Emirates International School Jumeirah

Emirates International School – Jumeirah is located on Al Thanya Street in the Umm Al Sheif area of Jumeirah, Dubai. It sits in a mainly residential neighbourhood with ready access to major routes such as Sheikh Zayed Road and is close to coastal communities like Umm Al Sheif and Jumeirah Beach. Public transport options include proximity to Mall of the Emirates (Red Line) with bus routes F30 and F33 serving the area, making it reasonably accessible by public transport.

The school serves Early Years through Year 13. It offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and the Career-related Programme (CP).

The school is a private, co-educational IB World School operated as part of the Al Habtoor Group. It is one of two Emirates International Schools in Dubai (the other being Meadows), and it holds IB World School accreditation.

The School Profile states the school educates over 2,000 students from approximately 100 nationalities. The KHDA data indicates Emirati students are present (e.g., around 120 in the reported cohort), but Emirati representation is a minority within a diverse student body. The public-facing data consistently emphasizes a broad, international mix across EY1 to Year 13.

The school provides inclusion provisions for students of determination, including an inclusion department and an in-house sensory room. Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and regular reviews support targeted interventions, with safeguarding and wellbeing being a priority in school practice.

No formal country affiliation is stated; the school operates as an international IB World School and is a member of CIS, with a local management structure under the Al Habtoor Group.

There is no formal religious affiliation; Islamic values are integrated within the UAE context and school culture as part of the local environment.

A typical school day runs from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday to Thursday, with Fridays ending earlier at around 12:00 pm. This schedule aligns with common Dubai private school timings.

The school offers a structuredbus transport service operated by Diamondlease LLC, which is ISO 9001:2015 and ICV certified. Buses are RT A compliant, with trained drivers and a bus attendant on board, and a door-to-door pickup/drop-off service. The 2025-26 two-way transport fee is AED 8,900, and seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis; there is a dedicated transport team for enrollment and area coverage information.

Emirates International School – Jumeirah offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, CP and DP) with English as the language of instruction and Arabic taught as a mandatory subject. PYP spans Early Years to Year 6; EY1 and EY2 complete at least four units of inquiry per year, and Early Years align with UK Early Learning Goals within the IB framework. Years 7 to 11 follow the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), building on PYP and offering a pathway to the DP or CP; in Years 10-11 students may complete IB MYP Assessments and an MYP Portfolio for the MYP Certificate. Post-16, the school offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the Career-related Programme (CP); the DP uses six subject groups and a core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, Creativity, Activity and Service), with HL/SL courses and the option of a bilingual diploma. DP subjects are organized into six groups (studies in language and literature; language acquisition; individuals and societies; sciences; mathematics; and the arts) and are assessed on a 1–7 scale per subject, with higher-level courses requiring 240 hours and standard-level courses 150 hours, plus up to 3 bonus points for the core. The CP combines three DP courses (English, Mathematics and Language Acquisition) with a career-related study (Pearson BTEC Level 3 in Business) and a four-part CP core (Reflective Project, Service Learning, Personal and Professional Skills, Language Development).

Emirates International School – Jumeirah places wellbeing at the heart of the school community, aiming to help every pupil feel safe, valued and encouraged in learning. The school identifies and supports students' social and emotional needs through its extensive pastoral systems, including school counsellors who care for each child's wellbeing. The wellbeing policy commits to promoting wellbeing for all individuals and notes that families can receive support when required. The behaviour approach is positive and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on respectful interaction and preventing disruption. There is a zero-tolerance anti-bullying stance, with procedures to report bullying and actions to address incidents so pupils can learn in a safe environment.

The school follows a Whole School Inclusion Policy that provides inclusive provisions within a mainstream IB framework and does not present itself as a specialist SEN institution. The Inclusion Leader coordinates SEND provision and leads a dedicated Inclusion team, with staff across primary and high school. The policy identifies barriers to learning including learning difficulties, sensory difficulties, behavioural and social-emotional difficulties and medical reasons that may affect learning. A graduated Assess, Plan, Do, Review approach is used, maintained via an Inclusion Register for tracking identified students and interventions. Support options include 1:1 IEPs, small-group interventions, in-class learning support, modified/reduced curriculum, inclusive technology, exam access arrangements, in-school screeners and close partnerships with external therapy centers; Wave 3 students may require a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant paid by families. IEPs are developed for students identified as SEND/AEN (Wave 3) and are formally reviewed at least three times annually with input from the team around the student, parents and external agencies. Staff development includes KHDA-aligned training on SEND. Parental involvement is encouraged through regular meetings and an open-door policy.

