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Star International School - Al Twar

Q: Where is Star International School (Branch) located in Dubai?

Star International School is located in Mirdif , operating from a family-oriented campus on 24B Street near Abaya Mall in the heart of Mirdif. This well-connected eastern Dubai location provides easy access for families in Mirdif, Rashidiya, Al Warqa, Shorooq, and Ghoroob.

Q: What curriculum does Star International School (Branch) offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Star International School (Branch)?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13 , providing continuous education from age 3 to 18 years.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Star International School (Branch)?

Annual fees range from AED 34,179 to AED 73,508 , varying by year group. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is Star International School (Branch) best suited for?

Star International School is best suited for families in eastern Dubai seeking nurturing British education with strong values. The school appeals to residents of Mirdif, Rashidiya, Al Warqa, Shorooq, and Ghoroob seeking British education with enhanced British curriculum with Awe and Wonder learning approach.

4.7

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

34K - 74K AED

Location

Mirdif

About Star International School - Al Twar

Last updated 16 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · 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.

Location

Mirdif

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)	34,179 AED	~2,848 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	35,014 AED	~2,918 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	40,193 AED	~3,349 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	40,193 AED	~3,349 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	45,864 AED	~3,822 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	45,864 AED	~3,822 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	52,706 AED	~4,392 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	52,706 AED	~4,392 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	57,325 AED	~4,777 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	57,325 AED	~4,777 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	59,489 AED	~4,957 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	59,489 AED	~4,957 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	68,142 AED	~5,679 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	73,508 AED	~6,126 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	73,508 AED	~6,126 AED

Inspection Report

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.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Very good progress in English and science in Foundation Stage, and in English, mathematics and science in Primary, and mathematics in Secondary
Well-planned curriculum with meaningful cross-curricular links
Students' well-developed sense of personal responsibility and respect for Islamic values
Strong support for health and safety and emphasis on wellbeing
Strong relationships with parents

What the school was asked to improve

Raise attainment in all phases and subjects, especially Arabic, to at least good
Improve teaching and use of assessment data to inform teaching, learning and curriculum adaptation
Bring greater coherence to school policies
Ensure development plans have measurable targets with appropriate timescales
Improve the accuracy of self-evaluation procedures
Review the membership and terms of reference of each governing board

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 65 performance indicators rated in both reports, 6 improved, 0 declined and 59 kept the same rating.

Students

858 → 1,050

+192 (+22%)

Teachers

76 → 83

+7 (+9%)

Students of determination

32 → 46

+14 (+44%)

Emirati students

73 → 80

+7 (+10%)

Improved

Islamic Education — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment · Secondary: Weak → Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress · Secondary: Good → Very good
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

Did Star International School - Al Twar act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

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.

Improve students' achievement in Arabic as an additional languageImproved
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment (Secondary): Weak → Acceptable
Use student data to adapt curriculum and better challenge able students and those of determinationNo change yet
12 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Focus self-evaluation and improvement planning on measurable learning outcomesNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (79 indicators, 2 inspections)

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

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

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.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Good or better progress made by students learning most key subjects
All students' personal and social development
The design and implementation of the curriculum
The very good partnership with parents
The daily management, staffing, facilities and resources for teaching and learning

What the school was asked to improve

Improve students' achievement in Arabic as an additional language
Use student data to adapt curriculum and better challenge able students and those of determination
Focus self-evaluation and improvement planning on measurable learning outcomes

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 07 to 10 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 Star International School (Branch) located in Dubai?

Star International School is located in Mirdif, operating from a family-oriented campus on 24B Street near Abaya Mall in the heart of Mirdif. This well-connected eastern Dubai location provides easy access for families in Mirdif, Rashidiya, Al Warqa, Shorooq, and Ghoroob.

What curriculum does Star International School (Branch) offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Star International School (Branch)?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13, providing continuous education from age 3 to 18 years.

What are the tuition fees at Star International School (Branch)?

Annual fees range from AED 34,179 to AED 73,508, varying by year group. Additional charges may apply.

Who is Star International School (Branch) best suited for?

Star International School is best suited for families in eastern Dubai seeking nurturing British education with strong values. The school appeals to residents of Mirdif, Rashidiya, Al Warqa, Shorooq, and Ghoroob seeking British education with enhanced British curriculum with Awe and Wonder learning approach.

What is Star International School - Al Twar's KHDA inspection rating?

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.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Star International School - Al Twar in 2023-2024?

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. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: very good progress in English and science in Foundation Stage, and in English, mathematics and science in Primary, and mathematics in Secondary; well-planned curriculum with meaningful cross-curricular links; students' well-developed sense of personal responsibility and respect for Islamic values; strong support for health and safety and emphasis on wellbeing; strong relationships with parents.

What was Star International School - Al Twar asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: raise attainment in all phases and subjects, especially Arabic, to at least good; improve teaching and use of assessment data to inform teaching, learning and curriculum adaptation; bring greater coherence to school policies; ensure development plans have measurable targets with appropriate timescales; improve the accuracy of self-evaluation procedures; review the membership and terms of reference of each governing board.

Has Star International School - Al Twar improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 6 of the 65 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 59 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Attainment (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment (Secondary) from Weak to Acceptable, Mathematics — Progress (Secondary) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 858 to 1,050 students (+22%). Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 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

FS1 to Year 12

Age

3 to 17

Students

1,050

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English, Arabic

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

NEAL JOSEPH OATES

Since 9/1/2018

Opening year

2008

Teachers

83 (+20 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

British

Largest nationality students

Emirati students

Determination students

Accreditation

Curriculum examinations

IGCSE

Last inspection: 06 to 10 November 2023

About Star International School - Al Twar

Last updated 16 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

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.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

34,179 AED

~2,848 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

35,014 AED

~2,918 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

40,193 AED

~3,349 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

40,193 AED

~3,349 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

45,864 AED

~3,822 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

45,864 AED

~3,822 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

52,706 AED

~4,392 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

52,706 AED

~4,392 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

57,325 AED

~4,777 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

57,325 AED

~4,777 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

59,489 AED

~4,957 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

59,489 AED

~4,957 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

68,142 AED

~5,679 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

73,508 AED

~6,126 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

73,508 AED

~6,126 AED

Inspection Report

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.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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