Hartland International School

Hartland International School is a private British and IB curriculum school in Meydan City, Dubai, for boys and girls from FS1 to Year 13. KHDA rated the school Very good in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 48,781 to AED 92,803 a year, depending on the year group.

Sources: KHDA inspection report 2023–24, p. 6; KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.

Corrected 29 September 2026: the map showed the school 218 m from where it stands; the point is now on the school's own grounds. All corrections

rating
Very goodKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Very good means
fee
AED 48,781 – 92,803a year, FS1 to Year 13, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
whole
Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
students
1,998 students2024–25, KHDA school directory

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

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Fees at this school, 2026–27

AED 48,781 – 92,803a year, FS1 to Year 13, 2026–27

Year group

Not sure? Work it out from a birth date

Not included: transport, uniform, books, trips, sibling discounts.

See all fees

KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.

Overview

Admissions

Places
KHDA does not publish how many places are free at a school or its waiting list. Ask the school directly, and early.
Age on entry
Counted on 31 December of the year of entry, for a child registering in a UAE school for the first time from 2026–27 (31 August before that).Source UAE Ministry of Education, 17 December 2025
Fees on entry
«New Students — Application Fees : AED 500 (Assessment fees included)»«New Students — Enrolment Fees : Up to 10% of the tuition fees non refundable & deductible from the 1st term fees»Source KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27, FS1
Inspections
This school's latest full inspection report is 2023–24. KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not. Ratings and reports →Source KHDA, 3 June 2026

The school

Curriculum
British, IB
Year groups
FS1–Year 13
Gender
Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
Languages of instruction
English
Founded
2015
Name registered with KHDA
Hartland International School - FZ
External examinations
GCSE, A-Level, BTEC Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Principal
Fiona Mary Cottam
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    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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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

Across the school, students' achievement in English, maths and science is at least very good, except in science in post-16 where attainment and progress are good. The progress of Foundation Stage (FS) children in English is outstanding. Students' achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic as a second language is acceptable. In Arabic as a first language, students' progress is only acceptable and their typical levels of attainment in the upper two phases remain weak.

Personal and social development

Students demonstrate outstanding attitudes to learning, with exemplary behavior, motivation and respect. Relationships between students and teachers contribute to the friendly, harmonious environment. Students actively engage in shared values between school and Islam, participating in donation drives and cultural events. Environmental awareness is ingrained through waste reduction, global initiatives and Eco Warriors. Students exhibit leadership through committees, TEDx talks, financial literacy pilots and community engagement.

Teaching, curriculum and care

Teachers exhibit strong knowledge and enthusiasm. Lessons have clear objectives, catering to individual needs with both support and challenge. High expectations and strategic questioning encourage critical thinking, yet more focus on independent learning is needed. Assessment has improved, especially in FS and Sixth Form. Leadership provides valuable data, guiding personalised learning. While teachers increasingly use assessment effectively, consistency remains an area for growth.

Wellbeing

Well-being lies at the heart of what is a nurturing, highly positive school culture which enables students and staff to thrive. The well-being policy underpins programmes supporting the vibrant community. Leaders comprehensively understand needs through surveys and feedback, informing planning and development. The inclusive vision is promoted by all. Referral pathways ensure effective interventions. Curriculum programmes promote high levels of community well-being, though mapping scope and progression remains. Initiatives successfully motivate student resilience, safety and responsibility for wellbeing.

Inclusion

The school's inclusive ethos ensures diverse students thrive through skilled teaching and systematic assessments. Barriers are identified and addressed, aiding significant progress. Parents appreciate the excellent communication and their children's growing confidence. While classrooms foster resilience and personal development, promoting independence remains a focus. Precise tracking informs varied achievements, guiding continuous improvement.

Leadership and management

Leadership establishes a shared vision on care and wellbeing but needs self-criticism in MOE subjects. Thorough evaluation shows strengths and improvements needed. Leadership maintains high standards but must sustain better outcomes as demographics change. The school has been very skillful in encouraging active parental participation. Governance represents stakeholders but must fulfill critical role. Leadership oversees well-being and success. Resources are updated consistently to enhance teaching and learning.

