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Ambassador International Academy

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 34,015 - 74,500
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1506
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 11
Introduction

Ambassador International Academy (AIA) is an international IB World School located in Al Khail Gate, Al Quoz, Dubai. The school blends the English National (British) curriculum with the International Baccalaureate continuum, offering the PYP, MYP and DP (and the IB Career-related Programme) alongside alternative pathways such as a BTEC diploma for senior students. It serves learners from early years through to senior school (ages 2 to 18 as on file) and delivers its programmes primarily in English, with English Language Learning (ELL) support for those who need it. The school complies with UAE requirements for Arabic as an additional language and additionally offers modern languages including French, Spanish and German together with a home‑country language programme. Notable facilities cited by the school include dedicated STEAM provision — a Gaming Design & Coding Lab and a Product Design Lab — and a broad co‑curricular programme; the school also highlights personalised learning, AI‑integrated teaching approaches and entrepreneurship as distinctive elements of its provision.

Al Khail Gate, Al Quoz, Dubai Plot No. 3653942, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Ambassador International Academy has 1,506 pupils, typical class sizes of 11, instruction in English.

Location
Ambassador International Academy is located at Al Khail Gate, Al Quoz, Dubai (Plot No. 3653942). The campus sits in mid-town Al Khail and is accessible from both North (Old) Dubai and South (New) Dubai. There is also a campus in Mankhool, central Dubai, serving families in that area.

Stages
Early Years (Pre-KG to KG2, ages 3–5); Primary Years Programme (Grade 1–5); Middle Years Programme (Grade 6–10); Diploma Programme and Career Related Programme (Grade 11–12, ages 16–19).

Type
Co-educational, day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school represents students from over 91 nationalities; the most represented nationality is not publicly disclosed. Student–teacher ratio is about 1:11.

Additional learning support
English Language Learning (ELL) support is available to students across the IB programmes to aid language development and transition.

Country affiliation
United Arab Emirates (the school operates in Dubai, UAE).

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not specified.

School day structure
School day generally runs from 7:30am to 5:00pm on weekdays, with a shorter Saturday schedule (9:00am–1:00pm).

Bus service
School transport is provided by Guardian One Transport; inquiries can be sent to pre.aia@guardianonetransport.com.
Diving Deeper

House System
Four houses—Ravens, Weavers, Hawks, and Nightingales—foster camaraderie and healthy competition. House Points contribute to a House Cup; events include sporting competitions, music performances, spelling bees, art contests, science fairs, and community service initiatives.

Governance and Ownership
The Governing Board leads the school; the school is owned by Ambassador International Academy L.L.C.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ambassador International Academy ranges from AED 34,015 to AED 74,500 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees

- A non-refundable registration/application fee of AED 500 is payable at the time of application.
- For new students an enrolment fee of up to 10% of the tuition fee is charged; this enrolment fee is non-refundable and is deductible from the first term tuition payment. For returning students a re‑enrolment charge of up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher) is non‑refundable and deductible from the first term tuition payment.

Tuition fees by year group (Academic Year 2025–2026) — annual and per‑term (three terms)

Note: the school operates a three‑term academic calendar (Term 1: September–December; Term 2: January–March; Term 3: April–June). The figures below show the school's discounted tuition for 2025–2026 and a per‑term amount calculated by dividing the annual discounted tuition by three (per‑term amounts are shown for clarity of term billing). Annual amounts are shown in AED.

- Nursery / ECC — Annual tuition: AED 34,015. Per term (equal division): AED 11,338.33.
- FS1 / Pre‑KG — Annual tuition: AED 34,015. Per term: AED 11,338.33.
- FS2 / KG‑1 — Annual tuition: AED 36,805. Per term: AED 12,268.33.
- Year 1 / KG‑2 — Annual tuition: AED 41,691. Per term: AED 13,897.00.
- Year 2 / Grade 1 — Annual tuition: AED 44,386. Per term: AED 14,795.33.
- Year 3 / Grade 2 — Annual tuition: AED 44,386. Per term: AED 14,795.33.
- Year 4 / Grade 3 — Annual tuition: AED 47,337. Per term: AED 15,779.00.
- Year 5 / Grade 4 — Annual tuition: AED 47,337. Per term: AED 15,779.00.
- Year 6 / Grade 5 — Annual tuition: AED 47,337. Per term: AED 15,779.00.
- Year 7 / Grade 6 — Annual tuition: AED 50,677. Per term: AED 16,892.33.
- Year 8 / Grade 7 — Annual tuition: AED 54,352. Per term: AED 18,117.33.
- Year 9 / Grade 8 — Annual tuition: AED 61,117. Per term: AED 20,372.33.
- Year 10 / Grade 9 — Annual tuition: AED 64,491. Per term: AED 21,497.00.
- Year 11 / Grade 10 — Annual tuition: AED 69,841. Per term: AED 23,280.33.
- Year 12 / Grade 11 — Annual tuition: AED 74,500. Per term: AED 24,833.33.
- Year 13 / Grade 12 — Annual tuition: AED 74,500. Per term: AED 24,833.33.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school follows a three‑term academic calendar: Term 1 (September–December), Term 2 (January–March) and Term 3 (April–June). Transport fees are explicitly charged for ten months and are billed across these three terms. The admissions process requires accepted offers to be confirmed (including payment) within the timeframe stated in the offer. Re‑enrolment and enrolment charges are applied against the first term.
- Transport fees are shown as annual amounts and also given as term instalments on the school fee schedule. Transport is charged for ten months in the academic year and full payment for each term is required regardless of the number of working days in that term; if transport fees are unpaid by the due date the transport service will not be provided. Transport annual and term figures are presented in the next section.

