Emirates International School Meadows
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
- +1
Per yearabout USD 7.89K–23.4K
AED 29K–86K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
IB continuum school in the Meadows community, Dubai, offering IB PYP, MYP, DP and CP for students aged 3 to 18 from Early Years 1 to Year 13.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,830
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 85
- Founded
- 2005
- School bus
- Yes
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 |
|---|---|
| Ey 1 | AED 28,990≈ USD 7.89K |
| Ey 2 | AED 38,046≈ USD 10.4K |
| Year 1 | AED 38,046≈ USD 10.4K |
| Year 2 | AED 45,292≈ USD 12.3K |
| Year 3 | AED 45,292≈ USD 12.3K |
| Year 4 | AED 50,734≈ USD 13.8K |
| Year 5 | AED 50,734≈ USD 13.8K |
| Year 6 | AED 50,734≈ USD 13.8K |
| Year 7 | AED 59,790≈ USD 16.3K |
| Year 8 | AED 59,790≈ USD 16.3K |
| Year 9 | AED 59,790≈ USD 16.3K |
| Year 10 | AED 68,858≈ USD 18.7K |
| Year 11 | AED 68,858≈ USD 18.7K |
| Year 12 | AED 80,621≈ USD 22K |
| Year 13 | AED 85,976≈ USD 23.4K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Ey 1 | AED 28,990 (about USD 7.89K) |
| Ey 2 | AED 38,046 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Year 1 | AED 38,046 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Year 2 | AED 45,292 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Year 3 | AED 45,292 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Year 4 | AED 50,734 (about USD 13.8K) |
| Year 5 | AED 50,734 (about USD 13.8K) |
| Year 6 | AED 50,734 (about USD 13.8K) |
| Year 7 | AED 59,790 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Year 8 | AED 59,790 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Year 9 | AED 59,790 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Year 10 | AED 68,858 (about USD 18.7K) |
| Year 11 | AED 68,858 (about USD 18.7K) |
| Year 12 | AED 80,621 (about USD 22K) |
| Year 13 | AED 85,976 (about USD 23.4K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates International School Meadows (this school) | AED 28,990 (about USD 7.89K) | AED 85,976 (about USD 23.4K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| Dubai British School Emirates Hills | AED 53,027 (about USD 14.4K) | AED 79,541 (about USD 21.7K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Bus
- AED 9,000
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)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- Duke of Edinburgh International Award
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- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, pearson
- Memberships
- COIS
- Inspection
- KHDA · Very Good
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Bus service
School bus service run by Diamondlease, with a bus attendant on each vehicle and door-step pickup.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Operated as a community service of Al Habtoor Group, with an international leadership and teaching team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academics
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Curriculum
Fully authorised IB continuum school offering PYP, MYP, DP and CP.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Exam results
IB Diploma results are reported to exceed the global average, with graduates placed at major overseas universities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academic calendar
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Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Opened in 2005 and marking its 20th anniversary.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Community
Students from over 85 countries, reflecting the demographics of the surrounding community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Extra-curricular activities
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Leadership and professional
Duke of Edinburgh International Award for students over 14, plus university and career counselling.
- Duke of Edinburgh International Award
- University and career counselling
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Holds IB and CIS accreditation, offers Pearson BTEC diploma option, and is rated Very Good by KHDA.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Location
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