The Apple International School Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
The Apple International School Dubai prepares students for IGCSE and A-Levels, with a highly diverse student body of 60 nationalities. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Dubai averages. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 26 (max 25) Dubai international school · 2,260 students total.
- 60 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at Primary - 7:40am Secondary - 7:30am.
2,260
60
26 avg / 25 max
Rolling
1994
IGCSE and A-Levels
About The Apple International School Dubai
The Apple International School, established in 1994, places a high value on creating an ideal atmosphere for nurturing the talents and catering to the educational needs and developing the overall personality of the children coming under the shade of the Apple campus. It is the school's aspiration that during their time with the school, every individual student makes a positive difference – a difference to their lives and a difference to the lives of the others.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
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
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 6993-Dirham 20131 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $13,500(+35%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $16,000 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 79th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Verify fees directly with school. Fees may not include registration, transport, or exam costs.
Other
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
French, Urdu, Arabic
unknown
Special Educational Needs Program
School has comprehensive programmes for supporting EAL students
Primary - 7:40am Secondary - 7:30am – Primary - 2:00pm Secondary - 1:40pm FS - CLB - 3:30pm
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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