The language of instruction at EIS – Jumeirah is English, and Arabic is studied from KG1 to Year 9 in line with MOE requirements; Arab passport holders follow the MOE Arabic curriculum. All students study more than one language, with French and Spanish available in the High School and language pathways implemented across years. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided, including a Language Acquisition English programme for students who are weak in English, with progression toward standard English courses when appropriate. In Years 6–8, students study English, Arabic and French or Spanish, with options to continue language study in later years; the programme also allows for additional English language support if needed, and in some cases families may be asked to provide private intensive tuition to support rapid progression. The school supports EAL within the IB language framework, with ongoing assessment and pathways designed to move students from acquisition to full English proficiency.

Emirates International School – Jumeirah is committed to the wellbeing of every student, with the aim that the school environment is safe, valued and conducive to learning. The Student Wellbeing page confirms a strong pastoral focus, including school counsellors who care for each child's wellbeing and the willingness to support families when required. The school promotes respectful interaction and a positive approach to behaviour, including anti-bullying measures to ensure a supportive and safe learning environment. E-safety and safeguarding are integrated into the wellbeing framework, with education on online risks and protective practices. The safeguarding team, including counsellors, works to identify concerns early and provide appropriate support; the policy notes two school counsellors and designated safeguarding leads as part of the wellbeing and protection structure.

A formal safeguarding policy governs protection of students, with the policy reviewed in November 2022 and aligned to UAE law and KHDA guidance. The policy defines the roles and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) and includes monthly case conferences with Counsellors to update on concerns. All staff have safeguarding training and there are clear procedures for reporting concerns to external agencies when necessary. The school maintains two designated safeguarding officers and two school counsellors, with contact details provided for safeguarding queries and a clear chain of reporting. The policy also covers safeguarding in the curriculum, visitor controls, medical information management and the requirement to follow a three-tier response to safeguarding incidents.

Admission Process. 1. Registration: New admissions for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years are ongoing. Appointments or guidance regarding eligibility and year level are provided upon request. 2. Application: Parents must complete the online application to start the process. A list of supporting documents should be included with the application. A non-refundable administration fee of AED 525 (5% VAT included) is required to submit and be considered. Bank details are available for payment. 3. Acknowledgement: Within 2 working days of submitting the online application you will receive a reference number. Thereafter contact the Admissions office to confirm the completion of the application process. If you are applying for a place in a year group that is already full, you will be contacted as soon as we receive notice of a withdrawal. 4. Assessment: Interviews or assessments are scheduled after the completed application and payment. Completion of assessment does not guarantee a place. Priority is given to siblings, Habtoor residents, and then general applicants, and places are offered only if the assessment is successful and seats are available. For entry into Early Years, the student will not be assessed; all children must be fully toilet trained and able to communicate verbally to an adult. For Primary and High School, entry requirements vary by year: Years 1–3 require an entrance assessment in Mathematics and English; Years 4–6 and Years 7–11 use CAT4 assessments. For IBDP Years (Year 12–13), admission considers prior reports and interviews with the IB Coordinator; Year 13 admissions are limited to certain transfers. 5. Offer: Following successful assessment and confirmation of seat availability, a place is formally offered. Parents have 7 working days to make the payment; failing to do so, the offer will be withdrawn. Parents are required to sign an acceptance form and pay school fees in advance; once fees are paid, signing of a parent-school contract is required in accordance with KHDA requirements. In case of withdrawal or no-show, 10% of the total tuition fees is non-refundable/non-transferable. 6. Additional Information: Parents of newly accepted IBDP students will be contacted to discuss subject options. Term date, calendar information, uniform requirements and details of the school-parent communication system will be shared with new parents at enrollment.

Scholarship Programme: Emirates International School Jumeirah is proud to offer a Scholarship Programme of up to 25% under the categories of New Admission Scholarship, Academic Scholarship, Sports Scholarship, and Academic Scholarship for People of Determination. These scholarships are awarded based on a competitive application process.

Waitlist: There is no formal waitlist published. If a year group is full, the school contacts applicants as soon as a withdrawal is received.