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Dwight School Dubai

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 65,117 - 110,755
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 468
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 22
Introduction

Dwight School Dubai is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School located in Dubai Sports City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offering education from Pre‑K/Grade levels through Grades 11–12 (ages 3 to 18). The school delivers the IB Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DP) programmes and also operates an IB Career‑related Programme (CP). English is the school's language of instruction; students also study Arabic and may choose other modern languages such as French, Mandarin, Spanish and (at MYP/DP levels) German and additional languages on demand. The campus contains dedicated Early Years, Primary, Middle and Senior areas and a range of specialist facilities including a Spark Tank innovation hub/MakerSpace, the Spahn Innovation Hub and multiple science laboratories; arts and performance facilities such as a visual arts centre, darkroom, kiln, recording studio and performing arts centre; plus a sports pitch, swimming pool and auditorium. The school publishes an inclusion (Quest) programme and emphasises entrepreneurship, design and inquiry within its IB provision.

Dubai Sports City, Al Hebiah Fourth, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Dwight School Dubai has 468 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
Dwight School Dubai is located within Dubai Sports City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits on a green, purpose-built site with facilities including a performing arts centre, a design lab, a swimming pool, and multiple sports facilities. It is on Hessa Street in Dubai Sports City and is accessible by car and local transport within the Dubai Sports City area.

Stages
The school serves Pre-K through Grade 12. It offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP).

Type
Co-educational; Day school; no boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
Quest is a learning support program designed to assist students with specific academic needs.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation; part of the Dwight global network of international campuses.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation indicated.

School day structure
The school day typically runs from 8:00 to 16:00, Sunday through Thursday, with a shorter day on Fridays (finishing around 12:00).

Bus service
Dwight School Dubai offers a bus service provided by School Transport Services (STS), approved by the Roads and Transport Authority. Buses are staffed with qualified drivers and female attendants; they are equipped with GPS, CCTV, and RFID, and the STS app allows parents to track pickups and drops.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is not offered at Dwight School Dubai. The school operates as a day school, with students attending on-site during the day. The IB profile lists 'Boarding facilities: DAY,' indicating there are no on-campus boarding arrangements.

Uniform Requirement
Dwight School Dubai uses a school uniform. The uniform supplier is ZAKS, and orders can be placed via the ZAKS website.

Food Options
Dwight School Dubai provides catering through Master Cook, offering healthy, balanced meals with a four-week rotating menu. The main lunch starts at AED 26 per day and includes a main course, dessert and a snack; meals may be prepaid or paid per meal, and the program emphasizes nutritional, additive- and preservative-free food.

House System
Dwight School Dubai operates a House System with four houses: Falcons, Leopards, Scorpions, and Vipers. Students earn House Points and participate in house competitions, including the Swim Gala and House Tug-of-War.

Governance and Ownership
Dwight School Dubai is part of the Dwight Schools global network. It is described as a family-owned and run institution established in New York in 1872, with campuses worldwide, including Dubai. The network enables cross-campus collaboration and exchange opportunities.
Fees

Annual tuition at Dwight School Dubai ranges from AED 65,117 to AED 110,755 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees

- Application fee: AED 525 (one-time, non-refundable, inclusive of VAT), payable at the time of application.
- Registration fee: AED 6,000 payable within 5 days of the offer letter to secure a seat. This fee is not refundable and is adjustable against the first term's tuition fees. The first term tuition is due prior to the student's first day of school.
- Re-registration deposit: The school may charge up to 5% of the student's annual tuition fees as a re-registration deposit to confirm the return of existing students for the new academic year; this deposit is deducted from the total tuition for that academic year.

Annual tuition fees by grade (Academic Year 2025/2026)

- Pre-K: AED 65,117.
- KG1: AED 72,909.
- KG2: AED 84,597.
- Grade 1: AED 84,597.
- Grade 2: AED 84,597.
- Grade 3: AED 84,597.
- Grade 4: AED 87,936.
- Grade 5: AED 87,936.
- Grade 6: AED 98,511.
- Grade 7: AED 98,511.
- Grade 8: AED 98,511.
- Grade 9: AED 102,963.
- Grade 10: AED 102,963.
- Grade 11: AED 110,755.
- Grade 12: AED 110,755.

Per-term amounts (method and approximate values)

- The academic year is organised in three terms. Using the school calendar term structure, an approximate per-term amount can be calculated by dividing the annual tuition by three. This is an inference based on the school calendar (three terms); parents should note the school requires first-term payment in full prior to the first day of school.