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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.

What parents told KHDA (survey, 2019–20)

The 2023–24 inspection report has no parents’ survey section; this is how the 2019–20 report, the newest with one and 6 years old, sums up parents’ answers, in the inspectors’ words.

2019–20 inspection · 227 parents responded Source A: Full Inspection Report 2019–20

  • The large majority of parents who responded to the survey are very satisfied with the quality of education provided by the school and feel that their views are valued and welcomed.
  • Relationships between students and staff are very good, and students respect and help each other.
  • They report that their children learn well in a safe and supportive environment.

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Fees 2026–27

Hartland International School tuition for 2026–27 is AED 48,781 (FS1) to AED 92,803 (Year 12 and Year 13) across 15 year groups, as published in the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.Note 1Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

Year group

Fees for Hartland International School
Compare with

Tuition is unchanged from 2025–26 in every year group.

Annual tuition by year group, Hartland 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
FS1AED 48,781AED 48,781
FS2AED 54,730AED 54,730
Primary
Year 1AED 59,251AED 59,251
Year 2AED 59,251AED 59,251
Year 3AED 64,248AED 64,248
Year 4AED 64,248AED 64,248
Year 5AED 66,628AED 66,628
Year 6AED 66,628AED 66,628
Secondary
Year 7AED 83,285AED 83,285
Year 8AED 83,285AED 83,285
Year 9AED 83,285AED 83,285
Year 10AED 88,044AED 88,044
Year 11AED 88,044AED 88,044
Post-16
Year 12AED 92,803AED 92,803
Year 13AED 92,803AED 92,803

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.

Hartland International School fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2023–24 and other charges.

What a year costs, FS1, 2026–27

Showing FS1. Choose another year group above to see its costs.

Tuition
AED 48,781
KHDA's total for the year
AED 48,781

Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere

Uniform
AED 85 to AED 150

A year, before optional servicesAED 48,866 to AED 48,931

Optional services: tick what your child will use

KHDA prints most of these as a range the school may charge up to; the total keeps the whole range.

  • AED 2,500 to AED 10,000
  • AED 100 to AED 120
  • AED 1,200 to AED 1,400
  • AED 80 to AED 250
  • up to AED 300
  • AED 100 to AED 150

Joining and re-enrolling

Re-enrollment fees · Existing Students
Up to 5% of the tuition fees or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
Application Fees · New Students
AED 500 (Assessment fees included)
Enrolment Fees · New Students
Up to 10% of the tuition fees, non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees

Other discounts the school states

Corporate
up to 22%
School Management Concession
up to 100%
School Employees
up to 100%
Referrals
up to 5%
Early Payment
up to 5%
Enrolled Students in academic year 2024-2025 and earlier
AED 4,435
Sibling 1
5%
Sibling 2
10%
Sibling 3
up to 20%

The school requested not to increase the tuition fees for the academic year 2026–⁠27. Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

Ranges are shown as KHDA prints them, never as a single middle figure.

Inspection

2023–24

Earlier reports

  1. 4 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.

KHDA ratings

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

KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings 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 2 reports and Good 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 1 report and Good in 1 report.

  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.

AreaFoundation StagePrimarySecondaryPost-16
TeachingTeaching for effective learningVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good
AssessmentVery goodGoodGoodVery good
CurriculumCurriculum design and implementationOutstandingOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding
Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptationVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good
SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protectionOutstandingOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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What the KHDA scale means

KHDA rates schools on six levels. Good is the level KHDA expects of every school; Acceptable is the minimum level it requires.