Transport (optional) — costs and per‑term breakdown

- All areas of Dubai – Both way: Annual AED 8,400; Term 1 AED 3,360; Term 2 AED 2,520; Term 3 AED 2,520. All areas of Dubai – One way: Annual AED 6,720; Term 1 AED 2,688; Term 2 AED 2,016; Term 3 AED 2,016. Sharjah – Both way: Annual AED 13,200; Term 1 AED 5,280; Term 2 AED 3,960; Term 3 AED 3,660. Transport services are provided by a third‑party provider and transport use can only be discontinued at the end of a term (no refund for unused portion of a term).

Boarding / Accommodation

- Ambassador International Academy operates as a day school; there are no boarding facilities.

Other costs and typical optional charges

- Uniforms and required education supplies: typical uniform ranges are shown at approximately AED 600 to AED 2,000 depending on year and items. Required education supplies and student resource costs may be charged separately.
- Optional services and activities (examples and typical ranges shown on the official fee fact sheets): Transport AED 6,720–13,200; Extracurricular activities AED 3,500–8,000; Learning support assistants AED 2,500–7,500; Music concerts AED 50–500; School photographs AED 150–500; Sport camps AED 800–1,200; Summer/Winter/Spring camps AED 800–5,000 (ranges vary by grade and service). Additional examination fees for external/board exams are charged by the examining body where applicable.
- Sibling discounts on tuition are applied as per the following structure for 2025–2026: second child 5% (where two children), third child up to 5% (when three children), third child 7.5% (in the three‑child table), fourth child up to 10%, fifth child up to 12.5% (structure varies by birth order and number of children — see school schedule).

Refunds and non‑refundables

- The registration/application fee of AED 500 is non‑refundable. New‑student enrolment fees (up to 10% of the tuition fee) are non‑refundable but are deductible from the first term tuition payment. Re‑enrolment charges for existing students (up to 5% of tuition or AED 500, whichever is higher) are non‑refundable and deductible from the first term tuition. Transport fees are non‑refundable for the unused portion of a term when transport use is discontinued mid‑term. The school follows KHDA registration and refund policies for refunds and enrolment charges.

Fee payment options

- Publicly available school listings indicate that the school accepts cheque and credit/debit card payments for school fees. Specific available payment channels (for example bank transfer, online gateway, instalment partnerships) are not itemised on the school fee schedule; parents should use the Admissions/Finance contacts provided by the school when completing enrolment paperwork to confirm the final available payment methods and to obtain the correct payee details.

Important administrative points

- Offers must be accepted and the payments required by the offer letter completed within the period stated in the offer to secure a place. Enrolment and re‑enrolment charges are applied against first term fees. The school's published fees for 2025–2026 include the KHDA‑approved adjustments and any discounts published for that academic year. Optional services and extra items (uniform, trips, extra‑curricular activities, camps, learning support, exam fees charged by external boards) may incur additional charges; the KHDA fact sheets include typical ranges by grade.

