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Queen International School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 15,554 - 29,170
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1998
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Arabic
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Queen International School is a co-educational UK-curriculum school in Dubai, located in Hor Al Anz East, Deira, near Deira Post Office. It offers the Early Years Foundation Stage, the British National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. Foundation Stage uses play-based learning; Primary follows the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, with the Cambridge pathway continuing through lower and upper secondary to IGCSE and A-Levels. Arabic is taught as first and second language and Moral Education and UAE Social Studies are standalone subjects. The UAE National Agenda is followed, with participation in PIRLS, TIMSS and PISA assessments. Academic facilities include digital facilities and new technologies. The school emphasises wellbeing and mental health, and extracurricular activities support physical and emotional resilience. Gifted and Talented learners receive customised enhancements, and the school has, under leadership, been among the top 10 UAE schools in PISA. This global outlook opens diverse futures.

QIS, Hor Al Anz East, Deira, near Deira Post Office, P.O. Box 85999, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Queen International School has instruction in English.

Location
Queen International School is located in Hor Al Anz East, Deira, Dubai, near the Deira Post Office. The postal address is P.O. Box 85999, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The contact telephone is 04-265-2600.

Stages
Foundation Stage; Primary; Secondary.

Type
co-educational

Additional learning support
Inclusion: The school is inclusive and provides support for students of all backgrounds and abilities; assessment and partnerships with parents and other agencies help meet students' needs.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom (UK) curriculum; National Curriculum for England.

School day structure
Mon-Thu: 7:30am to 2:30pm; Fri: 7:40am to 11:30am; Sat-Sun: OFF.

Bus service
Transport is available as an optional service with fees ranging from AED 3,800 to 8,000 depending on grade/route.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is required at Queen International School. Items include a jacket or cardigan with the QIS logo, a navy-blue V-neck sweater, a plain white shirt, and navy bottoms; a cap may be worn outdoors, and PE uniform is a white polo with navy collar and navy track pants. All uniform items (except footwear) can be purchased from Zaks uniform store; shoes should be closed-in with rubber soles and all items must be clearly named.

Governance and Ownership
The school has a Board of Governors. The Board reviews and monitors school development plans, provides critical review and support to ongoing improvements, and advises the principal and leadership; it works closely with the owner in deploying resources to meet the curriculum and development aims.
Fees

Annual tuition at Queen International School ranges from AED 15,554 to AED 29,170 for 2026/27.

Application and enrolment fees

- Application fee (new students): AED 500 (assessment fee included).
- Enrolment fee (new students): up to 10% of the tuition fee, non-refundable and deductible from the first term fees.
- Re-enrolment fee (returning/existing students): up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the first term fees.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts in AED) and mandatory books/utilities / lab where listed

- FS1: Tuition AED 17,175; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 0.
- FS2: Tuition AED 15,554; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 1,621.
- Year 1: Tuition AED 15,554; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 1,809.
- Year 2: Tuition AED 16,526; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 2,120.
- Year 3: Tuition AED 16,526; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 2,245.
- Year 4: Tuition AED 16,526; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 2,370.
- Year 5: Tuition AED 17,494; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 2,370.
- Year 6: Tuition AED 17,494; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 2,370.
- Year 7: Tuition AED 17,494; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 2,494.
- Year 8: Tuition AED 18,471; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 2,682.
- Year 9: Tuition AED 19,445; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 2,806.
- Year 10: Tuition AED 23,337; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 3,492.
- Year 11: Tuition AED 23,337; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 3,743.
- Year 12: Tuition AED 25,282; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 4,179.
- Year 13: Tuition AED 29,170; Books/Utilities/Lab AED 4,491.

Per-term equivalents (calculated estimate)

