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The International School of Choueifat - Dubai Investments Park

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 26,298 - 50,077
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP)
Introduction

The International School of Choueifat – Dubai Investments Park (ISC‑DIP) is a multinational, non‑selective, co‑educational, independent English‑medium day school in Dubai, U.A.E. It follows the SABIS® Educational System and an international curriculum that prepares students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 for external examinations, offering British (IGCSE, O Level, AS/A Level) and U.S. options including Advanced Placement (AP), SAT and TOEFL. ISC‑DIP serves early years to secondary students (pre‑kindergarten/kindergarten to Grade 12, ages broadly 3–18) and reports instruction in English alongside programmes to develop fluency in Arabic, French and/or Mandarin Chinese. Campus facilities described on the school site include a dedicated kindergarten building with playground and KG gym, a semi‑Olympic swimming pool and additional pool, a large sports hall, full‑size sports field and running track, a theatre with professional lighting and sound, specialised art and music rooms, science and computer labs, a library and cafeteria, two medical clinics, and a SABIS® Integrated Testing and Learning (ITL) Hall with 580 computers. The school also highlights the SABIS® Student Life Organization as a central, student‑led component of its programme.

Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

The International School of Choueifat - Dubai Investments Park has instruction in English.

Location
The International School of Choueifat – Dubai Investments Park is located in Dubai Investments Park 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The postal address is P.O. Box 643581, Dubai, UAE. The campus sits within the Dubai Investments Park area, a mixed‑use development in Dubai. Contact is +971 4 884 7884 and iscdip@sabis.net.

Stages
ISC-DIP offers four levels: Kindergarten, Lower School, Middle School, and High School.

Type
ISC-DIP is multinational, non-selective, co-educational, independent, English-medium day school. It serves both local and multinational communities in Dubai and follows the SABIS curriculum with options to sit American or British external exams.

Pupil Nationality Mix
ISC-DIP is a multinational school with local and international students. An exact breakdown of nationalities and the local-to-international ratio is not publicly published.

Additional learning support
Learning support is provided through teacher-led study groups, prefect/group leaders, peer tutoring, power study sessions, academic competitions, and on-demand tutoring videos. There is a dedicated health and wellness framework with resident nurses and a school doctor, and a special needs coordinator. University counseling is available to support college applications.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation stated; ISC-DIP is part of the international SABIS network serving a multinational community.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not stated in ISC-DIP materials.

School day structure
ISC-DIP operates as a day school with an Extended Day (after‑school) program. The school calendar includes an Extended Day category, indicating after‑school offerings.

Bus service
ISC-DIP offers a school transport service with a fleet of buses; within Dubai Investments Park, the annual two‑way transport fee is 6,600 AED, and 8,100 AED for routes outside DIP.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
ISC-DIP is an English-medium day school.

Governance and Ownership
ISC-DIP is a member of the global SABIS Network. It is governed within the SABIS Network.
Fees

Annual tuition at The International School of Choueifat - Dubai Investments Park ranges from AED 26,298 to AED 50,077 for 2026/27.

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

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term calculated)
Note: The school academic calendar is organised in three terms. The annual tuition amounts below are those published for each year group; the per‑term figures shown are calculated by dividing the published annual tuition equally across the school's three academic terms (calculated values are indicated as such).

