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American
36K - 45K AED
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology
Vernus International Primary School - FZCO is a US school established in 2020 in Dubai Silicon Oasis. The school serves the local community and provides education for boys and girls aged 4 to 11, spanning Pre-K to Grade 5, with a current enrollment of 238 students.
The curriculum offered is based on the US curriculum, designed to meet the educational needs of young learners. Although there are no formal examinations or accreditation, the school has received an "Acceptable" rating from the relevant authorities for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 35,704 to AED 42,419, making it a competitive option for families in the area. The campus is conveniently located for residents of Silicon Oasis, Silicon Oasis City Oasis 2, and the surrounding industrial areas.
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KHDA rated Vernus International Primary School - FZCO "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 2 times since 2022-2023.
Vernus International Primary School - FZCO is acceptable overall. Attainment and progress are mostly acceptable, though Arabic first-language attainment is weak. Teaching, assessment, and leadership capacity need improvement, while personal development, safeguarding, and parent partnerships are notable strengths.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 05 to 09 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 43 performance indicators rated in both reports, 0 improved, 12 declined and 31 kept the same rating.
and 4 more
Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 3 a decline, 1 no change yet.
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024
Curriculum design and implementation (KG): Very good → Good · Curriculum adaptation (KG): Good → Acceptable
Teaching for effective learning (KG): Good → Acceptable
Management, staffing, facilities and resources: Good → Acceptable
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | KG | N/A | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Elementary | Weak | Weak |
| Islamic Education — Progress | KG | N/A | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Elementary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | KG | N/A | — |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Elementary | Weak | Weak |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | KG | N/A | — |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Elementary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | KG | N/A | — |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Elementary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | KG | N/A | — |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Elementary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Elementary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Elementary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Elementary | Good | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Elementary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Elementary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Elementary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Personal development | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Good | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Good | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Elementary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Elementary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Very good | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Elementary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Elementary | Very good | Very good |
| Care and support | KG | Good | Good |
| Care and support | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Good | Acceptable |
Vernus International Primary School - FZCO received an overall Acceptable rating. Kindergarten provision and outcomes are strong, with good attainment and progress, while Elementary attainment is mostly acceptable or weak, particularly in Islamic Education and Arabic. Leadership is developing but lacks experience using assessment data effectively to drive improvement.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 13 to 17 March 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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