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Australian International School Dubai has 424 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.
Location
Australian International School Dubai is located in Al Barsha South (Al Barsha 3), Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus is five minutes from Sheikh Zayed Road and directly off Hessa Street, making it accessible for families traveling from different parts of Dubai. The address is Australian International School Al Barsha 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, PO Box 449411. GPS coordinates are 25.060883465570765, 55.23305365510322.
Stages
AIS Dubai is structured into four learning stages: Nursery; Early Learning Centre (Pre KG and KG1); Primary School (Prep to Year 6); and Junior Secondary School (Years 7–10).
Type
Co-educational. AIS Dubai is a day school with no boarding facilities.
Pupil Nationality Mix
AIS Dubai emphasizes a diverse international community; however, the exact number of nationalities represented and the local-to-international ratio are not publicly disclosed.
Additional learning support
AIS Dubai offers inclusive education with a dedicated team of teachers and Learning Assistants. Support includes in-class assistance, small-group focused teaching, one-on-one tuition, and the development of personal learning plans, with regular meetings among teachers, parents and external specialists as needed.
Country affiliation
Australia. AIS Dubai delivers the Australian Curriculum and participates in a curricula partnership with the Australian Government.
Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is stated; the curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic Studies as part of the program.
School day structure
School doors open at 8:00am and lessons begin at 8:15am. The Early Learning Centre finishes at 12:15pm, while Primary and Secondary finish around 2:55pm, with two breaks during the day.
Bus service
Bus transport is available with regular routes to areas surrounding the school. Families can register interest via a transportation form; the Transport team handles areas served and fees.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Australian International School Dubai ranges from AED 52,000 to AED 90,000 for 2026/27.
Application fees and deposits
- Enrolment application fee: AED 500 per student (non‑refundable). - Enrolment deposit: 10% of the annual tuition fee; this deposit is taken and shown as deducted from the Term 1 payment. - Re‑enrolment fee (for returning students): 5% of the annual tuition fee; this charge is applied and deducted from the Term 1 payment.
Tuition fees — annual by year group (presented per school year)
- Pre‑KG (Pre‑K): AED 52,000 per year. - KG1: AED 52,000 per year. - KG2 (Prep): AED 52,000 per year. - Year 1: AED 56,000 per year. - Year 2: AED 56,000 per year. - Year 3: AED 60,000 per year. - Year 4: AED 63,000 per year. - Year 5: AED 63,000 per year. - Year 6: AED 71,000 per year. - Year 7: AED 81,000 per year. - Year 8: AED 81,000 per year. - Year 9: AED 85,000 per year. - Year 10: AED 85,000 per year. - Year 11: AED 90,000 per year. - Year 12: AED 90,000 per year.
Per‑term detail and instalments
- The school operates a three‑term billing schedule with specific due dates for each term. The published term due dates are: Term 1 — 1 August; Term 2 — 1 November; Term 3 — 1 March. The enrolment deposit and re‑enrolment fee are shown as deducted against the Term 1 payment. The schedule lists annual tuition by year group but does not publish a per‑term instalment table on the Schedule of Fees page; term instalments are therefore not explicitly itemised there.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Key payment deadlines: - Application fee: due on submission of the application. - Enrolment deposit: due within 7 days of the Offer of Placement. - Additional services: payable with the first term payment. - Term 1 due: 1 August; Term 2 due: 1 November; Term 3 due: 1 March. Re‑enrolment fee due: 31 May. - The enrolment deposit (10% of annual tuition) and the re‑enrolment fee (5% of annual tuition) are accounted for against the Term 1 invoice.
Discounts and sibling concessions
- New‑enrolment discount for 2025–26: 5% per child (applies to new enrolments). Early payment discount: 5% per child where payment for the term is submitted before 1 July. Sibling discounts apply as follows: 5% for the second and third child, 10% for the fourth child, and 15% for the fifth child. Only one discount per family applies (either the new‑enrolment discount or the sibling discount).
Other compulsory and recurring fees
- Health Service Fee: AED 300 per child per year (covers the onsite clinic services, annual health check, first aid and immunisation programmes). - Resource Fee: starting from AED 400 per child per year (covers stationery, book packs, textbooks and classroom resources). - Excursion Fee: AED 450 per child per year (covers excursions and incursions across the academic year). - Bus/transportation: two‑way and one‑way transport options are available; route and pricing details are provided separately through the school transport office (fees vary by route and service). Contact details for transport enquiries are provided. - Uniforms: uniforms are sold through the school reception (purchase hours and appointment arrangements are provided during admissions). No fixed uniform price list is published on the Schedule of Fees page.
Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; the school's published materials and fee schedule cover day‑school tuition, transport and associated services but do not list boarding or boarding fees.
