The Apple International School

The Apple International Community School is located at 29A Street, Behind Karama Centre, near Karama Park in Al Karama, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It sits in central Dubai in a densely developed area with convenient road access. The Karama Centre reference point and the Al Karama address help nearby residents identify the campus easily.

Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2) prepares children aged 3–5. Primary covers Year 1 to Year 6, and Lower Secondary covers Year 7 to Year 9. KHDA data also shows the UK National Curriculum framework extending to Year 10 in the school's profile.

Co-educational private day school. The school operates under LEAMS Education and delivers a British curriculum in Dubai. The KHDA inspection confirms the school uses the UK curriculum and serves both boys and girls.

The school supports learners with additional needs and requests relevant documentation (e.g., IEPs or therapy reports) as part of the admissions process. KHDA's Dubai Schools Inspection notes ongoing provision for learners with diverse needs and reports on the school's care and support as part of its overall assessment.

United Kingdom. The school follows the English National Curriculum (UK curriculum) as part of its stated curriculum.

Religious affiliation: None. The school follows the UK National Curriculum and UAE MOE requirements, with Islamic and Arabic studies taught as appropriate under KHDA guidelines.

The school's official working hours for the campus are: Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; Friday 7:30 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–4:30 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM. These hours pertain to school administration and operations.

The school provides outsourced student transport at an affordable cost, managed by a reputable transport company. Fees depend on the area of residence, with transport arrangements and routes coordinated by the school; the transport contact is transport@applecommunityschool.ae.

Application fee

- Application fee: AED 525 (non-adjustable, inclusive of VAT), payable at the time of registration.

Registration (enrolment) deposit

- Registration fee deposit: 10% of the annual tuition fee. This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable and may be adjusted against the first term tuition.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and term breakdown)

- FS1: Annual tuition AED 15,850. Term 1 (40%) AED 6,340; Term 2 (30%) AED 4,755; Term 3 (30%) AED 4,755.
- FS2: Annual tuition AED 15,850. Term 1 (40%) AED 6,340; Term 2 (30%) AED 4,755; Term 3 (30%) AED 4,755.
- Year 1: Annual tuition AED 16,980. Term 1 (40%) AED 6,792; Term 2 (30%) AED 5,094; Term 3 (30%) AED 5,094.
- Year 2: Annual tuition AED 16,980. Term 1 (40%) AED 6,792; Term 2 (30%) AED 5,094; Term 3 (30%) AED 5,094.
- Year 3: Annual tuition AED 17,980. Term 1 (40%) AED 7,192; Term 2 (30%) AED 5,394; Term 3 (30%) AED 5,394.
- Year 4: Annual tuition AED 17,980. Term 1 (40%) AED 7,192; Term 2 (30%) AED 5,394; Term 3 (30%) AED 5,394.
- Year 5: Annual tuition AED 18,499. Term 1 (40%) AED 7,400; Term 2 (30%) AED 5,550; Term 3 (30%) AED 5,549.
- Year 6: Annual tuition AED 18,499. Term 1 (40%) AED 7,400; Term 2 (30%) AED 5,550; Term 3 (30%) AED 5,549.
- Year 7: Annual tuition AED 19,131. Term 1 (40%) AED 7,652; Term 2 (30%) AED 5,740; Term 3 (30%) AED 5,739.
- Year 8: Annual tuition AED 19,131. Term 1 (40%) AED 7,652; Term 2 (30%) AED 5,740; Term 3 (30%) AED 5,739.
- Year 9: Annual tuition AED 19,550. Term 1 (40%) AED 7,820; Term 2 (30%) AED 5,865; Term 3 (30%) AED 5,865.
- Year 10: Annual tuition AED 20,100. Term 1 (40%) AED 8,040; Term 2 (30%) AED 6,030; Term 3 (30%) AED 6,030.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is invoiced and payable in advance at the start of each term. Termly instalment option: Term 1 = 40% of annual tuition; Term 2 = 30%; Term 3 = 30%.
- For instalment payments in the referenced school schedule, the first-term payment is due before 25 August 2025, with the remaining two term payments to be provided by post‑dated cheques dated 25 December 2025 and 25 March 2026. Cheques are deposited on their due dates and cannot be postponed.
- Tuition invoicing begins from the student's date of admission; if a student enrols during the term, tuition will be charged starting from the beginning of the month of enrolment.

Boarding fees

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed; boarding is not applicable. Transport (bus) is offered as a separate charge.

Other costs and fees

- Transport: Bus/transport is charged separately and varies by area of residence. Transport is arranged through an associated provider; transport fees and route availability are provided by the school. The minimum period for transport is one month; one month's fee applies even if the student is enrolled for a shorter period. Transport fees are charged per term depending on commencement date.
- Books and learning resources: The annual tuition includes books (workbooks and textbooks), e-learning resources and online apps, computer and laboratory resources, external exam fees, medical and related resources, and robotics. The tuition does not include optional Ministry books and optional French books.
- Uniform: One set of regular uniform and one PE uniform is included in the annual tuition. Accessories, blazer and cardigan, and certain optional items are excluded; an additional charge of AED 30 applies for special-size uniforms.
- Application fee is non-refundable in all circumstances. The registration deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Specific transport discontinuation and refund rules apply to transport (see transport notes).

Refund information

- The application fee is not refundable under any circumstances. Refunds of school fees follow the school's published calculation method: for very short enrolments there are deductions (for example, if a student was enrolled for two weeks or less a month's fees is deducted according to the school's stated refund rules). Transport refunds and discontinuation are governed by transport-specific rules (minimum one month charge, term‑based charges). Registration deposit is non-refundable.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods: cash, credit card, and cheque payments at the school fee counter; online payment via the parent portal (transaction charges may apply, typically 1%); wire transfer (account details available from accounts representative). The school also supports payments through the Zenda mobile app and offers online “Pay Now” (credit/debit card) and “Pay Later” options.

Important notes about discounts and inclusions

- The published tuition schedule includes certain discounts applied to the KHDA‑approved fees; discount levels and the final discounted tuition are shown in the fee schedule. One‑time payment and sibling discounts have been offered under the school's published terms in previous fee schedules; details and eligibility are specified in the school's payment policy. The tuition inclusions and exclusions listed above apply to the published fee schedules.

Public data from KHDA's DSIB (2023–2024) lists 1 Emirati student out of 1,036, with the largest nationality group being Indian; total enrollment was 1,036 students. This implies a predominantly international pupil body with a single local student in that inspection period.