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Australian International School Dubai

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 52,000 - 90,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 424
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum
Typical class size 25

Street 54, Al Barsha South 3, Al Barsha South, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Australian International School Dubai has 424 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Australian International School Dubai is located in Al Barsha South (Al Barsha 3), Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus is five minutes from Sheikh Zayed Road and directly off Hessa Street, making it accessible for families traveling from different parts of Dubai. The address is Australian International School Al Barsha 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, PO Box 449411. GPS coordinates are 25.060883465570765, 55.23305365510322.

Stages
AIS Dubai is structured into four learning stages: Nursery; Early Learning Centre (Pre KG and KG1); Primary School (Prep to Year 6); and Junior Secondary School (Years 7–10).

Type
Co-educational. AIS Dubai is a day school with no boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix
AIS Dubai emphasizes a diverse international community; however, the exact number of nationalities represented and the local-to-international ratio are not publicly disclosed.

Additional learning support
AIS Dubai offers inclusive education with a dedicated team of teachers and Learning Assistants. Support includes in-class assistance, small-group focused teaching, one-on-one tuition, and the development of personal learning plans, with regular meetings among teachers, parents and external specialists as needed.

Country affiliation
Australia. AIS Dubai delivers the Australian Curriculum and participates in a curricula partnership with the Australian Government.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is stated; the curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic Studies as part of the program.

School day structure
School doors open at 8:00am and lessons begin at 8:15am. The Early Learning Centre finishes at 12:15pm, while Primary and Secondary finish around 2:55pm, with two breaks during the day.

Bus service
Bus transport is available with regular routes to areas surrounding the school. Families can register interest via a transportation form; the Transport team handles areas served and fees.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Australian International School Dubai ranges from AED 52,000 to AED 90,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees and deposits

- Enrolment application fee: AED 500 per student (non‑refundable).
- Enrolment deposit: 10% of the annual tuition fee; this deposit is taken and shown as deducted from the Term 1 payment.
- Re‑enrolment fee (for returning students): 5% of the annual tuition fee; this charge is applied and deducted from the Term 1 payment.

Tuition fees — annual by year group (presented per school year)

- Pre‑KG (Pre‑K): AED 52,000 per year.
- KG1: AED 52,000 per year.
- KG2 (Prep): AED 52,000 per year.
- Year 1: AED 56,000 per year.
- Year 2: AED 56,000 per year.
- Year 3: AED 60,000 per year.
- Year 4: AED 63,000 per year.
- Year 5: AED 63,000 per year.
- Year 6: AED 71,000 per year.
- Year 7: AED 81,000 per year.
- Year 8: AED 81,000 per year.
- Year 9: AED 85,000 per year.
- Year 10: AED 85,000 per year.
- Year 11: AED 90,000 per year.
- Year 12: AED 90,000 per year.

Per‑term detail and instalments

- The school operates a three‑term billing schedule with specific due dates for each term. The published term due dates are: Term 1 — 1 August; Term 2 — 1 November; Term 3 — 1 March. The enrolment deposit and re‑enrolment fee are shown as deducted against the Term 1 payment. The schedule lists annual tuition by year group but does not publish a per‑term instalment table on the Schedule of Fees page; term instalments are therefore not explicitly itemised there.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Key payment deadlines:
- Application fee: due on submission of the application.
- Enrolment deposit: due within 7 days of the Offer of Placement.
- Additional services: payable with the first term payment.
- Term 1 due: 1 August; Term 2 due: 1 November; Term 3 due: 1 March. Re‑enrolment fee due: 31 May.
- The enrolment deposit (10% of annual tuition) and the re‑enrolment fee (5% of annual tuition) are accounted for against the Term 1 invoice.

Discounts and sibling concessions

- New‑enrolment discount for 2025–26: 5% per child (applies to new enrolments). Early payment discount: 5% per child where payment for the term is submitted before 1 July. Sibling discounts apply as follows: 5% for the second and third child, 10% for the fourth child, and 15% for the fifth child. Only one discount per family applies (either the new‑enrolment discount or the sibling discount).

Other compulsory and recurring fees

- Health Service Fee: AED 300 per child per year (covers the onsite clinic services, annual health check, first aid and immunisation programmes).
- Resource Fee: starting from AED 400 per child per year (covers stationery, book packs, textbooks and classroom resources).
- Excursion Fee: AED 450 per child per year (covers excursions and incursions across the academic year).
- Bus/transportation: two‑way and one‑way transport options are available; route and pricing details are provided separately through the school transport office (fees vary by route and service). Contact details for transport enquiries are provided.
- Uniforms: uniforms are sold through the school reception (purchase hours and appointment arrangements are provided during admissions). No fixed uniform price list is published on the Schedule of Fees page.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable; the school's published materials and fee schedule cover day‑school tuition, transport and associated services but do not list boarding or boarding fees.

