Uptown International School (UIS) is a fully authorised IB Continuum School located in Mirdif, Dubai, serving students from Nursery (ECC) through Grade 12. Part of the Taaleem group — the second-largest education provider in the UAE — the school offers the complete International Baccalaureate programme: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Established in 2005 as one of Dubai's first IB schools, UIS has held IB World School status since 2009 and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). The 14-acre campus features zoned areas for Early Years, Primary, and Secondary, with dedicated Design Technology and Visual Arts studios, science labs, and on-campus catering. The school is known for its fully inclusive ethos, supporting around 140 Students of Determination with an Outstanding KHDA inclusion rating. UIS has achieved 100% university acceptance for alumni and holds a KHDA rating of Very Good.
IB
ECC – Grade 12
+3
2005
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
IB PYP early years programme on a 14-acre campus with dedicated Early Years zone. Outstanding ratings in Personal Development, Curriculum, Health & Safety, and Learning Skills.
IB PYP transdisciplinary inquiry programme. Arabic (FL and AL), Islamic Studies integrated. Outstanding curriculum and inclusion provision. PYP Exhibition capstone in Grade 5.
IB MYP with subject specialisation and interdisciplinary connections. Dedicated Design Technology and Visual Arts studios. Personal Project capstone in Grade 10. Service learning integrated.
IB Diploma Programme with six subject groups plus core components: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). 100% university acceptance rate.
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Principal
Joined UIS as Principal in August 2023 after 2 years as Vice Principal and Head of Secondary at Taaleem's Greenfield International School. Originally from Scotland, with 13 years of school leadership experience. Instrumental in delivering school improvement and elevating KHDA evaluations.
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Algeria Street, Mirdif, Dubai, UAE
