Greenfield International School

IB curriculum, Dubai Investment Park First, Pre-KG–Grade 12

Latest documents: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24, Parent Report 2023–24Source B: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only, Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27Source C: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

2023–24

Earlier reports

  1. 13 earlier reports, see all years

Wellbeing Dubai focus area

Very good

2023–24

Inclusion Dubai focus area

Very good

2023–24

Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Parent Report 2023–24

    Summary only

    Checked 16 September 2026.

    Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Overview

The school

Curriculum
IB
Year groups
Pre-KG–Grade 12
Gender
Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Report wording: Boys and girls
Languages of instruction
English
Founded
2007

Students and staff

From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.

Students, 2024–⁠25
1,774 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
Students of determination
176 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Largest nationality group
Arab Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.

Leadership

Principal at the 2023–⁠24 inspection
Leigh Robin Kelly-Girven Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Appointed 4 Jun 2021, as the report prints it.
Principals since 2011–⁠12
3 changes of principal
Angela Hollington, 2011–12 to 2013–14 → Andrew Wood, 2015–16 to 2017–18 → Allan Weston, 2019–20 → Leigh Robin Kelly-Girven, 2022–23 to 2023–24

Contact

Address
Dubai Investment Park First
Phone and email
+971 4 885 6600lgirven@gischool.ae
As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source C: KHDA school directory 2026–27

Around the school

The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.

© OpenStreetMap contributors

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    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Quality

KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

KHDA visits schools again from 2026–27. A full inspection gives a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)

  1. OverallOverall performance

    Very good

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Very good in 1 report, Good in 10 reports and Acceptable in 2 reports.

  2. WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing

    Very good

    First rated in 2023–24

  3. InclusionProvision for students of determination

    Very good

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Very good in 2 reports.

  4. LeadershipLeadership and management

    Very good

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Very good in 1 report.

Checked 16 September 2026.

Ratings by phase, 2023–24KHDA rates these in each phase, with no single rating for the whole school. Phases are named as the report names them.

AreaKGPYPMYPDP
TeachingTeaching for effective learningVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good
AssessmentVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good
CurriculumCurriculum design and implementationVery goodVery goodVery goodOutstanding
Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptationVery goodVery goodVery goodOutstanding
SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protectionOutstandingOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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KHDA in brief

KHDA’s own one-page summary of its 2023–24 inspection, written for parents, word for word. The full inspection report remains the reference. Source A: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only

Students’ achievement

Student achievement is strong across subjects and phases, particularly in English, mathematics, and science. In Islamic education and Arabic as a first language, students' attainment is only acceptable. In English the attainment and progress in Middle Years and Diploma Programme (MYP and DP) are the strongest. In Arabic as an additional language students’ progress is good but the attainment in the MYP is acceptable. National Agenda benchmark results are strong.

Personal and social development

Students demonstrate mature, responsible behaviour and enjoy strong relationships. They exhibit cultural awareness, respecting the UAE's heritage while appreciating diversity. Students actively contribute to the school and wider community through voluntary projects, entrepreneurship programmes, and environmental initiatives. Their commitment to healthy living and academic excellence fosters a positive school culture. As members of The Alliance of Sustainable Schools (TASS), students are committed to developing sustainable practices within their school and the wider community.

Teaching, curriculum and care

Teaching is very effective, with teachers showing great understanding and building relationships that create positive learning environments. Lessons are usually well-planned, but how fast and deep they go can vary. When questioning is done well, it encourages deep thinking. Good lessons meet each student's needs with the right level of challenge and support. Using assessment information to make sure every student is challenged appropriately is something that varies across classes.

Wellbeing

The promotion of well-being is central to the school's caring, positive environment. It is effectively established through stakeholder collaboration and regular policy reviews. Multiple communication channels keep the community informed. Data analysis and holistic monitoring ensure customised support from counsellors and teachers. Students initiate improvements to promote community well-being. A developmental approach spans ages and curricula, reinforced by assemblies and activities. Restorative justice and professional development aid implementation of this comprehensive, embedded well-being programme.

Inclusion

The inclusion department's vision aligns with the school's commitment to diversity and accessibility. Identification and intervention procedures have improved with input from all stakeholders. Ongoing parent communication builds trust and engagement. Customised plans provide classroom strategies and targeted support. While differentiation is inconsistent, flexible pathways ensure progression. Robust monitoring and data analysis inform adjustments to provision for maximum target attainment. Most students succeed on personal and academic measures.

Leadership and management

Leadership at every level actively strives for academic excellence, wellbeing, and inclusive learning. However, variability in middle leadership sometimes hinders innovation and improvement efforts. Despite the challenges of staff and student turnover, the school maintains quality teaching, strong communication, and high morale. Leaders regularly involve stakeholders in self-evaluation and planning, yet they need to monitor more closely to guarantee the sustained impact of these improvements. The school benefits from strong governance, enriching partnerships, well-managed resources, and efficient operations that enhance the learning environment.

