The Apple International Community School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees AED 15,850 - 20,955

Ages 3 - 16 years

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum

Taught languages Arabic, French

Typical class size 25

Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport

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

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School

Introduction

Based in Al Karama, Dubai, The Apple International Community School is LEAMS Education's latest campus, serving ages 3 to 16. The school delivers a British curriculum from Foundation Stage to Post-16, aligned with the English National Programme and Cambridge Pathway, with Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel as examination centres. The Early Years uses the EYFS framework, while the primary curriculum meets MOE Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies standards. A strongly inquiry-based approach underpins learning, guided by the five-stage P-TIC-P-TOC framework, with learning in indoor and outdoor spaces, BENQ interactive boards, a library and arts and music rooms. The WELL Health Safety Rating verifies health safeguards. Facilities include a football field, indoor pool, courts for tennis, badminton and basketball. The school offers field trips, co-curriculars, ASAP/ECAP after-school programs, plus competitions in STEM and robotics, debates and MUN. The motto is Justice, Equality and Unity.

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29A Street, Behind Karama Centre Near Karama Park, Al Karama, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Location

29A Street, Behind Karama Centre Near Karama Park, Al Karama Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The school is located in the Al Karama district of Dubai. Contact: +971 4 379 7732; info@applecommunityschool.ae.

Stages

FS1 to Year 11

Additional learning support

Inclusion policy and provisions led by the inclusion team support diverse learning needs.

Country affiliation

United Arab Emirates

School day structure

School hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, with a Friday prayer break from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM; Saturday sessions run 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

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Fees

Application and registration fees

- Application fee (new students): AED 500 + VAT.
- Registration deposit (seat confirmation) for new students: 10% of the annual tuition fee. This deposit is deductible from the tuition fee but is subject to the school's refund conditions (see Refund information). The registration deposit must be paid within seven days of the offer.
- Re-registration / re-enrolment deposit for existing students: AED 500 (deductible from first term fees).

Annual tuition fees and term breakdown (Academic Year 2026–27)

Tuition is shown as the discounted annual fee (total payable in normal circumstances) and the three-term instalment amounts (Term 1 = 40%, Term 2 = 30%, Term 3 = 30%). All amounts are in AED.

- FS1 — Annual tuition: AED 15,850. Term 1: AED 6,340; Term 2: AED 4,755; Term 3: AED 4,755.
- FS2 — Annual tuition: AED 15,850. Term 1: AED 6,340; Term 2: AED 4,755; Term 3: AED 4,755.
- Year 1 — Annual tuition: AED 16,980. Term 1: AED 6,792; Term 2: AED 5,094; Term 3: AED 5,094.
- Year 2 — Annual tuition: AED 16,980. Term 1: AED 6,792; Term 2: AED 5,094; Term 3: AED 5,094.
- Year 3 — Annual tuition: AED 17,980. Term 1: AED 7,192; Term 2: AED 5,394; Term 3: AED 5,394.
- Year 4 — Annual tuition: AED 17,980. Term 1: AED 7,192; Term 2: AED 5,394; Term 3: AED 5,394.
- Year 5 — Annual tuition: AED 18,500. Term 1: AED 7,400; Term 2: AED 5,550; Term 3: AED 5,550.
- Year 6 — Annual tuition: AED 18,500. Term 1: AED 7,400; Term 2: AED 5,550; Term 3: AED 5,550.
- Year 7 — Annual tuition: AED 19,130. Term 1: AED 7,652; Term 2: AED 5,739; Term 3: AED 5,739.
- Year 8 — Annual tuition: AED 19,130. Term 1: AED 7,652; Term 2: AED 5,739; Term 3: AED 5,739.
- Year 9 — Annual tuition: AED 19,550. Term 1: AED 7,820; Term 2: AED 5,865; Term 3: AED 5,865.
- Year 10 — Annual tuition: AED 20,100. Term 1: AED 8,040; Term 2: AED 6,030; Term 3: AED 6,030.
- Year 11 — Annual tuition: AED 20,955. Term 1: AED 8,382; Term 2: AED 6,286.50; Term 3: AED 6,286.50.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard tuition instalment schedule: three termly instalments charged at 40% / 30% / 30% of the annual tuition. Term payment due dates for AY 2026–27: Term I due 25 August 2026; Term II due 25 December 2026; Term III due 25 March 2027.
- Registration deposit must be paid within seven days of the offer to hold a place. Re-enrolment deposit is payable to secure a place for the following academic year and is deducted from the first term fee. Instalment payments typically require the first-term amount up front; post-dated cheques or the school's accepted payment channels are used for later instalments.
- One-time full payment discount: a 2.5% discount on the annual tuition is available for families who pay the full annual fee in one payment on or before 30 August 2026.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school and does not list boarding provision or boarding fees.

