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Ash Mount School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 44,200 - 75,000
Ages 3 - 17 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages Arabic, French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Ash Mount School, opening in August 2026 in Dubai's Mudon community, offers an education combining the IB framework (PYP and MYP candidate) with English National Curriculum standards. Catering to students from Pre-KG to Grade 12, the school grounds learning in inquiry, sustainability, and international mindedness. The campus features distinctive environments that directly support learning. Highlights include an amphitheatre designed to amplify student voice, loose-parts play areas in the Early Years section, and Wadi-inspired planters where students practice environmental stewardship through agricultural projects like hydroponics. Specialized spaces such as 3D sculpture studios, dance studios, and a dedicated wellbeing hub provide targeted support. A signature element is the school’s interdisciplinary focus, bridging subjects to tackle global issues. Students also engage in concrete enrichment programs, such as home language clubs, financial literacy sessions, and student start-up incubators, ensuring practical readiness for life beyond graduation.

Al Hebiah Sixth, Mudon, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Ash Mount School has instruction in English.

Location
Ash Mount School is located in Mudon, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits opposite the Mudon Community Centre and benefits from easy road access to Dubai's major highways. It is positioned to serve families in nearby communities and is described as being at the heart of the Mudon residential area, with relevance to areas such as Arabian Ranches, The Sustainable City, and Dubai Sports City.

Stages
The school uses a three-tier structure: Primary for ages 3–11 (Pre-KG to Grade 5), Middle for ages 11–16 (Grade 6 to 10), and Senior for ages 16–18 (Grade 11 to 12). These pathways align with the international framework and English National Curriculum elements, adapted to UAE requirements.

Type
Ash Mount School is an international day school being established in Mudon, Dubai. It is being developed as part of the Interstar Advisory Services network and is positioned to operate with an international curriculum framework aligned to the UAE Ministry of Education. The school is not described as a boarding institution.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Public data on pupil nationalities and the local-to-international ratio is not provided. The school describes an international focus with EAL support and pathways for diverse learners, which suggests a mixed international intake.

Additional learning support
Ash Mount offers inclusive learning with targeted provisions. The Inclusion & Support program outlines personalised academic support, English as an Additional Language (EAL) pathways, and wellbeing guidance, with collaboration with families through IEPs and regular updates.

Country affiliation
The school is based in the United Arab Emirates and follows an international pathway that combines elements of the English National Curriculum with UAE MOE expectations. There is no separate country‑level school affiliation beyond UAE regulatory alignment.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not stated in publicly available materials.

School day structure
The school day for Primary runs from 7:40 a.m. with early finish times (1:10 p.m. for Pre-KG/KG1 and 2:40 p.m. for older Primary students). Middle sessions run from 7:40 a.m. to 2:40 p.m., with a Friday dismissal around 11:40 a.m. This structure mirrors the staged progression from Primary to Middle and Senior levels.

Bus service
Ash Mount offers a school bus service. Routes and service areas are to be defined based on community needs, with details to be communicated as planning progresses.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The uniform uses a two-tier scheme by year group. Primary (Pre-KG to Grade 5) features light blue polo shirts with a green leaf emblem and navy shorts or navy dress options for girls; a navy wide-brimmed hat is compulsory outdoors. Secondary (Grades 6–10) uses white shirts with gold piping and navy trousers or skirts; a navy hat is required outdoors; outerwear may be a navy V-neck jumper or cardigan with the school motif; a formal dress code applies for Grades 11–12. A detailed Uniform Guide is provided for full specifications.

Food Options
Ash Mount School offers a nutritionally balanced food programme aligned with UAE health guidelines. Meals are planned with allergy awareness and a nut-free site, prioritising local seasonal ingredients and minimizing ultra-processed foods. Packed lunches from home are allowed if they follow the healthy-eating guidance.

House System
Yes, the school operates a house system. New students are assigned to a house when they join.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the Interstar family of schools and is governed by Interstar Advisory Services. Founders Dinesh Kothari and Amit Kothari lead the Interstar group, with a governance model that provides oversight and accountability.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ash Mount School ranges from AED 44,200 to AED 75,000 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees

- Registration (to secure an offered place): 10% of the total annual tuition fee, payable within 5 working days of the offer. This registration payment is deducted from the term fees when securing a place.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts) — Academic Year 2026–2027 (all amounts AED)

- Pre‑KG / FS1
- Annual tuition (after Founders discount): AED 44,200.
- Term 1 due 24 Aug 2026: AED 17,680.
- Term 2 due 04 Jan 2027: AED 13,260.
- Term 3 due 05 Apr 2027: AED 13,260.

