United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira has 2,434 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.
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.
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.
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school.
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.
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.
No formal country affiliation is indicated; the curriculum is American-based.
Religious instruction is integrated through Islamic studies taught in Arabic as part of the Arabic-language curriculum; there is no external religious affiliation stated.
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.
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.
Annual tuition at Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira ranges from AED 23,184 to AED 47,633 for 2026/27.
Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
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.
Al Ittihad Private School – Jumeira places social and emotional learning (SEL) within a holistic wellbeing framework. The school emphasizes physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing as part of its educational approach and promotes balance through participation in extracurricular activities. Dedicated counselors provide a safe space for students to express thoughts and emotions and to develop coping strategies, including stress management, mindfulness, and emotional resilience. Student voice is encouraged, with opportunities for feedback and peer support to foster a sense of belonging in the learning community. The KHDA rating for IPS-Jumeira is Good, reflecting strong overall quality including wellbeing provisions.
IPS-Jumeira is described as an inclusive school with a learning support program that admits a managed number of students requiring learning support at each grade level. The inclusion framework provides Personalized Instruction for Students of Determination. Assistive technologies are provided to support engagement, comprehension, and participation. Regular progress assessments are conducted to monitor student learning and inform instructional adjustments. Inclusion practices include differentiated assignments and flexible accommodations in the classroom. Specific categories of SEN are not publicly enumerated; the program centers on students of determination within an inclusive approach.
English is the language of instruction for most subjects, while Arabic language, Islamic studies, and social studies are taught in Arabic. IPS-Jumeira describes itself as following an American curriculum and as an inclusive school. Publicly available materials do not specify an EAL-specific program. Where language support is available, it is framed within inclusive education and learning support rather than a separate EAL track. Therefore, EAL-specific provision is not publicly disclosed.
Wellbeing is integral to IPS-Jumeira's approach, with a focus on physical, emotional, and mental health as part of a balanced education. Dedicated counselors provide a safe space for students to express thoughts and emotions, while teaching coping strategies. Support includes stress management and mindfulness practices to develop emotional resilience. Physical activity and sport are promoted as part of wellbeing through strong PE facilities and programs. Community-building and peer support, including social events and collaboration, foster belonging and emotional wellbeing. Long-term wellbeing is supported through the development of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
IPS-Jumeira publishes a formal Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy (January 2025, Version 1.0) as part of its essential documents and policies. The policy states that the school aims to protect and safeguard every child and cooperates with the Community Development Authority-CPC and Dubai Police when needed. All staff, mainly teachers, are required to report abuse or neglect to their Section Principal, who will contact the school's Child Protection Officer. IPS-Jumeira maintains a designated Child Protection Officer responsible for safeguarding and welfare across all ages. The policy lists safeguarding-related procedures and policies such as Bullying, Behavior, and Health & Safety, and requires staff training; the school collaborates with the CDA CPC and Dubai Police to address child protection in schools and education.
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 are available to support students pursuing national and international scholarship opportunities. The school provides guidance, workshops, and resources to assist with scholarship applications.
If there is no opening in a grade, applicants are placed on a waiting list.