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Apple International School in Dubai

KHDA inspection rating 2010: Unsatisfactory, report issued 10 May 2010 (2008-2009 ranking was Acceptable)

School name Apple International School
Type of institute private profit-making primary school
Curriculum or Student Nationality Indian/UK
Qualifications or Courses
Head of school Asha Alexander (Executive Principal)
Executive body or owner
Date founded 1994
Number of students (approx) 1200
Number of staff (approx)
School location/area/map Al Ghusais / Al Qusais - location map
Postal address PO Box 33963, Dubai, UAE
Telephone +971-4-2638989
Fax +971-4-2619554
Email appleint@emirates.net.ae
Website www.appleschooldubai.com (new window)
School fees structure 5,690-10,450 dhs per year (2009-2010)
Teacher salary range 2,100 - 3,900 dhs per month (estimate only, not confirmed)
Student satisfaction rating
3 stars from 128 votes.
   
Parent satisfaction rating
3 stars from 61 votes.
   
Teacher job satisfaction rating
(by teachers, not about teachers)
3 stars from 35 votes.
   
Comments about Apple International School

Dubai schools opening date for 2010 is 15 September 2010 for public government schools. Private schools might reopen earlier - check with Apple International School for correct dates.

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Apple International School Dubai tuition fees (updated 11 June 2010)
Grade KG1 KG2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Book fees (annual, AED) 435 435 600 650 760 820 870 870 870 900                                    
Annual fees (AED) 2010-2011 5,690 5,690 6,440 6,440 6,440 6,440 7,390 8,175 8,830 10,450                                    
Fees per month (AED) 2009-2010 570 570 645 645 645 645 740 820 885 1,045                                    
Fees per term (AED) 2009-2010 1,900 1,900 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,465 2,725 2,945 3,480                                    
Annual fees (AED) 2009-2010 5,690 5,690 6,440 6,440 6,440 6,440 7,390 8,175 8,830 10,450                                    
Annual fees (AED) 2008-2009 5,220 5,220 5,910 5,910 5,910 5,910 6,780 7,500 8,100                                             
Annual fees (AED) 2007-2008 4,500 4,500 5,100 5,100 5,100 5,100 5,850 6,900 6,900                                             
  • Tuition fees for 2010-2011 not supplied, not confirmed, but appear to be unchanged from 2009-2010.
  • For 2010-2011, add Registration fee AED 300, Admission fee AED 400, Activity fee AED 600, Computer fee (not KG1 or KG2) AED 450, Medical fee AED 150 per annum, Parent Handbook AED 25, Uniform costs AED 80-270 depending on level and how many socks and blazers bought.
  • Monthly fees are paid September to June, term fees paid at the start of each term.
11 June 2010
  • Apple International School was given an "unsatisfactory" rating in the 2009-2010 KHDA/DSIB school inspections which meant they were expected to follow some recommendations to improve. A follow-up inspection in May 2010, and report, said AIS had improved. The follow-up report said Inspectors judged that Apple International School had satisfactorily addressed the recommendations made by DSIB at the previous inspection. Inspectors will inspect the school as part of the regular school inspection cycle during the coming academic year.
  • Annual tuition fees for 2010-2011 appear to be unchanged based on fees information on AIS website checked in June 2010. Fees document is dated from October 2009?
  • Registration and Admission fees seem to have increased by AED 100 each.
17 November 2009
  • Apple School Dubai website updated (was www.apple.sch.ae, which now forwards to www.appleschooldubai.com).
  • Principal's name updated, date of change unknown. Previous principal was Mrs Nita Maitra (moved to Delhi University Department of Economics? Or is a different Nita Maitra?).
  • Fees information updated. Assumed to be for 2009-2010 academic year although not explicitly stated on AIS website. Add Registration fee AED 200, Admission fee AED 300, Activity fee AED 600, Computer fee (not KG1 or KG2) AED 450, Parent Handbook AED 25, Uniform costs AED 80-270 depending on level and how many socks and blazers bought.
  • Full name is The Apple International School.
  • Previous postal address PO Box 50091, updated according to AIS website information to PO Box 33963.
08 September 2008
  • Tuition fees updated from 4,500-6,500 dhs per year. KHDA information says 40% increase requested for 2008-2009 but AIS not eligible beacause 16% increase in fees for 2007-2008. Current fee range from AIS website, assumed to be for 2008-2009 but not confirmed. School uniform fees not included. Add Dh 200 registration fee, Dh 300 admission fee, Dh 300 security deposit (refundable), Dh 400-Dh 800 for books and materials.
  • Bus transportation costs an extra 1500-1950 dhs per year.
  • Tuition and transport fees can be paid in 10 monthly instalments or per term.
  • Contact details updated from AIS website (previously was tel +971-4-3444441, fax +971-4-3494950).
  • Class range from KG1 (3 years old) to Grade 7 (11 years old).
  • Principal now Nita Maitra? Was previously Marketing and Communication Coordinator for Our Own English High School in Sharjah?
  • Previous principal of AIS was Dolly Goriawala (now at SIS Sharjah).
15 November 2007
  • Apple International School (AIS) established in 1994 by Mr Nabil Lahir?
  • Apple school moved to new premises / buildings in 2006?
  • Website at www.apple.web-at-school.com.
Schools in the same area as Apple International School
School Name Founded   Tel    Level  Curriculum Qualifications School Fees Comments
Adab Iranian School      +971-4-2633405     Iranian   
Al Sadiq Islamic English School   1989   +971-4-2634083   K-12  Arabic/UK 3,400-5,750   
Star International School Al Twar   September 2005   +971-4-2638999   K-10  UK NC 17,000-33,640  SISAT comments 

 

Last update 17 November 2009
General Comments - might not apply to Apple International School
  • Many popular schools are full for 2010-2011. New schools in Dubai might have places.
  • Allow extra for books, extra-curricular activities, uniforms, trips, etc if not included in school fees.
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