- KG1 / FS2
- Annual tuition (after Founders discount): AED 44,200.
- Term 1 due 24 Aug 2026: AED 17,680.
- Term 2 due 04 Jan 2027: AED 13,260.
- Term 3 due 05 Apr 2027: AED 13,260.

- KG2 / Year 1
- Annual tuition (after Founders discount): AED 44,200.
- Term 1 due 24 Aug 2026: AED 17,680.
- Term 2 due 04 Jan 2027: AED 13,260.
- Term 3 due 05 Apr 2027: AED 13,260.

- Grade 1 / Year 2
- Annual tuition (after Founders discount): AED 55,250.
- Term 1 due 24 Aug 2026: AED 22,100.
- Term 2 due 04 Jan 2027: AED 16,575.
- Term 3 due 05 Apr 2027: AED 16,575.

- Grade 2 / Year 3
- Annual tuition (after Founders discount): AED 55,250.
- Term 1 due 24 Aug 2026: AED 22,100.
- Term 2 due 04 Jan 2027: AED 16,575.
- Term 3 due 05 Apr 2027: AED 16,575.

- Grade 3 / Year 4
- Annual tuition (after Founders discount): AED 55,250.
- Term 1 due 24 Aug 2026: AED 22,100.
- Term 2 due 04 Jan 2027: AED 16,575.
- Term 3 due 05 Apr 2027: AED 16,575.

- Grade 4 / Year 5
- Annual tuition (after Founders discount): AED 63,750.
- Term 1 due 24 Aug 2026: AED 25,500.
- Term 2 due 04 Jan 2027: AED 19,125.
- Term 3 due 05 Apr 2027: AED 19,125.

- Grade 5 / Year 6
- Annual tuition (after Founders discount): AED 63,750.
- Term 1 due 24 Aug 2026: AED 25,500.
- Term 2 due 04 Jan 2027: AED 19,125.
- Term 3 due 05 Apr 2027: AED 19,125.

- Grade 6 / Year 7
- Annual tuition (after Founders discount): AED 63,750.
- Term 1 due 24 Aug 2026: AED 25,500.
- Term 2 due 04 Jan 2027: AED 19,125.
- Term 3 due 05 Apr 2027: AED 19,125.

- Grade 7 / Year 8
- Annual tuition (after Founders discount): AED 63,750.
- Term 1 due 24 Aug 2026: AED 25,500.
- Term 2 due 04 Jan 2027: AED 19,125.
- Term 3 due 05 Apr 2027: AED 19,125.

- Grade 8 / Year 9
- Annual tuition (after Founders discount): AED 63,750.
- Term 1 due 24 Aug 2026: AED 25,500.
- Term 2 due 04 Jan 2027: AED 19,125.
- Term 3 due 05 Apr 2027: AED 19,125.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Term 1 tuition payment due on 24 August 2026; Term 2 due on 4 January 2027; Term 3 due on 5 April 2027. Annual figures above reflect the post‑discount amounts and the term instalments shown.
- To secure an offered place families must sign the offer and pay the registration fee (10% of annual tuition) within 5 working days of the offer. That registration payment is deducted from the term fees.

Other costs and fees

- Uniform: a downloadable uniform guide and images are provided; specific uniform pricing is not published in the public fee table.
- Canteen / meal arrangements are referenced in the Parent Hub (school canteen) but individual meal pricing is not published in the tuition schedule.
- Additional costs such as examination fees, school trips, extended‑day clubs or extra‑curricular activities are not listed in the tuition table; any such supplementary charges are not published in the fee schedule page.

Refund information

- A dedicated refund or fee‑refund policy is not published among the school's opening‑year policies; specific refund terms and conditions are not provided in the publicly available fee schedule or policies at this time.

Fee payment options

- The school's public fee materials and admissions pages provide contact details for the admissions team for payment enquiries, but do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, cheque) in the published fee table or admission pages. Contact the admissions office for the accepted payment methods and invoicing arrangements.
Academics

Ash Mount School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP) for students aged 3 to 17.

