Queen International School
British curriculum, Deira, FS1–Year 13
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
Overall rating
Earlier reports
Wellbeing Dubai focus area
Inclusion Dubai focus area
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
- British
- Year groups
- FS1–Year 13
- Languages of instruction
- English, Arabic
- Founded
- 1998
- External examinations
- IGCE, AS, A2 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Extra-curricular activities
- Named in the 2023–24 report: see What the school offers
Students and staff
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 633 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 50 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 21 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 56 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.
- Guidance counsellors
- 1 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Peter Kenneth Gutteridge Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 1 Jun 2023, as the report prints it.
- Principals since 2011–12
- 5 changes of principal
- Malaka Abdul Moneim Khalil,, 2011–12 to 2013–14 → William Storey, 2015–16 → Malaka Abdul Moneim Khalil, 2016–17 → Lesley Patricia Davies, 2017–18 to 2018–19 → Glenn Atkinson, 2019–20 → Peter Kenneth Gutteridge, 2022–23 to 2023–24
Contact
- Address
- Deira
- Phone and email
- +971 4 265 2600queenint@emirates.net.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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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
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)
OverallOverall performance
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 5 reports and Acceptable in 8 reports.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Acceptable in 2 reports.
LeadershipLeadership and management
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Acceptable 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.
| Area | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeachingTeaching for effective learning | ||||
| Assessment | ||||
| CurriculumCurriculum design and implementation | ||||
| Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptation | ||||
| SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protection |
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
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
There are improvements to children's progress in English, and attainment in mathematics in the Foundation Stage. Students in Primary are making good progress in most core subjects. Students in the Secondary phase continue to achieve at a very high level in English, mathematics and science. Last year, students in Year 11 and 12, received good and improving results in the external examinations.
Personal and social development
Students' personal and social development is a strength of the school. Across all phases, they display very good attitudes to learning alongside respectful and positive behaviours. They show a very clear understanding of Islamic values and appreciation of Emirati heritage and different cultures. Many students are involved in charitable activities in Dubai, and all participated in the school's Innovation Day.
Teaching, curriculum and care
In the Foundation Stage, the quality of teaching and the development of the children's independent learning skills, is rapidly improving. In Secondary and Post 16, this is also at a high level. Assessment processes are more effective in Foundation Stage, where they are closely linked to the learning that is taking place in the classroom, and in Post 16, where learning is externally measured.
Wellbeing
A well-being vision statement is now in place, created by staff and parents, and a development plan for well-being is in operation. Students are very positive about having a say in their school. The teachers promote wellbeing in their classes through a range of strategies. All students express a very strong sense of belonging and show high levels of positivity about the school and staff.
Inclusion
The Inclusion department in the school is led by a capable and dedicated leader. Since the last inspection, there have been improvements to the quality of students' individual education plans, and a programme of training for staff is taking place. A partnership with an external support agency, and the weekly visits of a member of the governing body enhance the planning for students of determination.
Leadership and management
The new senior leadership team is involved in school self-evaluation and contributes positively to the development of learning in lessons. Parents view the school as a family and value the regular information that they receive on school events and their children's learning.The governing body is more representative and includes two parent governors. Interactive white boards to support teaching are now in place in many of the classrooms.
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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 · 187 school days
- First midterm break
- 16 Oct 2026
- 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
- Second midterm break
- 8 Feb 2027 to 9 Feb 20272 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).
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KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Academics
Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.
| Subject | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education | Not in this report | |||
| Arabic | Not in this report | |||
| English | Not in this report | |||
| Mathematics | ||||
| Science |
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, Queen International SchoolIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2015–16 | 2016–17 | 2017–18 | 2018–19 | 2019–20 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentPrimary | |||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentSecondary | |||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentPost-16 | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressPrimary | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressSecondary | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressPost-16 |
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
| Aspect | Whole school | Emirati cohort |
|---|---|---|
| International and Benchmark Achievement | ||
| Leadership: International and Emirati Achievement | Not in this report | |
| Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacy | ||
| Overall school standards in the National Agenda Parameter | Not in this report |
Registration requirements: Met Fully
- In the recent Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), the school did not meet its targets but sustained a score above the centre point of 500.
- In the National Agenda Parameter tests, the school sustained its outstanding judgement in mathematics but declined by one judgement to very good in English and science.
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 below expectations
- 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve its UAE National Agenda targets — is approaching expectations
- 2017–18: Attainment as indicated by the National Agenda Parameter benchmarks — is above expectations
- 2016–17: Overall, the school’s improvement towards achieving its National Agenda targets — is above expectations
- 2015–16: no verdict read
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:
- British: five IGCSE or GCSE passes (grade E or 3) and one A level or two AS levels (grade E).
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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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
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.
Neither the school’s website nor KHDA’s reports we read name a specific sport or activity.