- Example approximate per-term amounts (annual tuition ÷ 3):
- Pre-K: approx. AED 21,706 per term (AED 65,117 ÷ 3).
- KG1: approx. AED 24,303 per term (AED 72,909 ÷ 3).
- KG2 / Grade 1 / Grade 2 / Grade 3: approx. AED 28,199 per term (AED 84,597 ÷ 3).
- Grade 4 / Grade 5: approx. AED 29,312 per term (AED 87,936 ÷ 3).
- Grade 6 / 7 / 8: approx. AED 32,837 per term (AED 98,511 ÷ 3).
- Grade 9 / 10: approx. AED 34,321 per term (AED 102,963 ÷ 3).
- Grade 11 / 12: approx. AED 36,918 per term (AED 110,755 ÷ 3).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- First term fees are due one month prior to the first day of school. The registration fee (AED 6,000) is adjustable against the first term's tuition.
- Payment methods accepted include cash, credit card, wire transfer (bank transfer) or cheque; the application fee may be remitted by bank transfer or in person by debit/credit card, cheque, or cash.
- The school may require a re-registration deposit (up to 5% of annual tuition) to confirm returning students; re-registration will not be accepted if outstanding fees remain unpaid.
- A KHDA administration fee of AED 120 is charged when transferring a student from another Dubai school; this is collected on behalf of KHDA at the time of paying the tuition fee deposit.

Sibling and referral discounts

- Sibling discounts (applied to tuition each academic year): 7% for the 2nd and 3rd child each; 10% for the 4th child; 15% for the 5th child.
- Refer-a-friend discount: a 5% discount per successful referred family applied to the annual fees of the youngest enrolled child; the referral discount is adjusted against the referrer's second-term fees (terms and conditions apply).

Other costs and services

- Tuition fees do not include uniform, food services, transport, or extra-curricular activities outside school hours. Parents should budget separately for these items.
- Uniform supplier: ZAKS is the school's official uniform supplier and uniforms are ordered through ZAKS; uniform costs vary by item and size.
- Transport, meals, extracurricular programme fees, exam fees or trip costs (where charged) are additional and are not included in the annual tuition; amounts for these services are set separately and vary by service.

Boarding

- Dwight School Dubai operates as a day school; boarding is not provided.

Refund information and fee recovery

- Deposits (including registration and re-registration deposits) are not refundable if the student decides not to return or accepts a place at another Dubai school, except under special circumstances; if relocating outside Dubai, the deposit may be refunded subject to evidence of the move and finance office approval.
- Refund and recovery calculation (Ministry of Education bylaws as applied by the school):
- If the student attends two weeks or less: one month's school fees will be charged.
- If the student attends more than two weeks and less than one month: two months' school fees will be charged.
- If the student attends more than one month: three months' school fees will be charged.
- If a term is greater than three months the above cycle restarts at the end of every three months.
- The monthly fee value used for these calculations is the annual tuition divided by 10.

Consequences of non-payment

- Failure to pay tuition fees may result in withholding of school reports, references and/or exam results, and may lead to temporary or permanent exclusion from the school.

Notes on calculations and presentation

- Annual tuition figures above are stated in UAE Dirhams (AED) for the 2025/2026 academic year. The per-term figures shown are approximate values calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by three (three school terms) and are presented as estimates for budgeting purposes; the school requires first-term payment in full and final payment schedules and instalment options should be confirmed directly with the school's admissions or finance office.
Academics

Dwight School Dubai teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Dwight School Dubai delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum from Early Years through Upper School, offering PYP, MYP, DP and CP. Early Years Programme (PreK–KG2) follows the IB Primary Years Programme with a play-based, inquiry-led approach, teaching Mathematics, Science, Language and Literacy, Social Studies, the Arts, Physical Education, Arabic, and a choice of French, Mandarin or Spanish, alongside Islamic Studies per KHDA guidelines. Primary Years Programme (Grades 1–5) provides a broad PYP curriculum including Mathematics, Science, Language and Literacy, Social Studies, the Arts, Physical Education, Arabic, and language options of French, Mandarin or Spanish. Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10) is the IB MYP, an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based framework with emphasis on Approaches to Learning, language development, and community service. Upper School (Grades 11–12) offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Career-related Programme (CP); the DP is built around six subject groups and the core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS. The CP includes the Core components Personal and Professional Skills, Reflective Project, Community Engagement, and Language and Cultural Studies, with dedicated university and career guidance and opportunities for collaboration across Dwight Schools globally.

Student Teacher Ratio
Not specified here.

Exam Results
Not specified here.

Higher Education Progression
DP and CP students receive university and career guidance; Dwight maintains university counselling resources and supports progression within the IB network.

Gifted and Talented
Not specified here.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Quest (Inclusion) Programme provides personalised learning with targeted interventions for students with SEND/SOfD, Gifted and Talented (G&T), Twice Exceptional (TE), and English Language Learners (ELL), including a graduated system of Level 1–3 support and close collaboration among teachers, parents, and external experts.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Dwight School Dubai is an inclusive school that welcomes SEND/SOfD, G&T, TE, and ELL, with the Quest Programme comprising Level 1–3 support delivered through collaborative work with teachers, parents and external specialists; it is not described as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ELL provision is included in the Quest (Inclusion) Programme, with ELL explicitly listed as a learner category; ELL interventions use the WIDA framework to design standards‑based literacy experiences across reading, speaking, listening, and writing.

Mental Wellbeing
The Primary Years Programme emphasises cognitive, emotional, social, and physical well‑being as part of Dwight's approach to education.

