Dwight School Dubai
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Mandarin
Phone
Website
Address
Dubai Sports City, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
15 ProgrammesPre-Primary
1 year / Early Years
Early Years programme for ages 3-4 in Little Sparks. Play-based learning through the IB framework with maximum class sizes of 18-20.
KG 1
1 year / Early Years
Kindergarten 1 for ages 4-5. Inquiry-based learning in Little Sparks with a focus on communication, social skills, and early academic foundations.
KG 2
1 year / Early Years
Kindergarten 2 for ages 5-6. Transitioning to the PYP framework with structured inquiry and increasing academic expectations.
Grade 1
1 year / PYP
IB Primary Years Programme for ages 6-7 in the Ignite building. Transdisciplinary inquiry-based learning with dedicated Makerspace and Library.
Grade 2
1 year / PYP
IB Primary Years Programme for ages 7-8. Developing conceptual understanding through Units of Inquiry.
Grade 3
1 year / PYP
IB Primary Years Programme for ages 8-9. Deepening inquiry skills and subject knowledge with increasing independence.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Primary | Early Years | 3-4 | 65,117 | - |
| KG 1 | Early Years | 4-5 | 72,909 | - |
| KG 2 | Early Years/PYP | 5-6 | 84,597 | - |
| Grade 1 | PYP | 6-7 | 84,597 | - |
| Grade 2 | PYP | 7-8 | 84,597 | - |
| Grade 3 | PYP | 8-9 | 84,597 | - |
| Grade 4 | PYP | 9-10 | 87,936 | - |
| Grade 5 | PYP | 10-11 | 87,936 | - |
| Grade 6 | MYP | 11-12 | 98,511 | - |
| Grade 7 | MYP | 12-13 | 98,511 | - |
| Grade 8 | MYP | 13-14 | 98,511 | - |
| Grade 9 | MYP | 14-15 | 102,963 | - |
| Grade 10 | MYP | 15-16 | 102,963 | - |
| Grade 11 | DP/CP | 16-17 | 110,755 | - |
| Grade 12 | DP/CP | 17-18 | 110,755 | - |
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KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| 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 |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — February 2024
Curriculum
Inquiry-based early childhood programme in Little Sparks, the dedicated Early Years building. Learning through play and exploration with a focus on communication, social-emotional development, and early academics. Maximum class sizes of 18-20 students.
Teaching Approach
Play-based inquiry learning within the IB framework. Dedicated Early Years campus (Little Sparks) with specialist facilities.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Transdisciplinary inquiry-based programme housed in the Ignite building with dedicated Makerspace and Library. Students explore six transdisciplinary themes through Units of Inquiry, culminating in the PYP Exhibition in Grade 5.
Teaching Approach
Transdisciplinary inquiry through Units of Inquiry. PYP Exhibition in Grade 5. Dedicated Makerspace in Ignite building.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Interdisciplinary programme in the Momentum building developing critical thinking across eight subject groups. Includes the Personal Project in Grade 10, Service as Action, and access to the Spark Tank entrepreneurship incubator.
Teaching Approach
Interdisciplinary learning across 8 subject groups. Personal Project in G10. Spark Tank incubator. Service as Action.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Spacious 10-acre purpose-built campus in Dubai Sports City, opened September 2022 (relocated from Al Barsha). Low-rise, two-storey buildings each named to inspire: Little Sparks (Early Years), Ignite (PYP), Momentum (MYP/DP), Infinity (DP), and the Innovation Hub. Shares location with Brighton College Dubai.
Part of global Dwight Schools network (est. 1872, New York). Seven campuses worldwide. First U.S. independent school to establish an overseas campus (1972).
Academic
Little Sparks (Early Years)
Dedicated Early Years building for Pre-Primary to KG2 with age-appropriate learning spaces and outdoor areas.
Ignite (PYP Building)
Primary Years Programme building housing classrooms, a dedicated Makerspace, and the junior library.
Momentum (MYP/DP Building)
Middle and Diploma Programme building for Grades 6-12 with specialist teaching rooms.
Infinity (DP Building)
Dedicated Diploma Programme building for senior students with study spaces and seminar rooms.
Innovation Hub
Dedicated hub bringing together design, art, and science under one roof for cross-disciplinary projects.
Spark Tank Incubator
Student entrepreneurship incubator where students design, prototype, and launch real-world ideas. Over 100 student-entrepreneurs to date.
Science Laboratories
Specialist science labs for practical investigations across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Design Lab
Specialist design and technology lab for MYP and DP design projects.
Libraries
Two libraries — junior (in Ignite) and senior — with over 7,000 books in English, Arabic, Mandarin, German, French, Spanish, plus digital publications and research databases.
Arts & Performance
Performing Arts Centre
Dedicated space for drama, dance, music performances, and school events.
Sports & Recreation
25m Outdoor Swimming Pool
Sun-shaded 25-metre outdoor pool positioned near changing rooms for PE and competitive swimming.
Learner Pool
Shallow training pool for young learners, covered with sun shades.
Indoor Basketball Court
Full-sized indoor wooden-floored basketball court for PE and competitions.
Artificial Turf Pitch
New 70x40m artificial turf pitch installed Summer 2025 for football and multi-sport use.
Athletics Facilities
Four-lane 60m sprint track, high jump area, and 40m long jump lane with sandpit.
Outdoor Sports Courts
Multiple outdoor courts for various sports and PE lessons.
Dubai Sports City Access
Secure private walkway to world-class Sports City facilities: full-sized football pitches, tennis courts, running track, cricket grounds, padel courts, indoor football.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Diverse international faculty from 23 nationalities, including teachers from Dwight's global network.
Senior Leadership
David Hutson
Head of School
Passionate educator with 20 years' experience. Started as a Business and Economics teacher before moving into senior leadership in two UK schools. Moved to Abu Dhabi in 2011 to join an international school in its foundation year as Vice Principal, then spent six years as Principal at the same school.
Stephen Spahn
Chancellor (Global)
Longest-serving school leader in the United States. Has led the Dwight Schools network since 1967, overseeing its expansion to seven global campuses.
Blake Spahn
Vice Chancellor (Global)
Oversees all Dwight School operations globally. Strategic management of facilities, systems, and staff across the network's world-class programmes.