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Greenwood International School

Q: What curriculum does Greenwood International School offer?

The school delivers the American curriculum , following US educational standards across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 across all American curriculum grade levels.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Greenwood International School?

Tuition ranges from AED 20,124 to AED 30,860 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is Greenwood International School best suited for?

Greenwood International School is best suited for families seeking comprehensive American curriculum education. The school attracts residents of Mirdif, Al Warqaa, Al Mizhar, and Al Khawaneej seeking American education with strong college preparation and holistic development.

2.7

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

American

Annual Fees

20K - 31K AED

Location

Al Muhaisnah

About Greenwood International School

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

Greenwood International School is a US school located in Al Muhaisnah 1, established in 2006. The school accommodates 1,265 boys and girls aged 4 to 18, offering education from KG 1 to Grade 12.

The student body thrives in a supportive environment, following the US curriculum. Classes are designed for students to prepare for Advanced Placement (AP) examinations, ensuring a robust academic experience.

Accredited by NEASC, Greenwood International School is committed to maintaining high standards and has received a "Good" rating for the 2023-2024 inspection period, reflecting its dedication to quality education.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 20,124 to AED 30,860, depending on the grade level. The school is conveniently located for families residing in Muhaisanah Fourth, Muhaisanah Second, and Muhaisanah Third, making it an accessible choice for many.

Location

Al Muhaisnah 1

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
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	20,124 AED	~1,677 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	20,124 AED	~1,677 AED
GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)	22,811 AED	~1,901 AED
GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)	22,811 AED	~1,901 AED
GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)	22,811 AED	~1,901 AED
GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)	25,492 AED	~2,124 AED
GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)	25,492 AED	~2,124 AED
GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)	25,492 AED	~2,124 AED
GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)	28,178 AED	~2,348 AED
GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)	28,178 AED	~2,348 AED
GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)	28,178 AED	~2,348 AED
GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)	30,860 AED	~2,572 AED
GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)	30,860 AED	~2,572 AED
GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)	30,860 AED	~2,572 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Greenwood International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 12th consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Very good provision and outcomes in the Kindergarten
Excellent personal and social development of students, based on strong Islamic values
Improving achievement in many core subjects, supported by a safe, caring environment

What the school was asked to improve

Use assessment data from internal and external sources more consistently to improve support and challenge for all students
Ensure sufficient breadth of representation on the governing board
Improve students' outcomes in Arabic, particularly in the elementary and middle schools

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 06 to 10 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 87 performance indicators rated in both reports, 11 improved, 0 declined and 76 kept the same rating.

Students

1,255 → 1,265

+10 (+1%)

Teachers

107 → 107

unchanged

Students of determination

69 → 59

-10 (-14%)

Emirati students

1,004 → 1,015

+11 (+1%)

Improved

Islamic Education — Progress · Middle: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment · High: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Middle: Acceptable → Good
Mathematics — Attainment · KG: Good → Very good
Mathematics — Progress · KG: Good → Very good
Science — Attainment · Elementary: Acceptable → Good
Science — Progress · Elementary: Acceptable → Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · Middle: Very good → Outstanding

and 3 more

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

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

Raise students' attainment in Arabic as a first and additional language through improved literacy skillsImproved
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (High): Acceptable → Good
Improve provision for students of determination through better teacher understanding and support staff deploymentNo change yet
12 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Develop self-evaluation and improvement planning by involving all stakeholders and using accurate dataImproved
Assessment (KG): Good → Very good · School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Acceptable → Good
Expand the governing board and leadership team and establish clear lines of accountabilityImproved
School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Acceptable → Good

Performance standards by year (88 indicators, 2 inspections)

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

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

Inspectors rated Greenwood International School good overall. The Kindergarten stands out for effective teaching and strong learning skills, alongside excellent wellbeing, safety, and parent partnerships. Areas needing improvement include Arabic attainment, students of determination support, self-evaluation processes, and expanding governance and leadership accountability.

Strengths noted by inspectors

The wellbeing, health and safety of all students and staff members
The highly effective partnerships with parents and the community
The effective teaching and children's highly developed learning skills in the KG
Strong personal development, social responsibility, and understanding of Islamic values and cultures

What the school was asked to improve

Raise students' attainment in Arabic as a first and additional language through improved literacy skills
Improve provision for students of determination through better teacher understanding and support staff deployment
Develop self-evaluation and improvement planning by involving all stakeholders and using accurate data
Expand the governing board and leadership team and establish clear lines of accountability

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 31 to 03 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2019-2020Good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Greenwood International School located in Dubai?

Greenwood International School is located in Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs. Families in Mirdif, Al Warqaa, Al Mizhar, Al Khawaneej, and International City access the campus via Emirates Road.

What curriculum does Greenwood International School offer?

The school delivers the American curriculum, following US educational standards across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 across all American curriculum grade levels.

What are the tuition fees at Greenwood International School?

Tuition ranges from AED 20,124 to AED 30,860 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Who is Greenwood International School best suited for?

Greenwood International School is best suited for families seeking comprehensive American curriculum education. The school attracts residents of Mirdif, Al Warqaa, Al Mizhar, and Al Khawaneej seeking American education with strong college preparation and holistic development.

What is Greenwood International School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Greenwood International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 12th consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

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

Greenwood International School was rated good overall. Students show excellent personal and social development rooted in Islamic values, very good Kindergarten provision, and improving achievement in core subjects. Leadership is strong, but the school needs to improve Arabic outcomes, use assessment data more consistently, and broaden governing board representation. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: very good provision and outcomes in the Kindergarten; excellent personal and social development of students, based on strong Islamic values; improving achievement in many core subjects, supported by a safe, caring environment.

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

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: use assessment data from internal and external sources more consistently to improve support and challenge for all students; ensure sufficient breadth of representation on the governing board; improve students' outcomes in Arabic, particularly in the elementary and middle schools.

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

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 11 of the 87 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 76 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Progress (Middle) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (High) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Middle) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 1,255 to 1,265 students (+1%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 3 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

KG 1 to Grade 12

Age

4 to 18

Students

1,265

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Lina Ali El Halabi

Since 12/9/2021

Opening year

2006

Teachers

107 (+26 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Egyptian

Largest nationality students

Emirati

Emirati students

1015

Determination students

Accreditation

NEASC

Curriculum examinations

Last inspection: 06 to 10 November 2023

About Greenwood International School

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

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

20,124 AED

~1,677 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

20,124 AED

~1,677 AED

GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)

22,811 AED

~1,901 AED

GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)

22,811 AED

~1,901 AED

GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)

22,811 AED

~1,901 AED

GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)

25,492 AED

~2,124 AED

GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)

25,492 AED

~2,124 AED

GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)

25,492 AED

~2,124 AED

GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)

28,178 AED

~2,348 AED

GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)

28,178 AED

~2,348 AED

GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)

28,178 AED

~2,348 AED

GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)

30,860 AED

~2,572 AED

GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)

30,860 AED

~2,572 AED

GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)

30,860 AED

~2,572 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Greenwood International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 12th consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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