Other mandatory and optional costs

- The annual tuition includes: workbooks and textbooks, one set of regular uniform plus PE uniform (accessories, blazer and cardigan excluded), e-learning resources and online apps, computer and lab resources, external examinations, basic medical resources, and robotics provision. Special-size uniform carries a separate small charge (AED 30).
- Typical ranges for required education supplies (per KHDA fact sheets for the school, by grade):
- Uniform: AED 600 to AED 1,000.
- Books: AED 400 to AED 1,300.
- Stationery and ID replacement: Stationery AED 300–400; ID replacement AED 25–50.
- Typical optional service fees and activity ranges (per KHDA fact sheets):
- Transport: AED 5,500 to AED 9,950 (termly/annual arrangements vary; transport is charged termly).
- Extracurricular / club activities: AED 500 to AED 1,800.
- Canteen / school food: AED 100 to AED 2,000 (annual, depending on consumption).
- Overnight camps, school trips and educational overseas trips: ranges vary (local trips AED 100–2,500; overseas trips AED 5,000–18,000 for older year groups).
- Additional enrichment, skill-development and competition fees: generally range from AED 100 up to AED 2,000 depending on activity.

Refund information and withdrawal terms

- Application fee (AED 500 + VAT) is generally non-refundable; it is refundable only if the student is not offered a place or if the school collected the fee without informing parents that no place was available.
- Registration (seat-confirmation) deposit refund rules: refundable if a parent formally notifies the school of cancellation at least 60 calendar days prior to the school's start date; non-refundable if cancellation is within 60 days of the school start date or if enrolment occurs during the academic year.
- Tuition refunds are calculated on a term-by-term basis using the withdrawal date recorded on the official Withdrawal Request. Specific commonly applied rules include:
- If enrolled in the term for two weeks or less: one month's fees deducted.
- If enrolled between two weeks and one month: two months' fees deducted.
- If enrolled more than one month into a term: the full term's fees are deducted.
- Tuition fees paid prior to the academic year start are refundable subject to the above registration/re-registration conditions.
- Other mandatory/optional service fees follow similar charge/refund rules tied to the withdrawal date; optional service fees already committed to third-party providers may be non-refundable. Transport refunds, where applicable, are handled per the school transport policy (termly charge and one month's notice required for discontinuation; approved refunds settled within 15 working days). The school may withhold Transfer or Withdrawal Certificates until outstanding fees are cleared.

Fee payment options and practical details

- Online payments: the school uses the Zenda mobile app (School Code: AICSDXB) for online fee payments and authentication via registered email/phone.
- School fee counter: cash, card and cheque payments are accepted at the school fee counter (cheques payable to The Apple International Community School); counter operating hours are published by the school. Cheque policies: dishonoured cheques can affect future cheque acceptance and re-enrolment.
- Bank transfer: bank transfers are accepted only in exceptional cases; transfer slips should be shared to accounts@applecommunityschool.ae. Bank details are maintained by the school and provided for authorised transfers.

Discounts and scholarships

- Sibling discounts: first sibling receives 20% on annual tuition; additional siblings receive 25% (applied per the school's published discount scheme).
- Non-academic (sports) scholarships: available for certain national and international achievements (schemes include up to 15% for international champions and up to 10% for national champions). Other scholarship and discount schemes are applied according to eligibility criteria.

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Academics

Curriculum

Foundation Stage follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework as part of an enriched version of the New National Curriculum for England. The primary curriculum complies with the English National Programme and with the Ministry of Education standards for Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies to provide a broad and balanced education. The programme provides opportunities to develop creativity, expression and well-being and includes extended learning opportunities, field visits and cross-curricular links with other subjects. Learning outside the classroom is an integral element of education, with a sports curriculum designed to support holistic development of skills such as agility, speed, strength, endurance and balance. The school is inclusive and reviews provisions for students of determination to ensure effective interventions and tailored support. The school seeks to encourage and develop gifts and talents amongst its students, including artistic, creative and sporting excellence.

Gifted and Talented

The school seeks to encourage and develop gifts and talents amongst its students. Along with high academic standards, the school encourages artistic, creative and sporting excellence.

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Admissions

1. Online Application. To begin the admission process, fill the online enquiry form from the home page and complete the Online Student Enquiry & Registration. After submission, an acknowledgement with an online reference number is issued and guidance on the next steps is provided. 2. Registration and Payment. Pay an Application Fee of AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) online or in person to initiate registration. The fee is refundable if the school does not offer a place and non-refundable if a place is offered but not taken, and it is not deductible from tuition. Required documents are uploaded online and include copies of passports for child and parents, Emirates ID copies when available, birth certificate translated to English if needed, a recent photograph of the child, and the last two years' school reports (for certain year levels) along with a transfer certificate and DHA forms as applicable. 3. Assessment. The School Registrar invites the child for an assessment or an interview as appropriate. CAT4/written assessments are used when required and the previous school reports are reviewed. Results are communicated by email or by phone, and alternatives to an on-campus visit can be arranged as a 1-on-1 virtual meeting with Admissions staff. 4. Admission Confirmation. The Admissions Officer sends confirmation letters to successful applicants, subject to seat availability. A registration deposit equal to 10% of total tuition is required (non-refundable and non-transferable) and is deductible from tuition. A seat confirmation fee is payable after an offer is accepted, and the first term tuition plus annual fees are due within 10 working days of confirmation; non-payment may move the place to the waiting list. Admission is subject to KHDA approval after required document checks.

