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The Apple International School

Dubai

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School

CurriculumBritish

GenderMixed

Age Range3 - 18 years

Established1994

Facilities11

KHDA RatingGood

AdmissionOpen

CurriculumBritish

GenderMixed

Age Range3 - 18 years

Established1994

Facilities11

KHDA RatingGood

AdmissionOpen

About

The Apple International School is one of Dubai's most affordable British curriculum schools, established in 1994 in Al Qusais. Operating across two campuses spanning approximately 230,000 sq ft, the school follows the English National Curriculum from FS1 through Year 13 with Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel, and International A-Level qualifications. Rated Good by KHDA for 6+ consecutive years with Very Good wellbeing provision, the school serves over 4,900 students with 269 teachers and a 1:13 teacher-student ratio. The secondary campus features an astroturf football field, STEAM labs, swimming pool, and indoor sports hall. With fees starting from just AED 6,832, Apple International is one of the most budget-friendly British schools in Dubai. The school holds Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel accreditations with ASDAN partnership.

Inspection Rating

Good-- KHDA

Languages Taught

English, Arabic

Phone

+971 4 263 8989

reception@apple.sch.ae

Website

apple.sch.ae

Address

Doha Road, Al Qusais 1, Dubai, UAE

Programs Offered

7 Programmes

FS1

1 year / pre_k

AED 6,832/yr

Foundation Stage 1 for ages 3-4. EYFS play-based learning with Free Flow outdoor area.

FS2

1 year / pre_k

AED 7,500/yr

Foundation Stage 2 for ages 4-5. Enhanced EYFS with structured literacy and numeracy.

Year 1-2

2 years / primary

AED 8,200/yr

Key Stage 1. National Curriculum for England with specialist Arabic and PE.

Year 3-6

4 years / primary

AED 9,500/yr

Key Stage 2. Broadened curriculum with History, Geography, DT, Computing, and Arts.

Year 7-9

3 years / secondary

AED 12,000/yr

Key Stage 3 at Secondary Campus. Subject-specialist teaching with STEAM labs. IGCSE options in Year 9.

Year 10-11 (IGCSE)

2 years / secondary

AED 15,500/yr

Key Stage 4. Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel qualifications. Core: English Language, Mathematics. Options include Sciences, Business, Accounting, PE, Ancient History.

Tuition Fees 2025/26

All fees in AED per academic year

Grade	Key Stage	Ages	KHDA Fee	School Fee
FS1	EYFS	3-4	6,832	-
FS2	EYFS	4-5	7,500	-
Year 1-2	KS1	5-7	8,200	-
Year 3-6	KS2	7-11	9,500	-
Year 7-9	KS3	11-14	12,000	-
Year 10-11	KS4 (IGCSE)	14-16	15,500	-
Year 12-13	KS5 (A-Level)	16-18	19,123	-

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One of the most affordable British schools in Dubai. Established 1994. Two campuses in Al Qusais (~230,000 sq ft total). Fees shown are 2024-25; 2025-26 subject to KHDA approval. Term 1 payment required to secure class placement.

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Payment Terms

Term 1

3 termly instalments

Term 2

2 instalments

Discounts

Early full-year payment

2.5% tuition discount

Year-level discounts

5%-30% depending on grade

Sibling discount

AED 300 on optional annual fees

KHDA Rating

2023–2024

Overall

Good

Focus Area

Good

Wellbeing

Very Good

Inclusion

Good

Indicator	Foundation	Primary	Secondary
Attainment	N/A	GoodGood	GoodGood
Progress over time	N/A	GoodGood	GoodGood

Indicator	Foundation	Primary	Secondary
Attainment	N/A	Accept.Acceptable	Accept.Acceptable
Progress over time	N/A	GoodGood	GoodGood

OutstandingVery GoodGoodAcceptableWeak

Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — January 2024

Curriculum

UK EYFS with play-based learning. Free Flow outdoor area and mindfulness centre. Specialist Arabic, PE, and Music instruction.

