Apple International School is a long running British curriculum school in Al Qusais, on the older Deira side of Dubai, teaching around 2,700 pupils from the Foundation Stage through to the sixth form. Opened in 1994, it follows the National Curriculum for England and offers one of the most affordable routes into an English medium education in the Dubai international schools market. The KHDA, Dubai's school regulator, has rated it Good across recent inspection cycles.
This profile sets out the British pathway it teaches, its value tier fees, the admissions calendar and the community it serves. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed.
Apple International School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | National Curriculum for England; GCSE and IGCSE, with sixth form pathway |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Foundation Stage to Year 13 (ages 3 to 19) |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Regulator and rating | KHDA rated Good (recent cycles) |
| Fee band | Value tier (see Dubai fees guide) |
| Campus area | Al Qusais 1, Deira |
Curriculum and academics
Apple International School teaches the National Curriculum for England from the early years through to GCSE and IGCSE in the senior school, with a sixth form pathway for older pupils. The programme follows the familiar English key stages, with pupils sitting externally marked GCSE and IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11. English is the medium of instruction, and Arabic and Islamic studies are taught in line with KHDA requirements for schools in the emirate.
For families comparing the English route with the American, IB or Indian options across the city, our guide to the British curriculum schools in Dubai explains how the key stages, GCSEs and the sixth form fit together and where Apple sits within that wider field.
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Apple International School fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 6,993 |
| FS2 | AED 7,244 |
| Year 3 | AED 8,198 |
| Year 6 | AED 10,409 |
| Year 7 | AED 11,242 |
| Year 9 | AED 14,001 |
| Year 11 | AED 17,652 |
| Year 13 | AED 20,131 |
Source: Apple International School (apple.sch.ae). British curriculum, value tier (KHDA). Tuition only; excludes annual activity, computer, medical and book fees. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
Apple International School is one of the more affordable British curriculum schools in Dubai, sitting squarely in the value tier. Published tuition runs from roughly AED 6,800 in the early years to around AED 19,000 in the senior grades, well below the AED 55,000 to 85,000 band most expatriate families pay at the premium schools, as mapped in our Dubai school fees guide. That positioning makes it a practical choice for families who want an English medium education without a premium price.
As with any Dubai school, plan for the usual extras on top of tuition: a registration charge on acceptance, books and uniform, optional transport, and GCSE or IGCSE examination entry fees in the senior years. Families focused on affordability can also read our roundup of the cheapest international schools in Dubai, where value tier British schools such as this one feature.
Admissions and intake
Apple International School runs an academic year that opens in the late summer, and admits across all year groups subject to availability, with the Foundation Stage the main entry point. Given its size, the school can often accommodate mid year arrivals at lower year groups, which suits families relocating to Dubai outside the main August intake. Assessment is age appropriate, from an informal early years check to a placement test and a review of prior reports for older pupils.
Applicants should prepare recent report cards, passport and visa documents and a transfer certificate where required by the KHDA. Because demand is strongest at the early years and at sixth form entry, applying early in the window is the safest approach for those entry points.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Al Qusais 1, a densely populated residential district in the north east of Dubai near the Emirates Driving Institute, well served by the metro and the main Deira road network. The area is popular with South Asian, Arab and wider expatriate families for its affordability and its established community amenities, and many Apple families live within Al Qusais, Al Nahda and the surrounding northern neighbourhoods, which keeps commutes short.
To see how Apple sits alongside the British, American, IB and Indian schools across the rest of the city, the Dubai schools hub maps the full market by curriculum, fee tier and area.
Apple International School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Apple International School fees?
Published tuition at Apple International School runs from roughly AED 6,800 in the early years to around AED 19,000 in the senior grades, placing it in Dubai's value fee tier and among the more affordable British curriculum schools in the city.
What curriculum does Apple International School follow?
Apple International School follows the National Curriculum for England, with pupils sitting GCSE and IGCSE examinations in the senior school and a sixth form pathway for older students.
Is Apple International School a good school?
The KHDA, Dubai's regulator, has rated Apple International School Good in recent inspection cycles. Its appeal lies in offering an English medium British education at a value tier price in north east Dubai.
Where is Apple International School in Dubai?
Apple International School is in Al Qusais 1 in north east Dubai, near the Emirates Driving Institute and well served by the metro.
When do Apple International School applications open?
The school opens admissions ahead of its late summer start, with the Foundation Stage the main entry point and other year groups admitted subject to availability, including some mid year places at lower grades.
