Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British
34K - 74K AED
Mirdif
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology
Star International School - Al Twar is a UK school established in 2008 in MIRDIF. The school serves boys and girls aged 3 to 17, offering grades from FS1 to Year 12, with approximately 1,050 students currently enrolled.
The curriculum adheres to the UK programme, providing students with the opportunity to pursue IGCSE qualifications. The school has received a "Good" rating for the 2023-2024 inspection period.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 34,179 to AED 73,508, depending on the year group. The school is conveniently located for families in the area, particularly those residing near 24B Street and the Abaya Shopping Mall.
Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.
The school received the Shield of Excellence in Arabic and the Shield of Values in Islamic Education from ABT, recognising its performance in the previous year's Arabic and Islamic Education benchmarking assessments across primary and secondary phases.
Source: InstagramAnnual tuition at Star International School - Al Twar ranges from AED 34,179 (FS 1) to AED 73,508 (Year 12) for 2026-2027, across 15 year groups, or about AED 2,848 to AED 6,126 a month. All 15 grade fees are unchanged from 2025-2026.
KHDA rated Star International School - Al Twar "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.
Star International School (Branch) is rated good overall. Students make very good progress in English, mathematics and science across several phases, with strong personal development, but Arabic attainment is weaker. Leadership shows commitment, though self-evaluation, development planning, and governance clarity require improvement.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1-21), inspected 06 to 10 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 65 performance indicators rated in both reports, 6 improved, 0 declined and 59 kept the same rating.
Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 1 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment (Secondary): Weak → Acceptable
12 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| 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 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Secondary | Weak | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| 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 | Very good | Very 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 | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Foundation Stage | Very 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 | Good |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Post-16 | - | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Post-16 | - | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Post-16 | - | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Post-16 | - | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Post-16 | - | Good |
| 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 | Very good | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Secondary | Very 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 |
| Personal development | Post-16 | - | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Post-16 | - | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Post-16 | - | Very good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Post-16 | - | Good |
| Assessment | Post-16 | - | Good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Foundation Stage | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Post-16 | - | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Post-16 | - | Good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Foundation Stage | 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 | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Care and support | Primary | Good | Good |
| Care and support | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Post-16 | - | Very good |
| Care and support | Post-16 | - | 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 |
Star International School (Al Twar/Mirdif) is rated Good overall. Students show strong personal development and good or better progress in most subjects, supported by an effective curriculum and strong management. Key areas for improvement include Arabic as an additional language, differentiated challenge for able students, attendance, and fire safety procedures.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1-20), inspected 07 to 10 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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