Queen International School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees AED 15,554 - 29,170

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Opened 1998

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

Taught languages Arabic

Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Queen International School is a co-educational UK-curriculum school in Dubai, located in Hor Al Anz East, Deira, near Deira Post Office. It offers the Early Years Foundation Stage, the British National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. Foundation Stage uses play-based learning; Primary follows the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, with the Cambridge pathway continuing through lower and upper secondary to IGCSE and A-Levels. Arabic is taught as first and second language and Moral Education and UAE Social Studies are standalone subjects. The UAE National Agenda is followed, with participation in PIRLS, TIMSS and PISA assessments. Academic facilities include digital facilities and new technologies. The school emphasises wellbeing and mental health, and extracurricular activities support physical and emotional resilience. Gifted and Talented learners receive customised enhancements, and the school has, under leadership, been among the top 10 UAE schools in PISA. This global outlook opens diverse futures.

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The Essentials

Location

Queen International School is located in Hor Al Anz East, Deira, Dubai, near the Deira Post Office. The postal address is P.O. Box 85999, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The contact telephone is 04-265-2600.

Stages

Foundation Stage; Primary; Secondary.

Type

co-educational

Additional learning support

Inclusion: The school is inclusive and provides support for students of all backgrounds and abilities; assessment and partnerships with parents and other agencies help meet students' needs.

Country affiliation

United Kingdom (UK) curriculum; National Curriculum for England.

School day structure

Mon-Thu: 7:30am to 2:30pm; Fri: 7:40am to 11:30am; Sat-Sun: OFF.

Bus service

Transport is available as an optional service with fees ranging from AED 3,800 to 8,000 depending on grade/route.

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Fees

Application and enrolment fees

- Application fee (new students): AED 500 (assessment fee included).
- Enrolment fee (new students): up to 10% of the tuition fee, non-refundable and deductible from the first term fees.
- Re-enrolment fee (returning/existing students): up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the first term fees.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts in AED) and mandatory books/utilities / lab where listed

- FS1: Tuition AED 17,175; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 0.
- FS2: Tuition AED 15,554; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 1,621.
- Year 1: Tuition AED 15,554; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 1,809.
- Year 2: Tuition AED 16,526; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 2,120.
- Year 3: Tuition AED 16,526; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 2,245.
- Year 4: Tuition AED 16,526; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 2,370.
- Year 5: Tuition AED 17,494; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 2,370.
- Year 6: Tuition AED 17,494; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 2,370.
- Year 7: Tuition AED 17,494; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 2,494.
- Year 8: Tuition AED 18,471; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 2,682.
- Year 9: Tuition AED 19,445; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 2,806.
- Year 10: Tuition AED 23,337; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 3,492.
- Year 11: Tuition AED 23,337; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 3,743.
- Year 12: Tuition AED 25,282; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 4,179.
- Year 13: Tuition AED 29,170; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 4,491.

Per-term equivalents (calculated estimate)

- Annual tuition figures above are presented as published. A commonly used billing model in Dubai schools is three equal termly instalments; dividing each annual tuition by three gives an estimated per-term amount. The per-term numbers below are arithmetic estimates calculated from the published annual tuition (these are estimates, not an explicit billing schedule published by the school):
- FS1 per-term (estimate): AED 5,725.00 (17,175 / 3).
- FS2 per-term (estimate): AED 5,184.67 (15,554 / 3).
- Year 1 per-term (estimate): AED 5,184.67 (15,554 / 3).
- Year 2 per-term (estimate): AED 5,508.67 (16,526 / 3).
- Year 3 per-term (estimate): AED 5,508.67 (16,526 / 3).
- Year 4 per-term (estimate): AED 5,508.67 (16,526 / 3).
- Year 5 per-term (estimate): AED 5,831.33 (17,494 / 3).
- Year 6 per-term (estimate): AED 5,831.33 (17,494 / 3).
- Year 7 per-term (estimate): AED 5,831.33 (17,494 / 3).
- Year 8 per-term (estimate): AED 6,157.00 (18,471 / 3).
- Year 9 per-term (estimate): AED 6,481.67 (19,445 / 3).
- Year 10 per-term (estimate): AED 7,779.00 (23,337 / 3).
- Year 11 per-term (estimate): AED 7,779.00 (23,337 / 3).
- Year 12 per-term (estimate): AED 8,427.33 (25,282 / 3).
- Year 13 per-term (estimate): AED 9,723.33 (29,170 / 3).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Accepted payment methods: online payment via the school secure portal, bank transfer, and cash payments at the finance office during specified hours. Timely payment by dates in the academic calendar is required and late payments may incur additional charges.
- Enrolment and re-enrolment fees are deducted from the first term fees as specified above; those fees are non-refundable.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered; no boarding fees are listed. The school operates on standard daytime hours.