Waitlist

If a seat is confirmed but the first term payment is not made within 10 working days, the admission will be moved to the waiting list and may be offered by turn.

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FAQs

Where is The Apple International Community School located in Dubai?

The Apple International Community School is in Al Karama, Dubai, at 29A Street Behind Karama Centre near Karama Park. It operates as a co-educational day school serving ages 3 to 16, with a curriculum that blends English National Curriculum requirements and UAE MOE standards for Arabic, Islamic Studies and other subjects.

What ages does the school serve and what is the overall curriculum approach?

The school serves children aged 3 to 16 (FS1 to Year 11). Foundation Stage follows the EYFS framework within an enriched New National Curriculum for England, while the primary curriculum aligns with the English National Programme and MOE standards, with Cambridge Pathway to Post-16 and Cambridge/Edexcel exam centers.

Is The Apple International Community School a boarding school?

No. The Apple International Community School operates as a day school and does not offer boarding.

What are the tuition fees, and how is the annual fee paid?

Annual tuition ranges from AED 15,850 for the earliest years to AED 20,955 for Year 11. Fees are billed as three termly instalments (40%/30%/30%), and there is a 2.5% discount if the full annual fee is paid by 30 August 2026. The fee includes standard resources such as books, uniform, e-learning resources, and basic medical resources.

How does the admissions process work, and what deposits are required?

Admissions are online. An application fee of AED 525 (including VAT) is paid to begin the process, and a 10% registration deposit is due to secure a seat after an offer. A seat confirmation fee is paid after acceptance, and the first term plus annual fees are due within 10 working days; KHDA approval is required.

Are there scholarships or discounts available?

Yes. A sibling discount applies: 20% off the annual tuition for the first sibling and 25% for additional siblings. There are sports scholarships available, up to 15% for international champions and up to 10% for national champions.

What is the refund policy if we withdraw or relocate?

The application fee is refundable only if no place is offered or if the school collected the fee without informing you of no place. The 10% registration deposit is refundable if cancellation occurs at least 60 calendar days before the start date; otherwise it is non-refundable. Tuition refunds are assessed on a term-by-term basis according to the withdrawal date.

What curriculum and examination options does the school offer?

Foundation Stage follows EYFS, with a primary curriculum aligned to the English National Programme and MOE standards. The school follows the Cambridge Pathway through Post-16 and uses Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel as examination centers.

What languages are taught, and are there immersion programs?

English is the core language, Arabic is taught as both written and spoken, and French is introduced from Year 3. An English immersion program exists for Year 6 and an Arabic immersion program exists for Year 1.

What support is available for students with learning needs?

The school uses an Inclusion Policy with an Inclusion Team to identify and tailor interventions for students of determination. A Wellbeing Team supports mental and emotional health, with PSHE and mindfulness programs integrated into the curriculum.

What sports and artistic facilities does the campus offer?

The campus includes a football field, an indoor swimming pool, tennis and badminton courts, a basketball court, plus dedicated music, drama and visual arts rooms and a well-stocked library.

What learning and technology facilities are available?

Classrooms are equipped with BENQ interactive boards, and the school provides e-learning resources, computer and lab resources, and access to external examinations.

What after-school or enrichment opportunities are offered?

The school runs After School Activity Program (ASAP) and Extra-Curricular Activities Program (ECAP) for FS to Year 9, including football, badminton, gymnastics, karate, basketball and swimming, delivered in partnership with Trendsetter's Personal Sports Coaching Services.

Which clubs and competitions can students participate in?

Students can join Debate Club, Robotics and Model United Nations. The school also participates in competitions such as Codeavour 7.0 AI, Coding & Robotics, the Matata World Robotics Competition and the NASA International Space Challenge.

How are student leadership and the house system developed?

Nominations for Student Council positions are invited from FS to Year 10, with Core and House Council roles. There are Head Boy and Head Girl positions, an investiture ceremony, and House points to recognise achievement.

Are there community service activities or partnerships?

Yes. The school runs community development programmes and partners with Seeds Center and Thriving Souls to support wellbeing and community initiatives.

How does the school address wellbeing and safeguarding?

Wellbeing is central, with a Mindfulness Morning routine and a comprehensive Wellbeing Team and School Counsellor. A safeguarding policy guides staff training and immediate reporting to designated safeguarding leads when needed.

What support exists for families with special educational needs?

The Inclusion Policy ensures equal access and tailored interventions for students of determination, with ongoing assessment and support provided by the Inclusion Team.

What is the uniform policy?

A complete uniform is required for FS1 to Year 8; the first shirt and skirt set are provided free, with additional sets charged. Beige leggings are required for Year 3–6, headscarves are optional for Muslim girls up to Year 6, and ties are compulsory for FS–KS2 and KS3–KS5; the blazer is included in the uniform package.

What are the school hours and weekly schedule, including food arrangements?

School hours are 8:00–15:00, Monday to Friday, with a Friday prayer break from 12:00–14:00. Saturday sessions run 8:00–12:30. The school operates an on-site nut-free canteen serving hot snacks, cold drinks and water.

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