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We are delighted that you are considering Star International School, Al Twar for your child's education. Here, we prioritise your child's learning and development by providing a nurturing environment with small class sizes and a curriculum tailored to individual needs, ensuring that each student feels at home.
Our admissions process is straightforward, personalised and responsive to your family's needs, with multilingual support available for international families. We are excited to begin this journey, together.
Open up to a world of possibilities at Star International School, Al Twar. Our friendly admissions team is here to support you every step of the way.
Book a personalised campus visit - an essential first step in your child's admissions process. Led by our Admissions Team and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), our tours are the perfect opportunity to experience life at our school first-hand and ask any questions you may have.
Register your interest quickly and easily, without obligation, as the first step to joining our vibrant school community! Apply online or in person with our friendly admissions team.
Complete our online enquiry form to begin the enrolment process in our british school in Dubai. Submit required documents including passports, visas, Emirates IDs, school reports and vaccination records. A transfer certificate is required by UAE law and translated documents must be certified. Emirates IDs for both parents and the child must be registered with the KHDA before proceeding. Our registrar will assist you every step of the way.
A non-refundable fee of AED 500 is required for your child's assessment. From play-based observations in the Early Years to academic tasks in later years, we ensure that each child is placed where they can thrive. International families may receive a provisional offer based on school records. Results are communicated within three working days, with clear guidance if a place cannot be offered.
You will receive the admissions decision within a week of assessment. Our inclusive approach ensures that every application is carefully considered. Offers are made on the basis of year group availability, age alignment with Department for Education guidelines, successful academic progression, assessment results and a review of school reports.
Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to the recommendations of the Head of School and the approval of the Principal. If a year group is full, your child will be placed on a waiting list with priority given to siblings.
Your child's year group will be determined on the basis of KHDA guidelines and our academic leadership's assessment following the admissions process.
Confirm your child's place within two weeks by paying a 30% tuition deposit and a registration fee. The deposit is non-refundable unless you provide proof of relocation outside Dubai. Register students using Emirates IDs and ensure that parents sign the Parent-School Agreement as per KHDA regulations. All documents must be in English or have a certified translation.
Our students progress through an enhanced National Curriculum for England from Early Years to Post 16. Through ISP's Learning.First™ framework students grow with a personalised, adaptive and inclusive approach to learning.
Early Years learners - ages 3 to 5 - learn through purposeful play using the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
Primary students - ages 5 to 11 - learn essential life skills and build a foundation in core subjects under the English National Curriculum.
Secondary students - ages 11 to 16 - focus on core subjects under the English National Curriculum leading to GCSEs and BTEC exams. They also have additional learning opportunities through thematic learning of some subjects using real-life applications and projects as learning tools.
Post 16 students - ages 16 to 18 - choose their academic pathways choosing from a range of A Level and BTEC subjects. They are supported with university and career guidance along with international opportunities to learn, intern or apprentice.
Explore our Learning journey section to know more about how our students grow into curious, confident learners.
We tailor learning to specific stages of education as well as how students learn at certain ages. Our year groups are aligned with the following ages:
Foundation Stage 1 (FS1): 3 years oldFoundation Stage 2 (FS2): 4 years oldYear 1: 5 years oldYear 2: 6 years oldYear 3: 7 years oldYear 4: 8 years oldYear 5: 9 years oldYear 6: 10 years oldYear 7: 11 years oldYear 8: 12 years oldYear 9: 13 years oldYear 10: 14 years oldYear 11: 15 years oldYear 12: 16 years oldYear 13: 17 years old
Students are placed in age-appropriate year groups by keeping this structure in mind.
Please reach out to our admissions team for more queries about the admissions process.
Our admissions process is simple and our team guides you the entire way. We also provide multilingual support for parents of international students. Here's an overview of the stages of the application process.
Registration - Fill out the registration form online or in person.
Application - Submit the application along with the specified documents.
Admissions assessment - Have your child participate in an entrance assessment.
School tour - Book a campus visit through our admissions team and get a guided tour of the facilities and student life.