- Pre‑Primary — Annual tuition: AED 26,000. Per term (calculated, equal thirds): AED 8,666.67. Mandatory fees shown: Books AED 756; Total fees (published): AED 26,756.
- KG 1 — Annual tuition: AED 26,298. Per term (calculated): AED 8,766.00. Mandatory fees shown: Books AED 776; Total fees (published): AED 27,074.
- KG 2 — Annual tuition: AED 28,100. Per term (calculated): AED 9,366.67. Mandatory fees shown: Books AED 1,068; Total fees (published): AED 29,168.
- Grade 1 — Annual tuition: AED 29,902. Per term (calculated): AED 9,967.33. Mandatory fees shown: ICT AED 500; Books AED 1,581; Total fees (published): AED 31,983.
- Grade 2 — Annual tuition: AED 30,261. Per term (calculated): AED 10,087.00. Mandatory fees shown: ICT AED 500; Books AED 1,739; Total fees (published): AED 32,500.
- Grade 3 — Annual tuition: AED 30,621. Per term (calculated): AED 10,207.00. Mandatory fees shown: ICT AED 500; Books AED 2,221; Total fees (published): AED 33,342.
- Grade 4 — Annual tuition: AED 33,144. Per term (calculated): AED 11,048.00. Mandatory fees shown: ICT AED 500; Books AED 2,117; Total fees (published): AED 35,761.
- Grade 5 — Annual tuition: AED 33,864. Per term (calculated): AED 11,288.00. Mandatory fees shown: ICT AED 500; Books AED 1,925; Total fees (published): AED 36,289.
- Grade 6 — Annual tuition: AED 35,304. Per term (calculated): AED 11,768.00. Mandatory fees shown: ICT AED 500; Books AED 2,091; Total fees (published): AED 37,895.
- Grade 7 — Annual tuition: AED 38,189. Per term (calculated): AED 12,729.67. Mandatory fees shown: ICT AED 500; Books AED 2,300; Total fees (published): AED 40,989.
- Grade 8 — Annual tuition: AED 39,628. Per term (calculated): AED 13,209.33. Mandatory fees shown: ICT AED 500; Books AED 2,456; Total fees (published): AED 42,584.
- Grade 9 (Arts) — Annual tuition: AED 41,791. Per term (calculated): AED 13,930.33. Mandatory fees shown: ICT AED 500; Books AED 2,870; Total fees (published): AED 45,161.
- Grade 9 (Science) — Annual tuition: AED 41,791. Per term (calculated): AED 13,930.33. Mandatory fees shown: ICT AED 500; Books AED 2,870; Total fees (published): AED 45,161.
- Grade 10 (Arts) — Annual tuition: AED 45,032. Per term (calculated): AED 15,010.67. Mandatory fees shown: ICT AED 500; Books AED 2,586; Total fees (published): AED 48,118.
- Grade 10 (Science) — Annual tuition: AED 45,032. Per term (calculated): AED 15,010.67. Mandatory fees shown: ICT AED 500; Books AED 2,586; Total fees (published): AED 48,118.
- Grade 11 (Arts) — Annual tuition: AED 48,995. Per term (calculated): AED 16,331.67. Mandatory fees shown: ICT AED 500; Books AED 2,060; Total fees (published): AED 51,555.
- Grade 11 (Science) — Annual tuition: AED 48,995. Per term (calculated): AED 16,331.67. Mandatory fees shown: ICT AED 500; Books AED 2,060; Total fees (published): AED 51,555.
- Grade 12 (Arts) — Annual tuition: AED 50,077. Per term (calculated): AED 16,692.33. Mandatory fees shown: ICT AED 500; Books AED 2,210; Total fees (published): AED 52,787.
- Grade 12 (Science) — Annual tuition: AED 50,077. Per term (calculated): AED 16,692.33. Mandatory fees shown: ICT AED 500; Books AED 2,210; Total fees (published): AED 52,787.

Billing schedule & payment terms
- Fees are payable to the school's accounting department.
- The school's academic year is organised in three terms (Term 1 / Term 2 / Term 3). The published enrolment and re‑enrolment fees are explicitly described as deductible from the first term fees. Where a per‑term figure is shown above, it is the result of an equal‑split calculation of the published annual tuition across the school's three terms.
- Once an offer is accepted, required fees are processed via online bank transfer; proof of payment is used to reserve the student's place.

Boarding
- The school operates as an English‑medium day school; boarding is not applicable.

