Emirates International School

4.2

2023-2024Very good

Curriculum

IB (13 Y)

Annual Fees

39K - 82K AED

Location

Umm Al Sheif

Curriculum pathway: International Baccalaureate throughout: Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes

About Emirates International School

Last updated 4 October 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology

Emirates International School is an IB school founded in 1991, located in UMM AL SHEIF. The school provides a comprehensive IB curriculum for students aged 3 to 19, covering grades from FS1 to Year 13.

With a student body of 2,266, Emirates International School welcomes both boys and girls. The diverse age range allows for a supportive environment where students can thrive throughout their early years and into their secondary education.

Students at the school engage in various academic pathways, preparing for IBMYP, IBDP, IBCP, and BTEC examinations. The school holds IB accreditation, ensuring adherence to high academic standards, and is rated "Very Good" by the relevant inspection authority for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 38,636 to AED 81,872, catering to families residing in UMM AL SHEIF and surrounding areas.

Location

Umm Al Sheif

Latest from Emirates International School

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

17 Sept 2026Leadership
Ms Jill Gaynor introduced as new Head of Early Years
The school introduced Ms Jill Gaynor as its new Head of Early Years. Year 6 students welcomed her with a fun, student-led interview, marking her introduction to the school community.
Source: Instagram

Emirates International School fees 2026-2027

2026-2027

Grade Level	2025-2026	Annual Fees 2026-2027	Est. Monthly
FS 12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	38,636 AED	38,636 AED	~3,220 AED
FS 22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	38,636 AED	38,636 AED	~3,220 AED
YEAR 12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	38,636 AED	38,636 AED	~3,220 AED
YEAR 22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	45,994 AED	45,994 AED	~3,833 AED
YEAR 32026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	45,994 AED	45,994 AED	~3,833 AED
YEAR 42026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	51,510 AED	51,510 AED	~4,293 AED
YEAR 52026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	51,510 AED	51,510 AED	~4,293 AED
YEAR 62026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	51,510 AED	51,510 AED	~4,293 AED
YEAR 72026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	60,716 AED	60,716 AED	~5,060 AED
YEAR 82026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	60,716 AED	60,716 AED	~5,060 AED
YEAR 92026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	60,716 AED	60,716 AED	~5,060 AED
YEAR 102026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	69,913 AED	69,913 AED	~5,826 AED
YEAR 112026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	69,913 AED	69,913 AED	~5,826 AED
YEAR 122026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	81,872 AED	81,872 AED	~6,823 AED
YEAR 132026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	81,872 AED	81,872 AED	~6,823 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Emirates International School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Excellent Foundation Stage provision promoting rapid progress in all areas of learning
Students' strong progress in core subjects, particularly in the Diploma Programme
Strong commitment of senior leaders, governors and staff to students' wellbeing and achievement
Supportive, caring atmosphere with numerous leadership opportunities fostering social responsibility
Very strong parent partnerships and excellent arrangements for safeguarding and promoting healthy lifestyles

What the school was asked to improve

Raise attainment in MYP and in Islamic Education and Arabic to match other phases and subjects
Improve consistency of teaching in PYP and MYP by making full use of students' capacity for independent learning
Ensure assessment information is collated and presented with clear, understandable summaries of attainment and progress for different groups
Ensure sufficient challenge in learning activities, especially for higher-achieving students
Include wellbeing indicators in the monitoring of teaching and learning

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1-25), inspected 22 to 26 January 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 10 improved, 1 declined and 74 kept the same rating.

Students

2,120 → 2,266

+146 (+7%)

Teachers

172 → 182

+10 (+6%)

Students of determination

175 → 120

-55 (-31%)

Emirati students

390 → 381

-9 (-2%)

Improved

Arabic as a First Language — Attainment · DP: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress · PYP: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress · MYP: Acceptable → Good
Mathematics — Progress · Foundation Stage: Very good → Outstanding
Science — Attainment · PYP: Good → Very good
Learning skills · PYP: Good → Very good
Learning skills · MYP: Good → Very good
Teaching for effective learning · PYP: Good → Very good

and 2 more

Declined

Islamic Education — Attainment · PYP: Good → Acceptable

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

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 1 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.

Reduce achievement gaps between some groups of students, especially in the MYPNot measurable from the ratings
Provide more frequent opportunities for independent learning, research, critical thinking and presentationImproved
Learning skills (PYP): Good → Very good · Learning skills (MYP): Good → Very good
Ensure consistently high-quality teaching in the PYP and MYP by sharing existing best practicesNo change yet
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024
Diagnose the needs of students of determination more accuratelyNo change yet
4 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	PYP	Good	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	MYP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	DP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	PYP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	MYP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	DP	Very good	Very good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	PYP	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	MYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	DP	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	PYP	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	MYP	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	DP	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	PYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	MYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	PYP	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	MYP	Acceptable	Good
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	PYP	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	MYP	Good	Good
English — Attainment	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	PYP	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	MYP	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	PYP	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	MYP	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	DP	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	PYP	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	MYP	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	DP	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	PYP	Good	Very good
Science — Attainment	MYP	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	DP	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	PYP	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	MYP	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	DP	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	PYP	Good	Very good
Learning skills	MYP	Good	Very good
Learning skills	DP	Very good	Very good
Personal and social development
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	DP	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	PYP	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching for effective learning	PYP	Good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	MYP	Good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	DP	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	PYP	Very good	Very good
Assessment	MYP	Very good	Very good
Assessment	DP	Very good	Very good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	PYP	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	MYP	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	PYP	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	MYP	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Care and support	PYP	Very good	Very good
Care and support	MYP	Very good	Very good
Care and support	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Very good	Very good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Very good	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Very good	Very good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