Other costs and typical optional charges

- Mandatory/required education supplies where listed: uniform (estimated AED 500 to 850), stationery (AED 250 to 500), school ID card replacement (AED 50).
- Optional services and approximate ranges: transport AED 3,800 to 8,000; medical AED 400; school trips AED 100 to 500; extracurricular activities AED 500 to 1,000; class photograph AED 100 to 500; local educational trips AED 100 to 300. Additional items appearing in fact sheets include graduation ceremony costs for senior year groups (e.g., AED 1,500 to 2,500) and short immersion programs (e.g., AED 400). These optional-service ranges vary by year group and event.

Refund information

- Application, enrolment and re-enrolment fees are explicitly described as non-refundable where stated. No detailed, school-published full tuition refund schedule (for mid-term or post-start withdrawals) is provided in the published fact-sheet documents reviewed here.

Fee payment options (methods and common administrative points)

- Payment methods accepted: school secure online portal, bank transfer, and cash at the finance office. Late payment penalties may apply and due dates are set in the published academic calendar and invoices. Enrolment and re-enrolment charges are collected and offset against first-term fees as noted above.

Important operational note (brief)

- The tuition figures above are published annual tuition amounts and the listed additional mandatory and optional charges are taken from the school's KHDA-style fact sheets for the 2025–2026 academic year. The per-term figures shown are arithmetic estimates assuming three equal terms and are provided only as calculated equivalents (not as an explicitly published instalment schedule). Where the fact sheets state specific non-refundable enrolment/application conditions, those are listed above.

Concise summary of missing billing details

- A detailed, explicit term-by-term billing schedule (dates and school-published instalment plan) and a comprehensive tuition refund schedule for mid-term or post-start withdrawals were not found in the publicly listed fact-sheet documents reviewed. The school's academic calendar and finance office set payment due dates; the published fact sheets specify amounts and non-refundable enrolment/application fees but do not publish a full refund policy or an explicit term billing calendar within the fact-sheet PDFs.

Academics

Curriculum

The curriculum adheres to the National Curriculum for England (NCfE). The NCfE provides an entitlement curriculum through Key Stage 3, with additional options in Key Stages 4 and 5. Arabic and Islamic Studies are included, and cross-curricular understanding aligns with KHDA and DSIB expectations. In Foundation Stage learning is based on play-based experiences addressing personal, social and emotional development; language and literacy; problem solving and numeracy; knowledge and understanding of the world; physical and creative development, with ICT and assistive technologies to support learning, including for gifted and talented. The Primary School uses the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum, and the Cambridge pathway continues through lower and upper secondary, leading to IGCSE, AS and A2 examinations. Arabic is taught as first and second language from Foundation Stage through Key Stage 4; Cambridge IGCSE first or second language examinations are available. Moral Education and UAE Social Studies are standalone subjects. The UAE National Agenda is followed, with participation in PIRLS, TIMSS and PISA assessments and GL assessments.

Exam Results

QIS students consistently achieve excellent grades in board examinations.

Higher Education Progression

QIS students are equipped to enter the best universities within the UAE and around the world.

Gifted and Talented

Customized enhancements and challenges build on identified strengths; student tracking identifies high performers; teachers are trained to identify high performers; subject leaders design differentiated schemes of work; communication with parents; progress is monitored twice yearly.

