Emirates International School Meadows, Dubai

Emirates International School welcomes students from 3 to 18 years old, organising them into specific age-related stages for tailored educational experiences.

Emirates International School – Meadows provides a comprehensive education through the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from Early Years 1 (EY1) to Year 13. As a continuum school, it offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The curriculum incorporates Islamic education and Arabic, adhering to the Ministry of Education, Dubai guidelines, and is enhanced with various extracurricular activities.

The IB curriculum is structured to support the holistic development of students, preparing them for successful futures by fostering personal, emotional, and intellectual growth. In the Diploma Programme, students select subjects that encourage critical and creative thinking, which is essential for their progression into higher education. The IBDP is a rigorous two-year pre-university course highly regarded by universities worldwide, with many institutions in the United States offering advanced credits to IB graduates. Additionally, Emirates International School – Meadows provides detailed guidance to students on university selection, ensuring they are well-prepared to make informed decisions about their higher education pathways.

The curriculum is organised into six subject groups, encompassing:

The following steps outline the process to apply to the school:

Online Application: Start by filling out and submitting the online application form on the school’s website. Then, submit the required documents along with a non-refundable application fee of AED 525. Note that a Transfer Certificate must be properly attested if it comes from schools outside certain countries.

Reference Number: Receive a reference number within 72 hours of submission. Contact the admissions office using this number to move forward in the process.

Assessment and Interviews: Depending on the grade level:

• Early Years: No assessment is required; children must be toilet trained and communicative.
• Year 1 to Year 3: Undergo a teacher-led assessment in Mathematics and English.
• Year 4 to Year 11: Complete the CAT4 assessment.
• Year 12 and Year 13: Assessment includes interviews and a review of past academic performance.

Offer: If successful, a formal offer will be made contingent on seat availability. Parents have 7 working days to accept the offer and fulfil payment obligations.

Additional Information: Parents of newly accepted IBDP students discuss subject options with the academic staff. Information on term dates, uniform requirements, and the school-parent communication system is shared during enrollment.

Orientation Day: At the beginning of the school year, new students attend an orientation session with a special schedule for EY1 and EY2 children and their parents.

The following documents will be required during the application process:

• Birth certificate
• Latest copy of the Passport 
• The Emirates ID card of the student
• Valid residence visa or tenancy agreement 
• Recent report cards
• Vaccination Certificate 
• Original transfer certificate

Emirates International School Meadows's fee structure is designed to be inclusive while offering various discounts. The school provides a tuition fee that covers normal educational materials such as textbooks, workbooks, exercise books, and routine medical care. Sibling discounts are available, reducing tuition costs by 10% for the third sibling, 20% for the fourth, and 25% for the fifth and sixth siblings. Additionally, a 5% discount is offered for each successful referral.

For detailed information on the fee structure, it's best to consult the school's official website or contact their admissions office directly. The fee structure breakdown is given below -

*Please note that this fee excludes transportation, school uniform, lunch/meal, external activities, yearbook photos, paid extracurricular activities, and more.  

Emirates International School—Meadows partners with Diamond Lease to offer a comprehensive school bus service. The service ensures students have safe and reliable transport to and from school. Students must register at the beginning of each school year to access this service.

The school buses are fully compliant with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) standards. They feature seat belts, professional and well-trained drivers, and a female bus supervisor overseeing the safety and conduct of the students. The buses depart from the school promptly at 03:05 PM.

The school enforces strict rules on bus behaviour to maintain a safe and respectful environment. Key regulations include mandatory seat belt usage, remaining seated throughout the journey, and prohibitions against eating, drinking, and loud talking. Students are also expected to follow the instructions of the bus supervisor and driver at all times.

Parents are encouraged to contact the assistant supervisor directly at +971-56-820-6422 for any inquiries related to the bus services. 

Emirates International School – Meadows places a high emphasis on the physical well-being of its students, offering state-of-the-art sports facilities to foster fitness and team spirit. The school boasts purpose-built outdoor turf, a versatile multi-purpose sports hall/gym, and a 20-metre indoor swimming pool.

These facilities support a wide range of sports activities and teams, including four basketball teams, 13 football teams, two netball teams, and teams for cricket and rounders. To protect these quality facilities, especially the sports hall, students are required to wear trainers with non-marking soles during all sporting activities. This focus on physical education ensures that students excel academically and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

The sports facilities include:

• Badminton
• Table tennis
• Basketball
• Badminton
• Football
• Cricket
• Rounder
• Netball

• Phone - +971-4-362-9009, +971-4-362-9009
• Email -  eismadmission@eischools.ae   
• Website - https://www.eischools.ae/meadows 
• Facebook Profile - https://www.facebook.com/eismeadowsdubai/