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Al Ittihad Private School Mamzar

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees AED 18,635
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1543
Type Co-educational
Opened 1975
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Al Ittihad Private School Mamzar is a long‑standing private school in Dubai offering an American curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Founded in 1975 under the auspices of Al Arabia for Educational Development, it forms the founding branch of IPSMamzar, a four‑school network that emphasizes Emirati heritage and Islamic values within the curriculum and campus life. The school delivers lessons in English across most subjects, with Arabic, Islamic, and social studies taught under the Ministry of Education framework, and students graduate with an American High School Diploma accredited by the Ministry of Education. The campus comprises four purpose‑built divisions (Kindergarten, Elementary, Boys's, and Girls's) and features extensive facilities: large gymnasium with two indoor pools, three libraries, science laboratories, computer labs, art rooms, a KG music room, mosques and prayer spaces, clinics, and air‑conditioned cafeterias. Extra‑curriculars include on‑site soccer, Taekwondo, and swimming academies and a strong arts and physical education program.

Cairo Road, Mamzar - Dubai, United Arab Emirates (P.O. Box 5126)

The Essentials

Al Ittihad Private School Mamzar has 1,543 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Al Mamzar, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Address: Cairo Road, Mamzar, Dubai. The school serves Kindergarten through Grade 12 and educates over 1,700 students.

Stages
Kindergarten; Elementary Section; Boys Section: Middle/High; Girls Section: Middle/High; K–12 program.

Type
Private school offering an American curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Country affiliation
American curriculum
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school provides the school uniform and sportswear through Emirates Industries; the uniform is available from Emirates Industries, Dubai, Al Deyafa Street, Hana Centre; students wear the proper school uniform every day and black school shoes; trainers are allowed only on PE days.

Food Options
Healthy food is provided in the school canteen; chocolates, crisps, candies and fizzy drinks are not allowed; healthy options include fruit, raw vegetables, fruit juices, water and healthy sandwiches; parents are asked to pack healthy lunch boxes and water for their children.

Governance and Ownership
IPSMamzar has accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Fees

Annual tuition at Al Ittihad Private School Mamzar ranges from AED 18,635 for 2026/27.

Application and enrolment fees

- Application (assessment) fee: AED 500.
- New‑student enrolment deposit: up to 10% of the annual tuition; this deposit is non‑refundable and is deducted from the first term fees.
- Re‑enrolment (returning student) fee: up to 5% of the annual tuition or AED 500 (whichever is higher); this fee is non‑refundable and is deducted from the first term fees.

Tuition fees by year (annual and per‑term amounts)

Fees shown are annual tuition (AED), with an indicative per‑term breakdown using the common three‑instalment split (33% / 33% / 34%). The three‑instalment split is the standard payment schedule applied by the school group. Annual tuition and the per‑term calculation are shown below:

- Pre‑Primary — Annual: AED 20,117; Per term (33% / 33% / 34%): AED 6,639 / AED 6,639 / AED 6,839.
- KG1 — Annual: AED 18,635; Per term: AED 6,141 / AED 6,141 / AED 6,353.
- KG2 — Annual: AED 18,635; Per term: AED 6,141 / AED 6,141 / AED 6,353.
- Grade 1 — Annual: AED 20,697; Per term: AED 6,830 / AED 6,830 / AED 7,037.
- Grade 2 — Annual: AED 20,697; Per term: AED 6,830 / AED 6,830 / AED 7,037.
- Grade 3 — Annual: AED 20,697; Per term: AED 6,830 / AED 6,830 / AED 7,037.
- Grade 4 — Annual: AED 22,777; Per term: AED 7,516 / AED 7,516 / AED 7,745.
- Grade 5 — Annual: AED 22,777; Per term: AED 7,516 / AED 7,516 / AED 7,745.
- Grade 6 — Annual: AED 22,777; Per term: AED 7,516 / AED 7,516 / AED 7,745.
- Grade 7 — Annual: AED 28,246; Per term: AED 9,321 / AED 9,321 / AED 9,604.
- Grade 8 — Annual: AED 28,246; Per term: AED 9,321 / AED 9,321 / AED 9,604.
- Grade 9 — Annual: AED 28,246; Per term: AED 9,321 / AED 9,321 / AED 9,604.
- Grade 10 — Annual: AED 36,592; Per term: AED 12,055 / AED 12,055 / AED 12,482.
- Grade 11 — Annual: AED 36,592; Per term: AED 12,055 / AED 12,055 / AED 12,482.
- Grade 12 — Annual: AED 42,434; Per term: AED 14,002 / AED 14,002 / AED 14,430.