Refunds and withdrawal information
- The application fee (AED 500) is stated as non‑refundable at the point of application. - A detailed, itemised refund or withdrawal policy (for example formal rules showing how and when tuition or deposits are refunded after enrolment or withdrawal) is not published in the Schedule of Fees or the site's Terms & Privacy page; a specific fee refund/withdrawal schedule is not available on the pages reviewed. The enrolment deposit is shown as being applied against Term 1 rather than described as automatically refundable. Where a formal refund table or withdrawal charges is required, that information is not included in the publicly posted Schedule of Fees or Terms pages examined here.
Fee payment options and bank details
- Accepted payment methods: cash or card at the school reception; bank transfer (IBAN and swift provided); and online payments via the school's payment portal. Specific instructions request including the child name and family name as payment reference. - Bank transfer details published for fee payments: - Bank name: Sharjah Islamic Bank - Account name: Australian International School Dubai - IBAN: AE860410000012111939001 - Account number: 0012‑111939‑001 - Branch: Sharjah Main Branch - Swift code: NBSHAEAS (required for overseas EFT) - Reference: include Child Name and Family Name. - Existing‑student payments are also referenced as payable online through the school payment portal.
Notes about information availability
- The school publishes clear annual tuition figures for each year group and the standard billing schedule and payment methods. The Schedule of Fees does not itemise fixed per‑term instalments in the same line‑by‑line format as the annual fees; the school shows term due dates and the manner in which the enrolment deposit and re‑enrolment fee are applied to Term 1. For a formal per‑term instalment table or an explicit refund/withdrawal schedule, the publicly posted pages reviewed do not contain a detailed, itemised refund table or an explicit per‑term pricing table.
Academics
Australian International School Dubai teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
AIS Dubai implements the Australian Curriculum from Foundation through Year 10, starting in Prep (KG2) and continuing through Year 6 in Primary, with the program extending into Secondary (Years 7–10). The Junior Secondary years (7–10) cover eight learning areas and offer opportunities to specialise in particular interests while preparing students for senior secondary schooling, including vocational pathways. Core learning in Years 7–10 includes English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography, with specialist subjects in Design and Technologies, Drama, Health and Physical Education, Languages (Arabic, French, Spanish), Music and Visual Art. Assessments are ongoing with three reports per year and include standardised benchmarking such as TIMSS, PISA, Acer and GL across Year 1 through Secondary School. UAE MoE requirements are integrated, including Arabic language instruction up to Year 9 and Islamic Studies for Muslim students, with UAE Social Studies mapped to the Australian Curriculum.
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
Step 1: Book a personalised school tour to determine if AIS Dubai is the right fit for your family. Tours are conducted by appointment, and online meetings can be arranged if you are not in Dubai. Tours are often booked up to 4 weeks in advance, so scheduling early is advised. The tour provides an opportunity to explore facilities and understand the curriculum.
Step 2: Application Submission. A school tour is not required to submit an application. Complete the application form in full, submit the required documentation, and pay a 500 AED application fee. A Transfer Certificate is required in certain situations, and registration with KHDA is part of the process if applicable. Please also review any specific endorsement requirements if transferring from outside Dubai.
Step 3: Enrolment Questionnaire and Interview Booking. After the above is complete, arrange an interview with the Heads of School. The Enrolments Team will contact you by email to invite you to book the interview appointment once the steps are in place.
Step 4: Enrolment Interview. The interview is with the Head of School, offering an opportunity to learn about the school and for the family to share educational background and goals. Both the parent and the enrolling student are required to attend the interview.
Step 5: Acceptance. The Head of School decides the outcome of the enrolment application, and parents are notified by email if successful. If accepted, the non-refundable Enrolment Deposit and the completed Enrolment Agreement are due within one week to secure enrolment.
Step 6: KHDA Registration. Upon confirmed payment of the enrolment deposit, registration with KHDA begins and the KHDA Parent Contract must be signed before the child begins studying. If the Transfer Certificate has not been submitted, the Enrolments team will request it during registration.
Step 7: Enrolment Orientation. After KHDA registration, you will be invited to an Enrolment Orientation to purchase uniforms, meet clinic staff, review policies, and discuss drop-off/pick-up procedures. This completes the enrolment process and welcomes your child to AIS Dubai. AIS Dubai is located at Al Barsha 3, Dubai. 971 4 258 2222.
School Events
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FAQs
Where is Australian International School Dubai located and what age range does it serve?
AIS Dubai is in Al Barsha South, Dubai, at the AIS Al Barsha 3 campus off Hessa Street, about five minutes from Sheikh Zayed Road. It serves children from Nursery (age 0) through Year 12 (age 18). The school delivers the Australian Curriculum through Education Queensland International and provides the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
Is AIS Dubai a boarding school, and what is the day‑to‑day arrangement for families?
