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Al Mawakeb School

International School in Dubai

Imported listing

Quick answer

Al Mawakeb School is an international school serving expat families in Dubai, UAE. The school enrols around 5,500 students from 60 nationalities.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: Other taught at Al Mawakeb School.
  • Tuition Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
  • 60 nationalities top: Emirati.
  • Ages: 4-4 school day starts at 7:50.
OtherAges 4-4EnglishFee not verified — check the school's published schedule
Open admissions
Students

5,500

Nationalities

60 (Emirati)

Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Founded

1979

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About Al Mawakeb School

Al Mawakeb School was founded in 1979 as a private international school. Al Mawakeb Schools provide the most comprehensive college preparatory education to students of all backgrounds and nationalities.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Listed (unverified)
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  3. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Al Mawakeb School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
Fee year2025-2026
Curriculum

Other

External examinations

SAT

Additional languages

French, Arabic

Learning support

unknown

Special needs staff

SEND Support team

School hours

7:50 – 14:30

School busNo
Listing imported: 2026-04-04Data source: scrapedConfidence: lowData completeness: 68%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Class size: Not published

Student Diversity

60nationalities5,500 students

Very diverse

Common: Emirati

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