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Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira has 2,434 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.
Location
Al Ittihad Private School – Jumeira is located on Al Wasl Road at 7th Street in the Jumeirah area of Dubai (Al Safa 1). The address is Al Wasl Rd 7th St, near Medcare Hospital. It is accessible from Al Wasl Road and adjacent major routes such as Sheikh Zayed Road.
Stages
The school offers education from Pre-K to Grade 12. It follows an American standards-based curriculum (California standards and MOE guidelines) and prepares students for post-secondary education.
Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Emirati students form the largest group. The school reports 2,432 Emirati students out of 2,711 total; international students number 279, representing about 10% of the student population. The largest nationality group remains Emirati.
Additional learning support
IPS-Jumeira is an inclusive school that offers a learning support program, enabling the admission of a managed number of students who require learning support at each grade level.
Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is indicated; the curriculum is American-based.
Religious affiliation
Religious instruction is integrated through Islamic studies taught in Arabic as part of the Arabic-language curriculum; there is no external religious affiliation stated.
School day structure
The school week runs Sunday to Thursday. The usual hours are 7:30 am to 3:30 pm on Sunday–Thursday; Friday and Saturday are non-instructional.
Bus service
Public bus connections serve the school area with lines 12, 15, 93, F20, and 98E stopping nearby. Public transport is operated by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The school lists a transport facility as available.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira ranges from AED 23,184 to AED 47,633 for 2026/27.
Application fee
- A non-refundable application fee of AED 500 is charged to process a new student application; this amount covers the assessment exam and is not deductible from tuition except where the school decides not to proceed with registration.
Registration and re‑registration fees
- New-student registration: payment of 10% of the annual tuition is required to secure a place; this amount is deductible from the annual tuition. - Existing student re-registration: payment of 5% of the annual tuition is required and is deductible from the annual tuition.
Annual tuition fees (Tuition + books where shown) — academic year (annual total) and suggested per-term split (33% / 33% / 34%)
- Pre-KG (Kindergarten 1): AED 23,184 — Term 1: AED 7,651 ; Term 2: AED 7,651 ; Term 3: AED 7,882. - KG1 (Kindergarten 2): AED 23,345 — Term 1: AED 7,704 ; Term 2: AED 7,704 ; Term 3: AED 7,937. - KG2 (Kindergarten 3): AED 23,345 — Term 1: AED 7,704 ; Term 2: AED 7,704 ; Term 3: AED 7,937. - Grade 1: AED 31,129 — Term 1: AED 10,273 ; Term 2: AED 10,273 ; Term 3: AED 10,583. - Grade 2: AED 31,129 — Term 1: AED 10,273 ; Term 2: AED 10,273 ; Term 3: AED 10,583. - Grade 3: AED 31,129 — Term 1: AED 10,273 ; Term 2: AED 10,273 ; Term 3: AED 10,583. - Grade 4: AED 36,495 — Term 1: AED 12,043 ; Term 2: AED 12,043 ; Term 3: AED 12,409. - Grade 5: AED 36,495 — Term 1: AED 12,043 ; Term 2: AED 12,043 ; Term 3: AED 12,409. - Grade 6: AED 36,495 — Term 1: AED 12,043 ; Term 2: AED 12,043 ; Term 3: AED 12,409. - Grade 7: AED 38,646 — Term 1: AED 12,753 ; Term 2: AED 12,753 ; Term 3: AED 13,140. - Grade 8: AED 38,646 — Term 1: AED 12,753 ; Term 2: AED 12,753 ; Term 3: AED 13,140. - Grade 9: AED 38,646 — Term 1: AED 12,753 ; Term 2: AED 12,753 ; Term 3: AED 13,140. - Grade 10: AED 47,633 — Term 1: AED 15,719 ; Term 2: AED 15,719 ; Term 3: AED 16,195. - Grade 11: AED 47,633 — Term 1: AED 15,719 ; Term 2: AED 15,719 ; Term 3: AED 16,195. - Grade 12: AED 47,633 — Term 1: AED 15,719 ; Term 2: AED 15,719 ; Term 3: AED 16,195.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is payable in three instalments each academic year: 33% in August (first instalment), 33% on 1 December (second instalment), and 34% on 1 February (third instalment). The first instalment is payable in August and includes book fees and optional fees after deduction of registration/re-registration fees where applicable. - The second and third instalments must be provided as two post‑dated cheques dated 1 December and 1 February; these cheques are to be submitted with the first instalment in August. - When an employer or third party will pay fees directly, an "Undertaking from Employer to Pay Tuition Fees" form must be completed with the Registration & Accounts Department.
