Russian International School
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
Russian, Arabic, English
Phone
Website
Address
Muhaisnah 4, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
13 ProgrammesKG1
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 1 for ages 4-5. Russian curriculum foundation stage developing literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
KG2
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 2 for ages 5-6. Preparing for primary school with structured learning in Russian and other core areas.
Grade 1
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 6-7. Russian federal standards with Very Good Mathematics and Science performance.
Grade 2
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 7-8. Building foundational academic skills.
Grade 3
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 8-9. Broadening curriculum with increasing academic depth.
Grade 4
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 9-10. Very Good teaching and learning skills at this phase.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KG1 | Kindergarten | 4-5 | 15,722 | - |
| KG2 | Kindergarten | 5-6 | 16,092 | - |
| Grade 1 | Primary | 6-7 | 21,372 | - |
| Grade 2 | Primary | 7-8 | 21,616 | - |
| Grade 3 | Primary | 8-9 | 21,986 | - |
| Grade 4 | Primary | 9-10 | 22,475 | - |
| Grade 5 | Middle School | 10-11 | 22,848 | - |
| Grade 6 | Middle School | 11-12 | 23,337 | - |
| Grade 7 | Middle School | 12-13 | 23,831 | - |
| Grade 8 | Middle School | 13-14 | 24,197 | - |
| Grade 9 | Secondary | 14-15 | 23,385 | - |
| Grade 10 | Secondary | 15-16 | 25,180 | - |
| Grade 11 | Secondary | 16-17 | 24,177 | - |
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Fees are KHDA-approved annual tuition fees for the 2023-2024 academic year. The only school in the UAE offering Russian federal educational programmes. Each grade has a unique fee level. Weekend school programme also available.
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | WeakWeak |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — March 2024
Curriculum
Russian curriculum foundation stage. Play-based and structured learning developing literacy, numeracy, and social skills in Russian with Arabic and English also introduced.
Teaching Approach
Russian federal early years standards. Play-based learning developing communication, social skills, and school readiness. Good performance across all academic indicators.
Core Subjects
Russian federal educational standards with Very Good Mathematics and Science attainment and progress. Very Good teaching. Arabic taught as an additional language. Extended day programmes available.
Teaching Approach
Very Good teaching with Very Good Mathematics and Science outcomes. Extended day programmes (ГПД) supplement core learning. Very Good learning skills.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Subject specialisation with Very Good Mathematics and Science. Very Good curriculum quality. Arabic taught as an additional language. Students participate in Kangaroo mathematics and Russian Bear literary competitions.
Teaching Approach
Subject-specialist teaching with Very Good curriculum quality. Very Good learning skills and community responsibility. International competition participation.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Campus in Muhaisnah 4, Dubai. The only school in the UAE offering Russian federal educational programmes. Originally established in 1994, celebrating 30 years in 2024. Students from Russia and CIS countries. Administration hours: Mon-Thu 8:00-16:00, Fri 8:00-14:00.
Academic
Science Demo Centre
Specialist science demonstration centre for hands-on experiments and STEM learning.
Library & E-Library
Library with physical books and electronic resources supporting the Russian curriculum.
Computer Labs
Technology labs supporting digital learning and robotics programmes.
School Radio Studio
Student-run school radio station for media and communication skills development.
Classrooms
Modern classrooms supporting Russian federal curriculum delivery.
Sports & Recreation
Sports Facilities
Outdoor and indoor facilities for physical education and sports activities.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Marina Borisovna Khalikova
School Director
School Director of the Russian International School with 38 years of experience in education. Leads the only school in the UAE offering Russian federal educational programmes.
Natalya Viktorovna Lisichkina
Deputy Director
Deputy Director of the Russian International School.
Svetlana Vyacheslavovna Yashchenko
Deputy Director for Academic Affairs
Deputy Director for Academic Affairs, overseeing curriculum and academic standards.
Galina Vladimirovna Shknay
Methodological Council Chair
Chair of the Methodological Council, overseeing teaching methodology and academic quality.