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Renaissance School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 25,235 - 39,655
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

Renaissance School is located in Dubai's Sports City area, offering an American curriculum aligned with UAE MOE standards and New York Next Generation Learning Standards. The school serves students from Kindergarten through Middle School, delivering instruction in English with a program. The ASA program runs twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays for 10 weeks in Terms 1 and 3, with activities across academic levels. Clubs are grouped into Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, and Cultural and Language streams, and cover STEAM programming, cognitive skills such as chess and math, and language and culture studies including French and Arabic, Quran recitation, and UAE heritage. Environmental awareness, reading for pleasure, and Arabic poetry and performance are also offered. A separate emphasis is placed on Physical Fitness through social and hobby clubs, and leadership development within Middle School ASA. The school emphasizes wellbeing and fosters independent thinking through clubs and leadership opportunities.

P.O. Box 453233, Al Hebiah Fourth, Sports City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Renaissance School has 600 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Dubai Sports City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Box 453233, Al Hebiah Fourth, Sports City, Dubai, UAE. The school is located in the Dubai Sports City district.

Stages
ECC (2-3) through Grade 8.

Type
American curriculum aligned with UAE MOE standards and the New York Next Generation Learning Standards.

Additional learning support
Special Needs base and resource area.

School day structure
Arrival from 7:15 am; morning assembly at 7:45 am; breaks by grade: Pre-K to KG2 9:30-10:00 am and 11:30-12:00 pm; Grades 1-4 9:30-9:55 am and 12:20-12:40 pm; Grades 5-7 9:10-9:25 am and 10:50-11:10 am (Lunch) and 1:20-1:30 pm; Fridays: KG-4 8:00 am–11:30 am; Grades 5-7 7:50 am–11:30 am; End of day: 3:30 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and 3:15 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Bus service
Bus arrival by 7:30 am; the iCare App is used to track bus routes and ensure student safety.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform designed by Global Uniforms and manufactured in their UAE factories using modern and traditional sewing methods by highly trained staff. The uniform range includes light-blue polo shirts with the logo, navy trousers for boys, navy skirts or shorts for girls, a light-blue sports polo, a navy fleece jacket, track pants, a leather belt, school shoes, Velcro sneakers, a navy cap with the logo, white or red socks, a school bag, and swimwear.

Food Options
The school has a cashless campus with online card updates and multiple meal plans. Meals are fresh, healthy, and balanced; dining areas are supervised, healthy and safe, and beverages and regular foods are available in adequate quantities. If you send a lunch box, include healthy foods across fruits and vegetables, starches, proteins and dairy with water; nuts or nut products, chocolate or sweets, cakes, and energy drinks are not allowed; class allergies may trigger additional food rules; there is a parent coffee area.
Fees

Annual tuition at Renaissance School ranges from AED 25,235 to AED 39,655 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fee

- A non-refundable registration fee of AED 500 is payable prior to the assessment of the child.

Deposit (to secure place)

- A deposit is required at time of enrolment: 10% of the annual tuition for new students and 5% for returning students. This deposit is adjustable against the first term tuition.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term breakdown by year group)

- Pre-KG / KG1 / KG2:
- Annual tuition: AED 25,235.
- Per-term breakdown: Term 1 AED 10,094; Term 2 AED 7,571; Term 3 AED 7,570.

- Grade 1 / Grade 2:
- Annual tuition: AED 30,282.
- Per-term breakdown: Term 1 AED 12,113; Term 2 AED 9,085; Term 3 AED 9,084.

- Grade 3 / Grade 4:
- Annual tuition: AED 32,445.
- Per-term breakdown: Term 1 AED 12,978; Term 2 AED 9,734; Term 3 AED 9,733.

- Grade 5:
- Annual tuition: AED 36,050.
- Per-term breakdown: Term 1 AED 14,420; Term 2 AED 10,815; Term 3 AED 10,815.

- Grade 6 / Grade 7:
- Annual tuition: AED 39,655.
- Per-term breakdown: Term 1 AED 15,862; Term 2 AED 11,897; Term 3 AED 11,896.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The first instalment (first-term amount) must be paid in full on registration.
- Parents must provide two post-dated cheques (2 PDCs) dated 30 December and 30 March, payable to the school, as part of the payment arrangement.

Boarding fees

- The school operates as a day school and does not offer boarding / hostel facilities. No boarding fees apply.

Other compulsory and additional costs

- Book fees (one-off / annual):
- Pre-KG: AED 300.
- KG1 to KG2: AED 1,600.
- Grade 1 to Grade 3: AED 1,800.
- Grade 4 to Grade 7: AED 1,950.

- Uniform (unit prices shown):
- Polo T‑shirt (sky blue with logo): AED 75.
- Classic trouser (navy blue with logo): AED 80.
- Bermuda shorts (navy blue with logo): AED 70.
- Short skirt (navy blue with logo): AED 70.
- Sport V‑neck polo (sky blue with logo): AED 65.
- Sport jacket (navy blue with logo): AED 90.
- Sport trouser (navy blue with logo): AED 55.
- Sport shorts (navy blue with logo): AED 50.
- Note: uniform rates are subject to 5% VAT.

