Emirates International School - Jumeirah
About
Inspection Rating
Very Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic
Phone
Website
Address
Al Thanya Street, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai
Programs Offered
15 ProgrammesEY1 (FS1)
1 year / ey1
Early Years 1 - IB PYP Foundation Stage. Play-based inquiry learning developing communication, social, and motor skills.
EY2 (FS2)
1 year / ey2
Early Years 2 - IB PYP Foundation Stage. Structured inquiry with early literacy and numeracy development.
Year 1
1 year / year_1
IB Primary Years Programme - Transdisciplinary inquiry-based learning across six subject areas.
Year 2
1 year / year_2
IB Primary Years Programme - Transdisciplinary inquiry-based learning across six subject areas.
Year 3
1 year / year_3
IB Primary Years Programme - Transdisciplinary inquiry-based learning across six subject areas.
Year 4
1 year / year_4
IB Primary Years Programme - Transdisciplinary inquiry-based learning with increasing depth and student agency.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY1-EY2, Year 1 | Foundation / Early PYP | Ages 3-6 | 38,636 | - |
| Years 2-3 | PYP | Ages 6-8 | 45,994 | - |
| Years 4-6 | PYP | Ages 8-11 | 51,510 | - |
| Years 7-9 | MYP | Ages 11-14 | 60,716 | - |
| Years 10-11 | MYP | Ages 14-16 | 69,913 | - |
| Years 12-13 | DP / CP | Ages 16-18 | 81,872 | - |
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KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | GoodGood |
| Progress | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — January 2024
Curriculum
IB PYP Early Years programme with play-based inquiry learning. Children develop communication, social, physical, and cognitive skills through structured and unstructured exploration. Extended hours programme available.
Teaching Approach
Play-based inquiry within the IB PYP framework. Transdisciplinary units of inquiry develop the IB Learner Profile attributes from the earliest years.
Core Subjects
Full IB Primary Years Programme with transdisciplinary inquiry across six subject areas. Students develop conceptual understanding, knowledge, and skills through units of inquiry. PYP Exhibition in Year 6 is the culminating project.
Teaching Approach
Transdisciplinary inquiry-based learning. Six units of inquiry per year group develop conceptual understanding and IB Learner Profile attributes. PYP Exhibition in Year 6.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IB Middle Years Programme across eight subject groups. Students develop interdisciplinary understanding and Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills. The Personal Project in Year 11 is the culminating MYP experience. eAssessment available.
Teaching Approach
Interdisciplinary inquiry across eight IB MYP subject groups. ATL skills framework. Personal Project in Year 11. Community service integrated.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Pleasant and inviting 12-acre campus in the residential neighbourhood of Umm Suqeim. Low-rise buildings set in green spaces with large playing fields and mature shade trees. Separate Primary and High School sections connected by covered walkways.
Academic
Primary School Building
Modern purpose-built primary building (opened 2017) with smart interactive whiteboards and wireless network access in all rooms.
Science Laboratories (11)
Eleven fully equipped science labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology across the High School campus.
Food Science Laboratory
Fully equipped food science lab for practical curriculum work.
Robotics Lab
Dedicated robotics and STEM innovation lab for programming and engineering projects.
Computer Labs (5)
Five dedicated computer labs with over 200 computers for ICT curriculum and digital learning.
Libraries (3)
Three libraries including a dedicated IB Diploma Programme research library in the High School.
Language Laboratory
Specialist language lab supporting Arabic and modern language instruction.
High School Classrooms (85+)
Over 85 classrooms across the High School building with modern teaching technology.
Examination Halls (2)
Two dedicated examination halls for IB assessments and internal exams.
Sports & Recreation
25m Swimming Pool
Indoor 25-metre swimming pool for curriculum PE and extracurricular training.
PE Halls (3)
Three large PE halls for indoor sports, gymnastics, and events.
Fitness Suite
Equipped with treadmills, rowing machines, and cross-trainers for student fitness training.
Outdoor Basketball Areas (6)
Six outdoor basketball courts for PE and after-school sports.
Grass Sports Pitches (2)
Two large grass pitches for football, rugby, cricket, and athletics. Shaded with mature trees.
Indoor Play Area (Primary)
Covered indoor play area for primary school students.
Performance & Arts
568-Seat Theatre
Professional theatre with state-of-the-art lighting and projection systems for performances and assemblies.
Art Rooms (4)
Four dedicated art rooms for visual arts, painting, sculpture, and design.
Drama Rooms (3)
Three drama rooms including a specialist studio for performing arts and rehearsals.
Music Rooms (4)
Four music rooms for instrumental, vocal, and ensemble practice.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Jayne Needham
School Principal
Appointed August 2024 from Nord Anglia Education. Previously Principal at Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills (2016-2021) and IB DP Coordinator at Repton School. Extensive IB curriculum experience.
Thomas Rolte
Deputy Head of High School
Sarah McLean
Head of Primary School
Deepali Rami
Deputy Head of Primary School
Charlotte Baxter
Deputy Head of Seniors & IBCP Coordinator
Chloe McGee
Assistant Headteacher
Sarah Jarvis
Assistant Headteacher
Gavin Taylor
Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral)
Liz Weeks
Assistant Headteacher & MYP Coordinator
Neelum Nadeem
Assistant MYP Coordinator (Years 7-9)