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Emirates International School Meadows

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 28,990 - 85,976
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1876
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 27
Introduction

Emirates International School — Meadows is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School located in the Meadows community of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offering a continuous IB curriculum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Early Years 1 to Year 6, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in post‑16; the school is also a candidate for the IB Career‑related Programme (CP). It serves students aged 3 to 18 and states that English is the language of instruction while providing structured language provision including Arabic (mandatory for Arabic passport holders; Arabic B for non‑Arabic passport holders until the end of Year 10) and modern languages such as French and Spanish. Facilities published by the school include over 85 classrooms, nine science laboratories, multiple art, drama and music rooms, a Samsung Innovation Lab, a 25‑metre indoor swimming pool, gym and PE halls, astro‑turf, library, exam halls and specialist EAL and inclusion rooms. The school also notes Early Years use of the Read Write Inc phonics programme and offers the Duke of Edinburgh International Award.

Meadows 4, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Emirates International School Meadows has 1,876 pupils, typical class sizes of 27, instruction in English.

Location
Emirates International School Meadows is located in the Meadows community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is in the Meadows 4 area, with easy access to the Lakes and Dubai Marina developments. The campus is described as conveniently located within a residential area that serves families living in the coastal Dubai corridor.

Stages
The school provides education from Early Years 1 to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18). It offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for EY1–Year 6, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Years 7–11, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Years 12–13. The IB continuum is an explicit feature of the school.

Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day international school. KHDA data show the student body as mixed gender (boys and girls). The school does not offer boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body comprises 1,876 students, with Emirati students numbering 15 and 155 students identified as students of determination. The largest nationality group among students is Arab. The school serves a multinational population with students from 85+ countries. Local to international ratio is approximately 15 UAE nationals to 1,861 international students (roughly 1 local for every 124 international students).

Additional learning support
The campus includes dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Inclusion facilities to support learners with diverse needs. Admissions notes indicate that students who are learning English or who have Special Educational Needs (SEN) are given due consideration in the admissions process.

Country affiliation
The school has no stated formal country affiliation and presents itself as a broad international IB school.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not stated; external sources describe the school as non-denominational.

School day structure
The school day generally runs from around 7:40 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, with a shorter day on Friday (about 12:00 pm). Extended hours exist for Early Years.

Bus service
A formal school bus service is provided through Diamondlease LLC, with door-to-door pickup and drop-off. The fleet is RTAs-compliant and staffed with trained drivers and bus attendants. Bus registration for 2025–26 costs AED 8,900 for two-way transportation, and seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact details for the EIS Meadows transport team are provided.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The Emirates International School Meadows operates as a day school; no boarding is offered. There are no weekly or full boarding arrangements. The campus does not provide housing facilities for students.

Uniform Requirement
The school uses a published uniform policy. Uniforms are supplied via Right Fit ReadyMade Garments Trading Co. LLC, with an online pre-order form and a uniform catalogue for the current academic year. The uniform shop is located at the Primary School Building (Right Side Entrance) and follows the listed shop hours.

Food Options
The campus has a canteen with supervised lunchtimes. EY1 and EY2 students may receive a hot meal if a school meal plan is purchased; Year 1 to Year 6 may visit the canteen to purchase food. The school follows a nut-free healthy eating policy and accommodates dietary requirements where possible.

House System
Pupils are grouped into houses and participate in house events and activities. A House T‑shirt is worn for these events as part of the school's house system.
Fees

Annual tuition at Emirates International School Meadows ranges from AED 28,990 to AED 85,976 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- Application fee: AED 525 (VAT inclusive). Payable with the application for all new admissions.

Tuition fees (annual and term breakdown by year group)

- EY1: Annual AED 28,990 — Term 1 AED 11,596; Term 2 AED 8,697; Term 3 AED 8,697.
- EY2 & Year 1: Annual AED 38,046 — Term 1 AED 15,218; Term 2 AED 11,414; Term 3 AED 11,414.
- Year 2 & Year 3: Annual AED 45,292 — Term 1 AED 18,117; Term 2 AED 13,588; Term 3 AED 13,587.
- Year 4, 5 & 6: Annual AED 50,734 — Term 1 AED 20,294; Term 2 AED 15,220; Term 3 AED 15,220.
- Year 7, 8 & 9: Annual AED 59,790 — Term 1 AED 23,916; Term 2 AED 17,937; Term 3 AED 17,937.
- Year 10 & 11: Annual AED 68,858 — Term 1 AED 27,543; Term 2 AED 20,658; Term 3 AED 20,657.
- Year 12: Annual AED 80,621 — Term 1 AED 32,248; Term 2 AED 24,187; Term 3 AED 24,186.
- Year 13: Annual AED 85,976 — Term 1 AED 34,390; Term 2 AED 25,793; Term 3 AED 25,793.

