Hartland International School
About
Inspection Rating
Very Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French, Spanish, German, Mandarin
Phone
Website
Address
Sobha Hartland, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
15 ProgrammesFoundation Stage 1 (FS1)
1 year / pre_k
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 3-4. Play-based learning in purpose-built Foundation facilities with specialist Arabic, PE, and Music. Junior Duke Award programme available.
Foundation Stage 2 (FS2)
1 year / pre_k
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 4-5. Enhanced phonics and numeracy with transition to more structured learning. Outdoor play areas and specialist instruction.
Year 1
1 year / primary
Key Stage 1 first year. National Curriculum for England with specialist teaching in PE, Music, Arabic, and Computing.
Year 2
1 year / primary
Key Stage 1 second year. Continued core curriculum with growing independence and assessment. HPL values embedded.
Year 3
1 year / primary
Lower Key Stage 2 first year. Introduction of French and Spanish language options alongside broadened academic curriculum.
Year 4
1 year / primary
Lower Key Stage 2 second year. Elective language choice (French or Spanish from Year 4). Deeper subject knowledge and critical thinking.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | 48,781 | - |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | 54,730 | - |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | 59,251 | - |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | 59,251 | - |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | 64,248 | - |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | 64,248 | - |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | 66,628 | - |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | 66,628 | - |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 83,285 | - |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 83,285 | - |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | 83,285 | - |
| Year 10 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 14-15 | 88,044 | - |
| Year 11 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 15-16 | 88,044 | - |
| Year 12 | KS5 (A-Level) | 16-17 | 92,803 | - |
| Year 13 | KS5 (A-Level) | 17-18 | 92,803 | - |
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Fees shown are for new families (2025-26). Existing families (enrolled before 2024-25) receive approximately 9% discount. GCSE and A-Level examination fees charged separately. Founded by Sobha Group.
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- Application fees and registration deposits non-refundable
- Tuition refunds follow Ministry of Education guidelines based on attendance duration
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | WeakWeak |
| Progress over time | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — January 2024
Curriculum
British Early Years Foundation Stage with Outstanding-rated English progress and Outstanding Learning Skills. Purpose-built Foundation facilities with indoor and outdoor play areas. Junior Duke Award programme developing independence and life skills from the earliest stages.
Teaching Approach
Play-based inquiry learning with High Performance Learning (HPL) philosophy. Balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. Class sizes average 20 students. Specialist teaching in Arabic, PE, Music, and Swimming.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
National Curriculum for England building core academic skills with specialist teaching. HPL values developing creative thinking, problem-solving, and character. Pastoral house system for belonging and community.
Teaching Approach
Quality first teaching with HPL Advanced Cognitive Performance Characteristics and Values, Attitudes and Attributes. Average class size of 24 students. Junior Duke Award continues with age-appropriate challenges.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Broader National Curriculum with introduction of modern foreign languages — French and Spanish from Year 3, with one chosen as elective from Year 4. Enhanced academic challenge with deeper subject knowledge and secondary transition preparation in Years 5-6.
Teaching Approach
HPL approach with growing independence and critical thinking. Class sizes average 24 students. Enriched curriculum extending beyond age-related expectations with international dimension.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Purpose-built campus in Sobha Hartland, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, featuring modern glass-and-steel architecture arranged in grassed quadrangles across three floors. Three sections for Foundation, Primary, and Secondary with a 645-seat auditorium, 25-metre swimming pool with competition touch-pad technology, professional recording studio, and black box theatre. Major expansion in 2025-26 adding three covered sports halls, two padel courts, and a full-size football pitch.
Academic
Science Laboratories
Multiple fully equipped science rooms for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and general science with specialist equipment.
IT & Coding Labs
Specialist computing facilities for coding, programming, and digital skills across all key stages.
Food Technology Lab
Dedicated food technology kitchen for practical coursework, nutrition education, and IGCSE/A-Level projects.
Design & Technology Rooms
Specialist DT workshops for product design, engineering, and hands-on making.
2 Libraries
Junior Library with 12,500+ books and a technology-focused Secondary Library supporting research and independent study.
Sports & Recreation
25m Swimming Pool
25-metre swimming pool with competition touch-pad technology for PE, swim training, and inter-school galas.
Learner Pool
Shallow 90cm pool for Foundation Stage and early swimmers providing safe introduction to swimming.
Sports Hall
Main indoor sports hall with integrated swipe-board technology for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and indoor sports.
3 New Covered Sports Halls (2025-26)
Three additional covered sports halls opening as part of the 2025-26 campus expansion programme.
Full-Size Football Pitch (2025-26)
Full-size football pitch opening as part of the 2025-26 expansion for training and inter-school competitions.
2 Padel Courts (2025-26)
Two dedicated padel tennis courts as part of the expanded sports offering.
Dance Studio
Dedicated dance studio for ballet, contemporary, and creative movement classes.
Performance & Arts
645-Seat Auditorium
Large-scale auditorium for performances, assemblies, guest speakers, and community events.
Black Box Theatre
Versatile performance space for drama productions, rehearsals, and intimate performances.
Recording Studio & Music Suite
Professional recording studio with technology suite for music production, composition, and ensemble rehearsals.
Art Studios
Dedicated art rooms for visual arts, photography, and creative projects across all key stages.
General
Canteen
On-site canteen serving hot meals daily for students and staff.
Playgrounds & External Learning Areas
Multiple age-appropriate outdoor play areas and grassed quadrangles for recreation and outdoor learning.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Fiona Cottam
Principal and CEO
Founding Principal of Hartland International School with nearly 10 years leading the school. Previously Vice Principal at GEMS Jumeirah College. Holds an MA in Education and is a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching. Under her leadership Hartland achieved BSO Outstanding, HPL World Class accreditation, and consistent KHDA Very Good ratings.
Shahida Ibrahim
Vice Principal and Head of Primary
Vice Principal responsible for the Primary school including Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1-2. Oversees curriculum delivery, pastoral care, and teaching quality across the primary phase.
Paul Ryan
Head of Secondary
Head of Secondary overseeing Key Stages 3-4 including IGCSE programme delivery. Responsible for academic standards, student progress, and secondary pastoral systems.
Gareth Brown
Deputy Head of Secondary and Head of Sixth Form
Deputy Head of Secondary and Head of Sixth Form responsible for the A-Level and BTEC programmes, university preparation, UCAS applications, and post-18 pathway guidance.