Star International School Al Twar

Star International School, Al Twar operates across two campuses in Al Twar, East Dubai: Al Twar 2 (FS and Primary) and Al Twar 4 (Secondary and Post 16). The campuses are in a well-connected residential area with nearby parks and amenities. The area is served by the Dubai Metro Green Line, with Al Nahda and Al Qusais stations nearby, and major roads including Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311). Dubai International Airport is minutes away, and attractions such as Dubai Festival City, Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are within easy reach.

Stage structure includes Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 3-5) and Primary (ages 5-11). Secondary (ages 11-16) and Post 16 (ages 16-18) complete the four-stage progression.

Star International School, Al Twar is a co-educational British international school operating across two campuses. It follows an English National Curriculum and offers GCSEs, BTECs and A Levels; it is a day school (no boarding facilities indicated).

Students come from over 60 nationalities. The most common nationality is not published publicly, and there is no publicly available breakdown of local versus international students.

The school provides inclusive education with a dedicated Inclusion Department, Learning Support Assistants, and an Inclusion Room. A collaborative approach involves teachers, specialists and parents to support individual needs, and the Head of Inclusion may be involved in admissions assessments when additional needs are suspected.

The school is affiliated with the United Kingdom as a British international school overseas, following the National Curriculum for England from Early Years to Post-16.

Religious affiliation is not stated publicly; the school presents itself as an inclusive British international school.

On the main campus, the typical school day runs from around 7:30 am to 2:30 pm on school days, with after‑school activities available; times may vary by campus and age group.

A school bus service is provided by Busco Passenger Transport, with multiple routes across Dubai and surrounding areas. To register, complete the Transport Application Form; routes cover many areas including Al Twar, Al Qusais, Mirdif and more. The bus service is available to enrolled students.

Star International School Al Twar offers an enhanced British curriculum for ages 3 to 18, with English as the primary language of instruction and Arabic integrated into the curriculum; EAL support is available for learners. In Early Years (FS1–FS2), the school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage with the Prime Areas (Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development) and the Specific Areas (Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts). Primary ages 5–11 use an enhanced English National Curriculum with a STEAM approach woven into learning. Secondary ages 11–16 follow the National Curriculum for England and lead to GCSE and BTEC qualifications, with Dubai MOE requirements including Arabic language, Islamic Education and Moral, Social and Cultural Studies. Post-16 ages 16–18 offer A Levels or BTEC qualifications with personalised guidance and a broad range of subjects. Accreditations include BSME, AOBSO, Pearson qualifications, AQA, OxfordAQA, International Award and Dassasport.

Star International School Al Twar integrates wellbeing into its curriculum through integrated wellbeing initiatives, mindfulness activities, daily circle time, and a dedicated pastoral care team that provides early intervention and supports students' social and emotional learning, including an on-site school counsellor.

The school indicates inclusion processes with involvement of the Head of Inclusion in assessing additional needs, but the specific kinds of SEN supported and whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution are not publicly disclosed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) is supported with proven language-learning approaches, and the school explicitly mentions EAL in its language programme and admissions materials.

Mental wellbeing is supported by an on-site counsellor, a pastoral care team providing early intervention, and mindfulness practices integrated into daily routines.

Safeguarding is a priority with a safeguarding team and a safeguarding policy detailing procedures for identifying, reporting and addressing concerns, alongside training, anti-bullying initiatives and digital safety measures.

1. Enquire now. Complete the online enquiry form to begin the enrolment process. The admissions team will call you within one working day. This contact confirms your interest and outlines the next steps in the admissions journey.

2. Visit us. Book a personalised campus visit. The visit is led by the Admissions Team and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and provides the opportunity to experience life at Star International School, Al Twar and to ask questions.

3. Assessment. Our assessments are free of charge. EYFS and Key Stage One are assessed by the Phase Leader; Key Stage Two and Secondary require a CAT4 test followed by an admissions meeting with the Phase Leader. For overseas families, online assessments can be arranged to reserve seats, and the Head of Inclusion may be involved to assess additional needs if required.

4. Offering a place. Upon successful completion of the assessment, an offer letter is issued detailing the next steps. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to the recommendations of the Head of School and the Principal. The year group is determined based on KHDA guidelines and the school's academic assessment, and parents have five working days to accept.

5. Enrolment. An offer letter is accepted and a child is enrolled after paying the registration deposit of 1000 AED and the application fee of 500 AED. This amount is not refundable per KHDA rules and is adjustable against term one fees, unless the family leaves Dubai or UAE.

6. Registration. After enrolment, the registrar will follow up to complete the full registration form, collect all required documents and complete KHDA registration. All documents must be in English or have a certified translation.

ISP Scholarships are available at Star International School, Al Twar. The categories are Academic excellence (eligible Year 7 & 10), International learner (Year 10 & 12), and Tomorrow's leaders (Year 12). Applications require meeting eligibility criteria, submitting supporting materials (e.g., school reports, videos, and evidence of learning beyond the classroom), and an assessment by senior leadership. The process follows: Eligibility, Application, Assessment, Shortlist, Offer. Scholarships can provide up to 75% off tuition fees. Accreditations and further details are listed on the ISP Scholarships page.

Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis; no separate waitlist is described in the admissions materials.