- Late joiners: tuition is prorated according to the month of joining. The tuition figures above include books and core learning subscriptions as part of the all-inclusive tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard billing schedule (Academic Year): Term 1 payable 18 August; Term 2 payable 19 November; Term 3 payable 27 February (dates shown for the academic year schedule). Fees are displayed as annual figures but may be settled in three payments spread across the academic year. The enrollment deposit is deductible from the tuition for the academic year and the balance follows the invoice schedule. Parents may alternatively pay the full annual tuition once the KHDA school-parent contract is signed.

Deposits and re-enrolment

- New admissions: enrollment deposit equal to 10% of the tuition fee to reserve a place; payable within 7 days of the offer and deductible from that year's tuition.
- Existing students (re-registration): re-enrollment deposit 5% of the tuition fee to reserve a place (deductible from that year's tuition).
- Enrollment deposits are non-refundable/non-transferable as a matter of policy.

Other fees and expected extra costs

- Elements not covered by tuition: field trips and excursions; school uniform; meals/snacks/drinks; external examination/assessment fees (IB/MYP); paid extra-curricular activities; official school photographs and the Yearbook; replacement costs for lost/damaged books or equipment; and school transportation. Core textbooks and routine in-house medical treatment are included in tuition.

- Specific additional/optional charges (examples shown):
- IB & MYP examination fees: depend on subject choices and external exam board charges.
- EAL (if recommended after assessment): AED 5,000 (annual, where applicable).
- EY Extended Hours (EY1/EY2): AED 4,000 (AED 500/month).
- KHDA attestation fee: AED 120 per attestation (paid separately).
- Transportation: provided by a third-party operator (fees and booking are handled directly with the transport provider).
- Uniforms, excursions and activities: arranged through the school's approved suppliers.

- Typical cost ranges reported for optional items (indicative ranges): uniform AED 200–1,200; transport AED 8,800–10,000; extracurricular activities AED 500–4,000; local trips AED 50–2,000; school canteen AED 100–2,000; class photograph AED 100–200. These are presented as supplementary/optional costs.

Boarding

- No boarding provision applies; the school operates as a day school (boarding fees not applicable).

Refund information

- Enrollment deposits and advance registration deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refunds of tuition (when applicable) are calculated by term depending on the official date of withdrawal or last date of attendance:
- If enrolled two calendar weeks or less, one month's fees will be deducted.
- If enrolled between two weeks and one month, two months' fees will be deducted.
- If enrolled for more than one month, a full term's fee will be deducted.
- Exceptional refund requests will not be considered after 15 August (per the printed refund policy). Student clearance and release of documents are conditional on settlement of all prior-year arrears and the current year's first term fee.

Discounts and scholarships

- Sibling discounts: 3rd and 4th siblings 10% each; 5th and 6th siblings 20% each (schemes and caps apply as listed in the policy).
- Merit scholarships: up to 25%; referral discount: 5% on each referral; other discounts (community, corporate, foundership, alumni and staff) available under specified terms.

Fee payment options

- In person: school fees may be paid to the School Cashier. Fees should not be accepted by class teachers, secretaries or other school personnel.
- Bank transfer: bank details are provided for fee payment (bank-transfer instructions and account details are supplied in the school bank-details document).
- Online payment / payment app: an online payment option is available through the school's accepted parent payment platform (payment app/platform supports card payments and payment plans).

- For transport and some services, third-party providers and suppliers manage bookings and payments directly and their own terms apply.