VAT, discounts and additional charges
- A sibling discount is applied from the second child onward. - A 5% VAT is applied on all fees except tuition fees, books and transportation fees.
Other costs and services
- School transportation is provided through Dubai Taxi Company; specific bus routes and charges are managed through that service. Transport fees are listed separately from tuition. - School uniform supply is handled by ZAKS (uniform provider). Uniform costs are charged separately. - Book and some optional fees may be charged in addition to tuition where indicated; book fees are refundable only if the student did not attend and before the beginning of the academic year.
Refund and withdrawal terms
- Registration and re-registration fees are non-refundable if a student chooses not to return, except in specific cases such as family relocation to another Emirates or country. - If tuition is paid in full and the parent withdraws before the start of the academic year, the paid tuition is refundable after deduction of the registration or re-registration fee. - Withdrawal deductions once the academic year has started (calculated on a ten‑month basis): - Registered two weeks or less: one month's fees deducted. - Registered between two weeks and one month: two months' fees deducted. - Registered more than one month: three months' fees deducted.
Boarding
- Boarding is not offered; the school is day‑only (no boarding facility).
Fee payment options (explicitly stated items)
- The school requires two post‑dated cheques for the second and third instalments; those cheques must accompany the first instalment payment. The school provides an employer undertaking form for third‑party fee payment. No other specific payment methods (credit card or bank transfer) are specified on the school's fees and payment policy page.
Notes
- The annual figures above correspond to the school's published fees fact sheet for the current 2025–26 academic year; the instalment amounts shown are the standard 33% / 33% / 34% split applied to the annual figures.
Academics
Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school follows a K–12 American-based curriculum aligned with the California Common Core State Standards (CA-CCSS) for Mathematics, English, Humanities, and Art; it also uses the California Computer Science Standards and ISTE for Computer Science and the NGSS for Science. Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, and Moral Education are aligned with UAE Ministry of Education standards for both Arab and Non-Arab students. The curriculum adopts a mastery-based, inquiry-driven approach and emphasizes UAE national identity and Arabic language across all phases. Educational Tracks start in Pre-KG and continue through Grade 12, with the American High School Diploma path and an option to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses from Grade 10. The program includes preparation for international assessments aligned with the UAE National Agenda, including MAP, PISA, TIMSS, IBT, and PIRLS, along with university readiness supports such as IELTS, TOEFL, and SAT. IPS-Jumeirah has a KHDA rating of Good and accreditations from CIS and NEASC.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit the online registration form via the school's online portal. Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. After submission, admissions will contact you to schedule an interview for Kindergarten or an entrance exam for Grades 1–12. 2. The admissions team will call you to arrange the interview or entrance assessment. 3. Submit the required documents: a recent photograph; Emirates ID; copies of the student's passport; birth certificate; vaccination record; transfer certificates as applicable; for transfers from outside the UAE, an attested transfer certificate; for Grades 10–12, an equivalency certificate. 4. Complete on-site formalities: visit the school to finish remaining steps, pay the seat reservation fee within one week of the interview result, and sign the parent-school contract. Enrollment is completed after these steps.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to support students pursuing national and international scholarship opportunities. The school provides guidance, workshops, and resources to assist with scholarship applications.
Waitlist
If there is no opening in a grade, applicants are placed on a waiting list.
School Events
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FAQs
What ages does IPS Jumeira serve?
IPS Jumeira is a private, co-educational day school in Dubai serving students from age 3 (Pre-K) through Grade 12 (up to about 18 years old). The school opened in 1998 and currently serves around 2,500 students. The curriculum blends an American-based K–12 framework with Emirati heritage integrated into learning.
