Star International School – Al Twar
Also known as: Star International School Al Twar
Star International School – Al Twar is a private British curriculum school in Al Twar 2, Dubai, for boys and girls from FS1 to Year 13. KHDA rated the school Good in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 22,027 to AED 47,200 a year, depending on the year group.
Sources: KHDA inspection report 2023–24, p. 6; KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
- rating
- Good: level 4 of 6 on KHDA’s scale, from Very weak to OutstandingKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Good means
- fee
- AED 22,027 – 47,200a 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
- 625 students2024–25, KHDA school directory
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Fees at this school, 2026–27
AED 22,027 – 47,200a year, FS1 to Year 13, 2026–27
Not included: transport, uniform, books, trips, sibling discounts.
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.
- Year groups
- FS1 to Year 13Which year group for your child? → September 2027 intake →
- 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
- Apply
- starintlschoolaltwar.com+971 4 263 8999principal.altwar@starintlschools.comTelephone and e-mail as KHDA's school directory lists them, checked 18 September 2026. How admission works across Dubai →
- 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
- Year groups
- FS1–Year 13
- Gender
- Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 2000
- Name registered with KHDA
- Star International School
- External examinations
- GCSE, A Level Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Accreditation
- UK Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Extra-curricular activities
- Football, Basketball, Netball, Swimming and more, 12 confirmed
- Principal
- Lisa Joanne Milanec
- Website
- starintlschoolaltwar.com
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
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
Students' progress in Foundation Stage (FS) and in English, mathematics and science in the secondary phase is very good. It is typically good in the primary and post-16 phases, except in Arabic as additional language where their achievement it is not as strong. Attainment is good in English, mathematics and science, and very good in English in the secondary phase.
Personal and social development
Students show significant personal development, making healthy lifestyle choices and valuing exercise. Their high attendance and punctuality boost achievement. They understand Islamic values, actively participating in cultural events. While committed to voluntary work and showing a strong work ethic, entrepreneurial skills and independence are areas for development. Their environmental awareness is highlighted in sustainability projects.
Teaching, curriculum and care
In secondary, teaching excels with teachers' deep subject knowledge fostering independent learning, while in Foundation Stage (FS), play-based learning effectively enhances development. Across phases, engaging questioning techniques are used, with secondary focusing on developing critical thinking. Arabic teaching, however, lacks high expectations. Lessons vary in quality, notably in primary, and need to integrate knowledge better with the wider world and digital literacy.
Wellbeing
Leaders in the school nurture well-being as a priority. Students actively participate in shaping the well-being vision, although a more structured approach to teaching and assessing these principles is necessary. Staff induction is thoughtful, but integrating well-being into the curriculum needs enhancement. The staff, feeling valued, offer compassionate support and regularly celebrate student successes. However, there is a need for more systematic well-being education and a broader range of extracurricular activities to deepen students' understanding.
Inclusion
The school is effective in supporting students of determination with low-level needs through ongoing special education training for staff. Strong parent-school collaboration is facilitated by online progress tracking. Teachers effectively use assessment data for targeted lesson planning and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Students of all needs collaborate well, supported by learning assistants. While students with IEPs show strong progress, improving IEP precision and ensuring consistent curriculum adaptation across the school would enhance overall progress.
Leadership and management
School leaders prioritise the UAE agenda, emphasising care and inclusion. Effective communication boosts staff morale. Middle leaders show curriculum knowledge but must address barriers, especially in the primary section. The school commits to self-evaluation but teaching monitoring is not sufficiently rigorous. Active parent engagement needs expanded partnerships. Governance lacks formalised roles, needing wider representation and training. The leadership team ensures a favourable environment, emphasising bespoke teacher training and facility updates for a better learning experience.
- Back to text, source A
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 · 124 parents responded Source A: Full Inspection Report 2019–20
Safety and care
Nearly all feel that their children are kept safe.
Progress and learning
They believe that they have the information to support their children’s learning at home.
Behaviour
They believe that their children have strong relationships with their teachers and fellow students, and that on-going bullying is not an issue.
Communication
Most parents who responded are satisfied and state that the school listens and responds to their views.
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2019–20
Page 23
Checked 16 September 2026.
Fees 2026–27
Star International School – Al Twar tuition for 2026–27 is AED 22,027 (FS1) to AED 47,200 (Year 11 and 1 other year group) across 15 year groups, as published in the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27, after the discount the school lists; KHDA's approved tuition is AED 22,027 to AED 71,409.Note 1Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Approved tuition is unchanged from 2025–26 in every year group; the discount on the 2026–27 sheet is smaller than on the 2025–26 sheet, so the fee after the discount is higher in all 15 year groups; the school did not raise its approved fee.
