Queen International School Dubai (QIS)
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$4K – US$8K
Curriculum: British
Age Range: 3–18
Students: ~700
Location: Dubai
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Queen International School Dubai is an established British curriculum school in Hor Al Anz, founded in 1998 and serving approximately 735 students predominantly from Arab families. While the school offers affordable British education with strengths in student behavior and values, it faces ongoing challenges with leadership stability, curriculum consistency, and facilities that have contributed to its KHDA Acceptable rating.
Located in the mature Hor Al Anz community, QIS has operated for over 25 years as a local British curriculum school serving families primarily from Arab backgrounds. Under current Principal Peter Kenneth Gutteridge since June 2023, the school follows British educational approaches from Foundation Stage through Grade 12 without formal external accreditation like IB or Cambridge programs. The school emphasizes enquiry-based learning in early years with focus on literacy, numeracy, and differentiation, though DSIB inspectors noted inconsistencies in curriculum coherence and assessment reliability across different year groups.
The school's student body of approximately 735 pupils represents a predominantly local demographic rather than the international expatriate community typically served by Dubai's premium British institutions. While this creates a more culturally cohesive environment, it also means QIS operates differently from schools targeting globally mobile families. Recent DSIB inspections highlighted the school's strengths in secondary outcomes and student values education, but identified persistent challenges with resourcing, governance, and teaching consistency that have prevented higher ratings despite some leadership improvements under the current administration.
What parents value
- –Established 25-year track record serving the local Dubai community
- –Affordable British curriculum option for families seeking English-medium education
- –Strong student behavior and values education according to DSIB reports
- –Enquiry-based learning approach in early years with focus on differentiation
- –Majority Arab student body creating cultural cohesion
- –Recent leadership improvements in monitoring systems
- –Co-educational environment serving ages 4-18
Points of consideration
- –KHDA Acceptable rating reflects ongoing challenges with curriculum consistency
- –High leadership turnover with three principals in seven years
- –Persistent challenges with resourcing and facilities noted by inspectors
- –No formal external accreditation through IB, Cambridge, or other international boards
- –Limited information available about university placement outcomes
- –Assessment reliability issues identified across different year groups
- –May not suit families seeking internationally mobile educational pathways
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| FS 1 | 3 | 4,677 |
| FS 2 | 3 | 4,235 |
| Year 1 | 5 | 4,235 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 4,500 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 4,500 |
| Year 4 | 8 | 4,500 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 4,764 |
| Year 6 | 10 | 4,764 |
| Year 7 | 11 | 4,764 |
| Year 8 | 12 | 5,030 |
| Year 9 | 13 | 5,295 |
| Year 10 | 14 | 6,355 |
| Year 11 | 15 | 6,355 |
| Year 12 | 16 | 6,884 |
| Year 13 | 17 | 7,943 |
Fees converted from AED. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 136 |
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Memberships
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Student Body
Dubai's international schools serve a highly diverse student body drawn from over 180 nationalities. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
Peter Gutteridge - Principal
Peter Gutteridge is an UK qualified educator holding a B. an in Business Studies and a M. an in Educational Leadership and Management.