
Vernus International School

Vernus International School

Vernus International School (VIS) is a private co-educational American curriculum school in Dubai Silicon Oasis, managed by EduHub Investment and open since September 2020. It describes itself as a boutique school and community hub. Teaching follows the California Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), delivered through Project-Based Learning, and the school runs from Pre-K to Grade 6 as it grows towards Grade 12. Every child studies English, Arabic and French. Classes are capped at 24 students with two certified adults, a Class Teacher and a Teaching Assistant. Specialist spaces include the iHub innovation centre with virtual reality, robotics and 3D printing, along with astronomy, hydroponics, media and drama and cooking rooms, a gymnasium and a swimming pool. KHDA rated the school Acceptable at its most recent inspection, in February 2024.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Tuition for 2026-2027 as published by the school, which prices Pre-K to Grade 6 and has no Grade 7; the regulator holds nine approved fee sheets and they stop at Grade 6. Note the school's admissions page says it welcomes applications only up to Grade 5, while its fee page and the regulator both price a Grade 6. Approved and payable are the same figure: there is no general discount. Tuition covers teaching only. Uniform at AED 350 to AED 1,500, stationery at AED 100 to AED 500 and a laptop or digital device at AED 500 to AED 3,500 are required and bought separately, and transport is optional at AED 3,000 to AED 11,000 a year. A place is secured with a deposit of 10 per cent of annual tuition, set against the first term; new students also pay an enrolment fee of up to 10 per cent of tuition and returning students up to 5 per cent or AED 500, whichever is higher, both deducted from the first term. The application fee is AED 525 including VAT and covers assessment. The school advertises a long list of conditional reductions across three different pages, covering siblings, Emirati students, staff, community residents, privilege and ESAAD cardholders, early payment, referrals and scholarships, but the three lists disagree with each other on both the values and who qualifies, so any figure should be confirmed with the school before relying on it. No refund or withdrawal policy is published.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Early childhood programme following American early learning standards with a Project-Based Learning approach. Two certified adults per class (Class Teacher and Teaching Assistant). Trilingual exposure in English, French, and Arabic. Specialist enrichment activities include farming and gardening, music and arts, sports and wellness, food and cooking, and technology and innovation.
Core academic programme following California Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English language arts and mathematics, and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for science. Project-Based Learning drives teaching and learning, with STEM integrated across the curriculum. Students use the iHub innovation centre for virtual reality, robotics and 3D printing. Social studies and moral education follow the UAE MSCS framework and are taught twice a week. Arabic and Islamic Education follow UAE Ministry of Education requirements.
Innovation centre branded iHub, where children work with virtual reality, robotics, 3D printing and Minecraft based projects.
Laboratory for science, technology, engineering and mathematics projects, used to develop innovation and design engineering skills.
Specialist astronomy room used for multidisciplinary Project-Based Learning lessons.
Hydroponics room where elementary students take part in hydroponic farming and sustainability projects.
School library supporting the reading programme, staffed by a librarian.
Art room for drawing, painting and creative work, with a specialist art teacher.
Specialist music room for music and arts classes, with a specialist music teacher.
Media and drama room used for multidisciplinary lessons and performing arts.
Principal
Principal of Vernus International School, her sixth school leadership appointment. Teaching career began in 1985 and has included opening and leading international schools in Singapore, France, Hungary, China, Jordan, the UK and the UAE, across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. Has taught French, Spanish, English and ICT and held both academic and pastoral leadership roles.
Head of KG and Elementary
Head of Data & Assessment
Head of Wellbeing
Registrar
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