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Ambassador International Academy

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 34,015 - 74,500
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1506
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 11

Al Khail Gate, Al Quoz, Dubai Plot No. 3653942, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Ambassador International Academy has 1,506 pupils, typical class sizes of 11, instruction in English.

Location
Ambassador International Academy is located at Al Khail Gate, Al Quoz, Dubai (Plot No. 3653942). The campus sits in mid-town Al Khail and is accessible from both North (Old) Dubai and South (New) Dubai. There is also a campus in Mankhool, central Dubai, serving families in that area.

Stages
Early Years (Pre-KG to KG2, ages 3–5); Primary Years Programme (Grade 1–5); Middle Years Programme (Grade 6–10); Diploma Programme and Career Related Programme (Grade 11–12, ages 16–19).

Type
Co-educational, day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school represents students from over 91 nationalities; the most represented nationality is not publicly disclosed. Student–teacher ratio is about 1:11.

Additional learning support
English Language Learning (ELL) support is available to students across the IB programmes to aid language development and transition.

Country affiliation
United Arab Emirates (the school operates in Dubai, UAE).

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not specified.

School day structure
School day generally runs from 7:30am to 5:00pm on weekdays, with a shorter Saturday schedule (9:00am–1:00pm).

Bus service
School transport is provided by Guardian One Transport; inquiries can be sent to pre.aia@guardianonetransport.com.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Ambassador International Academy ranges from AED 34,015 to AED 74,500 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees

- A non-refundable registration/application fee of AED 500 is payable at the time of application.
- For new students an enrolment fee of up to 10% of the tuition fee is charged; this enrolment fee is non-refundable and is deductible from the first term tuition payment. For returning students a re‑enrolment charge of up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher) is non‑refundable and deductible from the first term tuition payment.

Tuition fees by year group (Academic Year 2025–2026) — annual and per‑term (three terms)

Note: the school operates a three‑term academic calendar (Term 1: September–December; Term 2: January–March; Term 3: April–June). The figures below show the school's discounted tuition for 2025–2026 and a per‑term amount calculated by dividing the annual discounted tuition by three (per‑term amounts are shown for clarity of term billing). Annual amounts are shown in AED.

- Nursery / ECC — Annual tuition: AED 34,015. Per term (equal division): AED 11,338.33.
- FS1 / Pre‑KG — Annual tuition: AED 34,015. Per term: AED 11,338.33.
- FS2 / KG‑1 — Annual tuition: AED 36,805. Per term: AED 12,268.33.
- Year 1 / KG‑2 — Annual tuition: AED 41,691. Per term: AED 13,897.00.
- Year 2 / Grade 1 — Annual tuition: AED 44,386. Per term: AED 14,795.33.
- Year 3 / Grade 2 — Annual tuition: AED 44,386. Per term: AED 14,795.33.
- Year 4 / Grade 3 — Annual tuition: AED 47,337. Per term: AED 15,779.00.
- Year 5 / Grade 4 — Annual tuition: AED 47,337. Per term: AED 15,779.00.
- Year 6 / Grade 5 — Annual tuition: AED 47,337. Per term: AED 15,779.00.
- Year 7 / Grade 6 — Annual tuition: AED 50,677. Per term: AED 16,892.33.
- Year 8 / Grade 7 — Annual tuition: AED 54,352. Per term: AED 18,117.33.
- Year 9 / Grade 8 — Annual tuition: AED 61,117. Per term: AED 20,372.33.
- Year 10 / Grade 9 — Annual tuition: AED 64,491. Per term: AED 21,497.00.
- Year 11 / Grade 10 — Annual tuition: AED 69,841. Per term: AED 23,280.33.
- Year 12 / Grade 11 — Annual tuition: AED 74,500. Per term: AED 24,833.33.
- Year 13 / Grade 12 — Annual tuition: AED 74,500. Per term: AED 24,833.33.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school follows a three‑term academic calendar: Term 1 (September–December), Term 2 (January–March) and Term 3 (April–June). Transport fees are explicitly charged for ten months and are billed across these three terms. The admissions process requires accepted offers to be confirmed (including payment) within the timeframe stated in the offer. Re‑enrolment and enrolment charges are applied against the first term.
- Transport fees are shown as annual amounts and also given as term instalments on the school fee schedule. Transport is charged for ten months in the academic year and full payment for each term is required regardless of the number of working days in that term; if transport fees are unpaid by the due date the transport service will not be provided. Transport annual and term figures are presented in the next section.

