International British School in Dubai

We currently welcome children aged 3 to 18 years old (up to Year 12) , and offer a British Curriculum that prepares pupils for a complex, challenging and competitive future.

We offer the IGCSE and GCSE in year 11, and in our Sixth form, we offer a range of programmes including IBDP, IBCP, Btec and Asdan pathways.

We are located in Dubailand, next to the Villa.

The Aquila School fees start from 47,555 AED - 76,088 AED for Academic Year 2024-25.

The best International School for your child

Native English speaking teachers with many years of UK and international experience.
The Senior Leadership have local and global expertise elevating the accreditation of their previous schools.
Brand new facilities that includes fantastic sports and design technology provisions with environmental features such as a hydroponics farm and animals.
‘Amazing Learning’ is our core purpose. Wherever you think your child might be in any subject or area, we assure you that they will do better than you can ever imagine possible.
Pupil choice is integral to our school they choose the direction and content of the curriculum linked to their interests. This ensures pupils are motivated and eager to learn.
Part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) a global goup of 56 schools located across Europe, The Americas, The Middle East and Southeast Asia.

ADMISSIONS OPEN
FROM FS1 TO YEAR 12

Amazing learning

The Aquila School in Dubai embraces the individuality of every learner.

We support student learning through a robust, student-focused british curriculum, and enriching after-school programs.

We focuse relentlessly on each child’s ability to amaze. Whether through mentoring, enrichment or personalised study, our international british school recognises and nurtures each student’s gifts and talents so that they amaze themselves and inspire others.

The Aquila School in Dubai embraces the individuality of every learner.

We support student learning through a robust, student-focused british curriculum, and enriching after-school programs.

Our Teachers

Our passionate, UK-trained and skilful teachers know their subject thoroughly and constantly strive to make learning accessible, meaningful, enjoyable and challenging.

British Curriculum

We value enquiry-based, ‘real’ learning – where every child develops a design thinking mindset – a structured approach to learning collaboration, creativity and problem-solving. Such activities challenge the pupils to take risks, think and become resilient, independent learners.

We value enquiry-based, ‘real’ learning – where every child develops a design thinking mindset – a structured approach to learning collaboration, creativity and problem-solving.

Learning Community

Our families see our school as an extension of their home. It is a place where our pupils feel valued and listened to. We support them in achieving their dreams and ambitions.

Our families see our school as an extension of their home, it is a place where our pupils feel valued and listened to, as well as part of a learning community that supports them in achieving their dreams and ambitions.

Our Teachers

Our passionate, UK-trained and skilful teachers know their subject thoroughly and constantly strive to make learning accessible, meaningful, enjoyable and challenging.

British Curriculum

Learning Community

Our families see our school as an extension of their home. It is a place where our pupils feel valued and listened to. We support them in achieving their dreams and ambitions.

Our core values

Excellent facilities for academic and sports activities

We are privileged to offer our pupils a variety of award-winning facilities, designed to enhance the curriculum and create inviting spaces for our pupils to learn.

We are proud to have been awarded the Best Design Education Project of the Year at the Design Middle East Awards 2018, a testament to the quality and design of The Aquila School’s campus and facilities.

We are privileged to offer our pupils a variety of award-winning facilities, designed to enhance the curriculum and create inviting spaces for our pupils to learn.

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Secondary Curriculum

In Secondary we offer IGCSE, GCSE and BTEC in Years 10 and 11, progressing onto the IBDP and IBCP programs as well as BTEC in Years 12 and 13.

Students have the opportunity to explore and collaborate in specialist learning areas, such as design workshops, science laboratories and the learning hub, which are incorporated into day-to-day learning to enhance their learning experiences.

Our secondary pupils at The Aquila School have access to numerous opportunities to learn and develop their skills outside of the classroom.

Through our ISP International Learning Opportunities and initiatives like the Duke of Edinburgh awards, TEDx, and World Scholars Cup, our students further develop skills like communication and resilience, while engaged with their peers globally.

This will support our pupils in strengthening their university applications and place them at the forefront of acceptance to their universities of choice.

In Secondary we offer IGCSE, GCSE and BTEC in Years 10 and 11, progressing onto the IBDP and IBCP programs as well as BTEC in Years 12 and 13.

Our secondary pupils at The Aquila School have access to numerous opportunities to learn and develop their skills outside of the classroom.

This will support our pupils in strengthening their university applications and place them at the forefront of acceptance to their universities of choice.

School Fees

Our discount offers families a 5% off KHDA fees for the 2024-25 academic year. Sibling and corporate discounts are also available.

EYFS

Fees start from AED 47,555

Primary

Fees start from AED 52,839

Secondary

Fees start from AED 63,407

EYFS

Fees start from AED 47,555

Primary

Fees start from AED 52,839

Secondary

Fees start from AED 63,407

School Fees for Year 2024/25

The school will continue to grow each new academic year to eventually become an all-through school to Year 13. The Aquila School offers GCSEs in Years 10 and 11, and IBDP, IBCP and BTEC in Years 12 and 13.