Other costs & optional services
- Books and ICT: amounts vary by grade (examples shown above under each grade). ICT is listed at AED 500 for most grades; book charges vary by grade and are shown with each grade's total.
- Uniforms (required education supplies): typically in the range AED 500 to AED 2,000.
- Transport (optional): typical range AED 6,600 to AED 8,100.
- Extracurricular activities (optional): typical range AED 1,200 to AED 6,000.
- Canteen (optional): typical range AED 1,800 to AED 6,000.
- School trips (optional): typical range AED 50 to AED 500.
- Learning support assistants (when applicable): AED 3,000 (listed as an optional service fee).

Refunds & non‑refundables
- Application fee: non‑refundable where indicated in the enrolment terms (Application Fees are shown as AED 500). Enrolment fees and re‑enrolment fees are explicitly stated as non‑refundable.
- No additional general tuition refund schedule is published on the school's fees fact sheets; the enrolment/re‑enrolment items above are identified as non‑refundable in the published documents.

Payment methods accepted (published)
- The school processes required fee payments via online bank transfer; proof of payment is required to reserve a place following acceptance. Specific alternative payment methods (credit card, cash, cheque, third‑party online payments) are not listed on the published admissions procedure.

If you need the tuition amounts presented in another currency or rounded differently, note that the official published figures above are in United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED).
Academics

The International School of Choueifat - Dubai Investments Park teaches Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
ISC-DIP is a multinational, non-selective, co-educational English-medium day school in Dubai and a member of the SABIS Network. The curriculum is the SABIS Educational System, designed by SABIS, delivered through coherent syllabi and the SABIS Point System with clearly structured lessons. From Kindergarten upward, students develop fluency in English, Arabic, French and/or Mandarin, with a strong emphasis on English and mathematics and a science focus in secondary grades; non-traditional subjects such as robotics, 3D printing, and electronics are integrated. The school groups grades into Kindergarten; Lower School (Grades 1–5); Middle School (Grades 6–8); and High School (Grades 9–12). It prepares students for external qualifications across British and American tracks, including IGCSEs and A-Levels, AP (with SAT/TOEFL available as applicable), and incorporates the SABIS Student Life Organization to support life skills and a broad activity program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ISC-DIP provides a positive and supportive environment with SEL delivered through the SABIS® Student Life Organization (SLO), teacher‑led study groups, and student mentoring by prefects and group leaders, complemented by Advisory Classes focused on wellbeing and related topics.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
SEN support is provided via Learning Support, a Special Needs Coordinator, and Health & Wellness arrangements to address students with healthcare needs, with progress monitored through teacher‑led and SLO‑driven mentoring; the school is non‑selective and not positioned as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ISC-DIP operates as an English‑medium day school, with a curriculum that enables fluency in English, Arabic, French, and Mandarin Chinese.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by Health & Wellness services (resident nurses and a school doctor) and by Advisory Classes for Grades 6–8 that cover peer relations, conflict resolution, health, and study skills.

Safeguarding
A Safeguarding Policy is listed among ISC-DIP's School Documents in the Downloads section.
Parent Experience

History
ISC-DIP opened in September 2012. It is a multinational, non-selective, co-educational, English-medium day school and a member of the SABIS Network, a global education network that traces its origins to 1886. In the 2016-17 academic year, ISC-DIP enrolled approximately 3,100 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The SABIS curriculum is designed to prepare students for international external exams, including American (SAT, TOEFL, AP) and British (IGCSE, AS and A Levels) assessments. The school operates within the SABIS framework, maintaining a long-standing international education tradition.