Notes and important points

- Tuition figures are quoted in UAE Dirhams (AED) and are shown as annual totals but commonly invoiced in three termly instalments.
- The school follows KHDA fee guidelines and the published schedule above; some services/charges are delivered by third parties and are subject to those third parties' terms and pricing.
- Outstanding prior-year arrears must be cleared before re-enrolment or issuance of school documents.
Academics

Emirates International School Meadows teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers all three IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Early Years 1 through Year 6, Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). The IB education is delivered in English and aims to develop the whole person—academic, physical, social and creative growth. The Primary School offers the PYP, and the school is authorized to offer all three IB programmes including the DP in the high school. The Meadows campus opened on 10 September 2005, and the school serves Early Years 1 to Year 13 with more than 1,835 students from over 85 countries. The IB framework emphasizes inquiry-based learning and critical thinking through well-crafted curricular and co-curricular activities.

Student Teacher Ratio
The school lists 150 experienced teachers and more than 1,835 enrolled students, yielding an approximate student‑teacher ratio of about 12:1.

Exam Results
Graduates go on to prestigious universities worldwide. Examples include Purdue University and Western Washington University (USA); Concordia University, York University, and University of Toronto (Canada); American University Dubai, Middlesex Dubai, and the University of Sharjah (UAE); and institutions such as King's College London, University College London, and the University of Leeds (UK). These destinations reflect a track record of admissions to universities across North America, the Middle East, and Europe.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates attend universities worldwide, with examples including Purdue University and Western Washington University in the USA; Concordia University, York University, and University of Toronto in Canada; American University Dubai, Middlesex Dubai, and the University of Sharjah in the UAE; and institutions such as King's College London, University College London, and the University of Leeds in the UK. These destinations illustrate the school's progression pathway to higher education across multiple regions.

Gifted and Talented
The IB programmes emphasize critical thinking and curiosity through inquiry-based learning and a broad, challenging curriculum across Primary, Middle, and Diploma levels.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Emirates International School Meadows provides social and emotional learning through a formal pastoral care framework. The pastoral structure includes a Head of Pastoral for Primary and a Head of Pastoral for High School to support student welfare and behaviour across the campus. An Inclusion lead (Head of Inclusion) and an Inclusion framework are in place, reflecting a focus on social and emotional development for a broad range of learners. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is offered, providing experiential opportunities that support personal growth and resilience. A four-house system (Khanjars, Falcons, Dhows and Camels) promotes belonging, teamwork and school community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an Inclusion lead and a SEN department, indicating formal SEN governance and support structures. KHDA's 2023-2024 DSIB rated Inclusion as Very Good, reflecting strong inclusion practices. There are dedicated Inclusion spaces on campus (two Inclusion areas) to support learners. Admissions policy states that the school is inclusive for students with special educational needs and will consider such needs in admissions. The kinds of SEN the school can support are not publicly disclosed; the materials describe inclusion provisions but do not publish a specific SEN categories list. The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution in publicly available materials.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction at Emirates International School Meadows, an IB World School. The school provides EAL support, evidenced by two EAL rooms on campus. Admissions notes inclusive admissions for students whose first language is not English. Detailed, publicly disclosed EAL programmes or staff rosters are not provided beyond these points.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a strong pastoral care framework led by the Head of Pastoral in Primary and the Head of Pastoral in High School. There is an Inclusion lead and SEN department focused on student welfare and inclusion. KHDA DSIB 2023-2024 rated Wellbeing as Very Good, indicating robust wellbeing provisions across the school. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award offers activities that promote resilience and personal growth. The house system further supports belonging and community, contributing to positive social-emotional experiences.

Safeguarding
The school publishes a Safeguarding Policy (2025-26) in its Policies section. KHDA DSIB 2023-2024 rates Wellbeing as Very Good and Inclusion as Very Good, reflecting strong safeguarding and student welfare practices. The Health & Safety Policy is also published publicly in the Policies section. The safeguarding framework is supported by dedicated pastoral and inclusion leadership on campus.
Parent Experience

History
Emirates International School – Meadows opened on 10 September 2005 in the Meadows community of Emirates Hills, initially admitting children from KG2 to Year 10. It is part of the Al Habtoor Group and is the second Emirates International School, with its sister campus Emirates International School – Jumeirah founded in 1991. The Meadows campus later expanded to offer Early Years through Year 13 and provides a full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP). The school has undergone international accreditation processes and was re-accredited by the Council of International Schools on 14 January 2022. As of the 2023/24 academic year, the campus serves around 1,830 students from more than 85 nationalities.

