The Aquila School

• Curriculum

  BTEC · IB Career-related · IB Diploma

• Ages

  Ages 3–18

• Language

  English

• Type

  International school

• Fee level

  Mid fees

2026-27 school year

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)

Mid-year entry

Possible

Entry process

Cat4, Interview

Open days

2026-11-15

Scholarships

Yes

Sibling discount

2nd child 5%, 3rd child 15%, 4th child 25%, 5th child 100% waiver, 6th and 7th child 25% (off KHDA-approved fees; applied to youngest children; cannot combine with corporate discount)

English support (EAL)

Yes

Learning support (SEN)

Specialist

Mother-tongue programmes

French, German, Spanish, Ru

Nurse on site

Yes

School bus

Yes

Food options

Allergy safe

Accreditations

IB

Inspection

British Schools Overseas · Outstanding

• Additional learning support

  Offers personalised learning support, a dedicated learning support centre, personalised English language plans and small-group instruction.

  • Hemam Learning Support Centre
  • Personalised language plans
  • Small-group instruction

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• School day structure

  Breakfast club and afternoon clubs extend the school day, including on Fridays.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Bus service

  Own school bus service. Morning buses are shared; afternoon runs are separate for Early Years, Primary and Secondary, plus a late bus.

  • Early Years bus
  • Primary bus
  • Secondary bus
  • Late bus after Secondary ECAs

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• Food options

  Nutritious meals prepared with a catering partner. Pork and nut-free policy, bans on fizzy drinks and sweets, and water dispensers.

  • Canteen
  • Hydration stations

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• Governance and ownership

  Part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) network of schools. Opened in 2018.

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• Curriculum

  British curriculum adapted to the UAE context, running from EYFS through GCSE, BTEC, IB Diploma and Career-related Programme, and ASDAN.

  • EYFS
  • English National Curriculum
  • GCSE
  • BTEC
  • IB Diploma Programme
  • IB Career-related Programme
  • ASDAN
  • Arabic
  • Islamic Studies
  • Spanish from Year 3

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• Exam results

  Publishes GCSE, BTEC, LAMDA and IB results. IB Diploma average score is 34.4 with 100% pass rate; highest IB score 39.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Social and emotional learning (SEL)

  Teaches life skills such as emotional intelligence, leadership and critical thinking, using a PSHE programme and the Zones of Regulation process.

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• Special educational needs (SEN)

  Inclusive of students with special educational needs, with specialist support, tailored options and personalised programmes. Holds the SENDIA award.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• English as an additional language (EAL)

  Personalised language plans and small-group instruction for English learners, with home language support for some pupils.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Mental wellbeing

  Professional counselling and trained Mental Health First Aiders are available to students.

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• Safeguarding

  All staff trained in safeguarding. Controlled access, CCTV coverage and around-the-clock security monitoring on campus.

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• History

  Opened in 2018. The campus was recognised as the Best Design Education Project of 2018.

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• Community

  Students from more than 90 nationalities. Community events and international partnership exchanges are part of school life.

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• Facilities overview

  Purpose-built campus with an auditorium, science labs, art and music studios, swimming pools and outdoor learning spaces.

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• Sports facilities

  Multipurpose halls, courts, swimming pools, an astro pitch, a gym and football pitches.

  • Multipurpose halls
  • Courts
  • Swimming pools
  • Astro pitch
  • Football pitches
  • Gym

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• Academic facilities

  Technology labs with robotics and a drone arena, libraries, a secondary learning hub, sixth form suites and a silent study room.

  • Technology labs
  • Drone arena
  • Primary library
  • Learning hub
  • Sixth Form suites
  • Silent study room

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• Extra-curricular facilities

  Hydroponic farm, greenhouses, a vertical UV garden, prayer rooms, a canteen and cafés.

  • Hydroponic farm
  • Greenhouses
  • Vertical UV garden
  • Prayer rooms
  • Canteen
  • Cafés

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• Academic and intellectual

  ISP programmes including science, chess and Model United Nations clubs open to students across age groups.

  • ISP Scientists
  • ISP Chess Masters
  • ISP Model United Nations

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• Arts and creative

  Performing arts programme in music, drama and dance, plus ISP Artists and ISP Filmmakers.

  • ISP Artists
  • ISP Filmmakers
  • Choir
  • Musical theatre
  • Band

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• Cultural and language

  Cultural exchange programme where students live at another ISP school, plus Arabic and UAE culture study.

  • ISP Cultural Exchange

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• Community and service

  ISP Changemakers programme on social and environmental projects, plus student roles such as eco warriors and reading buddies.

  • ISP Changemakers
  • Eco warriors
  • Reading buddies

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• Leadership and professional

  Students take leadership roles as Aquila ambassadors, MUN delegates and TEDx speakers, plus primary leadership posts.

  • Aquila ambassadors
  • MUN delegates
  • TEDx speakers
  • Eco warriors
  • Library leaders
  • Digital leaders

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• Language provision

  English and Arabic taught from EYFS, Spanish from Year 3, and home language support for French, German, Spanish and Russian speakers.

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Russian

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Bilingual teaching

  English and Arabic taught together from the early years, with Islamic Studies for Muslim pupils.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Immersion programmes

  Immersive cultural exchange in which students travel and experience life at another ISP school.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Awards

  Best Design Education Project of 2018 for the campus, and the SENDIA award for provision for students of determination.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubailand, Dubai