Collegiate International School

The school is located at 50 Al Maydar Street, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It sits between Al Wasl Road and Jumeirah Beach Road and offers views of the Burj Al Arab. The campus includes facilities such as a multi-purpose sports hall, two swimming pools, a STEM/Innovation lab, an Early Years Discovery Centre, a dance studio, a lecture hall, basketball and tennis courts, a well-resourced library, and dedicated science, computing and design technology labs.

From Pre-K to Grade 12, CIS offers a continuous program. The elementary years incorporate the IB Primary Years Programme with NY State standards, Grades 6-8 use the IB Middle Years Programme, and Grades 11-12 may pursue the IB Diploma Programme, AP, or a US High School Diploma pathway.

Collegiate International School is a co-educational day school.

CIS provides English Language Learning (ELL) support for students with limited English; learning support for students with learning differences; a GATEWay program for academically gifted students; and emotional, career and college counseling.

The school is an American international school with curricula aligned to US standards and IB programmes. It offers a US High School Diploma pathway and IB options, with NEASC accreditation cited for its American diploma pathway.

There is no formal religious affiliation stated; Islamic Studies is offered as part of UAE MOE requirements for Muslim students.

School hours are 7:40 am to 2:00 pm for PKG and KG, and 7:40 am to 2:50 pm for Grades KG2–12; on Fridays, hours end at 12:00 pm.

Collegiate International School works with Arab Falcon Bus Rental LLC for its transportation service. Seats are allocated based on availability and route; families should submit a transport request and contact the Arab Falcon coordinator for arrangements.

Application, assessment and enrolment fees

- Application fee (new students): AED 500 (assessment included).
- Entrance/Test fee (new students): AED 525 (includes 5% VAT). This is a one‑off, non‑refundable payment; it is collected prior to the test and is adjustable against Term 1 tuition where applicable.
- Enrolment fee (new admissions): up to 10% of the tuition fee, non‑refundable and deductible from Term 1 fees.
- Re‑enrollment fee (existing students): up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non‑refundable and deductible from Term 1 fees.

Tuition fees — Academic year 2025–2026 (existing students, Schedule A)
(Annual fee and the term instalments shown in AED)

- Pre KG (age 3+): Annual AED 39,478 — Term 1 AED 15,792; Term 2 AED 11,843; Term 3 AED 11,843.
- KG 1 (age 4+): Annual AED 39,478 — Advance payment AED 1,975; Term 1 AED 13,817; Term 2 AED 11,843; Term 3 AED 11,843.
- KG 2 (age 5+): Annual AED 43,373 — Advance payment AED 2,170; Term 1 AED 15,179; Term 2 AED 13,012; Term 3 AED 13,012.
- Grade 1 (age 6+): Annual AED 48,240 — Advance payment AED 2,410; Term 1 AED 16,886; Term 2 AED 14,472; Term 3 AED 14,472.
- Grade 2 (age 7+): Annual AED 48,240 — Advance payment AED 2,410; Term 1 AED 16,886; Term 2 AED 14,472; Term 3 AED 14,472.
- Grade 3 (age 8+): Annual AED 52,999 — Advance payment AED 2,650; Term 1 AED 18,549; Term 2 AED 15,900; Term 3 AED 15,900.
- Grade 4 (age 9+): Annual AED 52,999 — Advance payment AED 2,650; Term 1 AED 18,549; Term 2 AED 15,900; Term 3 AED 15,900.
- Grade 5 (age 10+): Annual AED 52,999 — Advance payment AED 2,650; Term 1 AED 18,549; Term 2 AED 15,900; Term 3 AED 15,900.
- Grade 6 (age 11+): Annual AED 59,597 — Advance payment AED 2,980; Term 1 AED 20,859; Term 2 AED 17,879; Term 3 AED 17,879.
- Grade 7 (age 12+): Annual AED 59,597 — Advance payment AED 2,980; Term 1 AED 20,859; Term 2 AED 17,879; Term 3 AED 17,879.
- Grade 8 (age 13+): Annual AED 59,597 — Advance payment AED 2,980; Term 1 AED 20,859; Term 2 AED 17,879; Term 3 AED 17,879.
- Grade 9 (age 14+): Annual AED 65,979 — Advance payment AED 3,300; Term 1 AED 23,091; Term 2 AED 19,794; Term 3 AED 19,794.
- Grade 10 (age 15+): Annual AED 65,979 — Advance payment AED 3,300; Term 1 AED 23,091; Term 2 AED 19,794; Term 3 AED 19,794.
- Grade 11 (age 16+): Annual AED 70,630 — Advance payment AED 3,530; Term 1 AED 24,722; Term 2 AED 21,189; Term 3 AED 21,189.
- Grade 12 (age 17+): Annual AED 70,630 — Advance payment AED 3,530; Term 1 AED 24,722; Term 2 AED 21,189; Term 3 AED 21,189.