Outstanding
«Quality of performance substantially exceeds the expectation of the UAE»23 schools in Dubai hold it now
Very goodThis school
«Quality of performance exceeds the expectation of the UAE»47 schools in Dubai hold it now
Good
«Quality of performance meets the expectation of the UAE»«This is the expected level for every school in the UAE»85 schools in Dubai hold it now
Acceptable
«Quality of performance meets the minimum level of quality required in the UAE»«This is the minimum level for every school in the UAE»52 schools in Dubai hold it now
Weak
«Quality of performance is below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
Very weak
«Quality of performance is significantly below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now

Hartland International School was rated Very good in 2023–24, one of 47 schools at this level.

Reports before 2015–16 used four levels, not these six. 21 of Dubai's 228 open schools hold no six-level rating yet. Counted the way Market Statistics counts ratings, for the schools open today.

Source UAE School Inspection Framework 2015–16, p. 19 (KHDA)

History

5 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2017–18 to 2023–24.

History of Hartland 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 goodSame as 2019–20Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  5. 2020–21 and 2021–22No inspection.
  6. 2019–20Very goodUp from GoodFull 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. 2017–18GoodFirst reportFull Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  9. 2016–17No inspection.

Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Change compares each report with the school’s previous report. Years with no inspection are skipped, never counted as a change.

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.

English

Note 1

1 strength

  • StrengthFS

    The outstanding progress in English and learning skills in FS.

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

Personal development and wellbeing

1 strength

  • Strength

    Students' personal development, sense of social responsibility and innovation skills.

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

Curriculum and challenge

1 strength

  • Strength

    The excellent design and implementation of the curriculum.

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

Health, safety and safeguarding

1 strength

  • Strength

    Outstanding health and safety and care and support for students.

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

Parents and community

1 strength

  • Strength

    The excellent partnerships with parents and the community.

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

Islamic Education

1 development point

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

    Ensure consistently effective teaching practices so all students achieve well, particularly in Islamic Education and Arabic.

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

Assessment

1 development point

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

    Ensure that in lesson planning teachers make full use of assessment information to match learning activities to the needs of students.

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

Leadership and self-evaluation

1 development point

  • Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports

    Establish and regularly review, measurable interim targets in the school’s improvement plan to ensure consistent progress towards the school’s goals.

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

Findings from 1 of 5 reports

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    Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.

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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.

Leadership

Principal at the 2023–⁠24 inspection
Fiona Cottam Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Appointed 1 Jun 2016, as the report prints it. The current principal is under Location.
Principals since 2017–⁠18
No change of principal
Fiona Cottam, 2017–18 to 2023–24
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Subjects

Academic outcomes, Hartland 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 reportAcceptableWeakWeak
EnglishVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good
MathematicsVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good
ScienceVery goodVery goodVery goodGood

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, Hartland International School

Islamic Education, by inspection report

Rated2017–182018–192019–202022–232023–24
Islamic Education attainmentPrimaryAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education attainmentSecondaryAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education attainmentPost-16Islamic Education attainment, Post-16: not rated from 2017–18 to 2019–20AcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education progressPrimaryAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education progressSecondaryAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education progressPost-16Islamic Education progress, Post-16: not rated from 2017–18 to 2019–20AcceptableAcceptable

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
A. Registration RequirementsMet FullyNot in this report
B. International and Benchmark AchievementVery goodGood
C. Leadership: International and Emirati AchievementVery goodNot in this report
D. Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacyGoodAcceptable
Overall school standards in the National Agenda ParameterVery goodNot in this report

Registration requirements: Met Fully

  • Students improved their Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) scores between 2016 and 2021 and exceeded the school’s target, with progression rated as outstanding.
  • In benchmark tests, students have sustained their very high scores in English, mathematics, and science over the last two years.
  • The school introduced the New Group Reading Test (NGRT) assessments at the start of the 2021-2022 academic year.
  • The school’s own analysis of the results indicates that the reading ages of students in Primary rose in line with their chronological ages.
  • In Secondary, the reading ages of targeted students improved with more reading in line with age expectations.

Earlier reports

  • 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
  • 2019–20: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve its UAE National Agenda targets — is above expectations
  • 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is above expectations
  • 2017–18: Overall, the school's provision for achieving National Agenda targets — meets expectations

Recognised by UAE universities?

