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Cambridge International School

Q: Where is Cambridge International School located in Dubai?

Cambridge International School is located in Al Twar 1 , operating from a well-resourced campus on Damascus Street near Al Twar Library. This strategic eastern Dubai location offers excellent accessibility for families in Al Twar, Al Qusais, Mirdif, Airport Free Zone, and Rashidiya.

Q: What curriculum does Cambridge International School offer?

The school delivers 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 Cambridge International School?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13 , providing education from age 3 to 18 across all educational stages.

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

Tuition ranges from AED 23,795 to AED 36,775 per year, varying by year group. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is Cambridge International School best suited for?

Cambridge International School is best suited for families seeking rigorous Cambridge education with strong pastoral care. The school appeals to residents of Al Twar, Al Qusais, Mirdif, Airport Free Zone, and Rashidiya seeking British education with Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications in a supportive environment.

Also known as cambridge international schools

4.2

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

24K - 37K AED

Location

Al Twar

About Cambridge International School

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

Cambridge International School is a British school established in 1983 in Al Twar First, Dubai. For over four decades, the school has served families seeking a UK-based education in the eastern districts of the city.

The school welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 18, with classes spanning Years 1 to 13. Current enrolment stands at approximately 2,813 students across all year groups.

Students follow the UK National Curriculum and prepare for IGCSE and A-Level examinations. The school also offers BTEC and ASDAN qualifications, providing alternative pathways for students with different academic goals. Cambridge International School holds BSO accreditation and received a "Good" rating from KHDA in the 2023-2024 inspection cycle.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 23,795 to AED 36,775. The Al Twar First campus is conveniently located for families residing in Al Twar Second, Al Twar Third, and Al Twar Four.

Location

AI Twar

Latest from Cambridge International School

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

23 Aug 2026Leadership
Lindsay Yarwood appointed Head of Primary
GEMS Cambridge International School Dubai introduced Lindsay Yarwood as its new Head of Primary, welcoming her to the role in support of students, staff and the wider school community.
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)	23,795 AED	~1,983 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	23,795 AED	~1,983 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	27,041 AED	~2,253 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	27,041 AED	~2,253 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	28,122 AED	~2,344 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	28,122 AED	~2,344 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	29,204 AED	~2,434 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	29,204 AED	~2,434 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	32,448 AED	~2,704 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	32,448 AED	~2,704 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	32,448 AED	~2,704 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	34,612 AED	~2,884 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	34,612 AED	~2,884 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	36,775 AED	~3,065 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	36,775 AED	~3,065 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Cambridge International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 13th 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

The very good start which children make to their school life in the Foundation Stage
The school's strong partnerships with parents
Students' highly developed social skills and their awareness of Islamic values
The very efficient collection of assessment data
Strong commitment to inclusivity, wellbeing, care, support and safety for all students

What the school was asked to improve

Ensure that the high-quality student data and information the school has assembled are used effectively in all lessons
Review the various curricular strands and initiatives
Develop a digital learning vision, strategy and plan for the whole school
Develop effective teaching strategies to provide appropriate challenge, particularly in Islamic Education and Arabic
Develop the school library as a reading hub for the whole school
Ensure leaders and governors identify key improvement targets and consider their impact on progress

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–24), inspected 23 to 27 October 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 2 improved, 0 declined and 83 kept the same rating.

Students

2,806 → 2,813

+7 (+0%)

Teachers

151 → 157

+6 (+4%)

Students of determination

87 → 98

+11 (+13%)

Emirati students

32 → 33

+1 (+3%)

Improved

Islamic Education — Attainment · Post-16: Acceptable → Good
English — Attainment · Primary: Good → Very good

Did Cambridge 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: 0 show an improvement, 4 no change yet.

Provide greater challenge for students of higher abilityNo change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Provide more opportunities for students to develop investigative skills in scienceNo change yet
8 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Identify and share the best teaching practices that already exist in the schoolNo change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure that school development planning builds on the outcomes of self-evaluation, so priorities are accurately identified and suitably prioritisedNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (86 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
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	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
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	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Primary	Good	Very good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Primary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Secondary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Primary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
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	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Primary	Good	Good
Assessment	Secondary	Good	Good
Assessment	Post-16	Very good	Very 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	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including 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	Outstanding	Outstanding
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Very good	Very good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Good	Good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Inclusion
Provision and outcomes for students of determination	Whole school	—	Very good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

