Al Khaleej International School
- American
- IB Diploma
- AP
Per yearabout USD 9.24K–17.3K
AED 33.9K–63.5K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
American curriculum school in Dubai (GEMS network) offering the IB Diploma Programme and Advanced Placement. Rated Good by KHDA in 2022-23. Aims to develop internationally minded students while preserving Emirati cultural identity.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by GEMS Education. See all 54 schools of GEMS Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
American · IB Diploma · AP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1992
- Religion
- islamic
- Term dates
- Term 1 Sep-Dec; Term 2 Jan-Mar; Term 3 Apr-Jun
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead 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 Primary | AED 33,932≈ USD 9.24K |
| KG 1 | AED 36,096≈ USD 9.83K |
| KG 2 | AED 36,096≈ USD 9.83K |
| Grade 1 | AED 39,712≈ USD 10.8K |
| Grade 2 | AED 39,712≈ USD 10.8K |
| Grade 3 | AED 39,712≈ USD 10.8K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre Primary | AED 33,932 (about USD 9.24K) |
| KG 1 | AED 36,096 (about USD 9.83K) |
| KG 2 | AED 36,096 (about USD 9.83K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 39,712 (about USD 10.8K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 39,712 (about USD 10.8K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 39,712 (about USD 10.8K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 42,004 (about USD 11.4K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 42,487 (about USD 11.6K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 42,487 (about USD 11.6K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 44,219 (about USD 12K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 44,219 (about USD 12K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 44,709 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 52,129 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Grade 11 (American) | AED 52,129 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Grade 12 (American) | AED 52,129 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Grade 11 (International Baccalaureate) | AED 63,457 (about USD 17.3K) |
| Grade 12 (International Baccalaureate) | AED 63,457 (about USD 17.3K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Al Khaleej International School (this school) | AED 33,932 (about USD 9.24K) | AED 63,457 (about USD 17.3K) |
| 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 (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
- Corporate discount
- Yes
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: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Sibling discount
- 5% for third child, 10% for fourth child, 15% for fifth and above (from AY 2026-27)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum · AP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
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
- STEM
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Makerspace
- Sports field
After-school activities
- Debating
- Robotics
- Chess
- Karate
- Basketball
- Rugby
- Gymnastics
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Zumba
- Junior Choir
- Drama
- Film Making
- Science Club
- Cooking
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
- Inspection
- KHDA (DSIB) · Good · 2022-23
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Bus service
School buses are run by an external transport provider with safety tracking and a registration contact for families.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Part of the GEMS Education network, with a Local Governing Body in each school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Based on the American curriculum, offering the IB Diploma Programme and Advanced Placement courses.
- IBDP
- Advanced Placement
- MAP testing
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school publishes Advanced Placement and IB results for the 2026 graduating cohort.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Confidential counselling for individuals and groups, plus university and career guidance, with clinics on campus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Purpose-built campus with science labs, robotics and food tech labs, a pool, three libraries and a makerspace.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Outdoor football field and basketball court, indoor sports hall, swimming pool and shaded play areas.
- Football field
- Basketball court
- Indoor sports hall
- Swimming pool
- Shaded play areas
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Eight science labs, ICT labs, a robotics lab, makerspace, three libraries and interactive classroom boards.
- 8 science labs
- ICT labs
- Robotics lab
- Food tech lab
- Makers room
- 3 libraries
- IB Lounge
- Science art lab
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Indoor multipurpose hall and an art, music and drama room.
- Indoor multipurpose hall
- Art, music and drama room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Enrichment groups for maths, English study and environmental club.
- Math Study Group
- English Study Group
- Environmental Club
- Math Crash Course
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Art and crafts, drama, junior choir, origami and other creative arts activities.
- Art and Crafts
- Drama
- Junior Choir
- Origami
- Henna
- Fun Mask Making
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Language and culture activities including Arabic, French, Japanese and Turkish.
- Arabic B
- Arabic Dance
- French
- Japanese
- Turkish
- Yola
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Hobby clubs such as chess, photography, music, craft and karate.
- Chess
- Photography
- Music
- Karate
- Craft
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Leadership and professional
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Yoga, Zumba, fitness activities and a Happiness Club.
- Yoga
- Zumba
- Happiness Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Runs an Arabic Language and Culture Centre of Excellence and offers several foreign-language activities.
- Arabic
- French
- Japanese
- Turkish
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Authorised IB World School and an accredited American curriculum school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Enrolling from Pre-KG to Grade 12; school tours are offered Monday to Friday, with walk-ins welcome.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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