Emirates International School Meadows
Emirates International School Meadows
Emirates International School Meadows (EIS Meadows) is an IB World School located in the Meadows community, Dubai, established in 2005. As a sister campus to EIS Jumeirah, the school was the first in Dubai to offer the IB Diploma Programme. Set on a 25-acre suburban campus near Dubai Marina and The Lakes, EIS Meadows serves over 1,835 students from 88 nationalities across FS1 to Year 13, delivering the full IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP), along with BTEC Level 2 vocational courses. Led by Principal Ian James Ward since August 2022, the school achieved a Very Good KHDA rating in 2023-2024. EIS Meadows students consistently perform above IB world averages, with alumni attending prestigious universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and MIT. The campus features nine science labs, eight IT suites, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, two multi-purpose halls, and specialist arts and language facilities. The school is accredited by CIS (Council of International Schools) and holds IB authorisation across all three programmes.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Tuition for 2026-2027 as published in the school's own fee policy. The school labels its first two year groups EY1 and EY2; they are listed here as FS1 and FS2, which is how the regulator records them. Fees are paid in three instalments of 40, 30 and 30 per cent, due 17 August 2026, 30 November 2026 and 26 February 2027, or in full once the parent-school contract is signed. A new place needs a deposit of 10 per cent of tuition within seven days of the offer, and returning families pay 5 per cent; both are deducted from tuition and are refundable only if written withdrawal is given at least 60 days before the year starts. The AED 525 application fee is not refundable and is not deducted from tuition. There is no general discount: the first and second child receive nothing, a third or fourth child 10 per cent, and a fifth or later child 20 per cent, with merit scholarships of up to 25 per cent awarded competitively. Tuition covers textbooks, workbooks, standard materials, learning subscriptions and routine in-house medical care, but excludes IB examination fees, trips, uniform, meals and transport. An optional extended-hours programme for EY1 and EY2 costs AED 4,000 a year.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
IB Primary Years Programme Early Years with inquiry-based play and exploration. Children develop essential skills in communication, social interaction, and early academic concepts through the PYP transdisciplinary framework. Focus on developing the IB Learner Profile attributes from the earliest years.
Full IB Primary Years Programme with six transdisciplinary themes explored through Units of Inquiry. Inquiry-based learning develops international-mindedness, critical thinking, and communication skills. Arabic and Islamic Education taught per UAE requirements. Culminates in the PYP Exhibition in Year 6.
IB Middle Years Programme with eight subject groups and interdisciplinary learning. Students develop Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills and engage in Service as Action. BTEC Level 2 vocational courses available alongside MYP from Year 10. MYP Personal Project completed in the final year. MYP eAssessment available.
IB Diploma Programme with six subject groups plus the DP Core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, Creativity Activity Service). Students perform above IB world averages with alumni attending Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, MIT, and other prestigious universities worldwide. BTEC Level 3 also available as an alternative or hybrid pathway.
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Nine specialist science labs for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics practical work, recently upgraded with state-of-the-art equipment.
Eight dedicated IT suites equipped with modern computers for curriculum delivery and specialist ICT teaching.
85 classrooms equipped with LCD projectors and interactive whiteboards for engaging teaching and learning.
Three specialist art rooms for drawing, painting, sculpture, and creative design across all year groups.
Three dedicated music rooms for instrumental lessons, ensemble practice, and music technology.
Three drama studios for performances, rehearsals, and performing arts education.
Three specialist language rooms for Arabic, French, and EAL instruction with dedicated resources.
School library supporting independent study, research, and reading across all year groups.
Principal
Appointed Principal in August 2022. Previously served as Western Co-Principal at Yew Chung International School in Chongqing, China. Before that, spent nine years at Deira International School as Primary School Principal. Holds the NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship). Active in educational leadership as a T4 educator and panelist at the Global Educators Conference 2024.
Head of High School
Deputy Head of High School
Head of Primary
Deputy Head of Primary
Head of Inclusion (Whole School)
Assistant Head Curriculum - PYP
Assistant Head Early Learners
Assistant Head Pastoral Care & Support
DP Co-ordinator
MYP Co-ordinator
Head of Pastoral
Coaching, Learning Motivation
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