Early Years Foundation Stage
Ages 3-5
Children explore, play and discover, building strong foundations through the Early Years Foundation Stage and growing in confidence from from the start.
Welcome to Star International School, British Curriculum School located in the heart of Al Twar - Dubai, for children aged 3 to 18 years old (FS1 to Year 13).
Our International Private School is very much a community school; we partner with our parents and families to nurture a warm, friendly, and safe environment to ensure our children are happy to come to school every day and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Star Al Twar British School fees start from 20,976 AED for FS1 for the 2024/25 academic year.
We ensure this is at the forefront of everything we do.
With many years of UK and international experience.
We offer a hybrid pathway incorporating BTEC, GCSE and A-Level subjects; our offering is exceptionally broad and can be adapted based on the interests and abilities of the student.
To support our exciting curriculum and accommodate a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
children’s academic progress, and social and emotional wellbeing. Our doors are always welcome to any parent who wants to discuss their child progress.
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We nurture the best learning environment for your child, so that your child feels secure, valued and happy, to ensure they make as much progress as possible - and every child at Star Al Twar makes tremendous progress.
Students at Star, Al Twar grow life skills and achieve outstanding academic results through personalised learning in a warm, nurturing environment where their individual interests and needs are recognised and supported.
A musical hub of creativity where students learn how to sing and play musical instruments and express themselves through melody, rhythm and performance. The sound-proofed room has interactive training tools and recording equipment to enhance musical education.
Vibrant, dynamic spaces filled with energy, imagination and exploration to spark creativity and playful learning. Students run, jump, climb and create in a safe green space building confidence and friendships along the way.
A high-tech space for innovation, creativity and hands-on exploration that blends foundational learning of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics with exciting practical experimentation and projects.
A versatile venue for students to have assemblies, events and indoor academic and sports competitions. With modern lighting, sound systems, and flexible seating, the hall transforms into a stage for creativity, a space for teamwork and a setting for celebration.
A cozy, inviting world of stories and learning that inspires a love for reading. The library houses a diverse collection of books and digital resources where young minds grow in comfortable reading nooks and interactive learning zones.
A quiet, focused learning space for students who need a bit more guidance and learning support. Learners receive personalised learning support with tailored programmes and interactive learning tools to encourage confidence, concentration and emotional wellbeing.
A stage for competition, teamwork and athletic excellence. With professional-grade turf and facilities, students sharpen their skills, push their limits and embrace the spirit of the game in every match.
More than just play arenas - powerhouses of movement, strategy and competition. Three expansive, climate-controlled indoor sports halls where students master the perfect basketball shot, dive into energetic volleyball rallies and sharpen their agility in badminton matches. Every game fuels teamwork and growth.
Launchpads for inquiry, exploration and breakthrough thinking. Students decode genetic mysteries in the biology lab, ignite chemical reactions in the chemistry suite and unravel the forces of motion in the physics lab. Interactive models, high-resolution microscopes, inspired kits and tools motivate our student scientists to action.
A comfortable area filled with extensive books and resources in English as well as Arabic to support advanced learning, research and independent study. Students expand their knowledge, refine their skills and prepare for their futures through quiet reflection as well as interactive learning.
An environment built for ingenuity and experimentation in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Students push boundaries, test theories, bring ideas to life through engineering and design prototypes with cutting-edge tools, robotics kits and creative workstations - preparing for a future driven by innovation.
A tech-driven learning space where students build computational skills including cybersecurity, data analysis and research through collaboration and innovation. They learn through practical hands-on projects in software development, digital problem-solving and modern technological challenges.
A trailblazing environment for digital creativity and innovation. Students make strides in graphic design, video editing, music production, photography, film-making and animation with industry-standard software and high-performance Mac computers.
A hands-on creative space for engineering, product design and technical problem-solving. Students turn big ideas into reality by building, testing and refining models integrating engineering, robotics and material sciences aided by workbenches, 3D printers, prototyping tools and mechanical equipment.
A vibrant and structured common room for focused learning, collaboration and relaxation. Whether students are preparing for exams, engaging in discussions or taking a well-earned break, this area inspires productivity, creativity and connection in an environment designed to support their ambitions.
An opportunity to make a splash at Star Al Twar with an Olympic-sized, 8-lane swimming pool. Mastering strokes and diving into training, students develop strength, skills and confidence in water guided by expert trainers.
