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Emirates International School, Meadows

Q: What curriculum does Emirates International School L.L.C. offer?

The school follows the International Baccalaureate ( IB ) curriculum, offering an inquiry-based educational approach that develops critical thinking, international awareness, and holistic student growth.

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

EIS Jumeirah accepts students from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 through the IB programme continuum.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Emirates International School L.L.C.?

Annual fees range from AED 38,636 to AED 81,872 , varying by grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is Emirates International School L.L.C. best suited for?

Emirates International School L.L.C. is best suited for internationally-minded families seeking rigorous IB education. The school attracts residents of Umm Suqeim, Al Sufouh, Jumeirah, and The Lakes seeking IB education with inquiry-based learning and international mindedness.

2023-2024Very good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

29K - 86K AED

Location

Emirates Hills

About Emirates International School, Meadows

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

Emirates International School, Meadows is an IB school established in 2005 in Emirates Hills. This institution provides a comprehensive education for boys and girls aged 3 to 18, serving students from FS2 to Year 13.

The school has an enrollment of approximately 1,876 students, creating an inclusive environment for learners at various stages of their academic journey.

Accredited by IBO, Emirates International School, Meadows offers the IB Diploma Programme and the IBMYP, ensuring that students are well-prepared for global challenges. The school received a "Very Good" rating from KHDA for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 28,990 to AED 85,976, catering to families in Emirates Hills and surrounding areas.

Location

Emirates Hills

Latest from Emirates International School, Meadows

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

9 Sept 2026Exam results
EISM PISA 2025 scores exceed Dubai and OECD averages in all subjects
EISM reports strong PISA 2025 performance in Science, Mathematics and Reading, outperforming Dubai private-school and OECD averages in every subject. Results already reach the lower threshold of its PISA 2029 targets four years early, with improvement in all three subjects since PISA 2022.
Source: Instagram

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)	28,990 AED	~2,416 AED
FS 22026-2027 (year unverified)	38,046 AED	~3,171 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	38,046 AED	~3,171 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	45,292 AED	~3,774 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	45,292 AED	~3,774 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	50,734 AED	~4,228 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	50,734 AED	~4,228 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	50,734 AED	~4,228 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	59,790 AED	~4,983 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	59,790 AED	~4,983 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	59,790 AED	~4,983 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	68,858 AED	~5,738 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	68,858 AED	~5,738 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	80,621 AED	~6,718 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	85,976 AED	~7,165 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Emirates International School, Meadows "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its third consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Highly effective teaching across most areas of the school
Strong care and support for students, prioritising their health, safety and overall wellbeing
Students' very positive attitudes and high levels of social engagement
Strong leadership and governance
Effective assessment procedures that underpin a well-designed curriculum

What the school was asked to improve

Strengthen procedures for identifying and sharing examples of the highest quality teaching and learning
Ensure all teachers make full use of assessment data to meet the learning needs of individual students
Ensure the wellbeing curriculum is fully embedded across all areas of the school
Refine lesson observation procedures to include support for and progress of individual students
Develop the library as a welcoming and thriving hub for reading, learning and research
Place greater emphasis in all subjects on developing students' reading literacy levels

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 20 to 24 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Performance standards by year (85 indicators, 1 inspection)

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

Rating History

2022-2023Very good

2019-2020Very good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

What curriculum does Emirates International School L.L.C. offer?

The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, offering an inquiry-based educational approach that develops critical thinking, international awareness, and holistic student growth.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Emirates International School L.L.C.?

EIS Jumeirah accepts students from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 through the IB programme continuum.

What are the tuition fees at Emirates International School L.L.C.?

Annual fees range from AED 38,636 to AED 81,872, varying by grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Who is Emirates International School L.L.C. best suited for?

Emirates International School L.L.C. is best suited for internationally-minded families seeking rigorous IB education. The school attracts residents of Umm Suqeim, Al Sufouh, Jumeirah, and The Lakes seeking IB education with inquiry-based learning and international mindedness.

What is Emirates International School, Meadows's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Emirates International School, Meadows "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its third consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Emirates International School, Meadows in 2023-2024?

Emirates International School, Meadows offers a very good quality of education, with highly effective teaching, strong care and support, and a well-designed, adaptable curriculum. Leadership and governance are strong. Inspectors recommended improving reading literacy focus across subjects, assessment use, lesson observation procedures, and library facilities. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: highly effective teaching across most areas of the school; strong care and support for students, prioritising their health, safety and overall wellbeing; students' very positive attitudes and high levels of social engagement; strong leadership and governance; effective assessment procedures that underpin a well-designed curriculum.

What was Emirates International School, Meadows asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: strengthen procedures for identifying and sharing examples of the highest quality teaching and learning; ensure all teachers make full use of assessment data to meet the learning needs of individual students; ensure the wellbeing curriculum is fully embedded across all areas of the school; refine lesson observation procedures to include support for and progress of individual students; develop the library as a welcoming and thriving hub for reading, learning and research; place greater emphasis in all subjects on developing students' reading literacy levels.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

FS2 to Year 13

Age

3 to 18

Students

1,876

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Ian James Ward

Since 1/8/2022

Opening year

2005

Teachers

149 (+8 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

British

Largest nationality students

Arab

Emirati students

Determination students

155

Accreditation

IBO

Curriculum examinations

IBMYP, IBDP

Last inspection: 20 to 24 November 2023

About Emirates International School, Meadows

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

The school has an enrollment of approximately 1,876 students, creating an inclusive environment for learners at various stages of their academic journey.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 28,990 to AED 85,976, catering to families in Emirates Hills and surrounding areas.

Latest from Emirates International School, Meadows

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

9 Sept 2026Exam results

EISM PISA 2025 scores exceed Dubai and OECD averages in all subjects

EISM reports strong PISA 2025 performance in Science, Mathematics and Reading, outperforming Dubai private-school and OECD averages in every subject. Results already reach the lower threshold of its PISA 2029 targets four years early, with improvement in all three subjects since PISA 2022.

Source: Instagram

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

28,990 AED

~2,416 AED

FS 22026-2027 (year unverified)

38,046 AED

~3,171 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

38,046 AED

~3,171 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

45,292 AED

~3,774 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

45,292 AED

~3,774 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

50,734 AED

~4,228 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

50,734 AED

~4,228 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

50,734 AED

~4,228 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

59,790 AED

~4,983 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

59,790 AED

~4,983 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

59,790 AED

~4,983 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

68,858 AED

~5,738 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

68,858 AED

~5,738 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

80,621 AED

~6,718 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

85,976 AED

~7,165 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Emirates International School, Meadows "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its third consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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