Cambridge International School

Al Twar 1, near Al Twar Library, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits on Damascus Street in Al Twar 1. The area is well-connected by road and nearby public transport options serve the neighbourhood.

The school is divided into two sections: Primary (Kindergarten to Year 6) and Secondary (Year 7 to Year 13).

Co-educational; day school; follows the UK curriculum as part of GEMS Education.

The school provides inclusive education with a dedicated Inclusion team. It supports Students of Determination with individualized plans (IEPs), access to Educational Psychologists and other specialists, and provides modification and differentiation where needed; it also offers alternative pathways such as BTEC and ASDAN where appropriate.

Affiliation: British overseas; follows the UK curriculum and is designated as a British school overseas.

Religious affiliation: None stated; Dubai's context and the curriculum include Islamic values as part of wellbeing and cultural education.

CIS opens at 7:20 am. FS1–FS2 run 07:40–12:10; Years 1–13 run 07:40–15:00. The Friday schedule is 07:30–11:15; weekends are Saturday and Sunday. Enrichment activities occur within the school day.

The school contracts with STS Group to provide transport with an extensive fleet of Smart Buses (CCTV, GPS, RFID, etc.). Registration details, safety features, and route options are published by the provider; regional routes and fees are listed, and a dedicated Service Delivery Executive handles arrangements.

Application fee

- Application fee: AED 525 payable at the time of application. This fee includes VAT, is non-transferable, and is refundable only if the school does not offer a place.

Registration / enrolment deposits (payable at acceptance)

- Registration deposit: a non-refundable deposit equal to 10% of the total annual tuition is payable when accepting an offer. The registration deposit is deductible from the total tuition for the year. Example registration deposit amounts (payable at acceptance) are: FS: AED 2,380; Years 1–2: AED 2,704; Years 3–4: AED 2,812; Years 5–6: AED 2,920; Years 7–9: AED 3,245; Years 10–11: AED 3,461; Years 12–13: AED 3,678. The application fee and registration deposit combined at the time of admission are shown as: FS AED 2,905; Years 1–2 AED 3,229; Years 3–4 AED 3,337; Years 5–6 AED 3,445; Years 7–9 AED 3,770; Years 10–11 AED 3,986; Years 12–13 AED 4,203.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and annual total)

- Foundation Stage (FS)
- Term 1 (September): AED 9,519.
- Term 2 (January): AED 7,138.
- Term 3 (April): AED 7,138.
- Annual total: AED 23,795.

- Years 1–2
- Term 1 (September): AED 10,817.
- Term 2 (January): AED 8,112.
- Term 3 (April): AED 8,112.
- Annual total: AED 27,041.

- Years 3–4
- Term 1 (September): AED 11,248.
- Term 2 (January): AED 8,437.
- Term 3 (April): AED 8,437.
- Annual total: AED 28,122.

- Years 5–6
- Term 1 (September): AED 11,682.
- Term 2 (January): AED 8,761.
- Term 3 (April): AED 8,761.
- Annual total: AED 29,204.

- Years 7–9
- Term 1 (September): AED 12,980.
- Term 2 (January): AED 9,734.
- Term 3 (April): AED 9,734.
- Annual total: AED 32,448.

- Years 10–11
- Term 1 (September): AED 13,846.
- Term 2 (January): AED 10,383.
- Term 3 (April): AED 10,383.
- Annual total: AED 34,612.

- Years 12–13 (Post-16)
- Term 1 (September): AED 14,711.
- Term 2 (January): AED 11,032.
- Term 3 (April): AED 11,032.
- Annual total: AED 36,775.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment frequency: annual tuition may be collected in three instalments at the start of each term. The standard split is 40% due in the first term, 30% in the second term, and 30% in the third term. Fees are invoiced and payable in advance of attendance. All cheque payments must be made payable to "Cambridge International School" preferably on a bank based in Dubai.

- Term due dates (payment schedule as published): First term due 31/08/2025; Second term due 31/12/2025; Third term due 31/03/2026. Non-payment may result in withholding of reports, examination results, references and/or suspension or exclusion.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed as an available option and no boarding fees are published for this school.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Transport (school bus): transport fees are charged separately. Example annual transport fees and term breakdown by area/route are published; example ranges include annual fees such as AED 5,480 (with per-term breakdown AED 2,192 / AED 1,644 / AED 1,644) up to AED 6,930 (with per-term breakdown AED 2,772 / AED 2,079 / AED 2,079) depending on route. Transport is a separate optional charge and must be registered for with the school's transport team.

- Uniforms: uniform items and guidance are published and uniforms are expected to be purchased from the designated supplier (Threads). Specific uniform item lists are provided, though retail prices are set by the supplier and not listed on the school's fee pages.

- Optional subjects / exam-related charges: certain subjects (for example Computer Science / ICT in some years) may be optional and any external exam or qualification fees are handled according to standard examination billing; specific examination fees or per-subject charges are not published on the tuition-fees summary page.

- Re-enrolment deposit: for returning students a re-registration (re-enrolment) deposit of 5% of total tuition is payable to secure a place for the following academic year; this deposit is non-refundable and is deducted from the first semester fees for the next year.

Refunds and withdrawal charges

- Application and registration deposits are non-refundable once a place is accepted. Tuition refunds follow Ministry of Education / KHDA bylaws: if a student withdraws before the academic year begins, the balance of the first semester fees paid will be refunded (less registration and admission fees). If a student withdraws during the school year, refund calculations follow the Ministry/KHDA rules: attendance of two weeks or less results in one month's fee charged; attendance of more than two weeks but less than one month results in two months' fee charged; attendance of more than one month results in the entire semester's fees being charged. Refunds are returned to the original payee. A one-month written notice of withdrawal to the Registrar is required.

Fee payment options and methods

- Accepted payment methods: online via the parent portal for existing families, bank transfer (bank details available from the school), in person at the Accounts Department by debit card, credit card, cheque or cash. Transport fees have a separate online payment link. The school participates in co-branded credit card discount programs (GEMS FAB / GEMS World Credit Card) that provide discounts or cashback on fees/bus/uniform purchases under the bank's terms.

Notes on policy and fee review

- All tuition fees are payable in advance of attendance and are set in accordance with the fee framework established by GEMS and KHDA. Published fees are subject to KHDA approval and may be reviewed in line with applicable regulations. The school's accounts office receives payments during normal office hours and also offers limited holiday payment hours.

Data on the exact number of nationalities and local/international ratios is not publicly published; the school serves a diverse Dubai community with representation from multiple nationalities.