Refunds and withdrawal information

- The application fee (AED 500) is stated as non‑refundable at the point of application.
- A detailed, itemised refund or withdrawal policy (for example formal rules showing how and when tuition or deposits are refunded after enrolment or withdrawal) is not published in the Schedule of Fees or the site's Terms & Privacy page; a specific fee refund/withdrawal schedule is not available on the pages reviewed. The enrolment deposit is shown as being applied against Term 1 rather than described as automatically refundable. Where a formal refund table or withdrawal charges is required, that information is not included in the publicly posted Schedule of Fees or Terms pages examined here.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Accepted payment methods: cash or card at the school reception; bank transfer (IBAN and swift provided); and online payments via the school's payment portal. Specific instructions request including the child name and family name as payment reference.
- Bank transfer details published for fee payments:
- Bank name: Sharjah Islamic Bank
- Account name: Australian International School Dubai
- IBAN: AE860410000012111939001
- Account number: 0012‑111939‑001
- Branch: Sharjah Main Branch
- Swift code: NBSHAEAS (required for overseas EFT)
- Reference: include Child Name and Family Name.
- Existing‑student payments are also referenced as payable online through the school payment portal.

Notes about information availability

- The school publishes clear annual tuition figures for each year group and the standard billing schedule and payment methods. The Schedule of Fees does not itemise fixed per‑term instalments in the same line‑by‑line format as the annual fees; the school shows term due dates and the manner in which the enrolment deposit and re‑enrolment fee are applied to Term 1. For a formal per‑term instalment table or an explicit refund/withdrawal schedule, the publicly posted pages reviewed do not contain a detailed, itemised refund table or an explicit per‑term pricing table.
Academics

Australian International School Dubai teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
AIS Dubai implements the Australian Curriculum from Foundation through Year 10, starting in Prep (KG2) and continuing through Year 6 in Primary, with the program extending into Secondary (Years 7–10). The Junior Secondary years (7–10) cover eight learning areas and offer opportunities to specialise in particular interests while preparing students for senior secondary schooling, including vocational pathways. Core learning in Years 7–10 includes English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography, with specialist subjects in Design and Technologies, Drama, Health and Physical Education, Languages (Arabic, French, Spanish), Music and Visual Art. Assessments are ongoing with three reports per year and include standardised benchmarking such as TIMSS, PISA, Acer and GL across Year 1 through Secondary School. UAE MoE requirements are integrated, including Arabic language instruction up to Year 9 and Islamic Studies for Muslim students, with UAE Social Studies mapped to the Australian Curriculum.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Book a personalised school tour to determine if AIS Dubai is the right fit for your family. Tours are conducted by appointment, and online meetings can be arranged if you are not in Dubai. Tours are often booked up to 4 weeks in advance, so scheduling early is advised. The tour provides an opportunity to explore facilities and understand the curriculum.

Step 2: Application Submission. A school tour is not required to submit an application. Complete the application form in full, submit the required documentation, and pay a 500 AED application fee. A Transfer Certificate is required in certain situations, and registration with KHDA is part of the process if applicable. Please also review any specific endorsement requirements if transferring from outside Dubai.

Step 3: Enrolment Questionnaire and Interview Booking. After the above is complete, arrange an interview with the Heads of School. The Enrolments Team will contact you by email to invite you to book the interview appointment once the steps are in place.

Step 4: Enrolment Interview. The interview is with the Head of School, offering an opportunity to learn about the school and for the family to share educational background and goals. Both the parent and the enrolling student are required to attend the interview.

Step 5: Acceptance. The Head of School decides the outcome of the enrolment application, and parents are notified by email if successful. If accepted, the non-refundable Enrolment Deposit and the completed Enrolment Agreement are due within one week to secure enrolment.

Step 6: KHDA Registration. Upon confirmed payment of the enrolment deposit, registration with KHDA begins and the KHDA Parent Contract must be signed before the child begins studying. If the Transfer Certificate has not been submitted, the Enrolments team will request it during registration.

Step 7: Enrolment Orientation. After KHDA registration, you will be invited to an Enrolment Orientation to purchase uniforms, meet clinic staff, review policies, and discuss drop-off/pick-up procedures. This completes the enrolment process and welcomes your child to AIS Dubai. AIS Dubai is located at Al Barsha 3, Dubai. 971 4 258 2222.
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