Horizon International School
Horizon International School
Horizon International School (HIS) is a British curriculum school located in Umm Al Sheif, Jumeirah, Dubai, established in 2008. Part of the Cognita global schools group and sister school to Horizon English School, HIS serves over 1,385 students from 80+ nationalities across FS1 to Year 13. The school follows the English National Curriculum from EYFS through to A Levels, with IGCSEs and GCSEs at Key Stage 4. Led by Principal Stephen Quinn, who previously served as Vice Principal and Head of Primary for six years, HIS achieved a Very Good KHDA rating in 2023-2024 and an Outstanding BSO (British Schools Overseas) rating in November 2023. The campus in the heart of Jumeirah features two swimming pools including an eight-lane air-conditioned pool, a large Astroturf pitch, purpose-built sports hall, auditorium, multipurpose theatre, and specialist science, art, and music facilities. The school offers over 70 extracurricular activities including LAMDA, Duke of Edinburgh, F1 in Schools, and the EVOLV3 gifted programme. In 2024, GCSE results showed 53% at grades 9-7 and A Level students achieved a 100% pass rate with all securing first-choice university places.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Tuition for 2026-2027 as published by the school. A compulsory books and resources charge is added to every year group on top of tuition, which the school prints per year group: AED 350 in Foundation Stage 1 rising to AED 1,300 from Year 10, covering notebooks, stationery and some online subscriptions. The school's own table calls the combined figure the total payable. Fees are paid in full or in three instalments of 40, 30 and 30 per cent due 1 August 2026, 1 December 2026 and 1 March 2027, or by up to ten post-dated cheques, with the books charge included in the first payment. A place is secured by a deposit of 10 per cent of tuition for new pupils and 5 per cent for returning ones, deducted from the first term. The AED 525 application fee is not refundable and is not deducted from tuition. Neither reduction is open to everyone: 5 per cent applies from a third child and only to the youngest, and is withdrawn if any payment is late, and AED 500 is given for paying the year in full by 15 September 2026. Devices are parent-purchased and compulsory from Year 2, and IGCSE, GCSE and A Level examination fees are invoiced separately. Lunches, transport and trips are excluded.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework with play-based learning. Focus on communication, personal development, and physical skills. Extended day care until 2:45pm available for Foundation Stage families at no additional cost.
English National Curriculum with dynamic teaching and personalised learning. BYOD (bring your own device) begins in Year 2. Arabic and Islamic Education per UAE requirements. Building foundational literacy, numeracy, and scientific curiosity.
Broad English National Curriculum with specialist teaching. EVOLV3 programme available for gifted and talented students from Year 4. Enhanced digital learning and growing academic independence. French or Spanish language options.
Full subject specialisation with separate science disciplines and modern foreign languages. Pastoral support through form tutor system. GCSE options guidance begins in Year 9. Extensive extracurricular programme with over 70 activities.
IGCSE and GCSE programme with core and option subjects. ASDAN programme available for students with additional needs. 2024 results: 53% at grades 9-7 and 30% at grades 9-8, well above UK averages.
A Level programme in the dedicated Post-16 Centre. 2024 results: 100% pass rate with all students securing first-choice university places. UCAS support and university guidance for UK, UAE, and international destinations. Scholarships available in Academics, Sports, Creative Arts, and Innovation.
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Specialist science labs for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics practical work across secondary and post-16 year groups.
Dedicated primary school library supporting reading development and independent study for younger students.
Secondary school library with resources for research, independent study, and examination preparation.
Specialist art studios for drawing, painting, sculpture, and creative design across all year groups.
Specialist music rooms for instrumental lessons, ensemble practice, and LAMDA qualifications.
Dedicated food technology room for practical cooking and nutrition education.
Dedicated Sixth Form centre with independent study areas and university preparation resources for A Level students.
Covered 25-metre outdoor swimming pool for lessons, competitive swimming, and water sports.
Principal
Appointed Principal from Term 3 of the 2024-2025 academic year after serving as Vice Principal and Head of Primary for six years. Played a pivotal role in driving significant improvements across the school, contributing to the primary phase achieving exceptional progress and the school moving from Good to Very Good with KHDA. Succeeded Darren Gale who was promoted to Cognita Regional Managing Director.
Assistant Principal / Head of EYFS
Assistant Principal KS1 Leader / Whole School Inclusion
Assistant Principal (Year 3 & 4 Lead / Primary Data & Assessment)
Assistant Principal KS2 Leader / Learning and Teaching
Assistant Principal / Secondary Standards and Outcomes
Assistant Principal - Secondary Learning & Teaching
Assistant Principal (Secondary Pastoral / KS3 Progress Leader)
Assistant Principal - Secondary Data & Assessment
Assistant Principal - Secondary Curriculum National Agenda Parameters
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Street 9A, Off Al Wasl Road, Umm Al Sheif, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