(End of fee summary.)
Academics

Ambassador International Academy teaches British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Ambassador International Academy (AIA) in Dubai is an IB World School that blends the International Baccalaureate framework with the English National Curriculum to deliver a continuous, inquiry-based education for children aged 3 to 18. The school offers the full IB continuum: Early Years Programme (3–5 years; Pre-KG to KG2), Primary Years Programme (Grade 1–5), Middle Years Programme (Grade 6–10), Diploma Programme (Grade 11–12), and Career-Related Programme (Grade 11–12). In addition to the IB pathways, a BTEC Diploma is available as an alternative graduation pathway for Years 11–12. Instruction is in English, with a curriculum that emphasizes STEAM, the Arts, and technology within an inquiry-driven approach. The school operates around Five Pillars of Excellence—Character Development, Lifelong Learning, Leaders in AI-Based Learning, Personalised Learning, and Entrepreneurship—to underpin holistic education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pastoral Care & Wellbeing at Ambassador International Academy places SEL at the heart of school life, with emotional wellbeing supported by daily check-ins, mindfulness activities, and access to qualified counsellors; social development is fostered through teamwork, peer mentoring, leadership programmes, and cultural events; a PERMAH wellbeing framework and the UpStrive digital platform underpin wellbeing across the campus.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Inclusion, Diversity & HPL identifies support for Students of Determination and multilingual learners, with Wave 1 universal support, Wave 2 targeted interventions (IAPs or BSPs), and Wave 3 specialist supports (IEPs and external therapies); a team of inclusion professionals, including counsellors and Learning Support Assistants, works with teachers, families, and students to implement and monitor these plans.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The English Language Learning department provides tailored English language lessons across the IB continuum, supporting listening, speaking, reading and writing from KG2 through DP; in the MYP (Grades 6-10) targeted English support is offered in small groups, and CP/DP/BTEC students receive advanced English language support to meet assessment demands.

Mental Wellbeing
Counselling services offer individual and group sessions and workshops on friendship, self-regulation, and conflict resolution; UpStrive supports wellbeing with mood check-ins and coping resources; the school also promotes a positive culture with leadership opportunities, diversity celebrations, and safe spaces.

Safeguarding
A dedicated safeguarding team leads protection efforts, with formal reporting procedures, regular safeguarding training, safe recruitment checks, digital citizenship and anti-bullying policies, and KHDA-aligned practices; two designated Child Protection Leads coordinate with KHDA and relevant authorities, and the policy outlines staff roles and child-reporting channels.
Parent Experience

History
Ambassador International Academy (AIA) in Dubai opened in September 2019 as part of the Ambassador Group of Schools. It was established to blend the English National Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum for learners from early years through secondary. The school is governed by the Ambassador Group, with Hukumat Kalwani serving as Chairman, reflecting the group's centralized ownership and governance model. AIA operates campuses at Al Khail and Al Mankhool under the IB World School umbrella. The founding and early development reflect the group's strategy to expand IB-aligned UK-curriculum education in Dubai .

Community
AIA describes its learning community as diverse and international, with students and staff from many nationalities and a focus on developing leadership, resilience, empathy, and social responsibility. Parents participate through a Parent Support Group (PSG) that coordinates learning walks, curriculum workshops, and coffee mornings to foster collaboration between home and school. Termly PSG meetings and the involvement of Parent Governors provide a formal channel for parental input into school life. KHDA rates Parent Engagement & Relationships as Outstanding, reflecting strong ties with families .

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Ambassador International Academy uses a Parent Support Group (PSG) as its primary parent involvement body, functioning similarly to a PTA. PSG members represent parents from different grade levels and organize various community-building events at AIA. The PSG coordinates learning walks, curriculum workshops, and coffee mornings to keep families closely connected with the curriculum. There are termly PSG meetings and Parent Governors, led by the Principal and Vice Principal, to discuss school initiatives and gather input on school life. KHDA rates Parent Engagement and Relationships as Outstanding, reflecting strong collaboration between families and the school .
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Ambassador International Academy's campus is designed to support learning, physical activity, and creative expression. The school features four libraries and extensive science and innovation labs across the primary and secondary phases. The sports footprint includes four tennis courts, three cricket nets, a football pitch, four basketball courts, an athletics track, and a swimming pool. Creative spaces include soundproof music and recording rooms, a dedicated Fine Arts studio, a dance room, and an exhibition area. These spaces are organized to provide age-appropriate environments for inquiry, collaboration, performance, and lifelong learning.

