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Greenfield International School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 34,470 - 82,865
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1400
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Introduction

Greenfield International School is a Taaleem-operated International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school located at Dubai Lagoon, Dubai Investment Park 1. The school publishes that it serves children aged 2–18, delivering the IB Early Years framework, Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Career-related Programme (CP) — with BTEC International Level 3 Diploma options in Business, Sport, Applied Science and Art & Design. English is the primary language of instruction; Arabic is taught to meet KHDA and Ministry requirements (Arabic A and Arabic B pathways), and modern foreign languages include French (from KG2), German and Spanish (from Grade 6). A mother‑tongue programme offers additional classes in languages such as French, German, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Urdu, Turkish, Farsi, Hindi and Mandarin. Published facilities include separate Lower and Upper Primary buildings with an Innovation Room, a Secondary building with science and design workshops, art and music studios, a 350‑seat auditorium, multi‑purpose sports halls, rooftop courts, AstroTurf pitches and a six‑lane shaded competitive swimming pool.

Dubai Lagoon, Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Greenfield International School has 1,400 pupils, instruction in English.

Location

Greenfield International School is located in Dubai Investments Park (DIP), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at Dubai Lagoon 1 near the DIP entrance. The DIP area is a mixed‑use development with residential and commercial zones and is well connected to major highways. The school's DIP site is a known address for international families moving to Dubai.

Stages

GIS serves students from Early Childhood (ECC, typically age 4) through Grade 12, following the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) with career-related options. The KHDA listing confirms ECC (2-3) up to Grade 12 under the IB curriculum. The school thus caters to a full K–12 IB pathway within a single campus.

Type

GIS is a private, international, co‑educational day school. It is part of the Taaleem group and operates as a day school with no boarding facilities offered. This aligns with external listings describing it as private, international, co‑educational and day‑based.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The student body is highly international. About 80 nationalities are represented, with the largest group being British. Local students constitute a small share (roughly 1%), while international students make up about 99% of the pupil population.

Additional learning support

The school has an Inclusion department led by a Head of Inclusion, with provisions for students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and those identified as Gifted and Talented (AGT). KHDA notes a high level of support and inclusion within DSIB assessments, reflecting differentiated instruction and targeted support across the IB curriculum.

Country affiliation

There is no formal country affiliation for GIS; the school follows the IB continuum and is part of Taaleem, an UAE‑based education group.

Religious affiliation

GIS has no religious affiliation publicly listed; it operates as an international IB school with a secular, inclusive approach.

School day structure

The school day runs from around 8:00 in the morning to about 3:10 in the afternoon for most grades, with Fridays typically finishing earlier (around 12:30–12:30). A mid‑day lunch break is included as part of the normal day. Note that exact timings can vary by grade level and term.

Bus service

Greenfield International School outsources its bus service to Arab Falcon Bus Rental LLC. The operator runs four routes across Dubai, serving areas such as Green Community Village, Jebel Ali, Emirate Hills, Jumeirah Island, and surrounding communities. Each bus is accompanied by a nanny, and all vehicles are equipped with tracking and CCTV for safety.
Fees

Annual tuition at Greenfield International School ranges from AED 34,470 to AED 82,865 for 2026/27.

Application and enrolment fees
- Application (assessment) fee: AED 500, payable at the time of application (non‑refundable where specified by the school).
- New‑student registration / acceptance (enrolment) deposit: up to 10% of the annual tuition fee, non‑refundable and deductible from the first term's fees. Re‑enrolment (returning students) deposit: up to 5% of the annual tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non‑refundable and deductible from the first term's fees.

Tuition fees — annual and per‑term (KHDA billing split applied: Term 1 = 40%, Term 2 = 30%, Term 3 = 30%)
Note: fees are shown in AED. Annual figures are the published school tuition totals used to calculate the term splits below; per‑term amounts are calculated using the KHDA three‑term billing split (40/30/30).

