Horizon International School

Located in Dubai's Jumeirah/Umm Suqeim area, Horizon International School sits on Street 9A off Al Wasl Road in Umm Al Sheif. The central neighborhood is well connected by major routes such as Al Wasl Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, providing easy car access and multiple public transport options. The campus is set within a residential area and serves families from across central Dubai.

The school offers a through-school structure from Foundation Stage through to Year 13 (FS1 to A-Levels). It serves students roughly aged 3 to 18 years, with a through-school pathway from early years to post-16.

Co-educational day school. Boarding facilities are not offered.

Horizon International School runs an inclusion programme that supports students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL). The school emphasises personalised learning and welfare as part of its provision.

British overseas school; follows a British curriculum.

No explicit religious affiliation; secular schooling.

The school day typically starts around 7:15–7:45 in the morning and finishes around 3:00–4:00 in the afternoon, with variations by year group. Friday hours are shorter. After-school care is available through a Star Club program until about 5:00 pm.

Horizon's bus transport is provided by Gulf Pinnacle Transport (GPT). GPT operates multiple routes serving Umm Suqeim, JVC, Dubai Marina, Al Barsha and nearby areas, with safety features including real-time tracking and video surveillance. The school provides bus route details and contact options for arranging transport.

Application fees

- An application/assessment fee of AED 500 (AED 525 inclusive of VAT) is charged per application. This fee is not deductible from tuition.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and annual totals)

Early Years

- FS1: Term 1 AED 15,532; Term 2 AED 11,650; Term 3 AED 11,650; Total tuition (annual) AED 38,832; Books fee AED 350; Total fees AED 39,182.
- FS2: Term 1 AED 15,532; Term 2 AED 11,650; Term 3 AED 11,650; Total tuition (annual) AED 38,832; Books fee AED 400; Total fees AED 39,232.

Primary School

- Year 1: Term 1 AED 17,828; Term 2 AED 13,372; Term 3 AED 13,372; Total tuition (annual) AED 44,572; Books fee AED 600; Total fees AED 45,172.
- Year 2: Term 1 AED 17,828; Term 2 AED 13,372; Term 3 AED 13,372; Total tuition (annual) AED 44,572; Books fee AED 700; Total fees AED 45,272.
- Year 3: Term 1 AED 20,343; Term 2 AED 15,260; Term 3 AED 15,260; Total tuition (annual) AED 50,863; Books fee AED 850; Total fees AED 51,713.
- Year 4: Term 1 AED 20,343; Term 2 AED 15,260; Term 3 AED 15,260; Total tuition (annual) AED 50,863; Books fee AED 850; Total fees AED 51,713.
- Year 5: Term 1 AED 21,751; Term 2 AED 16,313; Term 3 AED 16,313; Total tuition (annual) AED 54,377; Books fee AED 900; Total fees AED 55,277.
- Year 6: Term 1 AED 21,751; Term 2 AED 16,313; Term 3 AED 16,313; Total tuition (annual) AED 54,377; Books fee AED 900; Total fees AED 55,277.

Secondary School

- Year 7: Term 1 AED 24,635; Term 2 AED 18,476; Term 3 AED 18,476; Total tuition (annual) AED 61,587; Books fee AED 1,100; Total fees AED 62,687.
- Year 8: Term 1 AED 24,635; Term 2 AED 18,476; Term 3 AED 18,476; Total tuition (annual) AED 61,587; Books fee AED 1,100; Total fees AED 62,687.
- Year 9: Term 1 AED 24,635; Term 2 AED 18,476; Term 3 AED 18,476; Total tuition (annual) AED 61,587; Books fee AED 1,100; Total fees AED 62,687.
- Year 10: Term 1 AED 26,550; Term 2 AED 19,912; Term 3 AED 19,912; Total tuition (annual) AED 66,374; Books fee AED 1,300; Total fees AED 67,674.
- Year 11: Term 1 AED 26,550; Term 2 AED 19,912; Term 3 AED 19,912; Total tuition (annual) AED 66,374; Books fee AED 1,300; Total fees AED 67,674.

Post-16 (Sixth Form)

- Year 12: Term 1 AED 29,250; Term 2 AED 21,937; Term 3 AED 21,937; Total tuition (annual) AED 73,124; Books fee AED 1,300; Total fees AED 74,424.
- Year 13: Term 1 AED 29,250; Term 2 AED 21,937; Term 3 AED 21,937; Total tuition (annual) AED 73,124; Books fee AED 1,300; Total fees AED 74,424.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition may be paid in full at the start of the academic year or in three instalments: 40% in August for the First Term, 30% in December for the Second Term, and 30% in March for the Third Term. Tuition excludes school lunches, transportation and educational trips; some extracurricular activities provided by external providers may carry additional charges.
- A non-refundable enrolment deposit of 10% of the annual tuition fee is required for new pupils and is deducted from the annual tuition fee; returning pupils pay a 5% deposit (deducted from the annual tuition fee) when re-enrolling. Re-enrolment fees for existing students are up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the first term fees.
- The school was granted a tuition-fee increase of 2.35% for the 2025–2026 academic year under the KHDA framework; this increase is included in the published totals.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school does not list any boarding provision or boarding fees.

Other costs and optional fees

- Uniform: indicated range AED 500 to AED 2,000 (uniform is available from a designated supplier).
- Books / required education supplies: year-specific book fees are shown above; fact-sheet values and guidance also indicate typical book and device costs by year.
- Laptop / digital device (where applicable): typical range AED 1,500 to AED 4,000 (appears for applicable primary/secondary year fact sheets).
- Transport (optional): typical range AED 6,750 to AED 10,000 per year depending on route/zone.
- Canteen / school meals (optional): typical range AED 1,500 to AED 4,500 per year.
- Extracurricular activities (optional): range AED 0 to AED 6,000 per year depending on activity.
- Class photographs, local trips, awards and some extracurricular programme charges are listed as optional items with typical ranges (for example: class photographs AED 0–500; local field trips AED 0–3,000; Duke of Edinburgh participation and similar awards have separate charges). Learning support assistant costs are shown as a wide range when additional individual support is required.

Refund information

- Refunds and withdrawal charges are processed in accordance with KHDA regulations. Deposits and enrolment/re-enrolment fees are generally non-refundable except in exceptional circumstances (for example, approved relocation outside the UAE) and will be treated according to KHDA timelines and the school's published policy. The official withdrawal request date is used to calculate any refund due.

Fee payment options

- An online payments portal (HIS Payments) is available for fee submission; the portal provides a ‘‘Pay'' function for the types of fees listed (tuition, registration deposit, re-enrolment, transfer certificate, exam and activity fees). Parents may use the online payments portal identified as HIS Payments.
- For payment arrangements or alternative methods, parents may contact the school's finance office via the school contact details (phone +971 4 348 3314; reception@hisdubai.ae).

Notes and important points

- Application fee, deposits, tuition instalment schedule, optional service ranges and the refund framework follow KHDA requirements and the school's published fee policy; some year-specific optional charges vary by year and by service.
- The KHDA School Fees Fact Sheets for each year list mandatory tuition and common optional charges and are used by the school to show the ranges for optional services and supplies.

The student body represents more than 50 nationalities. The largest groups are Arab and British, with Emirati students also present; local students comprise a small share of the roll (roughly around 1%), with the majority being international.