Transport (optional) — costs and per‑term breakdown

- All areas of Dubai – Both way: Annual AED 8,400; Term 1 AED 3,360; Term 2 AED 2,520; Term 3 AED 2,520. All areas of Dubai – One way: Annual AED 6,720; Term 1 AED 2,688; Term 2 AED 2,016; Term 3 AED 2,016. Sharjah – Both way: Annual AED 13,200; Term 1 AED 5,280; Term 2 AED 3,960; Term 3 AED 3,660. Transport services are provided by a third‑party provider and transport use can only be discontinued at the end of a term (no refund for unused portion of a term).

Boarding / Accommodation

- Ambassador International Academy operates as a day school; there are no boarding facilities.

Other costs and typical optional charges

- Uniforms and required education supplies: typical uniform ranges are shown at approximately AED 600 to AED 2,000 depending on year and items. Required education supplies and student resource costs may be charged separately.
- Optional services and activities (examples and typical ranges shown on the official fee fact sheets): Transport AED 6,720–13,200; Extracurricular activities AED 3,500–8,000; Learning support assistants AED 2,500–7,500; Music concerts AED 50–500; School photographs AED 150–500; Sport camps AED 800–1,200; Summer/Winter/Spring camps AED 800–5,000 (ranges vary by grade and service). Additional examination fees for external/board exams are charged by the examining body where applicable.
- Sibling discounts on tuition are applied as per the following structure for 2025–2026: second child 5% (where two children), third child up to 5% (when three children), third child 7.5% (in the three‑child table), fourth child up to 10%, fifth child up to 12.5% (structure varies by birth order and number of children — see school schedule).

Refunds and non‑refundables

- The registration/application fee of AED 500 is non‑refundable. New‑student enrolment fees (up to 10% of the tuition fee) are non‑refundable but are deductible from the first term tuition payment. Re‑enrolment charges for existing students (up to 5% of tuition or AED 500, whichever is higher) are non‑refundable and deductible from the first term tuition. Transport fees are non‑refundable for the unused portion of a term when transport use is discontinued mid‑term. The school follows KHDA registration and refund policies for refunds and enrolment charges.

Fee payment options

- Publicly available school listings indicate that the school accepts cheque and credit/debit card payments for school fees. Specific available payment channels (for example bank transfer, online gateway, instalment partnerships) are not itemised on the school fee schedule; parents should use the Admissions/Finance contacts provided by the school when completing enrolment paperwork to confirm the final available payment methods and to obtain the correct payee details.

Important administrative points

- Offers must be accepted and the payments required by the offer letter completed within the period stated in the offer to secure a place. Enrolment and re‑enrolment charges are applied against first term fees. The school's published fees for 2025–2026 include the KHDA‑approved adjustments and any discounts published for that academic year. Optional services and extra items (uniform, trips, extra‑curricular activities, camps, learning support, exam fees charged by external boards) may incur additional charges; the KHDA fact sheets include typical ranges by grade.

(End of fee summary.)
Academics

Ambassador International Academy teaches British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Ambassador International Academy (AIA) in Dubai is an IB World School that blends the International Baccalaureate framework with the English National Curriculum to deliver a continuous, inquiry-based education for children aged 3 to 18. The school offers the full IB continuum: Early Years Programme (3–5 years; Pre-KG to KG2), Primary Years Programme (Grade 1–5), Middle Years Programme (Grade 6–10), Diploma Programme (Grade 11–12), and Career-Related Programme (Grade 11–12). In addition to the IB pathways, a BTEC Diploma is available as an alternative graduation pathway for Years 11–12. Instruction is in English, with a curriculum that emphasizes STEAM, the Arts, and technology within an inquiry-driven approach. The school operates around Five Pillars of Excellence—Character Development, Lifelong Learning, Leaders in AI-Based Learning, Personalised Learning, and Entrepreneurship—to underpin holistic education.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Contact the Admissions Office to start the process. 2. Visit the School. School tours are offered throughout the year, Monday to Friday at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, and are by appointment; to book, call the numbers above or use the visit/tour options. 3. Apply. Complete the online application form for each child and include a copy of the child's passport and, where relevant, a copy of their latest school or nursery report. 4. Assessment. After the application and required documentation are received, the admissions team will arrange an assessment. 5. Offer and enrollment. Upon successful application and assessment, an offer is made; families have seven days to accept; to accept, return the documents requested in the Offer Letter and make the payment as indicated to complete the admissions process.

Scholarships
Scholarships at the school provide financial assistance to outstanding students in academics, sports, music, performing arts, and other co-curricular fields. Scholarships and bursaries are awarded to students who demonstrate academic brilliance, exceptional talent in sports and the arts, or outstanding leadership and character. The Welfare Fund supports deserving students facing financial hardship to continue their education.
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