A bustling, inviting place for shared meals, hearty laughter and building lasting friendships. Students have freshly prepared nutritious meals that cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs in the comfort of warmth, wellness and community.
The school offers the following sibling discounts for our students:
Please note:
This discount is only available during special marketing and enrolment campaigns.
Students can benefit from the following corporate discounts:
Take advantage of our Early Bird Discount and secure your child's place for the 2025-2026 academic year at a reduced rate.
Learners receive personalised guidance, supported by small class sizes and an enhanced British curriculum. They grow academically, socially and emotionally while building essential life skills to help with further study, career and relationships. They are encouraged to lead their own learning journey and reflect, adapt and succeed, guided by teachers.
Learners receive personalised guidance, supported by small class sizes and an enhanced British curriculum. They grow academically, socially and emotionally while building essential life skills to help with further study, career and relationships. They are encouraged to lead their own learning journey and reflect, adapt and succeed, guided by teachers.
Students are supported in their wellbeing by our inclusions team, our pastoral care team, school counsellor along with their teachers. They have individual and group sessions, mindfulness activities and journaling practices along with wellbeing programmes embedded into their daily school life and curriculum.
Students are supported in their wellbeing by our inclusions team, our pastoral care team, school counsellor along with their teachers. They have individual and group sessions, mindfulness activities and journaling practices along with wellbeing programmes embedded into their daily school life and curriculum.
Students access global learning opportunities through our scholarship programmes, designed to reward perseverance, resilience and innovative leadership in academics as well as in the community. All students receive the support that best fits their unique talents and passions.
Students access global learning opportunities through our scholarship programmes, designed to reward perseverance, resilience and innovative leadership in academics as well as in the community. All students receive the support that best fits their unique talents and passions.
Students from all around the world shape our community of multicultural and multilingual individuals. They are supported with assimilation, communication and their special learning needs. They become confident in being themselves in a diverse community and believve in theiir unique learning potentials and talents.
Students from all around the world shape our community of multicultural and multilingual individuals. They are supported with assimilation, communication and their special learning needs. They become confident in being themselves in a diverse community and believve in theiir unique learning potentials and talents.
Students are guided through their educational journey by experienced and acccomplished teachers invested in their learning and growth. Our students learn from specialist teachers in their fields for their GCSEs, BTECs and A Levels including Islamic studies and Arabic.
Students are guided through their educational journey by experienced and acccomplished teachers invested in their learning and growth. Our students learn from specialist teachers in their fields for their GCSEs, BTECs and A Levels including Islamic studies and Arabic.
Students benefit from high-tech learning environments at both our campuses in Al Twar. The Primary campus has a playful learning environment with soundproof music rooms, outdoor play areas, an auditorium, a fully equipped STEAM room and spaces for large-scale movement. Our Secondary campus includes specialist labs for science subjects, arts and visual design and ICT, library, common area, lunch hall and various sports fields and arenas.
Students benefit from high-tech learning environments at both our campuses in Al Twar. The Primary campus has a playful learning environment with soundproof music rooms, outdoor play areas, an auditorium, a fully equipped STEAM room and spaces for large-scale movement. Our Secondary campus includes specialist labs for science subjects, arts and visual design and ICT, library, common area, lunch hall and various sports fields and arenas.
Star International School, Al Twar embraces the individuality of every learner.
We support student learning through a robust, student-focused British curriculum, and enriching extra-curricular programmes.
We focus 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.
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.
Our students enjoy unparalleled global learning experiences through International School Partnership's programmes. They connect with peers worldwide, engage in international exchanges, and participate in unique initiatives like ISP Model United Nations and ISP Filmmakers. Find out which ones are running this term!
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ISP Artists
Programme highlights
ISP Artists encourages the artistic exploration of ISP students by providing them with guided activities to inspire their creative expression. Their work is then curated and shared in virtual spaces and schools through exhibitions.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Know different artistic movements and their role in enabling individual and collective expression
Skills: Be able to use and apply a range of different artistic techniques and mediums for self-expression
Understanding: Develop an understanding of one's own feelings, thoughts and perspectives and represent them through artistic projects
Confidence: Grow confidence in expressing feelings creatively and in the ability to display outputs to an audience in a meaningful way
In collaboration with:
Life competencies
In this brand new programme you will have the opportunity to watch your child grow their creative confidence as they dive into an enriching art framework exclusively designed by the ILOS team for students and teachers of ISP Artists. This framework will allow students to explore their creativity as they familiarise themselves with different techniques, mediums and themes. Additionally, students will participate in two live-streamed sessions facilitated by experts in the field who will support the students in developing their creative confidence.