Teaching Approach

Play-based EYFS with outdoor Free Flow area. Universal Design for Learning approach. Kinder Ballet and Melody Club available.

Core Subjects

Communication and LanguagePhysical DevelopmentPersonal Social and Emotional DevelopmentLiteracyMathematicsUnderstanding the WorldExpressive Arts and Design

Specialist Subjects

ArabicIslamic StudiesPEMusic

National Curriculum for England at the Primary Campus on Doha Road. Arabic and Islamic Studies core. Arts, computing, and sports enrichment. Student Council and prefectorial board from upper primary.

Teaching Approach

National Curriculum with Universal Design for Learning. Inclusive education framework since 2017. Library with e-books via ICT integration.

Core Subjects

EnglishMathematicsScienceArabicIslamic Studies

Specialist Subjects

ComputingPEArtMusicHistoryGeographyDT

Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel qualifications at the Secondary Campus. STEAM labs, astroturf football field, and swimming pool. Core IGCSE: English Language, Mathematics. Options: Sciences, Business, Accounting, PE, Ancient History.

Teaching Approach

Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel with ASDAN partnership. Secondary Campus with STEAM labs and state-of-the-art sports facilities.

Core Subjects

English LanguageMathematicsSciencesArabicIslamic Studies

Specialist Subjects

ComputingPEArt

IGCSE Option Subjects

BiologyChemistryPhysicsBusiness StudiesAccountingPEAncient History

Facilities

Two campuses in Al Qusais 1 spanning approximately 230,000 sq ft. Primary Campus on Doha Road (behind Emirates Driving Institute) and Secondary Campus on 3B Street (near Sheikh Rashid Colony, ~1km from Primary). Secondary Campus features astroturf football field, STEAM labs, swimming pool, indoor sports hall, and modern science facilities. Primary Campus has Free Flow outdoor areas and mindfulness centre.

CapacityOver 4,900 students. 269 teachers and 46+ teaching assistants. Teacher-to-student ratio of 1:13. Largest group is Pakistani students.

Campus TypeDual campus (Primary + Secondary, ~1km apart)

Academic

STEAM Labs

STEAM labs at Secondary Campus for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Science Labs

Well-equipped science laboratories across both campuses.

ICT Labs

Computer labs for digital literacy and computing coursework.

Library

Libraries with e-books via ICT integration across both campuses.

Mindfulness Center

Dedicated mindfulness centre supporting student wellbeing.

Sports & Recreation

Swimming Pool

Swimming pool for PE and swimming lessons.

Astroturf Football Field

Astroturf football field at Secondary Campus.

Indoor Sports Hall

Indoor sports hall for basketball, badminton, and multi-sport.

Basketball & Cricket Courts

Basketball court and cricket pitches for training and competitions.

Performance & Arts

Multipurpose Hall

Hall for assemblies, performances, and school events.

Art & Music Rooms

Dedicated art room and music room for visual and performing arts.

Transport

School Bus ServiceAvailable

Drop-off / Pick-upAvailable

Highway AccessDamascus Street and Al Ittihad Road access

Metro AccessProximity to Al Qusais Metro station

Extracurricular Activities

FootballCricketBadmintonBasketballVolleyballKarateBalletDramaMusicArtCookingDebateScience ClubEnvironmental ClubPublic SpeakingAbacus

Staffing & Leadership

Teacher : Student1:13

Senior Leadership

Dr. Jinto Sebastian

Principal

Principal of The Apple International School since August 2024. Joined the school in April 2012 as Academic Head of Secondary. Leads the school's British curriculum across two campuses with focus on inclusive education and holistic development.

Tyler John Rumball

Vice Principal, Secondary Campus

Vice Principal overseeing the Secondary Campus including IGCSE and A-Level programmes, STEAM labs, and co-curricular activities.

Ann Morris

Vice Principal, Primary Campus

Vice Principal responsible for the Primary Campus including Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1-2. Oversees curriculum delivery and pastoral care.

Location

Doha Road, Al Qusais 1, Dubai, UAE

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