Inspectors rated the school good overall. Provision in the Foundation Stage and post-16 phase is very good, and students show outstanding personal development, Islamic values, and understanding of world cultures. Attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic is weaker, and school development planning needs clearer, more accurately prioritised targets.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students' Islamic values, social responsibility, innovation skills and understanding of world cultures
The provision for students' health, safety, care and support, and effective promotion of welfare, wellbeing and mental health
The ambitiously structured curriculum in the upper grades of the school
The dedication of senior leaders to improvement
Very good, occasionally outstanding, provision for children in FS and students in post-16

What the school was asked to improve

Provide greater challenge for students of higher ability
Provide more opportunities for students to develop investigative skills in science
Identify and share the best teaching practices that already exist in the school
Ensure that school development planning builds on the outcomes of self-evaluation, so priorities are accurately identified and suitably prioritised

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 31 October 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 Cambridge International School located in Dubai?

Cambridge International School is located in Al Twar 1, operating from a well-resourced campus on Damascus Street near Al Twar Library. This strategic eastern Dubai location offers excellent accessibility for families in Al Twar, Al Qusais, Mirdif, Airport Free Zone, and Rashidiya.

What curriculum does Cambridge International School offer?

The school delivers 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 Cambridge International School?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13, providing education from age 3 to 18 across all educational stages.

What are the tuition fees at Cambridge International School?

Tuition ranges from AED 23,795 to AED 36,775 per year, varying by year group. Additional fees may apply.

Who is Cambridge International School best suited for?

Cambridge International School is best suited for families seeking rigorous Cambridge education with strong pastoral care. The school appeals to residents of Al Twar, Al Qusais, Mirdif, Airport Free Zone, and Rashidiya seeking British education with Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications in a supportive environment.

What is Cambridge International School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Cambridge International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 13th consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

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

Cambridge International School was rated good overall. English and mathematics achievement is strong, and personal development, social responsibility, and parent partnerships are outstanding or very good. Secondary attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic is acceptable, and school self-evaluation and improvement planning need sharper focus and clearer impact evaluation. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: the very good start which children make to their school life in the Foundation Stage; the school's strong partnerships with parents; students' highly developed social skills and their awareness of Islamic values; the very efficient collection of assessment data; strong commitment to inclusivity, wellbeing, care, support and safety for all students.

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

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: ensure that the high-quality student data and information the school has assembled are used effectively in all lessons; review the various curricular strands and initiatives; develop a digital learning vision, strategy and plan for the whole school; develop effective teaching strategies to provide appropriate challenge, particularly in Islamic Education and Arabic; develop the school library as a reading hub for the whole school; ensure leaders and governors identify key improvement targets and consider their impact on progress.

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

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 2 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 83 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Attainment (Post-16) from Acceptable to Good, English — Attainment (Primary) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 2,806 to 2,813 students (0%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 0 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

Years 1 to 13

Age

3 to 18

Students

2,813

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Stephen Brecken

Since 01/08/2022

Opening year

1983

Teachers

157 (+35 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Indian

Largest nationality students

Indian

Emirati students

Determination students

Accreditation

BSO

Curriculum examinations

IGCSE, A Level, BTEC, ASDAN

Last inspection: 23to27October2023

About Cambridge International School

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

The school welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 18, with classes spanning Years 1 to 13. Current enrolment stands at approximately 2,813 students across all year groups.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 23,795 to AED 36,775. The Al Twar First campus is conveniently located for families residing in Al Twar Second, Al Twar Third, and Al Twar Four.

Latest from Cambridge International School

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

23 Aug 2026Leadership

Lindsay Yarwood appointed Head of Primary

GEMS Cambridge International School Dubai introduced Lindsay Yarwood as its new Head of Primary, welcoming her to the role in support of students, staff and the wider school community.

Source: Instagram

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

23,795 AED

~1,983 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

23,795 AED

~1,983 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

27,041 AED

~2,253 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

27,041 AED

~2,253 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

28,122 AED

~2,344 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

28,122 AED

~2,344 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

29,204 AED

~2,434 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

29,204 AED

~2,434 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

32,448 AED

~2,704 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

32,448 AED

~2,704 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

32,448 AED

~2,704 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

34,612 AED

~2,884 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

34,612 AED

~2,884 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

36,775 AED

~3,065 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

36,775 AED

~3,065 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Cambridge International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 13th consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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