Star International School Al Twar
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
- +1
Per yearabout USD 5.86K–12.6K
AED 21.5K–46.1K · 2025-26 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
British-curriculum international school in Al Twar, Dubai, for ages 3 to 18, with a primary campus (Al Twar 2) and a secondary campus (Al Twar 4). Part of International Schools Partnership.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by International Schools Partnership (ISP). See all 121 schools of International Schools Partnership (ISP)
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2025-26 school year
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 60
- Founded
- 2005
- Accreditations
- BSO, pearson, AQA
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-26 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 21,520≈ USD 5.86K |
| FS2 | AED 25,320≈ USD 6.89K |
| Year 1 | AED 25,329≈ USD 6.9K |
| Year 6 | AED 32,915≈ USD 8.96K |
| Year 7 | AED 35,280≈ USD 9.61K |
| Year 13 | AED 46,140≈ USD 12.6K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 21,520 (about USD 5.86K) |
| FS2 | AED 25,320 (about USD 6.89K) |
| Year 1 | AED 25,329 (about USD 6.9K) |
| Year 6 | AED 32,915 (about USD 8.96K) |
| Year 7 | AED 35,280 (about USD 9.61K) |
| Year 13 | AED 46,140 (about USD 12.6K) |
Source: school website (starintlschoolaltwar.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Star International School Al Twar (this school) | AED 21,520 (about USD 5.86K) | AED 46,140 (about USD 12.6K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| 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) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
Source: school website (starintlschoolaltwar.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 500
- Deposit
- AED 1,000
- 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: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Entrance assessment
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 10% to 20%
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedEYFS · British curriculum · IGCSE · A Level
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
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.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
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
Strengths
- STEM
- Languages
- Visual arts
- Sport
- Service
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- In-class support
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Library
- Music room
- Steam lab
- Science labs
- Sports hall
- Lunch hall
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Netball
- Volleyball
- Cricket
- Badminton
- Swimming
Arts
- Music
- Art
- Design
After-school activities
- ISP Artists
- ISP Changemakers
- ISP Chess Masters
- ISP Cultural Exchange
- ISP Scientists
- ISP Filmmakers
- ISP Virtual Exchange
- ISP Model United Nations
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
An inclusion department with trained staff, learning support assistants and an inclusion room with sensory-friendly design support students with additional needs.
- Inclusion department
- Learning Support Assistants
- Inclusion room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School bus service covering many Dubai areas, with RTA compliance, GPS and RFID tracking, CCTV, a child safety button and an on-board attendant.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
The lunch hall serves freshly prepared meals designed to cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs.
- Lunch hall
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), which the school joined in 2022.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the EYFS and the English National Curriculum, leading to GCSE and BTEC, then A Level and BTEC pathways in Post 16.
- EYFS
- English National Curriculum
- GCSE
- BTEC
- A Level
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes GCSE outcomes: 91% at grades 9 to 4, 67% at grades 9 to 6, and 46% at grades 9 to 7.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
English as an additional language support runs alongside Arabic for pupils who need it, and families are encouraged to keep home languages.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Security measures include staff-only access doors, visitor ID checks, and regular fire and lockdown drills.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The school opened in 2005 and joined ISP in 2022.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
A diverse community of students from more than 60 countries.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Two campuses: Al Twar 2 for Early Years and Primary, and Al Twar 4 for Secondary and Post 16.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes a football pitch, three indoor sports halls and an Olympic-sized 8-lane swimming pool.
- Football pitch
- Indoor sports halls
- Swimming pool
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Science labs, ICT lab, Design and Technology lab, STEAM lab, Apple Mac suite and a library with English and Arabic books.
- Science labs
- ICT lab
- Design and Technology lab
- STEAM lab
- Apple Mac suite
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Music room, multipurpose hall, Post 16 common area and lunch hall.
- Music room
- Multipurpose hall
- Post 16 common area
- Lunch hall
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic activities include ISP Scientists, ISP Chess Masters and ISP Model United Nations.
- ISP Scientists
- ISP Chess Masters
- ISP Model United Nations
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts activities include ISP Artists and ISP Filmmakers.
- ISP Artists
- ISP Filmmakers
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Community and service
Projects on social impact and environmental action through ISP Changemakers.
- ISP Changemakers
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Leadership roles include Head Boy and Head Girl, House Captains, Ambassadors and Sports Leaders.
- Student council
- Prefects
- House Captains
- Sports Leaders
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Teaches English and Arabic side by side, encouraging several languages, with French starting in Year 5.
- English
- Arabic
- French from Year 5
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Early Years children learn English and Arabic together from the start, and home languages are valued.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
Exchange programmes let students travel and live school life with ISP students in other countries.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Steps run from enquiry and tour to assessment, offer, enrolment and registration. Applications are taken year-round, with places filled first-come, first-served.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
795P+H2V - 7th St - Al Twar - Al Twar 2 Dubai, AE
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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