Apple International School

Q: Where is Apple International School located in Dubai?

Apple International School is located in Al Qusais 1 , operating from a spacious campus on Doha Road behind Emirates Driving Institute. This well-connected eastern Dubai location provides easy access for families in Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif.

Q: What curriculum does Apple International School offer?

The school implements the Indian CBSE curriculum (Central Board of Secondary Education), following India's national board framework for all grade levels.

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

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 through senior secondary board examinations.

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

Annual fees range from AED 9,623 to AED 10,394 , based on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is Apple International School best suited for?

Apple International School is best suited for Indian families seeking comprehensive CBSE education with modern facilities. The school appeals to residents of Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif seeking Indian CBSE education with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

3.6

2024-2025Good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

7K - 28K AED

Location

Al Qusais

About Apple International School

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

Apple International School is a British curriculum school located on Doha Road in Al Qusais, Dubai. Situated behind Emirates Driving Institute, the school provides education following the UK National Curriculum framework.

The school offers a structured learning environment based on British educational standards. Students benefit from a curriculum that aligns with UK teaching methodologies and assessment practices.

As a UK school, Apple International School delivers programmes designed to prepare students for academic progression within the British education system. The curriculum emphasises core subjects including English, mathematics, and sciences alongside broader learning areas.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 6,993 to AED 27,960, varying by year group. The campus is conveniently accessible for families residing in Al Qusais First, Al Qusais School Zone, and areas near Lulu Supermarket.

Location

Al Qusais

Latest from Apple International School

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

27 Aug 2026Award
Principal Dr. Jinto Sebastian nominated by KHDA for UAE Golden Visa
The school's principal, Dr. Jinto Sebastian, has been nominated by KHDA for the UAE Golden Visa in the Outstanding Educator category, described as a recognition of his leadership, dedication and lasting impact on education.
Source: Instagram
25 Aug 2026Exam results
100% pass rate in AS-Level results for 2025–26
The school celebrates a 100% pass rate among its AS-Level students for the 2025–26 academic year.
Source: Instagram

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)	6,993 AED	~583 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	7,244 AED	~604 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	8,198 AED	~683 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	8,198 AED	~683 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	8,198 AED	~683 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	8,198 AED	~683 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	9,408 AED	~784 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	10,409 AED	~867 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	11,242 AED	~937 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	13,304 AED	~1,109 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	14,738 AED	~1,228 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	16,559 AED	~1,380 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	18,387 AED	~1,532 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	22,173 AED	~1,848 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	27,960 AED	~2,330 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Apple International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its sixth 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

Students show strong respect for and knowledge of UAE culture and traditions
High quality of care, guidance and support given to students
Positive relationships between students and teachers
Quality of policies and procedures ensuring health and safety of students and staff
Leaders' commitment to school improvement

What the school was asked to improve

Ensure teaching strategies and activities provide appropriate challenge for students of all abilities
Ensure consistent quality of teaching across the school
Raise attainment levels in Post-16 and in Arabic throughout the school
Improve students' attendance and punctuality

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–23), inspected 15 to 19 January 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 4 improved, 0 declined and 81 kept the same rating.

Students

4,014 → 4,990

+976 (+24%)

Teachers

278 → 338

+60 (+22%)

Students of determination

153 → 164

+11 (+7%)

Emirati students

21 → 24

+3 (+14%)

Improved

Islamic Education — Attainment · Post-16: Acceptable → Good
Mathematics — Progress · Secondary: Good → Very good
Science — Attainment · Foundation Stage: Good → Very good
Teaching for effective learning · Foundation Stage: Good → Very good

Did Apple 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: 2 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.

Ensure teaching raises achievement through closer attention to lower-attaining students and those whose reading skills limit progressImproved
Teaching for effective learning (Foundation Stage): Good → Very good
Provide wider curriculum choices in upper Secondary and Post-16 to meet students' needs and aspirationsNo change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Focus lesson observations more sharply on how well teaching supports all groups of students to make progressImproved
Teaching for effective learning (Foundation Stage): Good → Very good
Resource the school to support learning technologies and develop libraries' Arabic and English book stock, furnishings and facilitiesNo change yet
23 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (85 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Post-16	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	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
English — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Primary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Secondary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Post-16	Good	Good
Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Primary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
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
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Post-16	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	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Good	Good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Good	Good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Primary	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Post-16	Very good	Very 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	Good	Good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