Curriculum
Ash Mount School Dubai delivers an international curriculum framework aligned with the English National Curriculum and UAE MOE requirements; for the 2026-27 academic year it operates Pre-KG to Grade 8, with a plan to grow to Grade 12. In Early Years and Primary (ages 3–11, Pre-KG to Grade 5), Maths and English literacy follow the English National Curriculum, while Arabic, Islamic Education, UAE Social Studies, and Moral Education follow KHDA guidelines. English is the main language of instruction; Arabic is compulsory for all students, with additional languages such as French or Spanish introduced to give students a broader international perspective. Middle Years (Grades 6–10) cover eight broad subject areas—languages, sciences, humanities, mathematics, arts, design, and physical education—supported by English National Curriculum standards. Assessments include GL Progress Tests and CAT4, with Grade 9 featuring externally moderated assessments across core subjects; Senior Years use extended research and portfolio-style work as part of progression, and the site does not list GCSE/A-level or IB qualifications. Senior Years (Grades 11–12) offer pathways across languages, sciences, humanities, arts, and mathematics, including independent research projects and electives, plus leadership opportunities and career-focused pathways designed to prepare students for higher education and globally benchmarked assessments.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Ash Mount School embeds social and emotional learning (SEL) through a five-domain wellbeing framework: Emotional Resilience, Physical Health, Social Connection, Academic Balance, and Personal Growth. These domains are integrated across the curriculum, pastoral care, the House system, service projects, and community partnerships. Wellbeing is treated as a commitment that underpins day-to-day practice, not a stand-alone programme. The school emphasises collaboration with families and proactive identification of concerns to support every learner. Staff have safeguarding training and a Designated Safeguarding Lead supports the wellbeing and safety of students.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Ash Mount School describes an inclusive-first approach with Personalised Academic Support, Pathways for Every Learner (including English as an Additional Language support and extended opportunities for gifted and talented students), and Wellbeing and Growth with collaborative communication through IEPs. An inclusive model uses targeted support and regular family involvement to help students academically, socially, and emotionally. The school states EAL and GT pathways, and asserts that pupils are known, noticed, and nurtured. It does not publish a list of specific SEN categories or describe itself as a specialist SEN institution. However, the inclusion framework emphasizes collaboration with families through IEPs and regular updates.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is included under Pathways for Every Learner within Inclusion & Support. The school provides tailored EAL pathways alongside other personalised routes, including gifted and talented opportunities. Progress is communicated through regular updates and collaborative Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with families. EAL support is presented as part of the inclusive framework to enable access to the full curriculum. From Early Years to senior levels, EAL is available as part of inclusive practice.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is central to Ash Mount's ethos and is described as a commitment rather than a programme. The wellbeing framework comprises five interconnected domains: Emotional Resilience, Physical Health, Social Connection, Academic Balance, and Personal Growth, embedded across the curriculum and school life. The model is integrated across curriculum, pastoral care, the House system, service projects, and community partnerships. There is a strong emphasis on student voice, balance, and personal growth, with resilience and healthy relationships as core aims. A wellbeing hub provides quiet support, and families participate through progress updates and reflections to support mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is the highest priority at Ash Mount School. Safeguarding practices are aligned with KHDA guidelines, UAE Federal Law No. 3 of 2016, and the Dubai Child Protection Law. All staff undergo robust background checks and safe recruitment procedures. A Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and a team of trained safeguarding officers operate across all phases, with regular safeguarding training to ensure swift and sensitive responses. The school describes safeguarding as a culture rooted in trust, vigilance, and compassion and works closely with families and regulatory authorities to address concerns promptly.
Parent Experience

History
Ash Mount School opens in August 2026 in Mudon, Dubai, as a founding member of Interstar Advisory Services. The school is led by Dinesh Kothari and Amit Kothari and draws on more than 25 years of Interstar's experience in operating schools in the UAE and India. The Interstar group operates several Dubai schools with strong inspection outcomes, including Victory Heights Primary School (KHDA Outstanding) and Delhi Private School Dubai (KHDA Very Good). The Ash Mount campus is purpose-built to be at the centre of the Mudon community, reflecting a community-focused ethos. The school presents an International Learning Pathway from Pre-KG to Grade 12, with the initial year covering Pre-KG to Grade 8 and a plan to expand over time to Grade 12.

Community
Ash Mount School is positioned at the heart of Mudon, with a purpose-built campus designed to be central to community life. The learning spaces are flexible and connected, including libraries, science labs, design and arts studios, a black box theatre, and extensive sports facilities, all aimed at supporting enquiry and collaboration. The school emphasizes ongoing engagement with families through open communication, regular forums, parent talks, and community events to shape the school journey. Public materials highlight events and activities that involve the wider community and families, reinforced by blog updates such as Voices of Ash Mount which document school life and community experiences.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Public materials describe Ash Mount School's approach to parent involvement through working with families and regular forums, parent talks, and community events. There is no publicly listed page or leadership for a formal Parent-Teacher Association. Parent engagement is framed as part of the school's open-door philosophy and ongoing dialogue with families. The emphasis on forums and community events serves as the primary mechanism for parental input and involvement at this stage. Current materials also reference regular parent forums and community activities as channels for family participation.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Ash Mount School opens in August 2026 on a purpose-built campus in Mudon, Dubai, designed as a connected learning landscape with spaces that flow from classroom to library, lab to theatre, and studio to pitch. The primary and secondary libraries offer calm, welcoming spaces for reading and research, with a primary library, a reading garden, and librarians who teach search, note-taking and citation. Specialist labs support biology, chemistry and physics with safe benches and prep rooms for experiments. A flexible black box theatre and an open-air amphitheater support performance, while light-filled art and design studios and dedicated dance spaces enable creativity and movement. The campus also includes a senior common room, a wellbeing hub, separate prayer rooms, and welcoming dining spaces, plus living gardens and wadi-inspired planters that bring sustainability into everyday learning.