Inspectors rated this large IB school in Dubai as good overall. Personal development, safeguarding and Foundation Stage provision are outstanding, but teaching quality varies, with weaker outcomes in Arabic as an additional language and achievement gaps between groups, particularly in the Middle Years Programme.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Highly inclusive school providing a safe place for all groups of students
Strong stakeholder commitment to wellbeing, creating a stable school community
Leaders and governors are committed to providing high-quality education for all groups of students
Governance uses stakeholders' voices to support better teaching and learning
Very good communication with parents keeps them informed and supported

What the school was asked to improve

Reduce achievement gaps between some groups of students, especially in the MYP
Provide more frequent opportunities for independent learning, research, critical thinking and presentation
Ensure consistently high-quality teaching in the PYP and MYP by sharing existing best practices
Diagnose the needs of students of determination more accurately

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1-20), inspected 06 to 09 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2019-2020Good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Emirates International School L.L.C. located in Dubai?

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

How much are Emirates International School fees in 2026-2027?

Annual tuition at Emirates International School ranges from AED 38,636 (FS 1) to AED 81,872 (Year 12) for 2026-2027, across 15 year groups, or about AED 3,220 to AED 6,823 a month. All 15 grade fees are unchanged from 2025-2026. Figures are annual tuition from the school's official fee schedule. Confirm extras such as transport and uniform with the school.

What is Emirates International School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Emirates International School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

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

Emirates International Private School delivers a very good education overall, with outstanding provision in the Foundation Stage and excellent personal development and safeguarding. Leadership is effective and well supported by parents and governors. Attainment in MYP and in Islamic Education and Arabic remains weaker than in other phases, and teaching consistency in PYP and MYP still needs improvement. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: excellent Foundation Stage provision promoting rapid progress in all areas of learning; students' strong progress in core subjects, particularly in the Diploma Programme; strong commitment of senior leaders, governors and staff to students' wellbeing and achievement; supportive, caring atmosphere with numerous leadership opportunities fostering social responsibility; very strong parent partnerships and excellent arrangements for safeguarding and promoting healthy lifestyles.

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

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: raise attainment in MYP and in Islamic Education and Arabic to match other phases and subjects; improve consistency of teaching in PYP and MYP by making full use of students' capacity for independent learning; ensure assessment information is collated and presented with clear, understandable summaries of attainment and progress for different groups; ensure sufficient challenge in learning activities, especially for higher-achieving students; include wellbeing indicators in the monitoring of teaching and learning.

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

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 10 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 1 declined and 74 kept the same rating. Improvements include Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (DP) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress (PYP) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress (MYP) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 2,120 to 2,266 students (+7%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 1 was followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

FS1 to Year 13

Age

3 to 19

Students

2,266

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Jayne Sharon Needham

Since 9/1/2021

Opening year

1991

Teachers

182 (+11 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

British

Largest nationality students

Arab

Emirati students

381

Determination students

120

Accreditation

Curriculum examinations

IBMYP,IBDP,IBCP,BTEC

Last inspection: 22 to 26 January 2024

About Emirates International School

Last updated 4 October 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology

Annual tuition fees range from AED 38,636 to AED 81,872, catering to families residing in UMM AL SHEIF and surrounding areas.

Latest from Emirates International School

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

17 Sept 2026Leadership

Ms Jill Gaynor introduced as new Head of Early Years

The school introduced Ms Jill Gaynor as its new Head of Early Years. Year 6 students welcomed her with a fun, student-led interview, marking her introduction to the school community.

Source: Instagram

Grade Level

2025-2026

Annual Fees 2026-2027

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

38,636 AED

~3,220 AED

FS 22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

38,636 AED

~3,220 AED

YEAR 12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

38,636 AED

~3,220 AED

YEAR 22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

45,994 AED

~3,833 AED

YEAR 32026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

45,994 AED

~3,833 AED

YEAR 42026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

51,510 AED

~4,293 AED

YEAR 52026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

51,510 AED

~4,293 AED

YEAR 62026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

51,510 AED

~4,293 AED

YEAR 72026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

60,716 AED

~5,060 AED

YEAR 82026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

60,716 AED

~5,060 AED

YEAR 92026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

60,716 AED

~5,060 AED

YEAR 102026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

69,913 AED

~5,826 AED

YEAR 112026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

69,913 AED

~5,826 AED

YEAR 122026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

81,872 AED

~6,823 AED

YEAR 132026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

81,872 AED

~6,823 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Emirates International School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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