Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 6.31K–13K
AED 23.2K–47.6K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
About
Private school in Jumeirah, Dubai, opened in 1998 as the second branch of the Al Ittihad Private Schools network. Licensed from Pre-KG to Grade 12, it offers an American-based curriculum with Arabic, Islamic Studies and Emirati cultural content.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
American · AP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
2,434
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Founded
- 1998
- Gender
- coed_primary_single_secondary
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| PRE KG | AED 23,184≈ USD 6.31K |
| KG1 | AED 23,345≈ USD 6.36K |
| KG2 | AED 23,345≈ USD 6.36K |
| Grade 1 | AED 31,129≈ USD 8.48K |
| Grade 2 | AED 31,129≈ USD 8.48K |
| Grade 3 | AED 31,129≈ USD 8.48K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| PRE KG | AED 23,184 (about USD 6.31K) |
| KG1 | AED 23,345 (about USD 6.36K) |
| KG2 | AED 23,345 (about USD 6.36K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 31,129 (about USD 8.48K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 31,129 (about USD 8.48K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 31,129 (about USD 8.48K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 36,495 (about USD 9.94K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 36,495 (about USD 9.94K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 36,495 (about USD 9.94K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 38,646 (about USD 10.5K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 38,646 (about USD 10.5K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 38,646 (about USD 10.5K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 47,633 (about USD 13K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 47,633 (about USD 13K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 47,633 (about USD 13K) |
Source: school website (arabian-edu.com) · checked 2026-11-04 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira (this school) | AED 23,184 (about USD 6.31K) | AED 47,633 (about USD 13K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
Source: school website (arabian-edu.com) · checked 2026-11-04 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- given from the second child onward
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- STEM
- Teachers
- 151
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
Sports
- Swimming
- Martial arts
- Fitness
After-school activities
- Swimming
- Martial arts
- Fitness
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, NEASC, KHDA
- Memberships
- COIS
- Inspection
- KHDA · Good
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Bus service
School buses are operated by Dubai Taxi Company.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
A governing Board of Trustees oversees school performance and strategic goals.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Runs a K–12 American-based curriculum aligned with US Common Core and NGSS standards. Arabic and Islamic Studies follow UAE Ministry of Education standards.
- American High School Diploma
- Advanced Placement (AP) courses
- Inquiry-based learning
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Part of a network with roots in the 1970s. The Jumeirah campus opened in 1998 as the second branch.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
A Parents' Council connects parents, the school and the wider community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Has classrooms, laboratories, a library, outdoor play areas and common areas.
- Classrooms
- Laboratories
- Library
- Outdoor play areas
- Common areas
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Lifestyle and wellbeing
KG students take part in clubs such as swimming, martial arts and fitness activities.
- Swimming
- Martial arts
- Fitness
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Arabic language and Emirati culture are integrated into the curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
- Arabic
- English
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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