Apple International School received an overall Good rating. Foundation Stage progress and personal development are strong, with very good parent partnership and care arrangements. However, post-16 attainment, support for lower-attaining students and weaker readers, curriculum choice at senior levels, and library and technology resources need further improvement.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students' personal development shows responsible behaviour across the school
Very good assessment practice that contributes to good standards of teaching across the school
Very good arrangements for health and safety, and very good provision for students' care and support
Very good partnership with parents that contributes to their children's learning
Students lead and contribute to community activities that benefit others in and beyond school

What the school was asked to improve

Ensure teaching raises achievement through closer attention to lower-attaining students and those whose reading skills limit progress
Provide wider curriculum choices in upper Secondary and Post-16 to meet students' needs and aspirations
Focus lesson observations more sharply on how well teaching supports all groups of students to make progress
Resource the school to support learning technologies and develop libraries' Arabic and English book stock, furnishings and facilities

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 30 January to 03 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2019-2020Good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Apple International School located in Dubai?

Apple International School is located in Al Qusais 1, operating from a spacious campus on Doha Road behind Emirates Driving Institute. This well-connected eastern Dubai location provides easy access for families in Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif.

What curriculum does Apple International School offer?

The school implements the Indian CBSE curriculum (Central Board of Secondary Education), following India's national board framework for all grade levels.

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

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 through senior secondary board examinations.

What are the tuition fees at Apple International School?

Annual fees range from AED 9,623 to AED 10,394, based on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Who is Apple International School best suited for?

Apple International School is best suited for Indian families seeking comprehensive CBSE education with modern facilities. The school appeals to residents of Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif seeking Indian CBSE education with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

What is Apple International School's KHDA inspection rating?

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

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

Apple International School, a large UK curriculum school in Dubai, was rated good overall. Personal development and parent engagement were very good, and teaching and assessment were generally solid. However, attainment in Arabic and Post-16 English, mathematics and science remained only acceptable, and teaching consistency needs improvement. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: students show strong respect for and knowledge of UAE culture and traditions; high quality of care, guidance and support given to students; positive relationships between students and teachers; quality of policies and procedures ensuring health and safety of students and staff; leaders' commitment to school improvement.

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

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: ensure teaching strategies and activities provide appropriate challenge for students of all abilities; ensure consistent quality of teaching across the school; raise attainment levels in Post-16 and in Arabic throughout the school; improve students' attendance and punctuality.

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

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 4 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 81 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Attainment (Post-16) from Acceptable to Good, Mathematics — Progress (Secondary) from Good to Very good, Science — Attainment (Foundation Stage) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 4,014 to 4,990 students (+24%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 2 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2024-2025 inspection profile

Grades

FS1 to Year 13 (age 3-18)

Age

3-18

Genders

Boys and Girls

Curriculum

British

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2024-2025

Principal

JINTO SEBASTIAN TATHAMPALLIL MATHEW SEBASTIAN

Accreditation

KHDA

Curriculum examinations

GCSE, A Level

About Apple International School

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

The school offers a structured learning environment based on British educational standards. Students benefit from a curriculum that aligns with UK teaching methodologies and assessment practices.

Latest from Apple International School

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

27 Aug 2026Award

Principal Dr. Jinto Sebastian nominated by KHDA for UAE Golden Visa

The school's principal, Dr. Jinto Sebastian, has been nominated by KHDA for the UAE Golden Visa in the Outstanding Educator category, described as a recognition of his leadership, dedication and lasting impact on education.

Source: Instagram

25 Aug 2026Exam results

100% pass rate in AS-Level results for 2025–26

The school celebrates a 100% pass rate among its AS-Level students for the 2025–26 academic year.

Source: Instagram

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

6,993 AED

~583 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

7,244 AED

~604 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

8,198 AED

~683 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

8,198 AED

~683 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

8,198 AED

~683 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

8,198 AED

~683 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

9,408 AED

~784 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

10,409 AED

~867 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

11,242 AED

~937 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

13,304 AED

~1,109 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

14,738 AED

~1,228 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

16,559 AED

~1,380 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

18,387 AED

~1,532 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

22,173 AED

~1,848 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

27,960 AED

~2,330 AED

Inspection Report

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

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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