Tuition fees — Academic year 2025–2026 (new students, Schedule B)
(Annual fee and the instalments shown in AED)

- Pre KG (age 3+): Annual AED 39,478 — Advance payment AED 3,950; Term 1 AED 11,842; Term 2 AED 11,843; Term 3 AED 11,843.
- KG 1 (age 4+): Annual AED 39,478 — Advance payment AED 3,950; Term 1 AED 11,842; Term 2 AED 11,843; Term 3 AED 11,843.
- KG 2 (age 5+): Annual AED 43,373 — Advance payment AED 4,335; Term 1 AED 13,014; Term 2 AED 13,012; Term 3 AED 13,012.
- Grade 1 (age 6+): Annual AED 48,240 — Advance payment AED 4,825; Term 1 AED 14,471; Term 2 AED 14,472; Term 3 AED 14,472.
- Grade 2 (age 7+): Annual AED 48,240 — Advance payment AED 4,825; Term 1 AED 14,471; Term 2 AED 14,472; Term 3 AED 14,472.
- Grade 3 (age 8+): Annual AED 52,999 — Advance payment AED 5,300; Term 1 AED 15,899; Term 2 AED 15,900; Term 3 AED 15,900.
- Grade 4 (age 9+): Annual AED 52,999 — Advance payment AED 5,300; Term 1 AED 15,899; Term 2 AED 15,900; Term 3 AED 15,900.
- Grade 5 (age 10+): Annual AED 52,999 — Advance payment AED 5,300; Term 1 AED 15,899; Term 2 AED 15,900; Term 3 AED 15,900.
- Grade 6 (age 11+): Annual AED 59,597 — Advance payment AED 5,960; Term 1 AED 17,879; Term 2 AED 17,879; Term 3 AED 17,879.
- Grade 7 (age 12+): Annual AED 59,597 — Advance payment AED 5,960; Term 1 AED 17,879; Term 2 AED 17,879; Term 3 AED 17,879.
- Grade 8 (age 13+): Annual AED 59,597 — Advance payment AED 5,960; Term 1 AED 17,879; Term 2 AED 17,879; Term 3 AED 17,879.
- Grade 9 (age 14+): Annual AED 65,979 — Advance payment AED 6,600; Term 1 AED 19,791; Term 2 AED 19,794; Term 3 AED 19,794.
- Grade 10 (age 15+): Annual AED 65,979 — Advance payment AED 6,600; Term 1 AED 19,791; Term 2 AED 19,794; Term 3 AED 19,794.
- Grade 11 (age 16+): Annual AED 70,630 — Advance payment AED 7,065; Term 1 AED 21,187; Term 2 AED 21,189; Term 3 AED 21,189.
- Grade 12 (age 17+): Annual AED 70,630 — Advance payment AED 7,065; Term 1 AED 21,187; Term 2 AED 21,189; Term 3 AED 21,189.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school publishes a term instalment schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year: discounted annual payment and term dates appear on the 2025–26 fee schedules (examples: Discounted annual payment due 4 April 2025 for Schedule A; Term 1 payable 22 August 2025; Term 2 payable 5 January 2026; Term 3 payable 27 March 2026). Specific due dates for new admissions follow the Schedule B dates shown.
- The school accepts post‑dated cheques for Term 2 and Term 3 where applicable.
- The school's tuition increase for 2025–2026 is shown in its fee documentation as a 2.35% adjustment under the KHDA fee framework and is included in the published totals.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school.

Other costs and optional charges

- Uniforms: AED 800 to AED 3,000 (estimated range).
- Transport: AED 9,000 to AED 10,000 (annual, estimated ranges shown).
- Extracurricular activities, clubs and enrichment: ranges from AED 100 up to AED 15,000 depending on activity.
- School trips and overnight camps: AED 50 up to AED 22,000 (trip dependent); overnight camp ranges shown in the fact sheet.
- External examination charges, textbooks, meals, stationery and specialist support (e.g., special needs support, language immersion) are additional and billed as applicable; some items are supplied by external vendors and subject to those suppliers' refund terms. Estimated ranges for several items are provided in the school's fees fact sheet (for example: special needs support AED 18,000 to AED 48,000).

Refunds and non‑refundable items

- Entrance/test fee (AED 525) is non‑refundable. Enrolment fees (up to 10% of tuition) and re‑enrollment fees (up to 5% or AED 500) are stated as non‑refundable.
- Optional services and third‑party purchases (for example, uniforms bought from external suppliers, independent trip suppliers) are subject to the refund policies of the respective suppliers as noted in the fees documentation.

Discounts and concessions

- Sibling discounts apply: 10% for the third and fourth child; 15% for the fifth child; 20% from the sixth child onwards (details and application subject to the school's policy).
- Other discounts noted in the fee documentation include staff/school employee discounts (up to 100% in some cases for employees), corporate discounts, scholarships, and an early payment discount (up to 3%) where applicable.

Fee payment methods (accepted)

- Online payment via the Zenda payments portal/app (school‑registered mobile or email login).
- By cheque (payable to Collegiate International School) — cheques may be handed into the Accounts Office or deposited in the cheque drop boxes; post‑dated cheques for Term 2 and Term 3 are accepted.
- By credit card at the school premises.
- Bank transfer. Bank details published by the school are: Account Name: Collegiate International School; Account No.: 010496848711; IBAN: AE670330000010496848711; Swift: BOMLAEAD; Bank: Mashreq Bank, DIC branch, Dubai, U.A.E. Parents are requested to include the child's ID, name and school name with transfers and to send remittance advice to Accounts.
- Cash payments are accepted in person (receipts will be issued).

Notes

- The figures above are presented as published in the school's 2025–2026 fee schedules and the official fees fact sheet for that academic year. Specific instalment amounts and any applicable discounts or surcharges relevant to an individual application are applied according to the school's published fee schedules and payment terms.

750+ students represent over 70 nationalities. The most common nationality and the local-to-international student ratio are not publicly published.