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    Parent Report 2023–24

    Summary only

    Page 1

    Checked 16 September 2026.

    Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.

School year

31 Aug 2026 to 2 Jul 2027 · 185 school days

First midterm break
12 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 20265 days
National Day
2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
Winter break includes New year’s day
14 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 202719 days
Eid al-Fitr
8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
Spring break
5 Apr 2027 to 9 Apr 20275 days
Eid al-Adha
17 May 2027 to 18 May 20272 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting

Public holidays are tentative and subject to official government announcements (KHDA).

Source Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Academics

Academic outcomes, Greenfield International School

Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.

SubjectFoundation StagePrimarySecondaryPost-16
Islamic EducationNot in this reportAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
ArabicNot in this reportAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
EnglishVery goodVery goodOutstandingOutstanding
MathematicsVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good
ScienceVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

Arabic at every school in Dubai: at least 4 lessons a week from Year 2 to Year 10 for a child of non-Arab nationality. Arab children have 4 to 6 lessons to Year 13; Muslim children also study Islamic Education.Source KHDA, Guidelines on National Mandatory Subjects, page 14 (opens in a new tab)

Subjects over the years

KHDA's words in every Full Inspection Report since 2015–16, each row and phase as the reports print them.

Subjects over the years, Greenfield International School

Islamic Education, by inspection report

Rated2015–162016–172017–182018–192019–202022–232023–24
Islamic Education attainmentDPAcceptableAcceptableNot in this reportAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education attainmentDP/CPIslamic Education attainment, DP/CP: not rated from 2015–16 to 2016–17AcceptableIslamic Education attainment, DP/CP: not rated from 2018–19 to 2023–24
Islamic Education attainmentMYPAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education attainmentPYPGoodGoodAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education progressDPAcceptableAcceptableNot in this reportAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education progressDP/CPIslamic Education progress, DP/CP: not rated from 2015–16 to 2016–17AcceptableIslamic Education progress, DP/CP: not rated from 2018–19 to 2023–24
Islamic Education progressMYPAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education progressPYPGoodAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable

International and benchmark tests

The National Agenda section of each Full Inspection Report since 2015–16: the school's results in PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS and benchmark tests against KHDA's targets. The only results in the reports that are not an inspector's judgement.

KHDA's verdicts, 2023–24

AspectWhole schoolEmirati cohort
International and Benchmark AchievementVery goodOutstanding
Leadership: International and Emirati AchievementOutstandingNot in this report
Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacyVery goodVery good
Overall school standards in the National Agenda ParameterVery goodNot in this report

Registration requirements: Met Fully

  • In 2021, students’ outcomes in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) were just below the high international benchmark, resulting in the school narrowly missing its target.

Earlier reports

  • 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is above expectations
  • 2019–20: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
  • 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
  • 2017–18: Attainment as measured by the benchmark tests — meets expectations in English but is below expectations in Arabic, mathematics and science
  • 2016–17: Overall, the school’s improvement towards achieving its National Agenda targets — meets expectations
  • 2015–16: Progress towards meeting the National Agenda targets — was as expected

Recognised by UAE universities?

UAE universities ask for the Ministry of Education’s equivalency of the Grade 12 certificate. For this school’s curriculum, the student needs:

  • Vocational only. A BTEC Level 3 Diploma counts as a technical certificate, not the general secondary certificate.
  • IB: the IB Diploma, or six IB subject certificates at grade 3 or above with 21 points, including English, maths and a science.
  • Vocational only. The IB Career-related Programme counts as a technical certificate, not the general secondary certificate.

Arab students also need Arabic, and Muslim students Islamic Studies, in each of the last three years.
KHDA attests the certificate first. Ask the school which body accredits it.Source Ministry of Education, equivalency service, read 24 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)

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School life

Sports and activities

What the school lists on its own website and what KHDA’s inspectors mention in their reports. An activity missing here may still be offered.

Art & design

  • Art
  • Photography & film · media podcasts · podcasts

Science & technology

  • Robotics

Facilities

  • Swimming pool

Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports

  • Duke of Edinburgh / IAYP
  • Model United Nations

Also mentioned: reading competitions, Market Day, Business Plan Competition, fashion show

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2022–23

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What the school offers

As the 2023–24 inspection report mentions them. Inspectors name these in passing, so this is not the school's full list: something not named here may still be offered. A line's page opens the report's sentence.

