Russian International School

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

Students enrol from Grade 1 to Grade 11 , covering ages 6 to 17 through the Russian educational pathway. The school does not offer kindergarten.

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

Tuition ranges from AED 15,722 to AED 25,180 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is Russian International School best suited for?

Russian International School is best suited for families seeking UAE Ministry of Education curriculum. The school attracts residents of Muhaisnah, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, and Mirdif seeking UAE MOE education with UAE national standards and Arabic excellence.

4.5

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

Russian

Annual Fees

16K - 25K AED

Location

Al Muhaisnah

About Russian International School

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

Russian International School is a Russian school that has been providing quality education since its establishment in 2006 in Muhaisnah 4. The school accommodates 514 boys and girls aged 4 to 18, offering a curriculum that spans from KG 1 to Grade 11.

The school follows the Russian curriculum, leading to examinations recognized by Volgograd. This curriculum is supported by Volgograd accreditation, ensuring that academic standards are met and maintained. The school has been rated "Good" for the 2023-2024 inspection.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 15,722 to AED 25,180. Families residing in nearby areas such as Muhaisnah Fourth, Muhaisnah Second, and Muhaisnah Third find the campus easily accessible for their commuting needs.

Location

Muhaisnah 4

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)	15,722 AED	~1,310 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	16,092 AED	~1,341 AED
GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)	21,372 AED	~1,781 AED
GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)	21,616 AED	~1,801 AED
GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)	21,986 AED	~1,832 AED
GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)	22,475 AED	~1,873 AED
GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)	22,848 AED	~1,904 AED
GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)	23,337 AED	~1,945 AED
GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)	23,831 AED	~1,986 AED
GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)	24,197 AED	~2,016 AED
GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)	23,385 AED	~1,949 AED
GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)	25,180 AED	~2,098 AED
GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)	24,177 AED	~2,015 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Russian International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 11 times since 2011-2012.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students' achievement in Russian language and literature and in mathematics and science
Students' very good learning skills in the primary, middle and secondary phases
Very good personal development throughout the school
Very good arrangements for the health and safety of all
The very strong partnerships with parents

What the school was asked to improve

Improve students' achievement in Islamic Education, and in Arabic as an additional language
Improve teachers' use of information from assessments
Resource the school fully to enable appropriate use of learning technology
Ensure that all middle leaders are accountable and have high expectations
Ensure all teachers are suitably qualified and approved to teach required subjects

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 13 to 17 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 67 performance indicators rated in both reports, 8 improved, 4 declined and 55 kept the same rating.

Students

408 → 514

+106 (+26%)

Teachers

30 → 31

+1 (+3%)

Students of determination

9 → 10

+1 (+11%)

Emirati students

0 → 0

unchanged

Improved

Science — Attainment · Primary: Good → Very good
Science — Progress · Primary: Good → Very good
Learning skills · Primary: Good → Very good
Teaching for effective learning · Primary: Good → Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding · KG: Good → Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding · Primary: Good → Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding · Middle: Good → Very good
Governance: Acceptable → Good

Declined

Language of instruction — Attainment · Middle: Outstanding → Very good
Language of instruction — Progress · Middle: Outstanding → Very good
Mathematics — Attainment · Middle: Outstanding → Very good
Teaching for effective learning · Middle: Very good → Good

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

Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 1 show an improvement, 1 a decline, 2 no change yet.

Improve the quality of students' achievement in Islamic Education and ArabicNo change yet
11 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Develop curriculum design and modification, especially in the primary phaseNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Provide adequate resources and ensure the science laboratory is re-equipped and re-openedImproved
Science — Attainment (Primary): Good → Very good · Science — Progress (Primary): Good → Very good
Urgently ensure emergency evacuation arrangements allow easy and immediate exit from all emergency doorsNot measurable from the ratings
Employ enough teachers so middle leaders, especially in Islamic Education and Arabic, have time to manage departmentsDeclined
Teaching for effective learning (Middle): Very good → Good