Community
The EIS Meadows community comprises students and families from over 85 nationalities. Parents are actively involved in school life through the Parents Corner and a Parent Representative Group (PRG) that facilitates collaboration with school leadership. PRG meetings occur monthly, and its remit includes gathering parent feedback, helping plan events such as International Day, Ramadan Iftar, cultural activities, reading time, and charity fundraisers, and contributing to KHDA/IB quality-management practices. The school maintains open communication channels with families via newsletters, emails, social media, coffee mornings, consultation evenings, handbooks and reports.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA at Emirates International School Meadows is organized through the Parent Representative Group (PRG), a formal body that represents parents and guardians to the school management. PRG members are nominated before each academic year and include representatives for Primary and High School; meetings are normally monthly. The PRG's remit includes collecting parent feedback, helping plan events (e.g., International Day and Ramadan Iftar), and supporting KHDA/IB quality-management activities, while not handling school finances or governance. Parents volunteer to organize activities and share expertise on topics such as education, careers, health and wellbeing, with opportunities to engage in classroom involvement and workshops. The school maintains open channels of communication and hosts events that rely on parent participation, with broader partnerships such as the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award contributing to student development.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has extensive facilities that support teaching and learning. It has over 85 classrooms, 9 science labs, 3 art rooms, 3 drama rooms, and 3 music rooms. It includes 2 exam halls, a library, and an indoor swimming pool (25 metres) with changing rooms, an astro turf, a gym, 2 PE halls, and a dance/ballet studio. All Primary School rooms are equipped with interactive whiteboard technology. Several facilities are available for hire.

Sports Facilities
The school has facilities to support a broad sporting programme. The indoor swimming pool is 25 metres long with changing rooms. The school has two PE halls and a gym. The school has an astro turf for outdoor sports. These facilities support physical education and school-wide sports activities.

Academic Facilities
The school has a range of academic facilities to support learning. The school has 9 science labs, 3 art rooms, 3 drama rooms, and 3 music rooms. The school has 2 exam halls and a library. All Primary School rooms are fixed with interactive whiteboard technology. These facilities support the IB curriculum and foster inquiry-based learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school has spaces that support extracurricular activities. The Dance/Ballet Studio enables performing arts extracurriculars. Arts spaces include 3 Art Rooms, 3 Drama Rooms and 3 Music Rooms for clubs and rehearsals. The indoor pool, gym and astro turf enable sports and physical activity clubs. The library provides space for reading clubs.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Emirates International School Meadows offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Early Years 1 through Year 6, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Years 7–11, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Years 12–13. The Primary Years Programme uses six transdisciplinary themes and includes Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Creative Arts, and Personal, Social and Physical Education. The Middle Years Programme comprises eight subject groups: Language Acquisition; Language and Literature; Individuals and Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; Arts; Physical and Health Education; and Design, with eAssessments and ePortfolios to earn the IB certificate. The school is fully authorised to offer PYP, MYP and DP, and instruction is in English.

Arts & Creative
Arts are an IB core area of study at the school. In the IB Middle Years Programme, Arts is one of eight subject groups. The High School offers Music, Visual Arts and Drama as IB subjects. In the Primary Years Programme, Creative Arts is a dedicated strand within the curriculum. Facilities include 3 Art Rooms, 3 Drama Rooms and 3 Music Rooms.

Cultural & Language
Language of instruction is English. The High School subject list includes English Language and Literature, Arabic Language Acquisition, French and Spanish Language Acquisition. The Primary Years Programme includes Language as a strand in its transdisciplinary approach.

Social & Hobbies
After-school activities (ASA) include a broad program featuring Model United Nations, World Scholar's Cup and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. ASA sessions run in the late afternoon, with online sign-up via Google Forms.

Community & Service
The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award to students over 14, with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels and staff guidance to support participants.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership opportunities are provided through participation in Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, which foster independent thinking, responsibility and teamwork.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus includes a 25-meter indoor swimming pool, a gym, PE halls and dedicated spaces for physical education and arts. The Primary Years Programme emphasizes Personal, Social and Physical Education, and after-school activities support sports, health and well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English.
Admissions

Admissions
The school is Emirates International School – Meadows in the Meadows community of Dubai. It opened on 10 September 2005 and now educates more than 1,835 students from Early Years 1 to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18). The pupil body represents over 85 countries. The school offers a broad international IB education in English.

Scholarships
The page does not publish scholarships.

Waitlist
The page does not publish a separate waitlist or pool system details.
School Events
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