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Star International School - Mirdif

Q: Where is Star International School 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 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?

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

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

Annual fees range from AED 22,027 to AED 71,409 , depending on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is Star International School 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.

4.2

2024-2025Good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

22K - 71K AED

Location

Al Qusais

About Star International School - Mirdif

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

Star International School - Mirdif is a British curriculum school located in Al Qusais First, Dubai. The school provides education following the UK National Curriculum, offering students a structured academic pathway based on British educational standards.

The school welcomes students across multiple year groups, delivering the English National Curriculum framework. Classes are designed to support academic development through the British educational system, preparing students for progression through key stages.

As a UK school, Star International School - Mirdif follows British teaching methodologies and assessment practices. The curriculum provides students with a foundation aligned to educational standards recognised internationally.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 22,027 to AED 71,409, depending on the year group. The campus is conveniently accessible from Al Qusais, Doha Road, and areas near Emirates Driving Institute, making it a practical choice for families residing in the surrounding Al Qusais communities.

Location

Street 24B, 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)	22,027 AED	~1,836 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	25,915 AED	~2,160 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	25,915 AED	~2,160 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	29,801 AED	~2,483 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	29,801 AED	~2,483 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	33,687 AED	~2,807 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	33,687 AED	~2,807 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	33,687 AED	~2,807 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	43,586 AED	~3,632 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	43,586 AED	~3,632 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	43,586 AED	~3,632 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	50,997 AED	~4,250 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	56,925 AED	~4,744 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	63,757 AED	~5,313 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	71,409 AED	~5,951 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Star International School - Mirdif "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its third 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, mathematics and science in Foundation Stage and Secondary
Students' personal and social development is of a high standard across all phases
High-quality health and safety arrangements and pastoral care
Strong partnerships with parents
Outstanding facilities in Secondary

What the school was asked to improve

Ensure greater consistency in the quality of teaching and use of assessment to inform lesson planning in Foundation Stage, Primary and Post-16
Improve the effectiveness of middle leaders by ensuring they have the skills needed to drive improvement
Ensure appropriate support is provided for gifted and talented students, and others with particular learning needs
Raise achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic to match standards in other subjects

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 27 to 01 December 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 83 performance indicators rated in both reports, 6 improved, 0 declined and 77 kept the same rating.

Students

654 → 646

-8 (-1%)

Teachers

100 → 57

-43 (-43%)

Students of determination

113 → 101

-12 (-11%)

Emirati students

83 → 72

-11 (-13%)

Improved

English — Attainment · Secondary: Good → Very good
Mathematics — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Mathematics — Progress · Foundation Stage: Good → Very good
Learning skills · Foundation Stage: Good → Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · Foundation Stage: Good → Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · Primary: Good → Very good

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

Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 2 show an improvement, 3 no change yet.

Improve the effectiveness of teaching in English, mathematics and science, especially in PrimaryImproved
Mathematics — Attainment (Primary): Acceptable → Good
Improve students' outcomes across the school in Islamic Education and ArabicImproved
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Foundation Stage): Good → Very good · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Primary): Good → Very good
Improve the quality of training for teaching assistantsNo change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Seek governors' support and involvement in raising the standard of some Primary classroomsNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Promote Arabic through better displaysNo change yet
10 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Extend the very good personalised learning practices from Secondary and Post-16 into Primary and Foundation StageNot measurable from the ratings

Performance standards by year (84 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 — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
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	Acceptable	Acceptable
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	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
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	Very good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
English — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Learning skills	Primary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Post-16	Very good	Very 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
Personal development	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	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	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Post-16	Very good	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	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Good	Good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Assessment	Primary	Good	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	Very good	Very 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	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Good	Good
Protection, care, guidance and support
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	Very good	Very good
Inclusion
Provision and outcomes for students of determination	Whole school	—	Good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

Star International School Mirdif was rated good overall. Secondary and Post-16 show the strongest outcomes and teaching, while attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic remains acceptable and Primary/Foundation Stage provision is less developed. Leadership is caring and effective, with very strong parent partnerships and student wellbeing support.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Effective and caring leaders with a realistic view of the school's performance
Strong provision and outcomes in Secondary
High profile given to wellbeing and its positive impact on students' outcomes
Very good attitudes, behaviour and relationships across the school
Positive partnerships between the school, parents and the community

What the school was asked to improve

Improve the effectiveness of teaching in English, mathematics and science, especially in Primary
Improve students' outcomes across the school in Islamic Education and Arabic
Improve the quality of training for teaching assistants
Seek governors' support and involvement in raising the standard of some Primary classrooms
Promote Arabic through better displays
Extend the very good personalised learning practices from Secondary and Post-16 into Primary and Foundation Stage

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

2018-2019Acceptable

2017-2018Acceptable

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Star International School 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 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?

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

What are the tuition fees at Star International School?

Annual fees range from AED 22,027 to AED 71,409, depending on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Who is Star International School 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 - Mirdif's KHDA inspection rating?

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

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

Star International School - Mirdif is rated good overall. Strengths include very good progress in English, mathematics and science in Foundation Stage and Secondary, strong personal development, and high-quality pastoral care. Recommendations focus on raising Arabic and Islamic Education attainment, improving assessment consistency, and strengthening middle leadership and governance. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: very good progress in English, mathematics and science in Foundation Stage and Secondary; students' personal and social development is of a high standard across all phases; high-quality health and safety arrangements and pastoral care; strong partnerships with parents; outstanding facilities in Secondary.

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

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: ensure greater consistency in the quality of teaching and use of assessment to inform lesson planning in Foundation Stage, Primary and Post-16; improve the effectiveness of middle leaders by ensuring they have the skills needed to drive improvement; ensure appropriate support is provided for gifted and talented students, and others with particular learning needs; raise achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic to match standards in other subjects.

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

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 6 of the 83 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 77 kept the same rating. Improvements include English — Attainment (Secondary) from Good to Very good, Mathematics — Attainment (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Mathematics — Progress (Foundation Stage) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 654 to 646 students (-1%). Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 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

Genders

Boys and Girls

Curriculum

British

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2024-2025

Principal

Lisa Joanne Milanec

Opening year

2008

Accreditation

KHDA

Curriculum examinations

GCSE, A Level

About Star International School - Mirdif

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

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

22,027 AED

~1,836 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

25,915 AED

~2,160 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

25,915 AED

~2,160 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

29,801 AED

~2,483 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

29,801 AED

~2,483 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

33,687 AED

~2,807 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

33,687 AED

~2,807 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

33,687 AED

~2,807 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

43,586 AED

~3,632 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

43,586 AED

~3,632 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

43,586 AED

~3,632 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

50,997 AED

~4,250 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

56,925 AED

~4,744 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

63,757 AED

~5,313 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

71,409 AED

~5,951 AED

Inspection Report

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

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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