Community
The ISC-DIP community reflects Dubai's local and international mix, with families from a variety of nationalities and backgrounds. The SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) is at the heart of school life, empowering students to participate in during-school, after-school, weekend activities, and regional and international experiences. The school calendar includes events such as Mother's Day, UAE National Day, musical concerts, KG concerts, Sports Day, Grade Trip outcomes, and ballet performances, which involve students, families, and staff. Parent stories and testimonials published on ISC-DIP Stories highlight parental engagement and positive school experiences.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is no separate PTA page published for ISC-DIP; parent involvement is primarily facilitated through the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO), which coordinates student-led activities and family engagement. The SLO structure includes departments led by prefects, with resources such as The Role of the SLO, The SLO Honor Code, A Look Inside the SLO, and The Prefect guiding student leadership. Training events like the SLO Mini Conference (October 2024) prepare prefects and staff to collaborate effectively and strengthen school leadership with parent and community support in mind. School events such as Mother's Day, UAE National Day, musical concerts, KG concerts, and ballet performances involve families and parents in school life. Parental perspectives are also shared in ISC-DIP Stories, which feature testimonials from families about their involvement and experiences with the school.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ISC-DIP sits on a spacious campus with modern, purpose-built facilities serving Pre-KG to Grade 12. Kindergartners have an independent building with a large playground, a KG gym, a special car track, a KG swimming pool, two computer rooms, and two multipurpose indoor courts. The campus includes a full-sized sports green field, an all-season running track, and a large sports hall that houses a semi-Olympic-sized swimming pool, changing rooms, a multipurpose indoor court, an outdoor court, and a gymnastics hall. The school theatre supports productions with professional sound and lighting, and all main classrooms are equipped with interactive screens. Academic facilities include two science labs, a primary lab, two computer labs, the ITL Hall with 580 computers, a library with books in English, Arabic, and French, plus a bright cafeteria and two on-site medical clinics.

Sports Facilities
The campus features a full-sized sports green field and a rubberized 400m running track. A large air-conditioned sports hall houses a semi-Olympic-sized swimming pool, changing rooms, a multipurpose indoor court, an outdoor court, and a gymnastics hall. The Kindergarten area includes a KG gym and two multipurpose indoor courts to support physical education for younger students. An infant swimming pool is available for early-years pupils. These facilities collectively support swimming, team sports, gymnastics, track events, and general physical education.

Academic Facilities
Main classrooms from Pre-KG through Grade 12 are equipped with interactive screens to aid learning. The SABIS Integrated Testing and Learning (ITL) Hall contains 580 computers for regular assessments and revision. The Science Department comprises two science labs (biology, chemistry, physics) and a primary science lab, with two computer science labs featuring up-to-date computing equipment. The library provides a range of English, Arabic, and French materials and a Computer/Research suite for student use.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The SABIS® Student Life Organization (SLO) is at the heart of school life, empowering students to be actively involved and make a difference in their school and community. The program includes During School Activities, After School Activities, Weekend Activities, and Regional & International Experiences.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The International School of Choueifat – Dubai Investments Park is a multinational, non-selective, co-educational, independent, English-medium day school in Dubai, UAE. The school opened in September 2012 and is a member of the SABIS network. The principal is Ms. Suhair Ghandour. The school address is Dubai Investments Park 1, UAE; phone +971 4 884 7884; email info@iscdip.sabis.net.

Cultural & Language
The curriculum enables students to develop fluency in English, Arabic, French, and/or Mandarin Chinese.

Social & Hobbies
The SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) provides opportunities for students to participate in school life, organize activities, and develop life skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school emphasizes a broad range of activities and life skills through SABIS programs and inclusive after-school options.
Languages

Language Provision
The school operates as an English-medium day school. The SABIS Educational System provides an international curriculum. The curriculum enables students to develop fluency in English, Arabic, French, and/or Mandarin Chinese. Kindergarten includes reading, phonics, language, mathematics, and Arabic. The curriculum prepares students for external examinations, including British-based IGCSEs and A-Levels, and American-based exams such as SAT, TOEFL, and AP.
Reputation

Accreditations
International accreditation logos are shown: Middle States Association, Accreditation International, and NCPSA.
School Events
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