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Collegiate International School

Q: What curriculum does Collegiate International School offer?

The school delivers the American curriculum , following US educational standards from elementary through high school with preparation for American university admissions.

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

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 across elementary, middle, and high school divisions.

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

Annual fees range from AED 39,478 to AED 70,630 , varying by grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is Collegiate International School best suited for?

Collegiate International School is best suited for families seeking comprehensive American curriculum education. The school attracts residents of Umm Suqeim, Al Sufouh, Emirates Hills, and The Lakes seeking American education with strong college preparation and holistic development.

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

Annual Fees

39K - 71K AED

Location

Umm Suqeim

About Collegiate International School

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

Collegiate International School is a US/IB school established in 2011 in Umm Suqeim 3. This institution serves the Dubai community, providing education for boys and girls aged 3 to 18, from KG1 to Grade 12, with a current enrolment of 730 students.

The school follows a US/IB curriculum and is accredited by both IB and NEASC. Students prepare for the IB Diploma Programme and AP qualifications, ensuring a comprehensive academic experience.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 39,478 to AED 70,630. The school caters to families in Umm Suqeim 3 and the nearby areas of Umm Suqeim First, Umm Suqeim Second, and Umm Suqeim Third. The institution has received a rating of "Good" from the relevant inspection authority for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Location

Umm Suqeim 3

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
GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)	65,979 AED	~5,498 AED
GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)	65,979 AED	~5,498 AED
GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)	70,630 AED	~5,886 AED
GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)	70,630 AED	~5,886 AED
Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)	39,478 AED	~3,290 AED
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	39,478 AED	~3,290 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	43,373 AED	~3,614 AED
GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)	48,240 AED	~4,020 AED
GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)	48,240 AED	~4,020 AED
GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)	52,999 AED	~4,417 AED
GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)	52,999 AED	~4,417 AED
GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)	52,999 AED	~4,417 AED
GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)	59,597 AED	~4,966 AED
GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)	59,597 AED	~4,966 AED
GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)	59,597 AED	~4,966 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Collegiate International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 9 times since 2012-2013.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

The engagement of parents as partners in their children's learning
The students' understanding of UAE culture and their opportunities to experience other cultures
Vibrant KG learning environment and resources leading to very strong progress in English and mathematics
Secure, well-maintained premises ensuring a safe learning environment for all students

What the school was asked to improve

Governors should provide adequate support for recently appointed leaders implementing the US diploma program through the IB, and address challenges of rapid growth, particularly in…
Ensure continued rapid growth is matched by recruitment of teachers with appropriate experience to deliver the joint curricula
Ensure leaders have the necessary support to improve students' attitudes and behavior
Improve the capacity of middle leaders to drive improvement in their areas of responsibility
Improve the quality of teaching and classroom management skills, particularly in the middle school
Provide adequate support for recently appointed leaders implementing the joint US/IB diploma programs

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 20 to 24 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 87 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 10 declined and 76 kept the same rating.

Students

592 → 730

+138 (+23%)

Teachers

58 → 69

+11 (+19%)

Students of determination

50 → 52

+2 (+4%)

Emirati students

42 → 50

+8 (+19%)

Improved

Mathematics — Attainment · Elementary: Acceptable → Good

Declined

Mathematics — Progress · High: Good → Acceptable
Science — Attainment · Middle: Good → Acceptable
Science — Progress · Middle: Good → Acceptable
Learning skills · Middle: Good → Acceptable
Personal development · Middle: Very good → Good
Teaching for effective learning · Middle: Good → Acceptable
Assessment · KG: Very good → Good
Assessment · Middle: Good → Acceptable

and 2 more

Did Collegiate International School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 2 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 1 a decline, 1 no change yet.

Provide school improvement plans that are directly related to the strategic visionNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Develop a strategic vision with an accurate school description and clear improvement prioritiesNot measurable from the ratings
Raise teacher and student expectations to enhance teaching and learningDeclined
Teaching for effective learning (Middle): Good → Acceptable
Ensure IB Diploma and Advanced Placement courses in Grades 11-12 are delivered in appropriate learning environmentsNot measurable from the ratings

Performance standards by year (88 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	High	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Middle	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	High	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Elementary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Middle	Weak	Weak
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	High	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	High	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	High	Weak	Weak
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	High	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Elementary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Middle	Good	Good
English — Attainment	High	Good	Good
English — Progress	KG	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
English — Progress	Middle	Good	Good
English — Progress	High	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	KG	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Elementary	Acceptable	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	High	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress	KG	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress	High	Good	Acceptable
Science — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Elementary	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Middle	Good	Acceptable
Science — Attainment	High	Good	Good
Science — Progress	KG	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Middle	Good	Acceptable
Science — Progress	High	Good	Good
Learning skills	KG	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Elementary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Middle	Good	Acceptable
Learning skills	High	Good	Good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	KG	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Middle	Very good	Good
Personal development	High	Good	Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	KG	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Middle	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	High	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	KG	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Middle	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	High	Very good	Very good
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	KG	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Elementary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Middle	Good	Acceptable
Teaching for effective learning	High	Good	Good
Assessment	KG	Very good	Good
Assessment	Elementary	Good	Good
Assessment	Middle	Good	Acceptable
Assessment	High	Good	Acceptable
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	KG	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Elementary	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Middle	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	High	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	KG	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Elementary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Middle	Good	Acceptable
Curriculum adaptation	High	Good	Good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Elementary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Middle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	KG	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Middle	Good	Good
Care and support	High	Good	Good
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Good	Good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Acceptable	Acceptable
Parents and the community	Whole school	Very good	Very good
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	Good	—

