Uptown International School Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Uptown International School Dubai.
- Tuition: $8,000–$16,000/yr published in AED, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Dubai international school · 1,280 students total.
- 72 nationalities top: UAE.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:45 am.
- Accreditations: IBO listed accreditations.
1,280
72 (UAE)
20 avg / 25 max
Rolling
2005
IBO
About Uptown International School Dubai
A member of Taaleem, Uptown International School (UIS), located in the heart of Mirdif since 2005, is a highly reputed and certified International Baccalaureate (IB) World School catering to students from 6 months old to 18 years old. UIS was proud to be rated "Very Good” with “Outstanding” features in our latest KHDA inspection. Our mission is to encourage curiosity, creativity, and independence through an exciting, rich, engaging learning experience. At UIS, our students are at the heart of everything we do. We have built a safe and nurturing environment to ensure our community's well-being is always supported. We are proud to have been finalists for the Happiest School in the UAE in 2022. We aim to go one step further in 2023!
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $8,000–$16,000 |
| Annual tuition (AED) | Dirham 31145-Dirham 78420 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $15,500(+29%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $18,000 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 36th percentile(mid-range) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). KHDA Good. Mirdif campus. Good option for families in Mirdif, Al Warqaa, and International City. Transport and uniform additional.
IB
IB exams
Our graduated have outperformed the world average IB diploma scored 6 years in a row
Arabic, French, Mandarin
EAL, SLT, OT and others
Yes
Yes
7:45 am – Staggered across grades between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Mirdif, Al Warqaa, International City, Rashidiya
Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: UAE
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