- Annual tuition figures above are presented as published. A commonly used billing model in Dubai schools is three equal termly instalments; dividing each annual tuition by three gives an estimated per-term amount. The per-term numbers below are arithmetic estimates calculated from the published annual tuition (these are estimates, not an explicit billing schedule published by the school):
- FS1 per-term (estimate): AED 5,725.00 (17,175 / 3).
- FS2 per-term (estimate): AED 5,184.67 (15,554 / 3).
- Year 1 per-term (estimate): AED 5,184.67 (15,554 / 3).
- Year 2 per-term (estimate): AED 5,508.67 (16,526 / 3).
- Year 3 per-term (estimate): AED 5,508.67 (16,526 / 3).
- Year 4 per-term (estimate): AED 5,508.67 (16,526 / 3).
- Year 5 per-term (estimate): AED 5,831.33 (17,494 / 3).
- Year 6 per-term (estimate): AED 5,831.33 (17,494 / 3).
- Year 7 per-term (estimate): AED 5,831.33 (17,494 / 3).
- Year 8 per-term (estimate): AED 6,157.00 (18,471 / 3).
- Year 9 per-term (estimate): AED 6,481.67 (19,445 / 3).
- Year 10 per-term (estimate): AED 7,779.00 (23,337 / 3).
- Year 11 per-term (estimate): AED 7,779.00 (23,337 / 3).
- Year 12 per-term (estimate): AED 8,427.33 (25,282 / 3).
- Year 13 per-term (estimate): AED 9,723.33 (29,170 / 3).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Accepted payment methods: online payment via the school secure portal, bank transfer, and cash payments at the finance office during specified hours. Timely payment by dates in the academic calendar is required and late payments may incur additional charges.
- Enrolment and re-enrolment fees are deducted from the first term fees as specified above; those fees are non-refundable.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered; no boarding fees are listed. The school operates on standard daytime hours.

Other costs and typical optional charges

- Mandatory/required education supplies where listed: uniform (estimated AED 500 to 850), stationery (AED 250 to 500), school ID card replacement (AED 50).
- Optional services and approximate ranges: transport AED 3,800 to 8,000; medical AED 400; school trips AED 100 to 500; extracurricular activities AED 500 to 1,000; class photograph AED 100 to 500; local educational trips AED 100 to 300. Additional items appearing in fact sheets include graduation ceremony costs for senior year groups (e.g., AED 1,500 to 2,500) and short immersion programs (e.g., AED 400). These optional-service ranges vary by year group and event.

Refund information

- Application, enrolment and re-enrolment fees are explicitly described as non-refundable where stated. No detailed, school-published full tuition refund schedule (for mid-term or post-start withdrawals) is provided in the published fact-sheet documents reviewed here.

Fee payment options (methods and common administrative points)

- Payment methods accepted: school secure online portal, bank transfer, and cash at the finance office. Late payment penalties may apply and due dates are set in the published academic calendar and invoices. Enrolment and re-enrolment charges are collected and offset against first-term fees as noted above.

Important operational note (brief)

- The tuition figures above are published annual tuition amounts and the listed additional mandatory and optional charges are taken from the school's KHDA-style fact sheets for the 2025–2026 academic year. The per-term figures shown are arithmetic estimates assuming three equal terms and are provided only as calculated equivalents (not as an explicitly published instalment schedule). Where the fact sheets state specific non-refundable enrolment/application conditions, those are listed above.

Concise summary of missing billing details

- A detailed, explicit term-by-term billing schedule (dates and school-published instalment plan) and a comprehensive tuition refund schedule for mid-term or post-start withdrawals were not found in the publicly listed fact-sheet documents reviewed. The school's academic calendar and finance office set payment due dates; the published fact sheets specify amounts and non-refundable enrolment/application fees but do not publish a full refund policy or an explicit term billing calendar within the fact-sheet PDFs.
Academics

Queen International School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
The curriculum adheres to the National Curriculum for England (NCfE). The NCfE provides an entitlement curriculum through Key Stage 3, with additional options in Key Stages 4 and 5. Arabic and Islamic Studies are included, and cross-curricular understanding aligns with KHDA and DSIB expectations. In Foundation Stage learning is based on play-based experiences addressing personal, social and emotional development; language and literacy; problem solving and numeracy; knowledge and understanding of the world; physical and creative development, with ICT and assistive technologies to support learning, including for gifted and talented. The Primary School uses the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum, and the Cambridge pathway continues through lower and upper secondary, leading to IGCSE, AS and A2 examinations. Arabic is taught as first and second language from Foundation Stage through Key Stage 4; Cambridge IGCSE first or second language examinations are available. Moral Education and UAE Social Studies are standalone subjects. The UAE National Agenda is followed, with participation in PIRLS, TIMSS and PISA assessments and GL assessments.

Exam Results
QIS students consistently achieve excellent grades in board examinations.

Higher Education Progression
QIS students are equipped to enter the best universities within the UAE and around the world.

