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Emirates International School Meadows has 1,876 pupils, typical class sizes of 27, instruction in English.
Location
Emirates International School Meadows is located in the Meadows community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is in the Meadows 4 area, with easy access to the Lakes and Dubai Marina developments. The campus is described as conveniently located within a residential area that serves families living in the coastal Dubai corridor.
Stages
The school provides education from Early Years 1 to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18). It offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for EY1–Year 6, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Years 7–11, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Years 12–13. The IB continuum is an explicit feature of the school.
Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day international school. KHDA data show the student body as mixed gender (boys and girls). The school does not offer boarding facilities.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body comprises 1,876 students, with Emirati students numbering 15 and 155 students identified as students of determination. The largest nationality group among students is Arab. The school serves a multinational population with students from 85+ countries. Local to international ratio is approximately 15 UAE nationals to 1,861 international students (roughly 1 local for every 124 international students).
Additional learning support
The campus includes dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Inclusion facilities to support learners with diverse needs. Admissions notes indicate that students who are learning English or who have Special Educational Needs (SEN) are given due consideration in the admissions process.
Country affiliation
The school has no stated formal country affiliation and presents itself as a broad international IB school.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not stated; external sources describe the school as non-denominational.
School day structure
The school day generally runs from around 7:40 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, with a shorter day on Friday (about 12:00 pm). Extended hours exist for Early Years.
Bus service
A formal school bus service is provided through Diamondlease LLC, with door-to-door pickup and drop-off. The fleet is RTAs-compliant and staffed with trained drivers and bus attendants. Bus registration for 2025–26 costs AED 8,900 for two-way transportation, and seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact details for the EIS Meadows transport team are provided.
Fees
Annual tuition at Emirates International School Meadows ranges from AED 28,990 to AED 85,976 for 2026/27.
Application fee
- Application fee: AED 525 (VAT inclusive). Payable with the application for all new admissions.
Tuition fees (annual and term breakdown by year group)
- EY1: Annual AED 28,990 — Term 1 AED 11,596; Term 2 AED 8,697; Term 3 AED 8,697. - EY2 & Year 1: Annual AED 38,046 — Term 1 AED 15,218; Term 2 AED 11,414; Term 3 AED 11,414. - Year 2 & Year 3: Annual AED 45,292 — Term 1 AED 18,117; Term 2 AED 13,588; Term 3 AED 13,587. - Year 4, 5 & 6: Annual AED 50,734 — Term 1 AED 20,294; Term 2 AED 15,220; Term 3 AED 15,220. - Year 7, 8 & 9: Annual AED 59,790 — Term 1 AED 23,916; Term 2 AED 17,937; Term 3 AED 17,937. - Year 10 & 11: Annual AED 68,858 — Term 1 AED 27,543; Term 2 AED 20,658; Term 3 AED 20,657. - Year 12: Annual AED 80,621 — Term 1 AED 32,248; Term 2 AED 24,187; Term 3 AED 24,186. - Year 13: Annual AED 85,976 — Term 1 AED 34,390; Term 2 AED 25,793; Term 3 AED 25,793.
- Late joiners: tuition is prorated according to the month of joining. The tuition figures above include books and core learning subscriptions as part of the all-inclusive tuition.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard billing schedule (Academic Year): Term 1 payable 18 August; Term 2 payable 19 November; Term 3 payable 27 February (dates shown for the academic year schedule). Fees are displayed as annual figures but may be settled in three payments spread across the academic year. The enrollment deposit is deductible from the tuition for the academic year and the balance follows the invoice schedule. Parents may alternatively pay the full annual tuition once the KHDA school-parent contract is signed.
Deposits and re-enrolment
- New admissions: enrollment deposit equal to 10% of the tuition fee to reserve a place; payable within 7 days of the offer and deductible from that year's tuition. - Existing students (re-registration): re-enrollment deposit 5% of the tuition fee to reserve a place (deductible from that year's tuition). - Enrollment deposits are non-refundable/non-transferable as a matter of policy.
Other fees and expected extra costs
- Elements not covered by tuition: field trips and excursions; school uniform; meals/snacks/drinks; external examination/assessment fees (IB/MYP); paid extra-curricular activities; official school photographs and the Yearbook; replacement costs for lost/damaged books or equipment; and school transportation. Core textbooks and routine in-house medical treatment are included in tuition.
- Specific additional/optional charges (examples shown): - IB & MYP examination fees: depend on subject choices and external exam board charges. - EAL (if recommended after assessment): AED 5,000 (annual, where applicable). - EY Extended Hours (EY1/EY2): AED 4,000 (AED 500/month). - KHDA attestation fee: AED 120 per attestation (paid separately). - Transportation: provided by a third-party operator (fees and booking are handled directly with the transport provider). - Uniforms, excursions and activities: arranged through the school's approved suppliers.
- Typical cost ranges reported for optional items (indicative ranges): uniform AED 200–1,200; transport AED 8,800–10,000; extracurricular activities AED 500–4,000; local trips AED 50–2,000; school canteen AED 100–2,000; class photograph AED 100–200. These are presented as supplementary/optional costs.
Boarding
- No boarding provision applies; the school operates as a day school (boarding fees not applicable).
Refund information
- Enrollment deposits and advance registration deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refunds of tuition (when applicable) are calculated by term depending on the official date of withdrawal or last date of attendance: - If enrolled two calendar weeks or less, one month's fees will be deducted. - If enrolled between two weeks and one month, two months' fees will be deducted. - If enrolled for more than one month, a full term's fee will be deducted. - Exceptional refund requests will not be considered after 15 August (per the printed refund policy). Student clearance and release of documents are conditional on settlement of all prior-year arrears and the current year's first term fee.