(Annual tuition bands and grade‑by‑grade figures are those published for the school.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard billing model: three instalments (first instalment due in August, second instalment due 1 December, third instalment due 1 February). The usual split applied is 33% / 33% / 34% of the annual tuition. Two post‑dated cheques (dated for the second and third instalments) are typically required at the time of first instalment payment. An employer undertaking form is accepted where an employer pays fees directly.
- The enrolment deposit (up to 10%) and re‑enrolment fee (up to 5% or AED 500) are deducted from the first instalment.

Boarding

- The school operates as a day school. Boarding facilities are not offered.

Other costs and typical mandatory / optional charges

- Books (mandatory) — examples by phase: Pre‑Primary: AED 1,049; KG/early years: approx. AED 1,074; Grade 1: AED 2,155; Grade 6: AED 2,131; Grade 9: AED 3,596; Grade 10/12 textbook charges higher (examples shown per grade). These book charges are listed separately from tuition.
- Uniforms and stationery — uniform price range AED 265 to AED 850; stationery and small supplies typically AED 150 (varies by grade). Uniforms are supplied via approved school uniform suppliers.
- Laptop / digital device — indicated range AED 1,000 to AED 4,000 where required for older grades.
- Transport (optional) — typical annual two‑way transport fees range from approximately AED 5,500 to AED 7,000 (routes and exact pricing vary by area).
- Extracurricular, clubs and optional activities — ranges shown: AED 25 up to AED 2,500 for clubs; international trips AED 3,000 to AED 20,000; school photographs, magazine and other optional services listed individually (examples shown in the school's published fees schedule).

Refunds and non‑refundables

- Application (assessment) fee: charged at registration (AED 500) and not deductible from tuition; application fees are treated as non‑refundable in normal circumstances.
- Enrolment deposit and re‑enrolment fee: stated as non‑refundable but deductible from the first term fees.
- Other refunds (for example refund of paid tuition if a student withdraws before term start) follow the school's published fee policy and standard practice for the group; specific refund scenarios (mid‑term withdrawal deductions, timing thresholds) are handled under the school's published terms and the group's fee policy.

Fee payment options

- Common payment methods used across the school group and by this campus include: bank transfer, cash, debit/credit card, and post‑dated cheques for instalments; employer undertaking forms are accepted for third‑party payment. Parents are generally asked to provide post‑dated cheques for the December and February instalments at the time of the first payment. Accepted payment channels may include in‑person payment at the accounts office and bank transfers to the school's official account.

Notes for parents

- Mandatory book charges and optional service fees (transport, trips, clubs) are separate to the annual tuition and are billed/collected as specified in the school's fee schedule. Typical ranges for these additional items are listed above.
Academics

Al Ittihad Private School Mamzar teaches American Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school follows American curriculum in English, math, science and humanities, and Ministry of Education Curriculum in Arabic, Islamic and social studies. All lessons are taught in English except Islamic and social studies. Students receive an American High School Diploma at the end of the 12th grade which is accredited by the Ministry of Education.

Exam Results
Kindergarten through Grade 4 are assessed through ongoing evaluations; Grades 5–12 have weekly quizzes (formative) and final exams (summative) at the end of each term. The school uses a three-term system with a report card after each term; the final annual report is the average of all terms. Graduation Merit System: Grades 10–12: Distinction (90–94.9%), High Distinction (95%), Salutatorian, Valedictorian. High School averages are computed as Grade 10: 20%, Grade 11: 30%, Grade 12: 50%.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes learning along with social and individual growth, supporting each student to reach their full potential. It is a nurturing environment where students achieve academic success while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a safe, inspiring, and happy setting. The school emphasizes partnerships with parents, students, and the community to prepare leaders and conscientious citizens.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe, inspiring, and happy environment for students.
Parent Experience

History
Under the auspices of Al Arabia for Educational Development, Al Ittihad Private School (IPSMamzar) was founded in 1975 by UAE nationals. It is the founding branch of IPSMamzar, a four-school network. IPSMamzar offers an American Curriculum and emphasizes Emirati heritage, with Islamic values informing the curriculum and campus life. The campus is divided into four divisions—Kindergarten, Elementary, Boys (Grades 5–12), and Girls (Grades 5–12)—with gender segregation from Grade 5, and IPSMamzar has held NEASC and CIS accreditation since 2013.

