Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British
49K - 93K AED
Meydan
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology
Hartland International School is a British school located in Meydan City, Dubai. The school opened in 2015 and has since established itself as a popular choice for families seeking a UK education in the area.
The school welcomes 1,629 boys and girls aged 3 to 18 years. Students are enrolled from FS1 through to Year 13, covering the full educational journey from early years to sixth form.
Hartland follows the UK National Curriculum, preparing students for GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC qualifications. The school holds BSO accreditation and has been rated "Very Good" by KHDA in the 2023-2024 inspection cycle.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 48,781 to AED 92,803, depending on the year group. The campus is conveniently accessible for families living in Nadd Al Shiba First, Nadd Al Shiba Fourth, and Nadd Al Shiba Second.
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KHDA rated Hartland International School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its third consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 5 times since 2017-2018.
Hartland International School was rated very good overall by KHDA. Personal development, curriculum design, and care and support are outstanding, while English, mathematics and science achievement is strong. Islamic Education and Arabic remain acceptable or weak, and governance should act more as a critical friend to the school.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 13 to 16 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 83 performance indicators rated in both reports, 5 improved, 2 declined and 76 kept the same rating.
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.
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Foundation Stage): 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 · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Post-16): Good → Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Foundation Stage): 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 · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Post-16): Good → Very good
8 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
| 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 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Post-16 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Secondary | Weak | Weak |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Very good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Post-16 | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Post-16 | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Post-16 | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Foundation Stage | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Post-16 | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Post-16 | Very good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Foundation Stage | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Post-16 | Very good | Good |
| Learning skills | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Learning skills | Post-16 | Very good | Very good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Post-16 | — | Weak |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Post-16 | — | Acceptable |
| Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Foundation Stage | 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 |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Post-16 | Good | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Foundation Stage | Very good | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Post-16 | Very good | Very good |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | Very good | Very good |
| Assessment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Post-16 | Good | Very good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Foundation Stage | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Post-16 | Very good | Very good |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Governance | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
Hartland International School is rated very good overall. Students achieve strongly in English, mathematics and science, with outstanding personal development, care, and curriculum design. Arabic and Islamic Education attainment lag behind, and leaders should strengthen accountability, students' understanding of Emirati culture, and consistency in measuring academic outcomes.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 13 to 17 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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