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The International School of Choueifat - Dubai

Dubai
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School
CurriculumSABIS
GenderMixed
Age Range3 - 18 years
Established1993
Facilities12
KHDA RatingAcceptable
AdmissionOpen
CurriculumSABIS
GenderMixed
Age Range3 - 18 years
Established1993
Facilities12
KHDA RatingAcceptable
AdmissionOpen

About

The International School of Choueifat - Dubai (Al Sufouh) is part of the global SABIS Network and has been operating in the UAE since 1993. A large co-educational school serving approximately 4,000 students from 85+ nationalities, it delivers the proprietary SABIS Educational System — a structured, mastery-based curriculum that blends elements of the UK and US systems. Students progress from KG1 through Grade 12 and sit IGCSE, AS/A Level, AP and SAT examinations. The school is known for its academic discipline, centralised assessment cycles, and strong university placement record. KHDA has consistently rated the school Acceptable.

Inspection Rating

Acceptable-- KHDA

Languages Taught

English, Arabic

Phone

+971 4 399 4111

Website

iscdubai-sabis.net

Address

Al Sufouh 2, Dubai, UAE

Programs Offered

15 Programmes

Pre-KG

1 year / Kindergarten

AED 24,000/yr

Early learning year for ages 2-3, introducing the structured SABIS Point System through play and routine.

KG1

1 year / Kindergarten

AED 21,896/yr

First formal kindergarten year, ages 3-4. Introduction to English, Arabic and early numeracy.

KG2

1 year / Kindergarten

AED 23,406/yr

Ages 4-5. Builds early literacy and numeracy in preparation for Grade 1.

Grade 1

1 year / Elementary

AED 24,916/yr

Ages 5-6. Start of the SABIS Elementary School programme with English, Math, Arabic and Science.

Grade 2

1 year / Elementary

AED 25,294/yr

Ages 6-7. Continued core mastery with periodic AMS assessments.

Grade 3

1 year / Elementary

AED 25,671/yr

Ages 7-8. Introduction of formal science strands and world studies.

Tuition Fees 2025/26

All fees in AED per academic year

GradeKey StageAgesKHDA FeeSchool Fee
Pre-KGKindergarten2-324,000-
KG1Kindergarten3-421,896-
KG2Kindergarten4-523,406-
Grade 1Elementary5-624,916-
Grade 2Elementary6-725,294-
Grade 3Elementary7-825,671-
Grade 4Elementary8-925,671-
Grade 5Elementary9-1028,313-
Grade 6Intermediate10-1129,446-
Grade 7Intermediate11-1232,090-
Grade 8Intermediate12-1333,222-
Grade 9Senior13-1435,109-
Grade 10Senior14-1537,753-
Grade 11Senior15-1641,151-
Grade 12Senior16-1741,906-

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Fees shown are KHDA-approved for the 2025/26 academic year.

Payment Information

Fees & Deposits
Application Fee

Payable at application submission.

AED 525
Registration Deposit

Non-refundable but deductible from term 1 fees.

10% of annual tuition
Payment Terms
Term 1
40%
Term 2
30%
Term 3
30%
Payment Methods

In-person at school, online payment gateway, or bank transfer

Discounts
Sibling Discount
Tiered (typically 5-10% from the 2nd child)
Early Payment
Annual single-payment discount available

KHDA Rating

2023–2024
Overall
Acceptable
Focus Area
Acceptable
Wellbeing
Acceptable
Inclusion
Acceptable
IndicatorFoundationPrimarySecondary
AttainmentN/AAccept.AcceptableAccept.Acceptable
Progress over timeN/AAccept.AcceptableAccept.Acceptable
IndicatorFoundationPrimarySecondary
AttainmentN/AAccept.AcceptableAccept.Acceptable
Progress over timeN/AAccept.AcceptableAccept.Acceptable
OutstandingVery GoodGoodAcceptableWeak

Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — February 2024

Curriculum

The early years programme introduces students to the SABIS learning routines — structured lesson cycles, daily practice periods, and the Point System. Teachers balance play-based activities with early literacy, numeracy and fine-motor development.

Teaching Approach

Structured SABIS daily cycle with short, frequent practice periods. Emphasis on phonics, number sense and habit formation.

Core Subjects

EnglishArabicMathEarly ScienceArtMusicPhysical Education

Specialist Subjects

Islamic StudiesSocial Skills

Core subjects are taught through the SABIS Integrated Learning System with weekly AMS (academic monitoring) checkpoints. Students are grouped flexibly by mastery level in Math and English. Prefect and Student Life programmes begin in upper elementary.

Teaching Approach

Mastery-based learning with weekly AMS assessments. Small-group intervention for students below mastery threshold.

Core Subjects

EnglishArabicMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesIslamic Studies

Specialist Subjects

Computer StudiesArtMusicPhysical Education

Subject specialisation deepens. Students prepare for IGCSE pathway with formal weekly examinations. Introduction of elective foreign languages (French / Spanish) and increased use of the SABIS Digital Platform.

Teaching Approach

Full subject specialisation with weekly AMS. Structured revision cycles ahead of IGCSE.

Core Subjects

English (Language & Literature)ArabicMathematicsPhysicsChemistryBiologySocial StudiesIslamic Studies

Specialist Subjects

ICTArtMusicPhysical Education

IGCSE Option Subjects

FrenchSpanish

Facilities

Large purpose-built SABIS campus in Al Sufouh 2, operating since 1993. Facilities support ~4,000 students across KG1-Grade 12 with separate sections for Kindergarten, Elementary and Senior students.

Capacity~4,000 students
Current Enrollment4,000 students
Campus TypePurpose-built, long-established

Academic

Science Laboratories

Dedicated laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology to support the IGCSE and A Level science pathway.

Computer Labs

Multiple IT suites used for ICT lessons and the SABIS Digital Platform.

Libraries

Age-appropriate libraries for Kindergarten, Elementary and Senior students.

Art Rooms

Specialist rooms for drawing, painting and craft activities.

Music Rooms

Rooms for music instruction, choir and instrument practice.

Auditorium

Hall used for assemblies, performances and public-speaking events.

Sports & Recreation

Sports Hall

Indoor multi-purpose sports hall used for PE and competitive sport.

Outdoor Playing Fields

Outdoor fields and courts for football, basketball and athletics.

Swimming Pool

On-campus pool used for swimming instruction and inter-school galas.

Age-Specific Playgrounds

Separate play areas for Kindergarten and Elementary students.

Support Services

Medical Clinic

On-site clinic staffed by a school nurse during school hours.

Cafeteria

School canteen with healthy meal and snack options.

Transport

School Bus ServiceAvailable
Drop-off / Pick-upAvailable

Extracurricular Activities

Student Life OrganisationSportsMusicArtDebateCommunity ServiceSABIS Digital Platform

Staffing & Leadership

Teachers160
Teaching Assistants30
Students4000
Teacher : Student1:26
Teachers160
Teaching Assistants30
Students4000
Teacher : Student1:26

Large international teaching body with notable cohort of Irish teachers

Senior Leadership

HH

Hisham Hassan

Director (Principal)

Has led ISC Dubai (Al Sufouh) since 2014. Responsible for overall academic, operational and pastoral leadership of the school.

ME

Mohamad El-Khatib

Deputy Director

Supports the Director on academic operations and works closely with heads of section.

HN

Hiba Najdi

Deputy Director

Oversees student-facing operations, including the SABIS Student Life Organisation and the Prefect programme.

Location

Al Sufouh 2, Dubai, UAE

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The International School of Choueifat - Dubai

AED 21,896 - 41,906/yr