Emirates International School Meadows

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.

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.

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.

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.

The school has no stated formal country affiliation and presents itself as a broad international IB school.

Religious affiliation is not stated; external sources describe the school as non-denominational.

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.

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.

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.

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).