Ignite School
Ignite School
Ignite School is a private co-educational American curriculum school located in Al Warqa'a 3, Dubai, serving students from Pre-K through Grade 12. Established in 2018, the school follows the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards and offers a culturally appropriate education that integrates Emirati culture, Arabic language, and Islamic values within the American educational framework. The purpose-built campus features 86 learning spaces, science labs, makers and robotics labs, a swimming pool, multipurpose sports hall, and dedicated facilities for the arts. The school's vision is for all young people to experience that learning has lasting value beyond life at school, fostering a student-centered environment emphasizing leadership, social cohesion, creativity, responsibility, and ambition. Ignite School holds a KHDA rating of Acceptable and offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses for high-achieving students through its Distinguished Achievement Program.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Fees are the school's published 2026/2027 tuition and are unchanged from last year; KHDA records that the school requested no increase. Tuition is billed in three terms of 40%, 30% and 30%, due on or before the start of each term. Post-dated cheques are required as security whichever payment method is used, and must be lodged term by term rather than as a single cheque for the year; a returned cheque is charged at AED 250 and can only be replaced in cash. Payment is accepted by cheque, payment link, the Skiply app or direct debit, and an Emirates NBD card offer spreads fees over 6 or 12 months at 0% for a one-time AED 49 fee. On admission there is an assessment fee of AED 525 including VAT, which is not refundable or deductible, and a deposit of AED 1,000 which is deducted from tuition. Discounts are all conditional and none is automatic: 5% for siblings, up to 10% for early payment, up to 50% for staff, AED 500 for referrals, and 50% scholarships in Grades 5 and 8, all from KG1 upward only. Uniform and PE kit must be bought from the school's named supplier, and transport is AED 7,000 to 9,000.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Follows the New York State Early Learning Guidelines. Student-centered inquiry-based approach integrating play and formal learning activities with emphasis on language development, early literacy, and social-emotional competencies.
Core academic subjects aligned with New York State Learning Standards alongside UAE Ministry requirements. Homeroom model fostering strong teacher-student relationships with individualized learning experiences. Limited classroom technology use with focus on reading and writing skills.
Aligned with New York State K-12 Learning Standards including Next Generation Learning Standards. Rich and balanced curriculum supporting academic, social, emotional, and physical development. Grade 8 elective program introduced in 2025-2026.
Credit-based system aligned with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards and CollegeBoard Advanced Placement framework. Students earn an American-style High School Diploma. Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) available for high-achieving students requiring four AP exams scoring 3+.
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86 dedicated learning spaces across Pre-K through Grade 12 divisions.
Four specialist science labs with a dedicated prep room for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Two makers and robotics labs for hands-on STEM innovation and engineering projects.
Two dedicated IT labs for computing and ICT instruction.
Two libraries with learning resource centers and a higher education entry center.
Three dedicated ELL centers providing specialised language support.
Three dedicated learning support centers for inclusion services.
Dedicated indoor playroom for Early Learning Center students.
School Director
Founding director of Ignite School. Leads the school's vision for student-centered, sustainable 21st century learning.
Pre-K/ES Principal (Interim)
Elementary School Vice Principal (Pre-K–Grade 1)
Dean of Students (Grade 2–Grade 5)
Middle/High School Principal
Middle School Vice Principal (Grade 6–Grade 8)
Middle School Dean of Students
Acting High School Vice Principal (Grade 9–Grade 12)
High School Dean of Students
Data and Assessment Coordinator
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Street No. 414, Al Warqa'a 3, Dubai, UAE
