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Glendale International School has 130 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.
Location
Glendale International School is located in Umm Al Hurair, Oud Metha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (next to the American Hospital). The campus sits in a central Dubai district with easy road access for families moving from overseas. The school's Dubai address is Umm Al Hurair, Oud Metha (Next to American Hospital).
Stages
Foundation Stage (FS1 for 3–4 years and FS2 for 4–5 years); Primary School for ages 6–11; Secondary School; Sixth Form for ages 16–18.
Type
The school is co-educational (mixed gender). There is no boarding facility indicated on Glendale Dubai pages; the school operates as a day school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 70 nationalities are represented at Glendale International School; the most common nationality and the local-to-international student ratio are not published.
Additional learning support
Inclusion is a core focus. The Inclusion Team delivers SEND support, including Individualised Education Plans (IEPs), Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), and assessments; support for English as an Additional Language (EAL); differentiated teaching strategies; exam accommodations; counselling and targeted interventions (e.g., literacy/numeracy support, speech and language therapy, and other interventions through external specialists).
Country affiliation
The school follows the National Curriculum for England (UK). It is part of the Global Schools Foundation network, which is Singapore-based.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated for the school.
School day structure
School gates open at 7:30 AM. Registration runs 7:30–8:20 AM. Foundation Stage lessons run 8:30 AM–1:00 PM with a short break and lunch; Primary Stage lessons run 8:30 AM–3:10 PM with a mid-morning break and a lunch period; Secondary Stage lessons run 7:40 AM–3:10 PM with a mid-day break and lunch; Friday timings are shorter (Foundation Stage 8:30 AM–12:00 PM).
Bus service
The school offers a bus service with defined routes. Bus zones include Zone 4 (areas such as Al Warqa, Mirdiff, Silicon Oasis, International City, Umm Suqeim 3, Muhaisnah, Sky Courts, The Lakes, Al Sufouh, Al Barsha, The Villa, Greens, TECOM, Barsha Heights, and nearby neighborhoods) and Zone 5 (including Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai Production City, Emirates Hills, Arabian Ranches, and other listed communities).
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Glendale International School ranges from AED 33,600 to AED 46,080 for 2026/27.
Initial fees
- Application fee: AED 500 — non-refundable, one-time payment payable on submission of the application form. - Registration deposit: AED 1,500 — non-refundable but deductible from the first tuition invoice.
Annual tuition fees and per-term amounts (KHDA‑approved; academic year Sep 2025 — June 2026)
There are three terms per academic year; fees are expressed in AED and are payable term-by-term in advance. The school offers a Founding Family discount of 20% on the annual tuition fee; both the full annual fee and the discounted annual fee are shown below. Per-term amounts are the annual amounts divided by three (three terms).
- Foundation Stage 1: Annual AED 42,000 — Discounted AED 33,600. Per term (full) AED 14,000; per term (discounted) AED 11,200. - Foundation Stage 2: Annual AED 42,000 — Discounted AED 33,600. Per term (full) AED 14,000; per term (discounted) AED 11,200. - Year 1: Annual AED 46,800 — Discounted AED 37,440. Per term (full) AED 15,600; per term (discounted) AED 12,480. - Year 2: Annual AED 48,000 — Discounted AED 38,400. Per term (full) AED 16,000; per term (discounted) AED 12,800. - Year 3: Annual AED 48,000 — Discounted AED 38,400. Per term (full) AED 16,000; per term (discounted) AED 12,800. - Year 4: Annual AED 51,600 — Discounted AED 41,280. Per term (full) AED 17,200; per term (discounted) AED 13,760. - Year 5: Annual AED 51,600 — Discounted AED 41,280. Per term (full) AED 17,200; per term (discounted) AED 13,760. - Year 6: Annual AED 55,200 — Discounted AED 44,160. Per term (full) AED 18,400; per term (discounted) AED 14,720. - Year 7: Annual AED 55,200 — Discounted AED 44,160. Per term (full) AED 18,400; per term (discounted) AED 14,720. - Year 8: Annual AED 57,600 — Discounted AED 46,080. Per term (full) AED 19,200; per term (discounted) AED 15,360. - Year 9: Annual AED 57,600 — Discounted AED 46,080. Per term (full) AED 19,200; per term (discounted) AED 15,360.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Academic year runs across three terms; fees are billed and payable on a term-by-term basis and must be paid in advance of the term. All fees and charges are expressed in AED. Fees are subject to annual review.
Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are listed. The published fee schedule contains no boarding provision or boarding charges.