Year group	KHDA approved tuition fees	Discounted tuition fee (inclusive of 5% discount)	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3
			(40% of annual tuition amount due by 1 August 2024)	(30% of annual tuition amount due by 1 December 2024)	(30% of annual tuition amount due by 1 March 2025)
			August to December	January to March	April to June
FS1	AED 47,555.00	AED 45,177.25	AED 18,070.90	AED 13,553.18	AED 13,553.17
FS2	AED 50,725.00	AED 48,188.75	AED 19,275.50	AED 14,456.63	AED 14,456.62
Year 1 & Year 2	AED 52,839.00	AED 50,197.05	AED 20,078.82	AED 15,059.12	AED 15,059.11
Year 3 & Year 4	AED 54,953.00	AED 52.205.35	AED 20,882.14	AED 15,661.61	AED 15,661.60
Year 5 & Year 6	AED 58,123.00	AED 55.216.85	AED 22,086.74	AED 16,565.06	AED 16,565.05
Year 7 & Year 8	AED 63,407.00	AED 60,236.65	AED 24,094.66	AED 18,071.00	AED 18,070.99
Year 9, Year 10 & Year 11	AED 69,747.00	AED 66.259.65	AED 26,503.86	AED 19,877.90	AED 19,877.89
Year 12 & Year 13*	AED 76,088.00	AED 72,283.60	AED 28,913.44	AED 21,685.08	AED 21,685.08

Year group	KHDA approved tuition fees	Discounted tuition fee (inclusive of 5% discount)	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3
Year group	KHDA approved tuition fees	Discounted tuition fee (inclusive of 5% discount)	(AUG - DEC)	(JAN - MAR)	(APR - JUN)
FS1	AED47,555.00	AED45,177.25	AED18,070.90	AED13,553.18	AED13,553.17
FS2	AED50,725.00	AED48,188.75	AED19,275.50	AED14,456.63	AED14,456.62
Year 1 & 2	AED52,839.00	AED50,197.05	AED20,078.82	AED15,059.12	AED15,059.11
Year 3 & 4	AED54,953.00	AED52,205.35	AED20,882.14	AED15,661.61	AED15,661.60
Year 5 & 6	AED58,123.00	AED55,216.85	AED22,086.74	AED16,565.06	AED16,565.05
Year 7 & 8	AED63,407.00	AED60,236.65	AED24,094.66	AED18,071.00	AED18,070.99
Year 9, 10 & 11	AED69,747.00	AED66,259.65	AED26,503.86	AED19,877.90	AED19,877.89
Year 12 & 13*	AED76,088.00	AED72,283.60	AED28,913.44	AED21,685.08	AED21,685.08

Payments:

Term 1: (40% of annual tuition amount due by 1 August 2024)
Term 2: (30% of annual tuition amount due by 1 December 2024)
Term 3: (30% of annual tuition amount due by 1 March 2025)

School discounts for Year 2024/25

The Aquila School Dubai has convenient offers for enrollment to the 2024/25 school year.

Multi-Year discount scheme	2024-2025: 5% on KHDA-approved tuition fees The discount scheme above cannot be combined with any corporate offer. Sibling discounts still apply.
Sibling Discount	2nd child: 5% 3rd child: 15% 4th child: 20% 5th child: free 6th child: 35% Sibling discounts are applied to the youngest child in the school. Sibling discounts for corporate discounts are capped at 5% per child.
Corporate Discount	Platinum Card: 25% Fazaa: 15% Esaad: 15% DEWA: 15% HSBC:15% Amazon: 15% VISA: 20%
Scholarship	Up to 75% for Academic scholars applying into Year 12.
Early Bird Offer	5% if the full annual tuition fee is paid upfront by the end of May 2024. 3% if the full annual tuition fee is paid upfront by the end of June 2024.

Multi-Year discount scheme	2024-2025: 5% on KHDA-approved tuition fees The discount scheme above cannot be combined with any corporate offer. Sibling discounts still apply.
Sibling Discount	2nd child: 5% 3rd child: 15% 4th child: 20% 5th child: free 6th child: 35% Sibling discounts are applied to the youngest child in the school. Sibling discounts for corporate discounts are capped at 5% per child.
Corporate Discount	Platinum Card: 25% Fazaa: 15% Esaad: 15% DEWA: 15% HSBC:15% Amazon: 15% VISA: 20%
Scholarship	Up to 75% for Academic scholars applying into Year 12.
Early Bird Offer	5% if the full annual tuition fee is paid upfront by the end of May 2024. 3% if the full annual tuition fee is paid upfront by the end of June 2024.

Testimonials

The Aquila School is fantastic! My son is very happy there and is progressing very well thanks to his lovely teacher, Ms. Salter. The school is professional in their communication and provides quality educational opportunities for its students. My son has been provided with a variety of fun and engaging opportunities and experiences at The Aquila and I would recommend this school to anyone looking for an educational environment in which their child will flourish.

Liane Badenhorst

Excellent school, the teachers are great, specially Ms. Lucy who had made my daughter's first year at school memorable. Very hard working staff, they really care about the child well-being. Moreover, the learning was beyond our expectations.

Yasmina Bouchemla

Such a great school and we, as a family, are so happy that we sent our children to the Aquila School. Professional staff at all levels. The principal is such a great leader and an excellent communicator. Very diverse where kids come from different countries. I can see that the personality of my children is getting better and better every day.

Malak Obeid

The school offers one of the most modern and realistic educational program in UAE. The principal is well experienced and constantly engaged with the school needs and progress.

Joe Hanoun

The Aquila School is going to be one of the best schools in Dubai, I strongly believe. Their approach to family, to students and to education is inspiring. And no need to tell about the outstanding reputation of the staff!

Rengin Karsan

International Learning Opportunities for Students (ILOS) at ISP Schools

Every ISP school has the opportunity to offer their students a portfolio of international learning experiences that build lifelong competencies such as language and communication skills, intercultural understanding and leadership, among others.

These International Learning Opportunities for Students. (ILOS) are impactful learning programmes that connect ISP students through unique beyond the classroom experiences.

ILOS programmes are a chance for students to pursue their passions and develop their skills while learning how to be confident, global citizens. From leading a film crew, to taking the first steps into unknown cultures, each of our ILOS programmes is designed to shape our students’ life skills. The focus is on developing cognitive awareness, interpersonal skills, digital fluency, self-leadership, and global competence: all crucial life skills.

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International British School in Dubai