- Nursery (Nurs.2 / Age 2): Annual AED 34,470 — Term 1: AED 13,788.00 · Term 2: AED 10,341.00 · Term 3: AED 10,341.00.
- Kindergarten 1 (Age 3): Annual AED 34,470 — Term 1: AED 13,788.00 · Term 2: AED 10,341.00 · Term 3: AED 10,341.00.
- Kindergarten 2 (Age 4): Annual AED 39,905 — Term 1: AED 15,962.00 · Term 2: AED 11,971.50 · Term 3: AED 11,971.50.
- Kindergarten 3 (Age 5): Annual AED 42,065 — Term 1: AED 16,826.00 · Term 2: AED 12,619.50 · Term 3: AED 12,619.50.
- Grade 1: Annual AED 53,980 — Term 1: AED 21,592.00 · Term 2: AED 16,194.00 · Term 3: AED 16,194.00.
- Grade 2: Annual AED 53,980 — Term 1: AED 21,592.00 · Term 2: AED 16,194.00 · Term 3: AED 16,194.00.
- Grade 3: Annual AED 53,980 — Term 1: AED 21,592.00 · Term 2: AED 16,194.00 · Term 3: AED 16,194.00.
- Grade 4: Annual AED 53,980 — Term 1: AED 21,592.00 · Term 2: AED 16,194.00 · Term 3: AED 16,194.00.
- Grade 5: Annual AED 53,980 — Term 1: AED 21,592.00 · Term 2: AED 16,194.00 · Term 3: AED 16,194.00.
- Grade 6: Annual AED 58,115 — Term 1: AED 23,246.00 · Term 2: AED 17,434.50 · Term 3: AED 17,434.50.
- Grade 7: Annual AED 67,785 — Term 1: AED 27,114.00 · Term 2: AED 20,335.50 · Term 3: AED 20,335.50.
- Grade 8: Annual AED 67,785 — Term 1: AED 27,114.00 · Term 2: AED 20,335.50 · Term 3: AED 20,335.50.
- Grade 9: Annual AED 67,785 — Term 1: AED 27,114.00 · Term 2: AED 20,335.50 · Term 3: AED 20,335.50.
- Grade 10: Annual AED 67,785 — Term 1: AED 27,114.00 · Term 2: AED 20,335.50 · Term 3: AED 20,335.50.
- Grade 11: Annual AED 82,865 — Term 1: AED 33,146.00 · Term 2: AED 24,859.50 · Term 3: AED 24,859.50.
- Grade 12: Annual AED 82,865 — Term 1: AED 33,146.00 · Term 2: AED 24,859.50 · Term 3: AED 24,859.50.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school uses the standard KHDA billing framework options: collection in three instalments (first term up to 40% of annual tuition, second term up to 30%, third term up to 30%) or an approved monthly instalment plan (commonly 10 equal monthly payments). Parents typically pay the first instalment / deposits before the start of the academic year or by the dates set in the admissions offer. Schools in Dubai apply the KHDA fee framework for instalment structure and timing.
- Acceptance/registration and re‑enrolment deposits are deducted from the first term liability and are non‑refundable in normal circumstances.

Boarding
- Greenfield International School is a day school; boarding is not provided and there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and optional fees
- Transport: bus service is charged separately; annual transport fees depend on route/area and can range (examples of published route rates for Greenfield's catchment/partner services) in the approximate band AED 8,900–AED 10,000 per year for different areas. Specific route prices vary by pick‑up zone.
- Uniforms, books and ICT: uniform costs commonly range AED 500–AED 2,000; book and ICT charges may be additional and quoted per grade.
- Extracurricular activities, school trips (local and international), examination board charges (where applicable), canteen and event costumes are charged separately and can vary widely by programme and trip; KHDA fact sheets list typical optional ranges under each school's fact sheet.

Discounts and concessions
- Sibling discount: a standard sibling concession is offered (examples shown include 10% for the third and subsequent children); other discounts (employee, corporate, scholarship) may apply subject to school policy.

Refund information
- Registration and re‑registration deposits are treated as non‑refundable except in specified extenuating circumstances (for example documented relocation) and will normally be deducted from the first term's fees. Tuition refunds for withdrawals during a term follow the KHDA / UAE framework: if a student withdraws early in a term the refundable amount is calculated by the framework (typical industry practice is that withdrawals within two weeks of the term start are charged one month's tuition, withdrawals after two weeks up to one month are charged two months' tuition, and withdrawals after one month may be charged the full term's fees; books/uniforms are refundable only if unused). Refunds are processed by the school according to the school's financial procedures and applicable KHDA / Ministry guidance.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods include bank transfer/wire, local bank payment, credit/debit card and (where available) direct payment at the finance office; instalment options are available through bank conversion offers (for example the school advertises 0% installment conversion with Emirates NBD and Emirates Islamic via parents' credit cards). Processing fees and bank terms for instalment conversions are set by the partner banks.