Languages besides English

  • Arabic · for children in KG2

External examinations

  • IB

Facilities

  • Libraries

Courses after 16

  • IB Career-related · careers-related programme
  • BTEC · BTEC courses

Support for students of determination and the gifted

  • Students with more significant needs are supported and closely monitored by learning support assistants (LSAs). p. 19
  • Most teachers implement the strategies written in the individual education plans (IEPs). p. 19
  • Most students of determination remain in their classes with occasional personalised withdrawal lessons. p. 19
  • The school has improved the identification and intervention procedures for students of determination. p. 19

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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Fees

Tuition across 15 year groupsNote 1

AED 35,092 to AED 89,192Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

Pre-KG to Grade 12, 2026–27

Year group

Fees for Greenfield International School
Compare with

Tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group.

Annual tuition by year group, Greenfield International School, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26

Year group2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–272025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Foundation Stage
Pre-KGAED 35,092AED 35,092
KG1AED 48,434AED 48,434
KG2AED 48,434AED 48,434
Primary
Grade 1AED 58,124AED 58,124
Grade 2AED 58,124AED 58,124
Grade 3AED 58,124AED 58,124
Grade 4AED 58,124AED 58,124
Grade 5AED 58,124AED 58,124
Grade 6AED 58,124AED 58,124
Secondary
Grade 7AED 72,976AED 72,976
Grade 8AED 72,976AED 72,976
Grade 9AED 83,786AED 83,786
Grade 10AED 83,786AED 83,786
Post-16
Grade 11AED 89,192AED 89,192
Grade 12AED 89,192AED 89,192

Checked 16 September 2026.

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    The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

    Tuition for 15 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26

    Tuition for 15 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.

What a year costs, 2026–27

Choose a year group above to see KHDA's total for it, what the school requires you to buy, and the services you can add.

Findings

8 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 3 development points, 3 recurring across the last 5 reports.

Group by

Checked 16 September 2026.

Personal development and wellbeing

Note 1

1 strength

  • Strength

    Students’ excellent personal development, their understanding of Islamic values, social responsibility and leadership skills

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3

Attainment and progress

1 strength

  • StrengthDP

    Students’ achievements in English, mathematics and science, particularly in the DP

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4

Health, safety and safeguarding

1 strength

  • Strength

    The outstanding health and safety procedures, and the pastoral care and support of students

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5

Parents and community

1 strength

  • Strength

    The excellent parental involvement, diverse curriculum pathways for senior students, and the links with the wider community

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6

Staffing, facilities and resources

1 strength

  • Strength

    The efficient daily management of the school and the excellent quality of facilities and resources

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7

Teaching

2 development points

  • Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 5 reportsNote 2

    Implement effective teaching practices mirroring the best in the school, so that all students achieve well, particularly in Islamic Education and Arabic.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9

  • Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 5 reports

    Enhance the capacity of leaders to enable the school to adjust to the changing demographics, and effectively monitor and improve teaching to ensure better students' outcomes in lessons.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11

Assessment

1 development point

  • Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 5 reportsStudents of determination

    Ensure that all teachers use assessment information to deliver challenging lessons that meet the needs of all ability groups, including students of determination.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10

Findings from 1 of 11 reports

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    Recurring counts the school’s last 5 reports, 2017–18 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.

History

14 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2008–09 to 2023–24.

History of Greenfield International School
Rating

Overall rating by academic year, newest first

  1. 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
  2. 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
  3. 2023–24Very goodSame as 2022–23Note 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  4. 2022–23Very goodUp from GoodFull Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  5. 2020–21 and 2021–22No inspection.
  6. 2019–20GoodSame as 2018–19Full Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  7. 2018–19GoodSame as 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  8. 2017–18GoodSame as 2016–17Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  9. 2016–17GoodSame as 2015–16Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  10. 2015–16GoodSame as 2014–15Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  11. Six-level scale starts in 2015–16. Earlier reports used four levels.
  12. 2014–15GoodSame as 2013–14Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  13. 2013–14GoodUp from AcceptableFull Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  14. 2012–13AcceptableSame as 2011–12Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  15. 2011–12AcceptableDown from GoodFull Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  16. 2010–11GoodSame as 2009–10Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  17. 2009–10GoodSame as 2008–09Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  18. 2008–09GoodFirst reportFull Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab) PDF

Checked 16 September 2026.

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Snapshots by year

Students and staff by academic year, Greenfield International School

YearStudentsTeachersTeacher turnover
2024–251,774Not availableNot available
2023–241,557112Not available
2022–231,36910622%
2021–221,206Not availableNot available
2020–211,201Not availableNot available
2019–201,1949928%
2018–191,260Not availableNot available
2017–181,258102Not available
2016–171,27510212%
2015–161,30110711%
2014–151,241Not availableNot available
2013–141,096Not availableNot available
2012–13987Not availableNot available
2011–12985Not availableNot available
2010–11679Not availableNot available

Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.

Sources

Every document behind this page. Official documents open on the KHDA site in a new tab.