Other costs and charges
- Re-registration fee (for continuing students): AED 1,500 — non-refundable but deductible from tuition. - The school operates uniform, transportation (school bus routes/zones) and canteen services, but specific charges for uniform purchase, transport fees and canteen meal plans are not listed in the published fee schedule. Transport zone information is published separately. - Extracurricular and enrichment activities (Well‑being Hour / after‑school activities) are part of school life; separate charges for specific activities are not listed on the fee schedule.
Refund and non‑refund rules
- Application fee (AED 500) is non-refundable. Registration deposit (AED 1,500) is non-refundable but is deductible from the first tuition invoice. Re-registration fee (AED 1,500) is non-refundable but deductible from tuition for continuing students. No further refund policy details are listed on the published fee schedule.
Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule states fees are payable termly in advance and expressed in AED; it does not list specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, online portal) within the fee schedule itself. Parents should refer to the school's finance or admissions contacts for the currently accepted payment channels.
Academics
Glendale International School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 13.
Curriculum
Glendale International School in Dubai, UAE follows the National Curriculum for England (NCfE). The Foundation Stage (FS1 aged 3–4 and FS2 aged 4–5) is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and comprises seven areas of learning: Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design. The Primary Stage comprises Key Stage 1 (Year 1–2) and Key Stage 2 (Year 3–6), with core subjects English, Mathematics and Science, plus Moral Education/Social Studies, Arabic, and Islamic Studies (for Muslim students); non-core subjects include Computing, Art and Design, Music, Drama, Physical Education, French, and STEAM/Design and Technology. The Secondary Stage covers Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) with English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Moral Education, Arabic, Islamic Studies (for Muslim students), Social & Moral Studies, and a broad range of other subjects such as Design and Technology, Computing, Business Studies, Computer Science, Art and Design, Music, Drama, and PE, with a Modern Foreign Language option (French or Spanish). A Sixth Form is available for students aged 16–18, described as a dynamic, university-facing pathway, though public materials do not specify examination qualifications.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
Admission follows seven steps: 1. Enquiry: Fill in the enquiry form and an Admission Counsellor will contact you to discuss next steps; the enquiry initiates the process. 2. Application fee: Pay the application fee to proceed with the application. 3. Assessment: The student is assessed to determine placement and readiness. 4. Documents: Submit the required documents; a list of documents is available. 5. Registration deposit: Pay the registration deposit to secure a place. 6. Parent school contract: A parent school contract is generated for signature. 7. Tuition: Pay tuition fees according to the payment schedule. The session runs from September to June. Admissions are open for Foundation Stage 1 to Year 6. You can book a campus tour or contact the admissions team at Toll Free: 800 Glendale (45363253) or email [email protected]; Address: Umm Al Hurair, Oud Metha (Next to American Hospital).
Waitlist
Admission is dependent on the student's overall application and the availability within the grade level.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does Glendale International School follow?
Glendale International School in Dubai, UAE follows the National Curriculum for England (NCfE). The Foundation Stage (FS1 aged 3–4 and FS2 aged 4–5) is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS...
What age range does Glendale International School serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 13.
What are the tuition fees?
**Initial fees**
- Application fee: AED 500 — non-refundable, one-time payment payable on submission of the application form.
- Registration deposit: AED 1,500 — non-refundable but deductible from t...
What type of school is Glendale International School?
Glendale International School is a co-educational school.
Where is Glendale International School located?
Umm Al Hurair, Oud Metha, Dubai, next to the American Hospital.
Does the school offer a bus service?
The school offers a bus service with defined routes. Bus zones include Zone 4 (areas such as Al Warqa, Mirdiff, Silicon Oasis, International City, Umm Suqeim 3, Muhaisnah, Sky Courts, The Lakes, Al Su...
Is the school religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is stated for the school.
Does the school provide learning support?
Glendale supports students with SEND and Dyslexia through its Inclusion department rather than describing itself as a specialist SEN institution. The Inclusion Team includes trained Special Educationa...
What languages are taught?
Arabic is taught from FS2 onwards and follows the UAE MOE Arabic Curriculum. From Year 2, students are placed into two pathways: Arabic for Native Speakers and Arabic for Non-Native Speakers. Islamic ...
How many students attend the school?
Glendale International School has approximately 130 students.
What is the admissions process?
Admission follows seven steps: 1) Enquiry: Fill in the enquiry form and an Admission Counsellor will contact you to discuss next steps; the enquiry initiates the process. 2) Application fee: Pay the a...