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Admissions

1. Begin the application through the website. If preferred, contact the Admissions Team by phone, email, social media, or in person to start the process. Availability in each class depends on vacancies at the time of applying, and the Admissions Team will inform you of the latest availability. An Admission Form is available online to complete the application.

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FAQs

Where is Queen International School located in Dubai?

Queen International School is in Hor Al Anz East, Deira, Dubai, near the Deira Post Office. The postal address is P.O. Box 85999, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the main contact phone is 04-265-2600.

What age range or year groups does QIS serve?

QIS offers Foundation Stage through Secondary, up to Year 13, following the Cambridge pathway to IGCSE, AS, and A2 examinations.

What curriculum does Queen International School follow?

The school follows the National Curriculum for England with a Cambridge Primary Curriculum in the primary years and a Cambridge pathway through lower and upper secondary to IGCSE, AS, and A2. Arabic and Islamic Studies are integrated, and UAE National Agenda assessments are included.

Is Queen International School a single-sex or co-educational school?

QIS is a co-educational day school.

What are the tuition fees and initial charges I should expect?

Tuition ranges from AED 15,554 to AED 29,170 per year, depending on the year group. New students pay an application fee of AED 500 and an enrolment fee up to 10% of tuition; returning students pay a re-enrolment fee up to 5% of tuition or AED 500.

How does the admissions process work at QIS?

Applications begin online, and the Admissions Team can be contacted by phone, email, or in person to discuss vacancies. An Admission Form is available online to complete, and availability depends on current vacancies.

Are scholarships or a waitlist available for QIS?

Scholarships information is not provided in the available data, and there is no published waitlist detail.

What examinations and progression pathways does QIS offer academically?

The Cambridge pathway continues through IGCSE, AS, and A2 examinations, with Cambridge IGCSE first or second language options in Arabic. Arabic is taught as a first and second language, and Moral Education and UAE Social Studies are standalone subjects.

How is academic performance described at QIS and where do students go for higher education?

QIS students consistently achieve excellent grades in board examinations, and graduates are prepared to enter top universities in the UAE and worldwide.

Is there a program for gifted and talented students?

Yes. Gifted and Talented learners receive customised enhancements, with progress tracked and reviewed twice yearly, and teachers design differentiated work.

What facilities and technologies support learning at QIS?

The school integrates digital facilities and new technologies into the learning environment, supporting modern teaching and learning across the curriculum.

What about sports and wellbeing through extracurricular activities?

Extracurricular activities promote mental health and include individual and team sports as part of the school's well-being and resilience building.

What kinds of activities exist Beyond the Classroom at QIS?

Foundation Stage features competitions and team challenges, leadership and outdoor activities, and global exchanges. There are also arts and cultural programs, plus community and entrepreneurial projects for students.

What safeguarding and wellbeing support is available for students?

QIS has a SEND team and a counsellor, with wellbeing embedded in daily operations. Staff are trained to identify at-risk students, and confidentiality is respected with parental involvement as needed.

What does the school uniform consist of and where can it be bought?

Uniform is required and includes logo wear, a navy V-neck sweater, white shirt, navy bottoms, and outdoor cap; PE wear is a white polo with navy trim and navy track pants. Most uniform items can be purchased from Zak's Uniform Store, and footwear must be closed-in with a rubber sole and clearly named.

How is governance structured at Queen International School?

The school is governed by a Board of Governors that reviews development plans, provides critical review and support, and advises the principal, working closely with the owner to deploy resources for curriculum and development.

Does QIS have any accreditations or awards listed?

No accreditations or awards are listed in the provided information.

Are there language immersion or bilingual programs at QIS?

Yes. There are English language immersion and Arabic language immersion programs, with Arabic taught as a first and second language and Cambridge IGCSE options available for language examinations.

What is the community and history of Queen International School like?

Queen International School opened in 1998 and is owned by Mrs. Malak, whose family values influence the school culture. The school celebrates Dubai's diversity through assemblies and flags, engages with UAE heritage, and runs international exchanges and UNESCO-related activities.

What transport options are available for families?

Transport is available as an optional service with fees ranging from AED 3,800 to 8,000 depending on the route.

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