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

  • British: five IGCSE or GCSE passes (grade E or 3) and one A level or two AS levels (grade E).
  • 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.

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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Calendar 2026–27: term dates and holidays

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

Fridays: every private school in Dubai finishes by 11:30, since 9 January 2026.Source The National, 19 Dec 2025 (opens in a new tab)

During Ramadan, whose dates follow the moon, KHDA caps the school day at five hours; each school confirms its own times.Source Gulf News (opens in a new tab)

How these dates compare with other Dubai schools: holidays 2026–27, break by break

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 18 September 2026.

Activities

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.

Ball sports

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Netball

Water sports

  • Swimming · Primary PE curriculum

Individual sports

  • Gymnastics
  • Martial arts
  • Horse riding
  • Yoga & fitness · weight training · yoga

Dance

  • Dance (other) · Dance · delivered through external specialist provision, which forms a part of our enrichment programme

Theatre

  • Drama · Drama lessons · once a week
  • Musicals · two annual musical productions

Music

  • Choir & singing · Primary and Secondary Choir · Choral Masterclass programmes
  • Orchestra & bands · Primary and Secondary Ensemble · Pop Band
  • Instrument lessons · Recorder · Year 3

Art & design

  • Art · Cultural Awareness Day Art Competition

Debate & strategy

  • Debate & public speaking · Public Speaking

Award programmes

  • Duke of Edinburgh / IAYP · The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award

Facilities

  • Theatre or auditorium
  • Music rooms

Also mentioned: skiing, Hartland’s Got Talent, Holy Qur’an club

Source Source A: School website, read 2026-09-23

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    School website, read 23 September 2026

    Checked 23 September 2026.

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 all children in FS for 50 minutes per week

Courses after 16

  • BTEC

External examinations

  • GCSE
  • A-Level

Facilities

  • High-quality premises
  • Specialised facilities

Support for students of determination and the gifted

  • Detailed systems identify students of determination and those who are gifted and talented. p. 18
  • The counselling team, and other trusted staff members, provide assistance and support for students, including careers guidance. p. 18
  • Systematic assessments on entry successfully identify barriers to learning. p. 19
  • Whole school tracking systems and student passports provide detailed information to help inform and refine the support that students are receiving. p. 19

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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On the school's website

What the school says about itself on hartlandinternational.com, read on 22 September 2026. The school's own words, not checked by KHDA; a figure here is the school's own count. Bus routes and bus fees can change each year, so confirm with the school. The site's name beside a line opens that page.

Where leavers go

Class size

Admissions

School bus and transport

Source Source A: School website, read 2026-09-22

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    School website, read 22 September 2026

    Checked 22 September 2026.

Students

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

Students, 2024–⁠25
1,998 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
Largest nationality group
British Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
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    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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Snapshots by year

Students and staff by academic year, Hartland International School

YearStudentsTeachersTeacher turnover
2024–251,998Not availableNot available
2023–241,619146Not available
2022–231,3861238%
2021–221,014Not availableNot available
2020–21703Not availableNot available
2019–206317910%
2018–19525709%
2017–18433Not availableNot available
2016–17299Not availableNot available
2015–16205Not availableNot available

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

Location

Address
Meydan City
Phone and email
+971 4 407 9444fcottam@hartlandinternational.comPrincipal: Fiona Mary Cottam
As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27

Around the school

Schools nearby

Within 10 km, by straight-line distance, not a route.

  1. North London Collegiate School Middle East

    0.3 km · Very good 2023–24 · IB

  2. Bilingual French International School

    2.8 km · Very good 2023–24 · French

  3. Rashid and Latifa School

    3.2 km · No rating yet · British

  4. Dubai International Private School – Al Quoz

    4.1 km · Good 2023–24 · American

  5. GEMS Our Own Indian School

    4.4 km · Very good 2023–24 · Indian CBSE

All 5 schools in Meydan CityAll British curriculum schools in DubaiAll IB schools in Dubai

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 18 September 2026.

Sources

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