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Ambassador International Academy
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
- +2
Per yearabout USD 12.9K–25.4K
AED 47.3K–93.3K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
IB World School in Al Khail, Dubai, offering the IB Early Years, Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma and Career-related programmes for ages 3 to 18, with the British National Curriculum blended in.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 91
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 |
|---|---|
| Nursery/ECC | AED 47,255≈ USD 12.9K |
| FS1/Pre-KG | AED 49,593≈ USD 13.5K |
| FS2/KG-1 | AED 56,083≈ USD 15.3K |
| Year 1/KG-2 | AED 56,083≈ USD 15.3K |
| Year 2/Grade 1 | AED 64,464≈ USD 17.6K |
| Year 3/Grade 2 | AED 64,464≈ USD 17.6K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery/ECC | AED 47,255 (about USD 12.9K) |
| FS1/Pre-KG | AED 49,593 (about USD 13.5K) |
| FS2/KG-1 | AED 56,083 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Year 1/KG-2 | AED 56,083 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Year 2/Grade 1 | AED 64,464 (about USD 17.6K) |
| Year 3/Grade 2 | AED 64,464 (about USD 17.6K) |
| Year 4/Grade 3 | AED 64,464 (about USD 17.6K) |
| Year 5/Grade 4 | AED 64,464 (about USD 17.6K) |
| Year 6/Grade 5 | AED 64,464 (about USD 17.6K) |
| Year 7/Grade 6 | AED 74,956 (about USD 20.4K) |
| Year 8/Grade 7 | AED 74,956 (about USD 20.4K) |
| Year 9/Grade 8 | AED 74,956 (about USD 20.4K) |
| Year 10/Grade 9 | AED 82,527 (about USD 22.5K) |
| Year 11/Grade 10 | AED 84,324 (about USD 23K) |
| Year 12/Grade 11 | AED 93,297 (about USD 25.4K) |
| Year 13/Grade 12 | AED 93,297 (about USD 25.4K) |
Source: school website (aiadubai.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Ambassador International Academy (this school) | AED 47,255 (about USD 12.9K) | AED 93,297 (about USD 25.4K) |
| 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 (aiadubai.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 500
- Bus
- AED 8,900
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 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Entry assessment
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 2nd child 5%; 3rd 7.5%; 4th 10%; 5th 12.5%; eldest 2.5% when 3+ children (2026-27 only)
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
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 MYPOffered
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)Offered
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
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- In-class support
- Learning support (SEN)
- Advanced
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Sports field
Sports
- Tennis
- Cricket
- Football
- Basketball
- Athletics
- Swimming
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Visual arts
- Design
- Dance
After-school activities
- After School Programme
- Model United Nations
- Duke of Edinburgh
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
- Inspection
- DSIB (Dubai School Inspection Bureau) · Above Curriculum Standards · 2023-24
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Uses a three-tier support model with individual plans (IEPs), counsellors, support teachers and learning support assistants working with families. A High Potential Learners programme is also offered.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School bus service covers most areas of Dubai, operated by a third-party provider, with both-way and one-way options.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
A Governing Board sets strategic direction, oversees budget and staffing, appoints the Principal and oversees curriculum delivery, and takes part in the national Education 33 initiative.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers the full range of IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) for ages 3 to 18, combining inquiry-based learning with the British National Curriculum.
- Early Years Programme
- Primary Years Programme
- Middle Years Programme
- Diploma Programme
- Career-related Programme
- BTEC Diploma in International
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school reports Grade 10 MYP results with an average total of 41.03, a 100% pass rate and a highest score of 50 out of 56.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
An English Language Learning department supports multilingual learners from KG2 to Grade 12, integrating support into lessons and offering small-group sessions in the middle years.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Provides daily check-ins, mindfulness, qualified counsellors, the PERMAH wellbeing model and the UpStrive platform, with regular parent-school collaboration.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Sports facilities
Campus sports facilities include tennis courts, cricket nets, a football pitch, basketball courts, an athletics track and a swimming pool.
- Tennis courts
- Cricket nets
- Football pitch
- Basketball courts
- Athletics track
- Swimming pool
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Four libraries and science and innovation labs are provided in both primary and secondary phases.
- Four libraries
- Science labs
- Innovation labs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Emphasises music, drama, visual arts and design, with soundproofed music rooms, a fine arts studio, a dance room and an exhibition space.
- Music
- Drama
- Visual arts
- Design
- Dance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Runs community and CSR initiatives and volunteer programmes intended to give back to the local community and environment.
- CSR initiatives
- Volunteer programmes
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Lists Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh and an After School Programme among its student activities.
- Model United Nations
- Duke of Edinburgh
- After School Programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Provides English language support tailored to each phase, from KG2 through the Diploma and BTEC programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Recognised as a Unified Champion School for its inclusion work under the Unified Learning for All initiative.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Recognised as an IB World School. In the 2023-24 DSIB inspection, 85% of quality standards were rated Good or Very Good.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applicants submit an online form and documents, attend an assessment, then receive an offer with seven days to accept. Tours run weekday mornings by appointment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Offers scholarships and bursaries for academics, sports, music, performing arts and leadership, plus a Welfare Fund for students facing financial hardship.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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