Community
Islamic values inform the curriculum, and the school fosters an international, multicultural environment that respects Emirati heritage. The school emphasizes close partnership with parents and the community to prepare students to assume leadership roles and serve their country as responsible citizens. The Community Service Team organized a textbook donation drive to Liberia for schooling needs in 2014-2015 to support education in another country.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
IPSMamzar campus sits on almost 1,000,000 sq ft of land in Mamzar. It comprises four purpose-built, large, modern academic buildings (Kindergarten, Elementary, Boys and Girls Sections), an administration building, and a large gymnasium housing two indoor swimming pools. The campus includes two mosques (one in the Girls Section and one in the Boys Section) and a prayer room in the Elementary Section. Health and safety are supported by three clinics, a full-time doctor, three nurses, and staff trained in First Aid. A large, air-conditioned gym supports physical education for Middle/High; younger students have their own PE rooms, and a 25-meter indoor pool plus a smaller pool allow year-round swimming. The grounds include a grass playing field with lighting, shaded recreational courtyards, and air-conditioned cafeterias.

Sports Facilities
An air-conditioned gym with a large seating capacity and a stage is the main indoor teaching space for Physical Education for the Middle and High Schools. Kindergarten and Elementary Sections have their own well-padded, air-conditioned PE rooms. A large grass playing field with lighting is on campus for outdoor sports and evening use. The school operates soccer, Taekwondo, and swimming academies on campus to support extra-curricular sports. There are two indoor swimming pools available on site for swimming lessons and activities.

Academic Facilities
Six computer labs (including an ICDL Lab) with over 200 computers connected to the school network running Microsoft Server 2007. Interactive whiteboards in every classroom, plus projectors and desktops, with high-speed 200MB Optec Internet and a wireless network. Four fully equipped science laboratories (including physics and chemistry) supported by a full-time science technician. Three Libraries in the Libraries and Resource Centre, well stocked with fiction and non-fiction, periodicals, journals, newspapers, videos, DVDs, and audio resources; computers are provided for research. A multi-purpose hall, three art rooms, and a KG music room support arts and music education.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Soccer, Taekwondo, and swimming academies operate on campus, illustrating the school's emphasis on sports and extra-curricular activities. Exercise equipment in the Girls Section and outside the Boys Section provides opportunities for physical activity during mornings, break times, and after dismissal. The arts are supported with three art rooms and a KG music room for creative activities beyond class time.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is an American Curriculum School. The school encourages students to be actively engaged in academics and co-curricular pursuits. Students are expected to accept responsibility for their learning and actions and to develop self-directed learning skills.

Community & Service
The school contributes to school and community service.

Leadership & Professional
The school aims to educate a generation to develop into exceptional leaders that can cope with the challenge of an ever-growing global world, while respecting their cultural and religious heritage. This is achieved through the dedicated efforts of professional staff and the curricula and extra-curricular programs offered by the school.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the medium of instruction for most subjects. The American curriculum is taught in English for English, math, science and humanities. Arabic, Islamic and social studies follow the Ministry of Education Arabic curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses English as the primary language of instruction. All lessons are taught in English except Islamic and social studies. Arabic is taught using the Ministry of Education curriculum for Arabic, Islamic and social studies.
Reputation

Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) – U.S. regional accrediting body providing accreditation for all levels of education; IPSMamzar was accredited by NEASC in 2013.
Council of International Schools (CIS) – a membership community committed to high-quality international education; IPSMamzar was accredited by CIS in 2013.
Admissions

Admissions
Registration for the following academic year begins in April. For parents outside Dubai, every effort is made to provide up-to-date information on the admission procedure, fees structure and related matters, but enrolment is guaranteed only once the family is living in Dubai. Admission Priority is given first to siblings, followed by those seeking transfer from sister schools. The cut-off date for placement is December 31; KG1 applicants must be four years old and Grade 1 applicants must be six years old. Admission Procedure: The completed application and relevant documents should be submitted by hand to the Registrar's Office from Sunday to Thursday between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, by mail to The Registrar, Al Ittihad Private School - Mamzar, P.O. Hand delivery is preferable.
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