Sports Facilities
Indoor and outdoor facilities support athletics and team sports and active play, with daily movement and opportunities for inter-school fixtures.

Academic Facilities
Specialist labs for biology, chemistry and physics with safe benches and prep rooms. Primary and secondary libraries provide calm spaces for reading and research, with a reading garden and librarians who teach information skills.

Extra Curricular Facilities
A flexible black box theatre supports script, devising and performing; an open-air amphitheatre hosts poetry, storytelling and debate. Light-filled art and design studios and bright dance studios support creativity and movement.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Ash Mount School delivers an international learning pathway that blends a globally recognised curriculum framework with the English National Curriculum, aligned to UAE Ministry of Education expectations. Across all stages, there is a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, connecting ideas, skills, and knowledge across subjects. The curriculum is inquiry-driven with balanced assessment and flexible pathways to support individual learning goals and future opportunities. The language of instruction is English.

Arts & Creative
Art and design facilities support creativity through light-filled studios for drawing, painting, digital media, and three‑dimensional work; a flexible black box theatre supports voice, movement, and performance; and dedicated dance studios enable movement-based expression. The campus provides spaces for visual and performing arts as part of the learning journey, including opportunities to create, rehearse, and showcase work.

Cultural & Language
The Enrichment and Co-Curricular Programme includes languages and culture, with additional language learning such as French and Spanish alongside Arabic enrichment; Home Language Clubs foster language practice and cultural immersion. These experiences broaden global awareness and cross-cultural understanding.

Social & Hobbies
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise is among the co-curricular strands, with innovation clubs and start-up projects that develop leadership, initiative, and commercial thinking. The programme also includes design thinking workshops and chess or logic challenges to strengthen problem-solving and collaboration. Sport and wellness programs focus on movement, team sports, fitness, and healthy habits.

Community & Service
Community involvement is supported by service projects and community partnerships, aligned with UAE Vision 2071 and Futures Hub guidance on university, careers, and service opportunities. Wadi-inspired planters turn courtyards into gardens, enabling students to test eco-friendly methods, design irrigation, and practice stewardship through real tasks that matter.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is integrated in the Enrichment and Co-Curricular Programme through Entrepreneurship and Enterprise activities and opportunities to lead on start-up projects. The Futures Hub provides university, careers, and service guidance to help students plan their next steps. Students are encouraged to develop leadership, initiative, and practical skills through project-based learning and collaboration.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The wellbeing framework centers on five interconnected domains: emotional resilience, physical health, social connection, academic balance, and personal growth. Wellbeing is embedded across curriculum, pastoral care, the House system, service projects, and community partnerships. The campus offers indoor and outdoor facilities for athletics and movement, with daily activity, team sports, fitness programs, and wellness initiatives supporting healthy habits.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the main language of instruction. Arabic is compulsory for all students. Additional languages such as French or Spanish are introduced to broaden international perspectives. Students learning English as an additional language receive targeted language support.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Application: To apply for a place at Ash Mount School, complete the online application form and submit the following documents: valid Emirates ID or passport copies for both student and parents, and the most recent nursery/school report. Check the age placement guide to apply for the correct grade. Once the application is received, the admissions team will contact you. 2. Assessment: Assessment occurs after application and varies by year group. Pre-KG involves a play-based observational assessment; KG1 includes a play-based observational assessment plus social and behavioural skills observations and the GL WellComm language assessment. KG2 adds a simple writing activity. Grades 1–5 use CAT4, an enquiry activity, a group discussion, and a short written task; Grades 6–10 use CAT4, a short written task, and a discussion with a member of Secondary SLT; Grades 11–12 use CAT4, a written assignment, and a subject pathway interview. 3. Offer: Successful applicants will receive an official offer letter via email from our admissions team. The offer is the formal communication of admission. Families should await further instructions from the admissions team about the next steps. 4. Securing your child's place: After the offer letter is received you have 5 working days to secure your child's place. You must provide a signed offer letter, additional documentation, and pay the registration fee of 10% of the total annual tuition; this fee is deducted from the term fees. This deadline ensures the placement is held. 5. Orientation: Families will be invited for a school orientation. Families will be required to sign the Home-School agreement. The orientation is part of the admissions process.
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