What curriculum does IPS Jumeira follow?
The curriculum is American-based and aligned to California CCSS for Mathematics, English, Humanities and Art; California Computer Science Standards and ISTE for Computer Science; and NGSS for Science. Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, and Moral Education follow UAE MOE standards. AP courses are available from Grade 10, and the program emphasizes mastery and inquiry learning with university-entrance preparation.
Is IPS Jumeira a co-ed day school?
Yes. IPS Jumeira is a co-educational private day school with no boarding option. Students are transported by a Dubai Taxi Company service.
What is the tuition range and how is it billed?
Tuition ranges by year level from AED 23,184 annually for Pre-K to AED 47,633 annually for Grades 10–12. Fees are billed in three instalments: 33% due in August, 33% due on 1 December, and 34% due on 1 February, with the first instalment typically including book fees and any optional charges.
What are the application and registration fees?
The application/assessment fee is AED 500 plus 5% VAT (AED 525). To secure a place, new-student registration is 10% of the annual tuition (non-refundable); existing students' re-registration is 5% of annual tuition (deductible from tuition).
How does the admissions process work, and is there a waitlist?
Admissions begin with an online registration form; KG students have an interview while Grades 1–12 undergo an entrance exam. You submit required documents, pay a seat reservation (deductible from tuition), and complete on-site formalities via the Enroll Now portal. If no openings exist, applicants are placed on a waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis. The school also provides scholarship guidance for national and international opportunities.
What is the general academic focus at IPS Jumeira?
IPS Jumeira uses an American-based K–12 curriculum with mastery-based and inquiry-based learning. AP courses are available from Grade 10, and there is university-readiness support, including guidance for IELTS, TOEFL, and SAT.
Are there published exam results for IPS Jumeira?
Specific exam results are not published in the provided information. The school aligns with UAE national assessments and international benchmarks (MAP, PISA, TIMSS, IBT, PIRLS) and offers AP courses for advanced study.
What support is provided for higher education planning?
The school offers comprehensive career guidance with personalized roadmaps for course selection and extracurriculars, along with IELTS, TOEFL, and SAT preparation to support university admissions.
What facilities does IPS Jumeira offer on campus?
The campus features modern classrooms, a well-equipped library with books and digital resources, science laboratories, and comprehensive indoor/outdoor sports facilities. There is also a mosque on campus for daily prayers.
Are there facilities to support clubs and after-school activities?
Yes. After-school activities include a range of clubs across sports, arts, technology, robotics, and community service, with dedicated spaces and equipment to support these programs.
How is student transport arranged?
Students have access to a school bus service operated by the Dubai Taxi Company, with routes and schedules published as part of the fee schedule.
What extracurricular activities are available at IPS Jumeira?
A broad range of after-school activities is offered, including sports, arts, technology initiatives, robotics, and community service. The school also supports competitions and trips such as Model United Nations (MUN).
What leadership opportunities exist?
Leadership development is fostered through Model United Nations conferences and other student-led activities, which help with public speaking, negotiation, and teamwork.
What community service opportunities does the school offer?
The Bridges of Giving program, run with UAE Red Crescent, provides hands-on humanitarian activities and service-learning experiences for students.
How does IPS Jumeira support student wellbeing?
The school has dedicated counselors who support mental health and well-being, offering guidance in stress management, mindfulness, and fostering positive relationships in a safe environment.
How are students with learning differences supported?
IPS Jumeira provides inclusive education with personalized instruction, assistive technologies, regular progress assessments, and inclusive classroom practices to support diverse learners.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
The school prioritizes safeguarding with robust safety protocols, emergency drills, on-site medical care, health and hygiene measures, and open communication with students, parents, and staff.
Is there a boarding option at IPS Jumeira?
No. IPS Jumeira operates as a day school; boarding is not offered.
What is the uniform policy and who supplies it?
Uniforms are mandatory for all students and are supplied by Zak's at Oasis Mall on Sheikh Zayed Road.