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

Collegiate International School provides a good overall quality of education. Pastoral care, health and safety, and students' understanding of Islamic values are strong, while attainment in Arabic, mathematics and Islamic Education varies across phases. Leadership is developing a clearer strategic vision, with self-evaluation and improvement planning identified as areas needing further development.

Strengths noted by inspectors

The pastoral care of a growing and diverse student population
Outstanding practices for students' health and safety, including provision for child protection
Students' understanding of Islamic values and respect for the culture of the UAE
Students' participation in extra-curricular activities
The enhanced environment for KG

What the school was asked to improve

Provide school improvement plans that are directly related to the strategic vision
Develop a strategic vision with an accurate school description and clear improvement priorities
Raise teacher and student expectations to enhance teaching and learning
Ensure IB Diploma and Advanced Placement courses in Grades 11-12 are delivered in appropriate learning environments

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 23 to 26 January 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

2016-2017Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Collegiate International School located in Dubai?

Collegiate International School is positioned in Umm Suqeim & Sufouh, Dubai's coastal zone. Families in Umm Suqeim, Al Sufouh, Emirates Hills, The Lakes, and Dubai Marina reach the campus via Al Sufouh Road.

What curriculum does Collegiate International School offer?

The school delivers the American curriculum, following US educational standards from elementary through high school with preparation for American university admissions.

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

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 across elementary, middle, and high school divisions.

What are the tuition fees at Collegiate International School?

Annual fees range from AED 39,478 to AED 70,630, varying by grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Who is Collegiate International School best suited for?

Collegiate International School is best suited for families seeking comprehensive American curriculum education. The school attracts residents of Umm Suqeim, Al Sufouh, Emirates Hills, and The Lakes seeking American education with strong college preparation and holistic development.

What is Collegiate International School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Collegiate International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 9 times since 2012-2013.

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

Inspectors rated Collegiate International School good overall. KG and Elementary showed strong teaching, resources and progress, while Middle and High School had weaker teaching, classroom management and attainment. Leadership, supported by engaged parents and governors, has strengthened the lower school but must address challenges from rapid growth and improve middle leadership capacity. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: the engagement of parents as partners in their children's learning; the students' understanding of UAE culture and their opportunities to experience other cultures; vibrant KG learning environment and resources leading to very strong progress in English and mathematics; secure, well-maintained premises ensuring a safe learning environment for all students.

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

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: governors should provide adequate support for recently appointed leaders implementing the US diploma program through the IB, and address challenges of rapid growth, particularly in…; ensure continued rapid growth is matched by recruitment of teachers with appropriate experience to deliver the joint curricula; ensure leaders have the necessary support to improve students' attitudes and behavior; improve the capacity of middle leaders to drive improvement in their areas of responsibility; improve the quality of teaching and classroom management skills, particularly in the middle school; provide adequate support for recently appointed leaders implementing the joint US/IB diploma programs.

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

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 1 of the 87 indicators rated in both reports improved, 10 declined and 76 kept the same rating. Improvements include Mathematics — Attainment (Elementary) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 592 to 730 students (+23%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 2 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

KG1 to Grade 12

Age

3 to 18

Students

730

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

US/IB

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Jonathan Paul Cox

Since 9/1/2023

Opening year

2011

Teachers

69 (+17 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

USA

Largest nationality students

Arab

Emirati students

Determination students

Accreditation

IB, NEASC

Curriculum examinations

IBDP,AP

Last inspection: 20 to 24 November 2023

About Collegiate International School

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

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)

65,979 AED

~5,498 AED

GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)

65,979 AED

~5,498 AED

GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)

70,630 AED

~5,886 AED

GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)

70,630 AED

~5,886 AED

Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)

39,478 AED

~3,290 AED

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

39,478 AED

~3,290 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

43,373 AED

~3,614 AED

GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)

48,240 AED

~4,020 AED

GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)

48,240 AED

~4,020 AED

GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)

52,999 AED

~4,417 AED

GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)

52,999 AED

~4,417 AED

GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)

52,999 AED

~4,417 AED

GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)

59,597 AED

~4,966 AED

GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)

59,597 AED

~4,966 AED

GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)

59,597 AED

~4,966 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Collegiate International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 9 times since 2012-2013.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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