At Star International School, Al Twar, students are taught the 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.

This is what the journey looks like for the various age groups: 

• Early Years (Ages 3–5):
  The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) helps children to explore learning by means of structured and purposeful play. This will assist them to develop curiosity, independence and a foundation of skills that they will continue to build upon through their educational journey

• Primary (Ages 5–11):
  Learners continue to build essential skills in English and Maths, whilst also exploring a broad and balanced curriculum, through a cross-curricular approach. This stage aims to lay the foundations for academic, social and emotional development, as well as create learning habits needed for future success.

• Secondary (Ages 11–16):
  Students are equipped with deeper subject knowledge, critical thinking skills, and greater independence as learners, preparing them for IGCSEs and BTEC. Through both pastoral and academic support, students are encouraged to explore their interests, build expertise, and develop the personal responsibility needed for adult life.

• Post 16 (Ages 16–18):
  Post-16 education provides students with specialised pathways, such as A-Levels or BTECs, allowing them to focus on subjects linked to their strengths, interests, and future ambitions. It prepares young adults for university, apprenticeships, or the world of work by developing advanced knowledge, independence, and transferable skills.

To gain a complete view of how each stage is supported by another, explore our Learning Journey section, and see how students become confident, capable and curious learners that are prepared to face the future.

All students are placed in their correct year group depending on the cut-off date of 31st December, making sure that all children are learning at their level of development. This is the age distribution of each year group:

• FS1: 3 years old by 31st of December

• FS2: 4 years old by 31st of December

• Year 1: 5 years old by 31st of December

• Year 2: 6 years old by 31st of December

• Year 3 onwards: Based on completed grade, previous reports and age

• Year 13: 17 years old

Placement happens as follows:

• FS1 to Year 2: Based purely on date of birth

• Year 3 and above: On the basis of the final grade obtained + a legitimate Transfer Certificate.

If you want help with the admission process, our team is always there to support you. Contact us at: admissions@starintlschools.com 

We have a simplified, family-friendly, and supportive admissions process. We assist you through the enquiry phase up until your child’s first day at school, with multilingual assistance offered to international parents. Here’s how the process works:

1. Enquiry:
   The first thing to do is to complete the online enquiry form. This gives our team the details of what you are looking for, and they can then get in touch with you regarding the next steps.

2. School Tour:
   Book a personalised campus tour through our admissions team. During the visit, you will get a feel of student life, academics, facilities and how we support learners at all levels.

3. Admissions Assessment:
   Your child undergoes an entrance assessment according to his or her age/year level. This assists us in understanding their level of learning and allows us to place them in the correct year group

4. Offer of a Place:
   Within one working day after the assessment, you will receive feedback from us with an offer letter from the school, or next steps in case of further assessments needed.

5. Enrolment:
   You can secure your child’s place by accepting the offer of admission from the school, paying the AED 1000 registration deposit and the AED 500 application fee within five working days. Places are occupied on a first-come, first-served basis.

6. Registration:
   Finalise the admissions requirements and provide all the necessary documentation with the full assistance of our staff.

Upon enrolment, our admissions team and the school registrar will remain in contact with you to share all information and updates, and also to support you until your child’s first day of school.

Our fees differ by grade. Tuition will be AED 21,520 in FS1 and AED 25,320 in FS2 for the discounted tuition fees in the 2025-2026 academic year. Our Primary fees start with AED 25,329 in Year 1 to AED 32,915 in Year 6. Secondary fees start from AED 35,280 in Year 7 to AED 46,140 in Year 13.

We offer sibling discounts, privilege cards and corporate discounts, and early payment discounts.

Additional costs may include books, stationery and extracurricular activities fees. You can view our fee structure here, or you can contact the admissions team so that they can guide you individually.

Apart from our examination years, we accept admissions all year round, and thus, families can decide on a start date that fits them. Students who come in mid-term are provided with all the support to settle in well.

Our admissions team can advise you on the best start date, depending on the needs of your child.

Our two campuses in Al Twar are purpose-built to create active learning environments where students feel inspired, confident and supported at every stage. Each campus is designed to meet the developmental needs of its respective age groups.

Early Years & Primary Campus

• Indoor and outdoor play areas

• Sports and activity spaces

• STEAM lab for hands-on discovery

• A well-resourced library

• Safe and playful learning zones that encourage creativity and exploration

Secondary & Post 16 Campus

• Science, ICT, Design & Technology and STEAM labs

• Expansive sports facilities catering to football, cricket, padel, netball, volleyball, and physical training

• Library with English and Arabic book collections

• Post 16 common room for study, collaboration and relaxation

• Spacious lunch hall where students gather for healthy meals

You can find more details about how our tech-enabled, student-centric facilities support learning and wellbeing across all stages on our website.

Yes. We are committed to an inclusive educational approach, ensuring students with special educational needs receive tailored support to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our support includes:

• A Dedicated Inclusion Department: Experienced specialists who identify needs early and provide the right interventions.

• Learning Support Assistants: Work closely with students to implement personalised strategies.

• Dedicated Inclusion Room: A calm space with sensory-friendly features and comfortable seating.

• Collaborative Support: Teachers, specialists and parents work as a team to help each child adjust and grow.

We celebrate every learner’s strengths and ensure all students get equal opportunities to thrive. You can explore our full inclusion initiatives on our website.

Students at Star International School, Al Twar, have access to more than 50+ extracurricular activities, so there’s something for every child’s interest. These activities help students discover new passions, grow essential skills and connect with peers.

Our activities include:

• Sports, arts and music

• STEAM, robotics, design and technology

• Leadership and community service initiatives

• International learning opportunities through ISP’s global programmes

• Clubs and competitions that take place during the school day make participation easy and inclusive for everyone

Students also take part in virtual and real-world exchange experiences with ISP schools across the globe. You can explore more about these opportunities on our co-curricular learning page.

We support multilingual learning to help students succeed in today’s global world. Our language programme includes:

• English as an Additional Language (EAL): Proven methods to help students accelerate fluency

• Arabic: For both native and non-native learners from Early Years through to Year 13

• French: Beginning in Year 5 through to IGCSE 

• Home Languages: Encouraged and supported through parent-teacher collaboration

Our goal is to help every student feel confident communicating in multiple languages. You can learn more about this programme on our multilingual learning page.

One of the main priorities at Star International School, Al Twar is student safety and wellbeing through comprehensive safeguarding policies and measures.

Our safeguarding measures include:

• Child Protection Policies:
  There are well-defined procedures and rigid regulations based on UK best practices that guarantee the safety of the students.

• Anti-Bullying Programmes:
  Programs that foster compassion, respect and good behaviour in school.

• E-Safety Practices:
  Digital safety measures to protect students in online learning environments, enabling them to become responsible digital citizens. 

• Health & Safety Procedures:
  Policies covering medical care, emergency procedures and campus security

• Pastoral Care:
  Specialised wellbeing departments providing counselling, emotional support and personalised intervention where necessary.

Our website has the entire safeguarding framework, which you can browse through to get the full details.

We offer a safe, comfortable and affordable school bus service operated through a trusted transport partner. The service is available in key areas within Dubai and Sharjah, and is tailored to suit families of varying schedules.

Key features include:

• Bus routes that serve all major residential locations, based on viable demand

• Staggered schedules to accommodate siblings in the two campuses.

• Pick-up and drop-off safe systems.

• Our transport team will assist in the route planning and availability.

You can check route options or enquire about transport from your specific location through our admissions or transport support team.