Safeguarding
Dwight School Dubai maintains a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and a safeguarding statement; staff are responsible for maintaining a safe environment and safeguarding in line with local requirements and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Parent Experience

History
Dwight School Dubai was founded in 2018 as the first Dwight School campus in the Middle East, joining the Dwight global network that began in New York in 1872. The Dubai campus opened in fall 2018 on a large, shared campus in Dubai Sports City, developed in collaboration with Brighton College UK and the Center of Excellence for Arabic Language, Culture and the Arts. Dwight Dubai offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP), aligning with Dwight's global mission to ignite the spark of genius in every child. It is the fifth Dwight Global campus to open, reflecting ongoing network expansion.

Community
Dwight School Dubai emphasizes a collaborative, globally minded community that connects students, families, and staff across its IB programmes. The school hosts a range of community events and student-led initiatives, such as the Zayed Crew, a student-led group honoring UAE culture. Parent and community activities include Ramadan Iftar organized with Dubai Police, as well as coffee mornings and other gatherings coordinated by the Community & Events team. Programs like Spark Tank and Model United Nations (MUN) provide opportunities for cross-campus collaboration and extended ECAs.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Dwight School Dubai has a formal Parents Association programme, designed to involve parents in school life. The PA coordinates celebrations, cultural events, book fairs, arts and drama productions, musical events, and sporting activities, with parent volunteers and links to the school calendar. Parents use the SchoolsBuddy platform to sign up for ECAs and to participate in parent-teacher conferences, and can access the iSAMS Parent Portal to monitor attendance, reports, and timetables. The My Dwight portal provides parents with information on student performance and school events as part of the broader parent engagement ecosystem. The school is supported by a dedicated Community & Events Manager who coordinates events such as Ramadan Iftar and coffee mornings, and there is active parent involvement in sustainability and other community projects.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Dwight School Dubai sits on a sprawling green campus in Dubai Sports City with separate buildings designed for each education stage. The campus includes a Performing Arts Centre with an auditorium, drama studios, rehearsal spaces, and music technology classrooms. Academic facilities include two libraries with over 7,000 books in multiple languages, PYP and MYP classrooms, and dedicated design spaces such as Spark Tanks and art and design studios, plus a dark photography room. The sports complex features a FIFA-approved central sports pitch, a 25m competition swimming pool with a training pool, an indoor wooden-floored basketball court, and multiple outdoor courts, with access to the wider Sports City facilities. On-site services include catering through Master Cook and on-site medical support.

Sports Facilities
The school provides a FIFA-approved central sports pitch for football and multi-sport use, an indoor wooden-floored basketball court, and multiple outdoor courts. A 25m competition swimming pool with a training pool supports swimming and aquatic activities, alongside additional outdoor practice facilities. The campus also offers a sprint track and field areas, with access to Dubai Sports City's broader facilities and professional coaches.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include two libraries totaling over 7,000 books in English and several other languages, plus subscriptions to digital publications and a research database. The campus provides PYP and MYP classrooms and two Spark Tanks for Design & Technology activities. There are dedicated Art & Design studios and a dark photography room to support visual arts and studio work.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular facilities support a broad programme including Performing Arts through a dedicated centre with music and drama spaces, Visual Arts, and the Spark Tank innovation spaces for student-led projects. The school participates in cross-campus collaborations within the Dwight network and hosts events that connect students with global opportunities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum across the full continuum for PreK to Grade 12, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP).

Cultural & Language
The school teaches Arabic and offers a choice of French, Mandarin, or Spanish as additional languages.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include Arabic, French, Mandarin, and Spanish. Arabic is taught as a core language; a choice of French, Mandarin, or Spanish is offered in the Primary Years Programme. In Early Years, language instruction includes Arabic, French, Mandarin, and Spanish through play. The language of instruction across the IB programmes is English.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses English as the language of instruction. Arabic is taught as part of the curriculum, and students choose one of French, Mandarin, or Spanish as an additional language. Islamic Studies is included in line with KHDA guidelines.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Begin the application by completing the online application. The online form can be started by clicking the fill-online-application link on the admissions page. This step initiates the four-step admissions process.

2. Submit the online application along with the AED525 application fee (non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deductible) and the required documents. Documents include a copy of the student's passport, progress reports from the last two years (in English), a teacher recommendation, and any additional materials listed (such as CAT4 results if available and records of special educational needs). Transfer Certificate requirements and other items are provided for accepted students.

3. An assessment will be scheduled after application submission to determine readiness for Dwight School Dubai and to identify any English language or learning-support needs. If the applicant is overseas, the assessment may be conducted remotely. A conditional acceptance may be offered based on prior reports, with a follow-up assessment required after relocation to the UAE.

4. Following the assessment, the Admissions Committee reviews the file and communicates a decision within about a week. If a seat is offered, an admission registration fee of AED 6,000 is due within five days to secure the place; the fee is non-refundable and is adjustable against the first term's tuition. Additional post-offer steps and documentation may apply as detailed in Step 2.
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