AIS Dubai is a co‑educational day school. Boarding is not offered, and transport by bus is available on regular routes to surrounding areas.
What are the typical tuition fees and what additional compulsory charges should families budget for?
Annual tuition fees range from AED 53,150 to AED 91,150 depending on the year group. Added compulsory charges include an annual health service fee of AED 300 and a resource fee starting at AED 400, plus an annual excursion fee of AED 450. There is also an AED 500 application fee, with a 10% enrolment deposit or 5% re‑enrolment fee that are deducted from Term 1 invoices.
What does the admissions process look like, and are there scholarships or waitlists mentioned?
The process involves a school tour, submitting a completed application with the AED 500 fee, an enrolment interview, KHDA registration, and final acceptance by the Head of School. If accepted, the enrolment deposit is due within one week to secure placement. The data does not provide information on scholarships or a published waitlist.
What curriculum does AIS Dubai follow and how are UAE requirements integrated?
AIS Dubai follows the Australian Curriculum, delivered in partnership with Education Queensland International, with the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) offered. Arabic is taught up to Year 9, Islamic Studies for Muslim students, and UAE Social Studies is mapped to the Australian Curriculum. The eight learning areas include English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, The Arts, Technologies, Health and Physical Education, and Languages.
How are students assessed and what higher education opportunities exist for graduates?
Students are assessed through ongoing formative and summative methods, with three report cards per year and participation in international benchmarks such as TIMSS, PISA, Acer, and GL. The senior curriculum includes ATAR pathways that support admission to many top universities worldwide, including Cambridge, UCL, University of Edinburgh, UNSW, University of Sydney, NYU, and more. Graduates have access to admission opportunities at universities around the world.
What facilities does AIS Dubai offer on campus?
The campus features four playgrounds and three sports ovals, a large multi‑purpose gymnasium, two swimming pools, an auditorium, a library and resource centre, a modern tech hub, and dedicated science labs and art rooms. Teaching blocks are organized as Block A for the Early Learning Centre and Nursery, Block B/C for Primary, and Block D for Secondary.
What sports and arts facilities or programs are available at AIS Dubai?
Sports facilities include a soccer field, tennis courts, and volleyball courts, with programs in soccer, netball, touch football, and swimming. Arts offerings include art and drama, with music lessons available on request; robotics and chess are part of the enrichment program and rotate each term.
What extracurricular activities can students participate in beyond lessons?
Students can engage in robotics and chess as academic clubs, plus a range of sports (soccer, netball, touch football, swimming) and cultural activities like art and drama. Activities rotate each term for variety, and music lessons can be arranged if families wish to start them early.
Are there leadership opportunities or community service elements at AIS Dubai?
Formal leadership programs or explicit community service requirements aren't listed in the available information. The school emphasises a strong inclusive culture and student wellbeing through the Inclusion Team, which supports students' social and emotional development.
How does AIS Dubai support student wellbeing and inclusion?
AIS Dubai places wellbeing at the center of education with a dedicated Inclusion Team, early identification, and regular collaboration among teachers, learning assistants, parents, and external agencies. The school follows a social‑emotional learning approach within its inclusive education model.
How does AIS Dubai support students with English as an Additional Language or other diverse needs?
AIS Dubai offers in‑class assistance, small‑group teaching, and one‑on‑one tuition delivered by teachers and Learning Assistants. There is an explicit EAL/D element in the inclusive model, with planning and personal learning plans to help learners access the curriculum and progress alongside peers.
What is the boarding situation and who governs the school?
Boarding is not applicable; AIS Dubai operates as a day school. The school is governed by AIS Board Members, including Othman Al Sharif, Phillip Carney, Fatima Al Shamsi, and Professor Mohamed M. Zein.
Are there any accreditations or awards listed for AIS Dubai?
No accreditations or awards are listed in the provided information. The school is noted as the first Australian Curriculum International School in Dubai and is partnered with Education Queensland International.
What languages are taught at AIS Dubai and how is Arabic integrated into the curriculum?
English is the core language of learning, with Arabic taught through multiple pathways and Arabic specialists on staff. The UAE Ministry of Education requires Arabic through Year 9, and Islamic Studies for Muslim students; UAE Social Studies is mapped to the Australian Curriculum.
Are there any bilingual or immersion language programs at AIS Dubai?
The data provided does not indicate any bilingual or immersion language programs.
What is AIS Dubai's history and its partnership with Education Queensland International?
AIS Dubai is the first Australian Curriculum International School in Dubai; the first cohort joined in 2021, and there is a 20‑year partnership in the UAE with Education Queensland International.
What opportunities exist for parent involvement or community events at AIS Dubai?
AIS Dubai emphasizes a strong school community with an inclusive ethos, but the data does not provide details on a PTA or specific community events.