Discounts and scholarships
- Sibling discounts: 3rd and 4th siblings 10% each; 5th and 6th siblings 20% each (schemes and caps apply as listed in the policy). - Merit scholarships: up to 25%; referral discount: 5% on each referral; other discounts (community, corporate, foundership, alumni and staff) available under specified terms.
Fee payment options
- In person: school fees may be paid to the School Cashier. Fees should not be accepted by class teachers, secretaries or other school personnel. - Bank transfer: bank details are provided for fee payment (bank-transfer instructions and account details are supplied in the school bank-details document). - Online payment / payment app: an online payment option is available through the school's accepted parent payment platform (payment app/platform supports card payments and payment plans).
- For transport and some services, third-party providers and suppliers manage bookings and payments directly and their own terms apply.
Notes and important points
- Tuition figures are quoted in UAE Dirhams (AED) and are shown as annual totals but commonly invoiced in three termly instalments. - The school follows KHDA fee guidelines and the published schedule above; some services/charges are delivered by third parties and are subject to those third parties' terms and pricing. - Outstanding prior-year arrears must be cleared before re-enrolment or issuance of school documents.
Academics
Emirates International School Meadows teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school offers all three IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Early Years 1 through Year 6, Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). The IB education is delivered in English and aims to develop the whole person—academic, physical, social and creative growth. The Primary School offers the PYP, and the school is authorized to offer all three IB programmes including the DP in the high school. The Meadows campus opened on 10 September 2005, and the school serves Early Years 1 to Year 13 with more than 1,835 students from over 85 countries. The IB framework emphasizes inquiry-based learning and critical thinking through well-crafted curricular and co-curricular activities.
Student Teacher Ratio
The school lists 150 experienced teachers and more than 1,835 enrolled students, yielding an approximate student‑teacher ratio of about 12:1.
Exam Results
Graduates go on to prestigious universities worldwide. Examples include Purdue University and Western Washington University (USA); Concordia University, York University, and University of Toronto (Canada); American University Dubai, Middlesex Dubai, and the University of Sharjah (UAE); and institutions such as King's College London, University College London, and the University of Leeds (UK). These destinations reflect a track record of admissions to universities across North America, the Middle East, and Europe.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates attend universities worldwide, with examples including Purdue University and Western Washington University in the USA; Concordia University, York University, and University of Toronto in Canada; American University Dubai, Middlesex Dubai, and the University of Sharjah in the UAE; and institutions such as King's College London, University College London, and the University of Leeds in the UK. These destinations illustrate the school's progression pathway to higher education across multiple regions.
Gifted and Talented
The IB programmes emphasize critical thinking and curiosity through inquiry-based learning and a broad, challenging curriculum across Primary, Middle, and Diploma levels.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Emirates International School Meadows provides social and emotional learning through a formal pastoral care framework. The pastoral structure includes a Head of Pastoral for Primary and a Head of Pastoral for High School to support student welfare and behaviour across the campus. An Inclusion lead (Head of Inclusion) and an Inclusion framework are in place, reflecting a focus on social and emotional development for a broad range of learners. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is offered, providing experiential opportunities that support personal growth and resilience. A four-house system (Khanjars, Falcons, Dhows and Camels) promotes belonging, teamwork and school community.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an Inclusion lead and a SEN department, indicating formal SEN governance and support structures. KHDA's 2023-2024 DSIB rated Inclusion as Very Good, reflecting strong inclusion practices. There are dedicated Inclusion spaces on campus (two Inclusion areas) to support learners. Admissions policy states that the school is inclusive for students with special educational needs and will consider such needs in admissions. The kinds of SEN the school can support are not publicly disclosed; the materials describe inclusion provisions but do not publish a specific SEN categories list. The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution in publicly available materials.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction at Emirates International School Meadows, an IB World School. The school provides EAL support, evidenced by two EAL rooms on campus. Admissions notes inclusive admissions for students whose first language is not English. Detailed, publicly disclosed EAL programmes or staff rosters are not provided beyond these points.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a strong pastoral care framework led by the Head of Pastoral in Primary and the Head of Pastoral in High School. There is an Inclusion lead and SEN department focused on student welfare and inclusion. KHDA DSIB 2023-2024 rated Wellbeing as Very Good, indicating robust wellbeing provisions across the school. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award offers activities that promote resilience and personal growth. The house system further supports belonging and community, contributing to positive social-emotional experiences.
Safeguarding
The school publishes a Safeguarding Policy (2025-26) in its Policies section. KHDA DSIB 2023-2024 rates Wellbeing as Very Good and Inclusion as Very Good, reflecting strong safeguarding and student welfare practices. The Health & Safety Policy is also published publicly in the Policies section. The safeguarding framework is supported by dedicated pastoral and inclusion leadership on campus.
Admissions
Admissions
The school is Emirates International School – Meadows in the Meadows community of Dubai. It opened on 10 September 2005 and now educates more than 1,835 students from Early Years 1 to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18). The pupil body represents over 85 countries. The school offers a broad international IB education in English.
Scholarships
The page does not publish scholarships.
Waitlist
The page does not publish a separate waitlist or pool system details.
FAQs
What curriculum does EIS Meadows follow?
EIS Meadows offers the English National Curriculum with GCSE and IB Diploma in the Meadows community of Dubai.