ISP Chess Masters
Programme highlights
ISP Chess Masters grows students’ skills and teamwork by connecting them with other ISP students to play fast chess in online and in-person tournaments in local, regional and global contexts.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Know how to decode an issue and the strategies that can be used for structured problem-solving
Skills: Be able to apply logical reasoning and mental flexibility to make effective decisions
Understanding: Develop an understanding of gameplay by recursively growing spatial reasoning and strategy making abilities
Confidence: Grow confidence in decision-making skills to make effective choices to engage in gameplay
In collaboration with:
Life competencies
I love chess and having the opportunity to get better at it through tournaments is simply amazing. You can share ideas about moves and your style of playing at the same time as playing, you can play with people you don't know and all of that with no material needed, just a computer.
Student, Fontenebro International School, Spain
ISP Cultural Exchange
Programme highlights
ISP Cultural Exchange encourages reciprocal exchange across regions where ISP schools are located. The aim is to offer students the opportunity to experience a culture different from their own through a homestay and attending another ISP school for a month.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Know about a range of cultures, traditions and history
Skills: Develop language and communication skills, cultural competence, autonomy and self-confidence
Understanding: Develop understanding of individuals, communities and global issues using social awareness and empathy
Confidence: Grow confidence from being immersed in new cultures and learning in new settings
Life competencies
Our daughter had a great time, learned a new culture, more independence and she met a great host family and many new friends.
Parent, Lady Elizabeth School Spain
ISP Scientists
Programme highlights
ISP Scientists provides a unique opportunity for students to become citizen scientists and contribute to real-world STEM research projects like mapping the journey of missing plastic waste or tracking their habits to measure their environmental impact.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Know more about the impact of different industries in the environment
Skills: Be able to apply enquiry-based learning to carry out scientific research
Understanding: Develop an understanding of individual habits as well as the collective environmental impact
Confidence: Grow confidence in the impact that actions have in creating sustainable change in the environment
Life competencies
I would recommend this programme to my friends or another student because this program helped me improve a lot in different areas. (...), I also learned some extremely valuable knowledge about plastic and how we are harming the planet. Not only that, this program can help save the world and it is an experience worthy of undergoing.
Student, Tenby Schools - Setia Eco Gardens, Malaysia
ISP Filmmakers
Programme highlights
ISP Filmmakers is a multi-disciplinary project in which students learn the importance of collaboration in achieving the common goal of producing a film, its trailer and poster. It provides insights into career pathways in film and media.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Know about a range of different technical aspects required to plan and execute media projects
Skills: Be able to collaborate effectively in creative teams with diverse roles and talents
Understanding: Develop an understanding of the different steps of collaborative creative projects
Confidence: Grow confidence in creative abilities and appropriately share the know-how with the team
In collaboration with:
Life competencies
This programme really improves your understanding of filmmaking, planning, scenes shots and will really help you on your application later on for university. It also teaches you to work together on camera shots and editing that for sure will be needed in the future.
Student, The Aquila School United Arab Emirates
ISP Virtual Exchange
Programme highlights
ISP Virtual Exchange encourages classrooms to do a reciprocal virtual exchange of interactive activities with other ISP schools around the globe. This a great opportunity to become familiar with different cultures and build international friendships.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Know about a range of cultures, traditions and history
Skills: Develop language and communication skills, cultural competence, autonomy and self-confidence
Understanding: Develop an understanding of individuals, communities and global issues using social awareness and empathy
Confidence: Grow confidence from being immersed in a new culture and learning in new settings
Life competencies
When I finished with my first meeting I immediately understood how learning about other cultures is very important to help us understand our own.
Student, MILE Bilingual School, Italy
ISP Model United Nations
Programme highlights
ISP MUN supports students as they learn about diplomacy, international relations, research techniques, public speaking and debating which leads to them becoming delegates in Model United Nations Committee both online and in person.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Know about international relations, diplomacy, geography, history and current political affairs
Skills: Be able to use and apply research, writing and public speaking skills
Understanding: Develop an understanding of conflict resolution and effective tools to engage in multicultural contexts
Confidence: Grow confidence in debating with students in international contexts
Life competencies
Model United Nations has helped me to gain so much new knowledge regarding world issues. My public speaking skills have improved tremendously and I have become more confident.
Student, Asia Pacific Schools, Malaysia