabic as a first languageImproved
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Secondary): Acceptable → Good
Ensure best teaching practice, including curriculum adaptation, is effectively shared to support all students and raise standardsImproved
Teaching for effective learning (Foundation Stage): Good → Very good · Curriculum design and implementation (Primary): Good → Very good · Curriculum adaptation (Foundation Stage): Good → Very good · Curriculum adaptation (Primary): Good → Very good
Maintain the development and impact of middle leaders in raising students' achievementNo change yet
2 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	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	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	Very good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	Very good
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
English — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Science — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Primary	Good	Very good
Learning skills	Secondary	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
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	Good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Good	Good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Assessment	Primary	Good	Good
Assessment	Secondary	Good	Good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Good	Good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Care and support	Primary	Good	Very good
Care and support	Secondary	Good	Very good
Inclusion
Provision and outcomes for students of determination	Whole school	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	Very good
Governance	Whole school	Good	Good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Very good	Very good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

The Aquila School received a good overall rating. Students show strong personal development, positive attitudes, and warm relationships, with a strong Foundation Stage curriculum. Attainment is good in most subjects, though Arabic as a First Language remains acceptable. Inspectors recommended improving Arabic attainment, sharing best teaching practice, and strengthening middle leaders' impact.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Strong learning, curriculum design and provision in the Foundation Stage
Students' positive and responsible attitudes to learning, and warm relationships with peers and adults
Strong partnerships with parents and the local and wider communities
Leaders' dedication to students' personal development, safeguarding, health and safety and academic outcomes

What the school was asked to improve

Improve students' linguistic skills and attainment in Arabic as a first language
Ensure best teaching practice, including curriculum adaptation, is effectively shared to support all students and raise standards
Maintain the development and impact of middle leaders in raising students' achievement

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 13 to 17 March 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2021-2022Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Aquila School located in Dubai?

The Aquila School is situated in Dubailand & Ranches, southern Dubai. Families in Dubailand, Arabian Ranches, Motor City, Mudon, and Damac Hills access the campus via Emirates Road and Al Qudra Road.

What curriculum does The Aquila School offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE examinations in Year 11.

What age groups and grade levels are available at The Aquila School?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 11, providing education from age 3 to 16 years. The school does not currently offer sixth form.

What are the tuition fees at The Aquila School?

Tuition ranges from AED 48,673 to AED 77,876 per year, based on year group. Additional costs may apply.

Who is The Aquila School best suited for?

The Aquila School is best suited for families seeking quality British education with strong academic foundations. The school attracts residents of the surrounding communities seeking British education with comprehensive IGCSE and A-Level pathways.

What is The Aquila School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated The Aquila School "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 The Aquila School in 2023-2024?

The Aquila School offers a good overall quality of education, with very good provision in the Foundation Stage, strong personal development, wellbeing, and a caring, inclusive ethos. Leadership teamwork is a strength. Areas needing improvement include consistency of teaching, secondary curriculum development, and leaders' monitoring of underachievement. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: inclusive, caring family ethos with successfully promoted student wellbeing; strong teamwork and educational leadership driving improvements across the school; strong Foundation Stage provision leading to very positive progress in English, mathematics and science; very well-developed personal and social skills, cultural understanding and environmental awareness.

What was The Aquila School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: improve consistency in teaching quality, especially use of assessment data to challenge higher-attaining secondary students; develop the secondary curriculum and align learning approaches with International Baccalaureate principles ahead of Post-16; strengthen leaders' capacity to monitor and evaluate provision accurately and address underachievement.

Has The Aquila School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 18 of the 65 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 47 kept the same rating. Improvements include Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Secondary) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress (Primary) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 1,083 to 1,154 students (+7%). Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 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

FS1 to Year 11

Age

3 to 16

Students

1,154

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Wayne Howsen

Since 1/1/2018

Opening year

2018

Teachers

84 (+45 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

British

Largest nationality students

Arabic

Emirati students

Determination students

102

Accreditation

BSO

Curriculum examinations

IGCSE and GCSE

Last inspection: 29January to 2 February 2024

About The Aquila School

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

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

48,673 AED

~4,056 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

51,917 AED

~4,326 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

54,081 AED

~4,507 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

54,081 AED

~4,507 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

56,244 AED

~4,687 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

56,244 AED

~4,687 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

59,489 AED

~4,957 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

59,489 AED

~4,957 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

64,897 AED

~5,408 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

64,897 AED

~5,408 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

71,386 AED

~5,949 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

71,386 AED

~5,949 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

71,386 AED

~5,949 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

77,876 AED

~6,490 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

77,876 AED

~6,490 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated The Aquila School "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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