- Transport (annual and per-term examples; routes and fees vary by area):
- Typical two-way annual fares by area: AED 7,000; AED 8,000; AED 9,000 (depending on route). Example per-term splits are provided (for many routes the common split is ~40% / 30% / 30% across Term 1 / Term 2 / Term 3). One-way annual fares for the same areas are typically AED 4,000–4,500 with analogous term splits. Seats are booked subject to availability. Exact route-based fees vary.

- VAT: uniform and certain other rates are stated as subject to 5% VAT.

Refund information and withdrawal deductions

- Deposits and tuition fees are non-refundable if a child does not return for the next academic year or if the place is declined.
- Refund and recovery calculations (attendance-based deductions) apply as follows:
- If the student attends two weeks or less: one month's fees will be deducted.
- If the student attends between two weeks and one month: two months' fees will be deducted.
- If the student attends for more than one month: three months' fees will be deducted.

Fee payment options

- The published fee schedule requires two post-dated cheques (PDCs) dated 30 December and 30 March as part of standard payment arrangements; the first instalment is due on registration. No other specific fee-payment channels (for example: credit-card or bank‑transfer instructions) are shown in the published fee schedule. Parents should use the PDC arrangement or contact admissions directly for other accepted payment methods.

Other notes on charges

- One-off or additional charges (for example, specialised trips, some external providers for extra‑curricular activities) may be billed separately when applicable.
- Seats on transport and certain optional activities are subject to availability and may require separate payment.
Wellbeing

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Inclusion with provisions for Able, Gifted & Talented students; DSIB categorizations of disorders/disabilities

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English Language Learners (ELL) Provision; English language support for First Additional Language students; supports all students, including native English speakers
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ASA runs twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays for 10 weeks in Terms 1 and 3. It offers clubs across Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle School in categories including STEAM (Programming and STEAM), Cognitive Skills (Chess and Math), Arts and Expression (Dancing, Music Choir, Crafts), Language and Culture (French, Arabic for Non-Arab Speakers, Arabic for Arab Speakers, Quran Recitation, UAE Heritage), Environmental Awareness (Eco & Sustainability), Literary Appreciation (Reading for Pleasure), and Cultural Expression (Arabic Poetry & Performance).

Arts & Creative
Arts and Expression clubs include Dancing, Music Choir, and Crafts, providing creative outlets for performance and craft activities.

Cultural & Language
Language and Culture clubs include French, Arabic for Non-Arab Speakers, and Arabic for Arab Speakers, as well as Quran Recitation and UAE Heritage. Cultural Expression features Arabic Poetry & Performance.

Social & Hobbies
Physical Fitness clubs promote health, coordination, and teamwork, including Football and Fitness offerings. Other social and hobby activities include Dancing, Music Choir, and Crafts.

Leadership & Professional
Middle School ASA offers opportunities to deepen skills and promote independence, critical thinking, and leadership. The program emphasizes leadership development through collaborative clubs.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Focus on Physical Fitness promotes health and wellbeing through physical activity, with Football and Fitness clubs supporting fitness, teamwork, and wellness.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. English Language Arts is a core subject for Pre-K through Grade 7. Arabic A is offered across Pre-K through Grade 7 and Arabic B from KG onward. Islamic Studies A/B are offered from KG onward. French is offered in upper grades. English Language Learners (ELL) provision includes an EAL teacher and additional English support with no extra cost. The school provides support to First Additional Language students.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school has completed NEASC Foundation Standards stage.
The school has been granted by NEASC to start preparing for the Standard Pathway Preparatory Visit.
The school aligns with New York standards and requirements; students have access to US qualifications that will prepare them for higher education, employment and life.
The school will track further changes to the New York State Curriculum and US Common Core to remain aligned with USA and UAE requirements in admissions, curriculum, cultural sensitivity, moral education and social studies, Arabic and Islamic Studies, assessment, teaching, governance and the parental contract.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Access the enquiry page and complete the enquiry form. Step 2: After you complete the enquiry and pay the registration fee, the admissions team will contact you to schedule a school tour and an entrance exam. Step 3: Submit the required documents via admissions@renaissanceschool.ae: Emirates ID copies for child and both parents; passport copies for child and both parents; residency visa page copies for child and both parents; 1 recent passport photo of the child; copies of the child's last school reports for Grade 1 and above (in English); immunization card and completed medical report. For KHDA registration, a Transfer Certificate from the previous school is required to complete enrolment for Grade 1-8. Step 4: Offer & Acceptance: For entry into Kindergarten, a play-based assessment is conducted; for Grade 1-8, there is a one-to-one assessment. After the assessment, an acceptance letter is issued. To accept the offer, a seat deposit must be paid within 7 days; the deposit is fully deductible from the semester fee; enrollment is guaranteed once the seat deposit is received. Age guidance: Pre-KG 3 years by Aug 31; KG1 4 years by Aug 31; KG2 5 years by Aug 31; Grade 1 6 years by Aug 31.
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