The Aquila School
The Aquila School
The Aquila School is a British international school located in Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai, offering an enriched British curriculum from Foundation Stage through GCSE, with the IB Diploma Programme and IB Career-related Programme for Post-16 students. Established in 2018, the school is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) network and serves a diverse community of over 90 nationalities. The school received a KHDA rating of Good for 2023–2024, with Wellbeing and Inclusion both rated Very Good. Accredited by BSO as Outstanding, The Aquila School also offers BTEC vocational qualifications, LAMDA drama qualifications, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Guided by the philosophy of "safe, happy learning," the school focuses on five pillars: Academic Achievement, Life Competencies, Multilingualism, International Opportunities, and Life & Career Pathways.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Tuition is the KHDA-approved figure for 2026-2027. KHDA records that the school requested no increase for 2026-2027, so the amounts are unchanged from earlier years. Sixth-form fees are filed by KHDA under a separate curriculum entry.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework with an enriched approach. English and Arabic-speaking immersive environment with learning through play, exploration, and discovery.
Enriched British curriculum with emphasis on Arabic, Islamic studies, and moral/social/cultural studies. Development of academic foundations, resilience, and life competencies through the ISP five-pillar framework.
Full subject specialisation with a broad range of disciplines. Students develop analytical skills and begin preparing for GCSE option choices. International opportunities through the ISP network including Model United Nations.
Students study for GCSE qualifications alongside BTEC Level 2 vocational options and LAMDA drama qualifications. Career counselling integrated through the Future Pathways programme.
Three distinct pathways: IB Diploma Programme for academic students, IB Career-related Programme combining IB courses with vocational study, and BTEC Level 3 for a fully vocational route. ASDAN qualifications also available. Personalised university and career guidance.
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Age-appropriate classrooms for FS1 and FS2 with play-based learning resources and outdoor exploration areas.
Well-resourced classrooms supporting the enriched British curriculum with interactive learning materials.
Subject-specific rooms equipped for GCSE and IB Diploma teaching.
Specialist labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology practical work.
Dedicated computing labs for digital literacy, coding, and ICT courses.
Well-stocked library with digital resources, reading zones, and quiet study areas.
Specialist studios for visual arts including painting, sculpture, and mixed media.
Equipped music rooms for instrumental and vocal instruction.
Principal
Leads The Aquila School with a commitment to "amazing learning both in and out of the classroom." Oversees the school's British and IB curriculum delivery within the ISP network.
Head of Primary
Head of Secondary
Head of Inclusion
Head of Arabic and Islamic and whole school multilingualism lead
Safeguarding Lead
Head of Admission
Registrar
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Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubailand, Dubai, UAE