Offer of a place - Receive an offer within one week of the assessment.
Allocation of a place: Secure your child's place with acceptance of the offer. Places are filled on a first-come first-served basis.
Enrolment: Finalise admission and complete formalities involved, guided by our team.
Upon enrolment, you join the Star, Al Twar community with teachers, students and parents in partnership. Begin your journey by getting in touch with our team. They will contact you as soon with all the information and guidance you need.
Our tuition fees vary by grade level. For the 2024-2025 academic year, fees range from AED 20,976 for FS1 to AED 69,769 for Year 13. Discounts are available for early payments and admissions for siblings. Additional costs may include books, stationery and extracurricular activities. Find the full fee breakdown here, or contact our admissions team and they will guide your way forward.
We accept admissions requests all year round to suit varied needs of different families. Students can join during any term and are supported in their assimilation and inclusion. Please reach out to our admissions team who will guide you to find the right start date for your child.
Our school is spread across two campuses in Al Twar. Both of them are vibrant learning hubs where students grow curious and confident in advanced, thoughtfully-designed spaces for academic excellence and skill-building.
Our Early Years and Primary students grow in playful abundance at our campus in Al Twar 2 that houses a soundproof music room, indoor and outdoor play areas, sports and activities areas, a STEAM lab and a library.
Our Secondary and Post 16 students progress and grow essential skills for life at our campus in Al Twar 4. It has high-tech labs for Science, ICT, Design and Technology and STEAM workshops, sports arenas and pitches for football, basketball, net-ball, volleyball, cricket and physical exercises, a library with books in both English and Arabic, a Post 16 common area and a lunch hall for healthy meals with friends.
Find more information on how all our students are supported by engaging, tech-driven learning spaces here.
At Star International School, Al Twar, we are committed to an inclusive educational approach, ensuring students with special educational needs receive tailored support to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
We have an Inclusion department where experienced and trained staff provide timely interventions to meet individual needs, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who observe students and implement strategies to help each student progress, and an inclusion room where textured walls, comfortable seating and calm textures support sensory needs of learners. All our teachers and staff work in partnership with parents and each other to help students adapt to classes and learning environments.
We celebrate the unique strengths and talents of every student, creating a community where all learners have limitless opportunities to shine. Explore our inclusion initiatives to support all student wellbeing here.
We offer over 60 extracurricular activities, ensuring students can explore their passions, develop life skills and build friendships along the way.
Students engage, compete and grow through various clubs, engagements and international opportunities in sports, arts and music, STEAM, design and technology and leadership and community building. These activities are integrated into the school day, making participation accessible for all students.
Students also connect with peers around the world and participate in virtual and real-life exchange programmes with ISP's International Learning Opportunities programme.
Get the complete picture of how our students drive their passions here.
We believe in multilingual learning and the importance of language in the global workspace and communities. Our school offers extensive support for English as a Second Language (EAL) and students fast-track English fluency through proven language learning approaches. Our teachers and staff also help students assimilate and get comfortable in communicating with their peers.
Students also learn Arabic and are encouraged to keep up with their home languages. Teachers team up with parents to make sure students get comfortable in all languages.
Find out about our multilingual learning programme here.
Star International School, Al Twar we prioritise student safety and wellbeing through comprehensive safeguarding policies and measures.
Child protection policy – Strict protocols to ensure student welfare and security
Anti-bullying initiatives – Programmes that promote respect, inclusion and positive behavior
E-safety guidelines – Digital safety measures to protect students in online learning environments
Health and safety regulations – Policies covering medical care, emergency procedures and campus security Pastoral support – Dedicated teams providing counseling, emotional support and wellbeing interventions
Get comprehensive information about safeguarding at Star, Al Twar here.
We want all students to travel to and from our school in comfort and safety. We have a school bus service, partnered with an external provider, that covers routes across all major areas of Dubai. We also provide staggered bus services to accommodate pick-ups and drops of siblings on the same bus across campuses.
Find more details about our bus routes and ask us about transport from your place to Star, Al Twar here.
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