Gifted and Talented
Customized enhancements and challenges build on identified strengths; student tracking identifies high performers; teachers are trained to identify high performers; subject leaders design differentiated schemes of work; communication with parents; progress is monitored twice yearly.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Personal, social and emotional development is addressed in the Foundation Stage. The curriculum emphasizes life skills, including how to be safe, accept responsibility, live healthily, care for others, and take sensible risks to learn. Wellbeing is embedded in daily operations and culture, with wellbeing surveys used to monitor and refine provision. The pastoral care team works closely with the SEND team to monitor, support and respond to concerns, ensuring every voice is listened to within a caring, diverse community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a SEND team that monitors and supports student concerns. The pastoral team works closely with SEND to monitor, support and respond to issues affecting learning and wellbeing. The counsellor provides services for welfare and health, and staff receive training in identifying students at risk and responding to personal problems. The aim is to provide care and support so that every student can fulfil their potential.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing strategies are embedded in daily operations and monitored via wellbeing surveys and community feedback. The curriculum and extra-curricular activities nourish learners' mental health, and individual and team sports promote emotional resilience. The pastoral care team collaborates with the SEND team to monitor and respond to wellbeing concerns, ensuring students feel safe to express themselves.

Safeguarding
The counselling service provides qualified professional support for personal, social and learning challenges. The counsellor advises on welfare and health policies and works with the pastoral team to maintain a safe, caring environment. Staff are trained to identify students at risk and respond to personal problems, with confidentiality respected and parents involved as needed to address difficulties. Parents can trust the school to act in their child's best interests.
Parent Experience

History
Queen International School opened in 1998. The school is owned by Mrs Malak, whose family values influence its culture and expectations. Under Mrs Malak's leadership, QIS has been among the top 10 UAE schools in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The Foundation Stage follows a modified National Curriculum for England (NCfE) with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and the Cambridge Primary pathway extends through lower secondary to IGCSE and AS/A2 examinations. Arabic and Islamic studies, together with the heritage of the UAE, are integrated into the curriculum, with Moral Education and UAE Social Studies taught as standalone subjects under the UAE Ministry for Education.

Community
The school decorates facilities with flags and displays to celebrate Dubai's diverse nationalities. Regular assemblies engage students in modern life in Dubai and in global issues. The school celebrates key festivals and honours UAE and Arab culture through assemblies, performances, cultural visits and invited speakers. Students study the United Nations and UNESCO and participate in online exchanges with partner schools on other continents to promote international understanding.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
Digital facilities and new technologies are integrated into the learning environment.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Curriculum and extra-curricular learning activities support mental health; individual and team sports promote physical intelligence and emotional resilience.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Foundation Stage includes competitions and team challenges such as building the tallest Burj out of paper and tape, turning the school green, and planning a global response to a flood disaster in Peru. Students undertake team, leadership, outdoor challenge and entrepreneurial activities each year. They engage in global communications and exchanges that connect them with diverse cultures. Gifted and Talented learners receive customised enhancements and challenges designed to build on identified strengths.

Arts & Creative
Imagination and creativity are central in Foundation Stage through simulations. Pupils contribute as digital authors using multimedia tools to create digital essays on issues of the day. They also participate in competitions and team activities that require creative thinking.

Cultural & Language
Foundation Stage includes global communications and exchanges that bring learners into contact with global diversity, and they study heritage, culture and values of the region. These experiences foster cross-cultural awareness and understanding. The programme supports learning that connects learners with broader cultural contexts.

Social & Hobbies
Foundation Stage includes team-based activities, outdoor challenges and entrepreneurial experiences in every year. Students also nominate themselves to participate in activities to improve the school site and operations. These experiences promote collaboration, initiative and personal interest development.

Community & Service
Foundation Stage includes planning a global response to a flood disaster in Peru and considering solutions to regional challenges such as water shortages and energy-related issues. These activities introduce learners to real-world social responsibility and collaborative problem-solving. They study the heritage, culture and values of the region as part of community engagement.

Leadership & Professional
Entrepreneurial activities and leadership opportunities are embedded in Foundation Stage. These experiences help children develop teamwork, initiative and problem-solving skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Vision for Well-being states that wellbeing is embedded in daily operations and that curriculum and extra-curricular learning support mental health. Individual and team sports promote physical intelligence and emotional resilience. The pastoral and wellbeing framework provides care and support to help learners express themselves safely.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic is taught as a first language and a second language from the Foundation Stage through to the end of Key Stage 4, with the Cambridge IGCSE first or second language examination available. The curriculum follows the National Curriculum for England (NCfE) and includes Arabic and Islamic Studies. English language immersion program and Arabic Language Immersion Program are offered.

Immersion Programs
English language immersion program; Arabic Language Immersion Program
Admissions

Admissions
1. Begin the application through the website. If preferred, contact the Admissions Team by phone, email, social media, or in person to start the process. Availability in each class depends on vacancies at the time of applying, and the Admissions Team will inform you of the latest availability. An Admission Form is available online to complete the application.
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