Al Mawakeb School
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 4.28K–6.94K
AED 15.7K–25.5K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-03)
About
Private international school group in Dubai, UAE, with three campuses (Garhoud, Barsha, Khawaneej). It follows an American-based curriculum with UAE and Arabic content.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
American · AP
Ages
Ages 4–18
Students
7,500
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 60
- Founded
- 1979
- Selectivity
- Open entry
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Accreditations
- NEASC
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 |
|---|---|
| KG1 | AED 15,726≈ USD 4.28K |
| KG2 | AED 15,726≈ USD 4.28K |
| G1 | AED 15,982≈ USD 4.35K |
| G2 | AED 16,045≈ USD 4.37K |
| G3 | AED 16,457≈ USD 4.48K |
| G4 | AED 16,805≈ USD 4.58K |
| G5 | AED 17,316≈ USD 4.72K |
| G6 | AED 17,502≈ USD 4.77K |
| G7 | AED 19,406≈ USD 5.28K |
| G8 | AED 19,532≈ USD 5.32K |
| G9 | AED 21,246≈ USD 5.79K |
| G10 | AED 21,436≈ USD 5.84K |
| G11 | AED 23,970≈ USD 6.53K |
| G12 | AED 25,493≈ USD 6.94K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG1 | AED 15,726 (about USD 4.28K) |
| KG2 | AED 15,726 (about USD 4.28K) |
| G1 | AED 15,982 (about USD 4.35K) |
| G2 | AED 16,045 (about USD 4.37K) |
| G3 | AED 16,457 (about USD 4.48K) |
| G4 | AED 16,805 (about USD 4.58K) |
| G5 | AED 17,316 (about USD 4.72K) |
| G6 | AED 17,502 (about USD 4.77K) |
| G7 | AED 19,406 (about USD 5.28K) |
| G8 | AED 19,532 (about USD 5.32K) |
| G9 | AED 21,246 (about USD 5.79K) |
| G10 | AED 21,436 (about USD 5.84K) |
| G11 | AED 23,970 (about USD 6.53K) |
| G12 | AED 25,493 (about USD 6.94K) |
Source: school website (almawakeb.sch.ae) · checked 2026-11-03 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Al Mawakeb School (this school) | AED 15,726 (about USD 4.28K) | AED 25,493 (about USD 6.94K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| 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) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Greenwood International School | AED 20,124 (about USD 5.48K) | AED 30,860 (about USD 8.4K) |
Source: school website (almawakeb.sch.ae) · checked 2026-11-03 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
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 2026-11-03)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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
- Languages
- STEM
- Service
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts
- Arts and Crafts Club
- Band
- Music and Dance Club
- Theatre and Cinema Club
- Photography and Digital Media Club
After-school activities
- Arts and Crafts Club
- Scouts
- Robotics Club
- STEM Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Heritage Club
- Career Club
- Band
- Community Service Club
- Junior Chefs
- Earth Calling Out (E.C.O)
- MUN
- Photography and Digital Media Club
- Music and Dance Club
- Theatre and Cinema Club
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Additional learning support
Academic support programmes, curriculum modifications and intervention strategies are used to support learners with diverse needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
UAE national subjects such as Arabic, Islamic Education and Social Studies are integrated into the American curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
The schools are managed by AMSI, and each school's senior leadership team monitors quality and performance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
The curriculum is based on Massachusetts state standards and UAE Ministry of Education requirements. Science, maths and English follow Massachusetts frameworks.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Special educational needs (SEN)
The school states a commitment to inclusion and to identifying special educational needs and gifts and talents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Child protection is a priority, and all staff must report suspected abuse or neglect under set procedures.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding policy
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1979 as a private international school, with over 35 years of operation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic facilities
Learn-Online eLearning platform and notebook computers for Grades 11 and 12 are provided.
- Learn-Online platform
- Notebook computers (Grades 11-12)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs include robotics, STEM, creative writing, innovation and Model UN.
- Robotics Club
- STEM Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Innovation Club
- MUN
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts clubs cover crafts, band, music and dance, theatre and cinema, and photography.
- Arts and Crafts Club
- Band
- Music and Dance Club
- Theatre and Cinema Club
- Photography and Digital Media Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Heritage and Arabic-language clubs are offered.
- Heritage Club
- Tilawa Club
- For the love of our Arabic Language
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Community service and Scouts activities are offered, including service to local communities.
- Community Service Club
- Scouts Program
- Earth Calling Out (E.C.O)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Leadership opportunities include Student Council/Senate and Model UN.
- Student Council/Senate
- MUN
- Yearbook
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Sports club and varsity teams in basketball, volleyball, football, track and swimming are offered.
- Sports Club
- Varsity Sports
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Instruction is in English from KG, with differentiated Arabic and French lessons across the school.
- English
- Arabic
- French
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
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Awards
An academic honours system for Grades 7-12 recognises achievement, with awards presented at a yearly ceremony.
- Honor
- High Honor
- Higher Honor
- Highest Honor
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Admissions procedures and fees differ by campus; families choose a school to view its forms.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
At the awards ceremony, a select group of high-achieving students receive partial scholarships.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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