Facilities
- Sports hall
- Art studio
- Sports courts
Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports
- Model United Nations
- Art
- Drama
Also mentioned: extra-curricular Qur’anic club, student council meetings
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 11
Checked 16 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 · Most students study Arabic as a first language.
Courses after 16
- A level · A2
External examinations
- IGCE
- IGCSEs
- AS Levels
Facilities
- Interactive white boards
- Water fountain
- Prayer room
- Canteen
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- All students of determination now have an individual education plan (IEP), which identifies the steps that need to be taken to support their learning. p. 4
- The new education plans provide an excellent basis to meet student needs. p. 19
- Recent staff training, alongside external support is helping to improve the identification process and provision. p. 19
- Parent workshops about specific conditions and student needs have strengthened parental understanding. p. 19
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Fees
Tuition across 15 year groupsNote 1
AED 15,554 to AED 29,170Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
FS1 to Year 13, 2026–27
Tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, Queen International School, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26
| Year group | 2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27 | 2025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | ||
| FS1 | AED 17,175 | AED 17,175 |
| FS2 | AED 15,554 | AED 15,554 |
| Primary | ||
| Year 1 | AED 15,554 | AED 15,554 |
| Year 2 | AED 16,526 | AED 16,526 |
| Year 3 | AED 16,526 | AED 16,526 |
| Year 4 | AED 16,526 | AED 16,526 |
| Year 5 | AED 17,494 | AED 17,494 |
| Year 6 | AED 17,494 | AED 17,494 |
| Secondary | ||
| Year 7 | AED 17,494 | AED 17,494 |
| Year 8 | AED 18,471 | AED 18,471 |
| Year 9 | AED 19,445 | AED 19,445 |
| Year 10 | AED 23,337 | AED 23,337 |
| Year 11 | AED 23,337 | AED 23,337 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Year 12 | AED 25,282 | AED 25,282 |
| Year 13 | AED 29,170 | AED 29,170 |
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: 3 strengths, 5 development points, 5 recurring across the last 5 reports.
Teaching
Note 11 strength
StrengthFS
Improvements to the quality of teaching and learning skills in FS
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Personal development and wellbeing
1 strength
Strength
The very positive attitudes to learning and the behaviour of students in all phases of the school
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Islamic Education
1 strength
Strength
Students’ clear understanding of Islamic values and appreciation of Emirati heritage and world cultures
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Assessment
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 5 reportsNote 2
Ensure that systems for the recording of assessment are secure and accurately reflect the achievement of each individual student.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Curriculum and challenge
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reportsPrimary
Ensure that the Primary curriculum is fully implemented.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 8
Leadership and self-evaluation
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reports
Ensure the accuracy of the school’s self-evaluations and monitor the impact of improvement planning on students’ outcomes.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Governance
2 development points
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports
Ensure that governors have an accurate understanding of the school’s performance and are in a position to hold senior leaders more fully to account.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports
Establish regular briefings schedules with the school’s owner so that she may effectively support the school’s improvement journey.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11
Findings from 1 of 11 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.
History
14 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2008–09 to 2023–24.
History of Queen International SchoolOverall rating by academic year, newest first
- 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
- 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
- 2023–24Same as 2022–23Note 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- 2022–23Same as 2019–20Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- 2020–21 and 2021–22No inspection.
- 2019–20Same as 2018–19Full Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)
- 2018–19Down from GoodFull Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- 2017–18Same as 2016–17Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- 2016–17Up from AcceptableFull Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)
- 2015–16Same as 2014–15Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Six-level scale starts in 2015–16. Earlier reports used four levels.
- 2014–15Same as 2013–14Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)
- 2013–14Same as 2012–13Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- 2012–13Same as 2011–12Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
- 2011–12Down from GoodFull Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- 2010–11Same as 2009–10Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- 2009–10Same as 2008–09Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
- 2008–09First reportFull Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab)
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.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, Queen International School
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 633 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 684 | 50 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 735 | 52 | 8% |
| 2021–22 | 763 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 884 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 1,072 | 67 | 13% |
| 2018–19 | 1,167 | 72 | 15% |
| 2017–18 | 1,166 | 71 | 18% |
| 2016–17 | 1,156 | 71 | 14% |
| 2015–16 | 1,180 | 70 | 22% |
| 2014–15 | 1,179 | 70 | 10% |
| 2013–14 | 1,254 | Not available | Not available |
| 2012–13 | 1,277 | Not available | Not available |
| 2011–12 | 1,209 | Not available | Not available |
| 2010–11 | 1,222 | Not available | Not 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.
Full Inspection Reports · PDF, English
- Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab)
Parent Reports · PDF, English
A shorter summary for parents. Findings and answers use the Full Inspection Report.
Fees Fact Sheets · web page, English
KHDA school directory · web page, English
KHDA school directory 2026–27 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2024–25 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2020–21 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)