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 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.

Application fee

- A non-refundable application/administration fee of AED 525 (VAT inclusive) is payable at the time of application for new students.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts for Academic Year 2025–2026)

- EY1, EY2, Year 1: Annual tuition AED 38,636 — Term 1 AED 15,454; Term 2 AED 11,591; Term 3 AED 11,591.
- Year 2 – Year 3: Annual tuition AED 45,994 — Term 1 AED 18,398; Term 2 AED 13,798; Term 3 AED 13,798.
- Year 4 – Year 6: Annual tuition AED 51,510 — Term 1 AED 20,604; Term 2 AED 15,453; Term 3 AED 15,453.
- Year 7 – Year 9: Annual tuition AED 60,716 — Term 1 AED 24,286; Term 2 AED 18,215; Term 3 AED 18,215.
- Year 10 – Year 11: Annual tuition AED 69,913 — Term 1 AED 27,965; Term 2 AED 20,974; Term 3 AED 20,974.
- Year 12 – Year 13: Annual tuition AED 81,872 — Term 1 AED 32,749; Term 2 AED 24,562; Term 3 AED 24,561.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Term payment due dates for Academic Year 2025–2026: Term 1 payable 18 August 2025; Term 2 payable 19 November 2025; Term 3 payable 27 February 2026. Late-joiners have tuition prorated by month of joining.
- To reserve a seat, a new-admissions deposit equal to 10% of the annual tuition fee is payable within 7 days of the offer and is deductible from the first-term fees. Re-registration (existing students) requires a deposit of 5% of the tuition fee. These deposits are non-refundable/non-transferable.
- School fees are shown as an annual figure but may be settled in three payments spread across the academic year. Parents may alternatively pay the entire annual balance once the school–parent contract is signed. School fees must be paid to the school cashier in person; an online payment option is also available through the school's payment portal.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees. Optional services and third-party transport are offered instead.

Other costs and optional fees

- Uniforms: AED 200 to AED 1,200 (range).
- School ID card replacement: AED 50 to AED 200.
- Transport (school bus): typical range shown AED 8,800 to AED 10,000; the school's transport provider lists AED 8,900 per student for two-way service for 2025–26. Transport is run by a third-party operator and subject to that operator's terms.
- Extracurricular activities: AED 500 to AED 4,000 (range depending on activity).
- Canteen expenses: AED 100 to AED 2,000 (range).
- Class photographs, yearbook and official photos: typically AED 100 to AED 200; school magazine/yearbook costs approximately AED 100 to AED 130.
- Local educational trips: AED 50 to AED 2,000; international trips: AED 5,000 to AED 15,000 depending on destination and programme.
- English as an Additional Language (EAL) support: around AED 5,000 when recommended after assessment.
- EY extended-hours programme (EY1/EY2): AED 4,000 (noted as EY extended-hours activity at AED 500/month).
- KHDA attestation/certification: AED 120 (charged per attestation).

Deposits and re-enrolment fees

- New-student enrolment deposit: 10% of the annual tuition fee (deductible from first-term fees).
- Existing-student re-enrolment deposit: 5% of the tuition fee (or AED 500, whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the first-term fees.

Refund information

- Application fees and enrolment/re-enrolment deposits are non-refundable/non-transferable. Refunds of tuition are calculated according to the school's refund rules based on the student's official withdrawal date and attendance:
- If enrolled for two calendar weeks or less, one month's fees are deducted.
- If enrolled more than two weeks and less than one month, two months' fees are deducted.
- If enrolled for more than one month, a full term's fee is deducted.
- Exceptional refund requests will not be considered after 15 August. All refunds are processed to the original payee and governed by the school's published refund policy.

Fee payment options

- Payments can be made in person to the school cashier and via the school's online payment portal. Bank details are provided to applicants and the admissions office handles invoicing; third-party providers (transport, uniform suppliers) may accept separate payment channels. The school's accounts and admissions teams manage fee invoicing and payment arrangements.

Other notes on discounts and scholarships (fee-related)

- Sibling discounts and other discounts/scholarships are available: sibling discounts begin at the third child (10%) and increase for further siblings; scholarships and other discounts (referral, corporate, community, humanitarian, founders, staff) are listed with specific caps and conditions. Specific discount categories and caps are published by the school.

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.