The Apple International Community School
The Apple International Community School
The Apple International Community School (AICS) is a private, co-educational British curriculum school in Al Karama, Dubai, and part of the LEAMS Education network, which has more than 40 years in UAE education. It opened in 2021 and has added a year group each year, running FS1 to Year 11 in 2026-27. Teaching follows the National Curriculum for England alongside UAE Ministry of Education requirements, leading to GCSE at Key Stage 4. KHDA's February 2024 inspection rated the school Acceptable overall, with Good ratings for care, support and safeguarding, and recorded 1,036 students on roll at a time when the school still stopped at Year 8. The campus carries a football field, an indoor swimming pool, tennis, badminton and basketball courts, dedicated art, music and drama rooms and a library, and holds the International WELL Building Institute's WELL Health Safety Rating. Published fees are heavily discounted, from AED 15,850 in Foundation Stage, making it one of the more affordable British curriculum options in Dubai.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
The ladder shown is the KHDA approved fee for 2026-27, which is unchanged under the Dubai fee freeze. The school publishes a discounted fee that families actually pay, from AED 15,850 (FS1 and FS2) up to AED 20,955 (Year 11), a reduction of roughly 14 to 21 percent depending on year group. Year 11 opens in 2026-27. A further 2.5 percent discount applies for payment in full, plus sibling discounts.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Follows the EYFS framework as part of an enriched English National Curriculum. Focus on early reading, writing, mathematics, and social skill development. Progression toward Early Learning Goals via Stepping Stones in stimulating environments.
English National Curriculum core subjects integrated with Arabic language, Islamic Studies, Moral Education, and UAE Social Studies. Cross-curricular connections and experiential learning.
Broader English National Curriculum with deeper subject focus. Cross-curricular connections, field visits, and critical thinking development. Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral Education, and UAE Social Studies integrated.
Full subject specialisation following the English National Curriculum leading to GCSE qualifications. Gifted and Talented programmes encourage artistic, creative, and sporting excellence alongside academic rigour.
Dedicated classrooms for Foundation Stage, Primary, and Secondary with age-appropriate learning resources.
IT and computing laboratories for digital learning and e-learning resources.
Well-stocked library for independent study and literacy development.
Dedicated play areas designed for younger learners in Foundation Stage.
Outdoor football field for PE and team sports.
Indoor swimming pool for swimming lessons and recreation.
Courts for tennis and badminton training and matches.
Dedicated basketball court for training and competitions.
Principal
Principal of The Apple International Community School since 2022, leading the school's mission to nurture emotionally and academically intelligent, innovative and caring learners.
Vice Principal
Head of FS
Head of KS 1
Head of KS 2
Head Of Inclusion
Head of KS3 and Head of Assessments
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29A Street, Behind Karama Centre, Al Karama, Dubai, UAE