Sports Facilities
The campus provides a broad set of sports facilities to support physical education and team sports across age groups. Outdoor venues include four tennis courts, three cricket nets, a football pitch, four basketball courts, and an athletics track, complemented by an outdoor swimming pool. These facilities support both PE lessons and after-school activities, with spaces designed for teamwork, discipline, and wellbeing. Indoor spaces are used for physical education and recreational sporting programs throughout the year.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities focus on libraries and laboratories. Four libraries serve the kindergarten through senior school levels, providing dedicated spaces for reading, research, and study. The campus also houses extensive science and innovation laboratories across primary and secondary to support inquiry-based learning in STEM subjects. The facilities align with the IB curriculum across its four programmes, supporting a cohesive learning journey from Early Years to Grade 12.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Creative and performing arts spaces support a wide range of extracurricular activities. The campus includes soundproof music and recording rooms, a Fine Arts studio, a dance room, and an exhibition space for displays and performances. These facilities enable participation in arts, music, drama, and visual arts beyond the classroom, complementing the IB framework and integrated curriculum.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Ambassador International Academy offers a rich after-school enrichment programme with over 100 ECAs for KG2 through Grade 10, supporting broader academic and personal growth. The ECAs emphasize creativity, innovation, and skills beyond the core curriculum. The programme includes robotics for problem-solving, TED Talks-style public speaking, and entrepreneurship projects as part of its academic enrichment. The school also runs Model United Nations as a major ECA with weekly sessions, UN protocol training, and opportunities to participate in internal simulations and external conferences, including AMUN'25 held January 2025.

Arts & Creative
The House System provides regular music performances and art contests, offering regular outlets for performing and visual arts. The After School Programme features more than 100 ECAs, including creative projects and public-speaking activities that nurture creativity and self-expression. The Innovation & Technology strand supports creative design, robotics, and STEAM challenges, giving students hands-on opportunities to bring ideas to life through technology and design.

Cultural & Language
Model United Nations fosters global awareness and cross-cultural understanding through research, diplomacy, and debate. Diversity celebrations and cultural events are integral to school life and are reflected in the House System's activities. The pastoral care framework supports an inclusive, culturally aware community through language support, diversity celebrations, and culturally responsive practices.

Social & Hobbies
The After School Programme offers a wide range of ECAs beyond the classroom, promoting social development through teamwork and peer interaction. The House System organizes sporting competitions, music performances, spelling bees, art contests, and science fairs to encourage social engagement and collaboration. The Duke of Edinburgh Award provides opportunities for volunteering, skill development, physical activity, and outdoor adventures, fostering social growth outside class. Model United Nations also enhances teamwork and collaborative skills through simulated conferences.

Community & Service
The Duke of Edinburgh Award includes volunteering as a core component, with participants completing community service as part of their four sections. The House System features community service initiatives as part of house activities, encouraging students to contribute to their local community. The school emphasizes partnerships with families and the broader community through its wellbeing and pastoral care programs, which foster supportive engagement and opportunities for service-oriented leadership.

Leadership & Professional
Model United Nations sessions are led by trained faculty and mentors, with ongoing training in public speaking, research, and UN protocols and opportunities to participate in internal simulations and external conferences. The Duke of Edinburgh Award, introduced in 2024, provides Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels to develop leadership, independence, and project management skills. The After School Programme emphasizes entrepreneurship clubs and leadership development through project-based activities. The House System emphasizes student leadership and role models, with house-based leadership projects and events.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Pastoral Care & Wellbeing focuses on emotional health, mindfulness, and access to qualified counsellors, with daily check-ins and a PERMAH wellbeing framework. The school promotes physical health through a broad range of sports and active play, along with wellness initiatives that emphasize movement and self-care. UpStrive, a digital wellbeing platform, supports emotional wellbeing through mood tracking, guided reflections, and resilience resources. Leadership opportunities and a caring, inclusive culture further support students' overall wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
The school is an IB World School offering the full IB continuum (Early Years to Diploma level) and a BTEC Diploma. The English Language Learning (ELL) department provides tailored English language support for students across the IB programmes.

Bilingual Teaching
The school blends the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework with the English National Curriculum to deliver a personalised learning experience.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Contact the Admissions Office to start the process. 2. Visit the School. School tours are offered throughout the year, Monday to Friday at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, and are by appointment; to book, call the numbers above or use the visit/tour options. 3. Apply. Complete the online application form for each child and include a copy of the child's passport and, where relevant, a copy of their latest school or nursery report. 4. Assessment. After the application and required documentation are received, the admissions team will arrange an assessment. 5. Offer and enrollment. Upon successful application and assessment, an offer is made; families have seven days to accept; to accept, return the documents requested in the Offer Letter and make the payment as indicated to complete the admissions process.

Scholarships
Scholarships at the school provide financial assistance to outstanding students in academics, sports, music, performing arts, and other co-curricular fields. Scholarships and bursaries are awarded to students who demonstrate academic brilliance, exceptional talent in sports and the arts, or outstanding leadership and character. The Welfare Fund supports deserving students facing financial hardship to continue their education.
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