Summary statement
- Annual tuition by grade is listed above with per‑term splits using the KHDA three‑term billing structure (40/30/30). Application fee, acceptance and re‑enrolment deposit rules, transport and optional charges, sibling discounts, refund treatment and payment channels follow the standard KHDA / Dubai private‑school frameworks and the school's published financial terms.
Academics

Greenfield International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum

Greenfield International School offers an International Baccalaureate continuum from Pre-K to Grade 12, with an Early Years phase (Pre-KG–KG2), the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Grades 1–5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and senior pathways of the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) for Grades 11–12. The school is an IB World School within the Taaleem group and is authorized to deliver all four IB programmes. The language of instruction is English; Arabic is a compulsory subject under KHDA/MOE requirements, with native Arabic speakers studying Arabic as a first language and non-native students offered Arabic as a foreign language, while Modern Foreign Language options include French, German, and Spanish, with EAL support available. In the DP, students take six DP courses plus the DP core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS), and in the CP they combine DP courses with a CP core and a career-related study. The IB framework emphasizes inquiry-based learning and international-mindedness, with dedicated programme coordinators for PYP, MYP, DP, and CP.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Greenfield International School places wellbeing at the center of its approach, supported by a pastoral team including two guidance counsellors, a house system to foster belonging, a wellbeing calendar and feedback mechanisms such as a Safe Hands survey, and practices like breathing techniques and anti-bullying awareness.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The inspection notes robust identification of students of determination and provision for these learners, with comprehensive pastoral care, though in-lesson support for these learners is described as inconsistent.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English is the language of instruction, and the inspection report does not describe a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme.

Mental Wellbeing

Wellbeing is embedded in the curriculum and school life, with staff, students and parents engaged through wellbeing initiatives; the report notes breathing techniques and relaxation strategies for anxiety, anti-bullying efforts, assemblies, and a house-based system to support belonging.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is supported by robust health and safety procedures and training to protect students from abuse, with dedicated care and support for students and a Safe Hands monitoring approach as part of the wellbeing framework.
Parent Experience

History

Greenfield Community School opened in 2007 under Beacon Education (now Taaleem), initially offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. The Middle Years Programme gained IB authorization in 2010 and the Diploma and Career-related Programmes followed in 2011, making GIS one of the first UAE schools to offer the IB Career-related Programme alongside BTEC courses. In August 2017 the school was renamed Greenfield International School to reflect its broader IB continuum and growing, diverse student body. KHDA rated GIS as Very Good overall for 2023–24, and the school was re-accredited by the Council of International Schools on 6 September 2023. In 2024, GIS announced expansion with a new primary building containing 18 classrooms to accommodate continued growth in enrolment.

Community

GIS is located in Dubai Investments Park and serves a diverse student body drawn from many nationalities, reflecting its international IB continuum. The English-medium program includes Mother Tongue support for more than 50 languages, including Arabic, French, German and Mandarin. The school's extracurricular offering, the Activities Beyond the Classroom (ABC) programme, provides more than 40 clubs and societies, and Greenfield Griffins compete in interschool sports through DISA and UAESSA. Service learning is integrated into the curriculum and Week Without Walls offers off-site trips that build teamwork and real-world problem-solving.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

There is an active parent community at GIS that participates in school life and events. Parents communicate with the school through the D6 Communicator app and via class WhatsApp groups to receive notices and updates. Publicly shared materials show parents attending events such as anti-bullying sessions and other family activities, and there are opportunities for parent involvement at Open Mornings and similar gatherings. Expatriate-focused coverage also notes early Open Morning events to engage prospective families. Overall, parent engagement is encouraged and supported as part of the school's community culture.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

Greenfield International School has a Dubai Investment Park campus with extensive indoor and outdoor facilities. The facilities include an auditorium, a six-lane shaded swimming pool and a learning pool, two large sports fields, and a fully equipped gymnasium. There are tennis courts, two libraries, art studios, a Food Technology laboratory, and dedicated spaces for music, dance, and drama. Science laboratories, Design and Technology workshops, ICT laboratories, and spacious classrooms support a modern learning environment. The campus features two cafeterias, two mindfulness rooms, and separate indoor and outdoor play areas for younger and older students.

Sports Facilities

Two large sports fields provide outdoor space for varied field activities and inter-school sport. A six-lane shaded swimming pool supports competitive swimming and training, with a learning pool for younger students. The campus includes a fully equipped gymnasium for fitness and physical education. Tennis courts are available for individual and team play. Indoor and outdoor play areas support physical education and student recreation.

Academic Facilities

Modern classrooms support interactive learning with integrated technology. Science Laboratories for physics, chemistry and biology enable hands-on experiments. Design and Technology Workshops support practical project work and innovation. ICT Laboratories support digital learning and computational thinking. Art Studios and Music Rooms provide spaces for visual and performing arts. Two libraries offer age-appropriate learning resources.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Facilities support a broad range of extracurricular activities in arts and sports. The Performing Arts Studio and Dance and Drama Studio enable drama, dance, and music clubs and performances. Art Studios and Music Rooms support visual and performing arts clubs. Two libraries support after-school clubs and study groups. Outdoor spaces and sports facilities support sports teams and PE clubs.
School Events
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