Performance standards by year (68 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 — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Weak
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Language of instruction — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Language of instruction — Attainment	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Language of instruction — Attainment	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Language of instruction — Progress	KG	Good	Good
Language of instruction — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Language of instruction — Progress	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Progress	KG	Good	Good
English — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
English — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	KG	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	KG	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Primary	Good	Very good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	KG	Good	Good
Learning skills	Primary	Good	Very good
Learning skills	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	KG	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	KG	Good	Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Good	Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	KG	Good	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	KG	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Assessment	KG	Good	Good
Assessment	Primary	Good	Good
Assessment	Secondary	Good	Good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	KG	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	KG	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Good	Very good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	KG	Good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Good	Very good
Care and support	KG	Good	Good
Care and support	Primary	Good	Good
Care and support	Secondary	Good	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	Acceptable	Good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Acceptable	Acceptable
Inclusion of students of determination
Provision and outcomes for students of determination	Whole school	—	Good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

Russian International School is good overall, with strong achievement in Russian, English, mathematics and science, very good personal development, and strong parent partnerships. Islamic Education and Arabic attainment remain acceptable. Inspectors recommend improving curriculum modification, resourcing science facilities, staffing, and emergency exit safety.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Overall good quality of students' achievement in Russian, English, mathematics and science
Students' very good personal development and social responsibility
High-quality curricular provision for Russian language and literature
Very good partnership with parents supporting achievement and personal development
Overall good quality of school leadership supporting the school's vision for international education

What the school was asked to improve

Improve the quality of students' achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic
Develop curriculum design and modification, especially in the primary phase
Provide adequate resources and ensure the science laboratory is re-equipped and re-opened
Urgently ensure emergency evacuation arrangements allow easy and immediate exit from all emergency doors
Employ enough teachers so middle leaders, especially in Islamic Education and Arabic, have time to manage departments

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–19), inspected 21 to 25 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 Russian International School located in Dubai?

Russian International School is located in Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs. The campus serves Russian-speaking families in Mirdif, Al Warqaa, Al Mizhar, and International City via Emirates Road.

What curriculum does Russian International School offer?

The school follows the Russian curriculum, delivering education according to Russian Ministry of Education standards in Russian language.

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

Students enrol from Grade 1 to Grade 11, covering ages 6 to 17 through the Russian educational pathway. The school does not offer kindergarten.

What are the tuition fees at Russian International School?

Tuition ranges from AED 15,722 to AED 25,180 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Who is Russian International School best suited for?

Russian International School is best suited for families seeking UAE Ministry of Education curriculum. The school attracts residents of Muhaisnah, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, and Mirdif seeking UAE MOE education with UAE national standards and Arabic excellence.

What is Russian International School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Russian International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 11 times since 2011-2012.

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

Inspectors rated Russian International School good overall. Strengths included achievement in Russian language, mathematics and science, strong learning skills, and very good personal development and parent partnerships. Recommendations focused on improving Islamic Education and Arabic outcomes, assessment use, middle leader accountability, staff qualifications, and learning technology resourcing. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: students' achievement in Russian language and literature and in mathematics and science; students' very good learning skills in the primary, middle and secondary phases; very good personal development throughout the school; very good arrangements for the health and safety of all; the very strong partnerships with parents.

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

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: improve students' achievement in Islamic Education, and in Arabic as an additional language; improve teachers' use of information from assessments; resource the school fully to enable appropriate use of learning technology; ensure that all middle leaders are accountable and have high expectations; ensure all teachers are suitably qualified and approved to teach required subjects.

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

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 8 of the 67 indicators rated in both reports improved, 4 declined and 55 kept the same rating. Improvements include Science — Attainment (Primary) from Good to Very good, Science — Progress (Primary) from Good to Very good, Learning skills (Primary) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 408 to 514 students (+26%). Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 1 was followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

KG 1 to Grade 11

Age

4 to 18

Students

514

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Russian

Language

Russian

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Marina Khalikova

Since 8/3/2014

Opening year

2006

Teachers

31 (+3 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Russian

Largest nationality students

Russian

Emirati students

Determination students

Accreditation

Volgograd

Curriculum examinations

Volgograd

Last inspection: 13 to 17 November 2023

About Russian 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)

15,722 AED

~1,310 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

16,092 AED

~1,341 AED

GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)

21,372 AED

~1,781 AED

GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)

21,616 AED

~1,801 AED

GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)

21,986 AED

~1,832 AED

GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)

22,475 AED

~1,873 AED

GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)

22,848 AED

~1,904 AED

GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)

23,337 AED

~1,945 AED

GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)

23,831 AED

~1,986 AED

GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)

24,197 AED

~2,016 AED

GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)

23,385 AED

~1,949 AED

GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)

25,180 AED

~2,098 AED

GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)

24,177 AED

~2,015 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Russian International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 11 times since 2011-2012.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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