Annual tuition by year group, Star International School – Al Twar, 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 22,027 | AED 21,520 |
| FS2 | AED 25,915 | AED 25,320 |
| Primary | ||
| Year 1 | AED 25,915 | AED 25,320 |
| Year 2 | AED 29,801 | AED 29,120 |
| Year 3 | AED 29,801 | AED 29,120 |
| Year 4 | AED 33,687 | AED 32,915 |
| Year 5 | AED 33,687 | AED 32,915 |
| Year 6 | AED 33,687 | AED 32,915 |
| Secondary | ||
| Year 7 | AED 36,090approved AED 43,586 | AED 35,280 |
| Year 8 | AED 42,465approved AED 43,586 | AED 41,510 |
| Year 9 | AED 42,465approved AED 43,586 | AED 41,510 |
| Year 10 | AED 40,122approved AED 50,997 | AED 39,220 |
| Year 11 | AED 47,200approved AED 56,925 | AED 46,140 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Year 12 | AED 40,122approved AED 63,757 | AED 39,220 |
| Year 13 | AED 47,200approved AED 71,409 | AED 46,140 |
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 1
The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
- Back to text, source A
Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition for 15 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 15 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 2
Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
Star International School – Al Twar fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2017–18 and other charges.
Other campuses of Star International School: Mirdif
Tuition as listed on the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet, after the discount it lists («Discount on Tuition fees»), with the approved tuition beneath. The sheet is issued for one academic year and lists other discount schemes separately, «as applicable»; confirm the amount with the school.
What a year costs, FS1, 2026–27
Showing FS1. Choose another year group above to see its costs.
- Tuition
- AED 22,027
- KHDA's total for the year
- AED 22,027
Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere
- Uniform
- AED 650 to AED 1,600
- Books
- AED 300 to AED 2,000
- StationeryAs KHDA's sheet prints it; confirm this amount with the school.
- AED 1,500 to AED 4,500
A year, before optional servicesAED 24,477 to AED 30,127
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
- Sibling 1
- 10%
- Sibling 2
- 15%
- Siblings 3 to 5
- 20%
- Referrals
- AED 1,000
- School Management Concession
- up to 75%
- Corporate
- 10%
- Privilege Cards
- 20%
- Early Payment
- up to 7%
- School Employees
- up to 100%
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
Overall rating
Earlier reports
Wellbeing Dubai focus area
Inclusion Dubai focus area
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)
OverallOverall performance
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 6 reports and Acceptable in 6 reports.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 2 reports.
LeadershipLeadership and management
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: 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.
| 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 |
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
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.
- «Quality of performance substantially exceeds the expectation of the UAE»23 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance exceeds the expectation of the UAE»47 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «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
- «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
- «Quality of performance is below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
- «Quality of performance is significantly below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
Star International School – Al Twar was rated Good in 2023–24, one of 85 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
14 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2008–09 to 2023–24.
History of Star International School – Al TwarOverall 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.
- 2019–20Up from AcceptableFull Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)
- 2018–19Same as 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- 2017–18Down from GoodFull Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- 2016–17Same as 2015–16Full 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)
- 2013–14Up from AcceptableFull Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- 2012–13Same as 2011–12Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
- 2011–12Same as 2010–11Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- 2010–11Same as 2009–10Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- 2009–10Not comparable: four-level scaleFull Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
- 2008–09“Unsatisfactory”First reportFull Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab)
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 1
Change compares each report with the school’s previous report. Years with no inspection are skipped, never counted as a change.
Findings
9 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 4 development points, 3 recurring across the last 5 reports.
English
Note 11 strength
StrengthFS and Secondary
The very good progress in English, mathematics and science in FS and Secondary.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Personal development and wellbeing
1 strength
Strength
Students’ personal and social development.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Health, safety and safeguarding
1 strength
Strength
The high-quality health and safety, and pastoral care.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Parents and community
1 strength
Strength
Strong partnerships with parents.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Staffing, facilities and resources
1 strength
StrengthSecondary
Outstanding facilities in Secondary.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Arabic
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 5 reportsNote 2
Raise achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic to at least match that in other subjects.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Teaching
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 5 reportsFS and Primary and Post-16
Ensure greater consistency in the quality of teaching and the use of assessment to inform lesson planning in FS, Primary and Post-16.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Leadership and self-evaluation
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 5 reports
Improve the effectiveness of middle leaders by ensuring that they have the skills needed to drive improvement in their areas of responsibility.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11
Inclusion of students of determination
1 development point
Development requiredGifted and talented students
Ensure that appropriate support is provided for gifted and talented students, and for others with particular learning needs,
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 12
Findings from 1 of 11 reports
- Back to text, note 1
Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.
- Back to text, note 2
Recurring counts the school’s last 5 reports, 2017–18 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.
KHDA’s return visits
After an Unsatisfactory inspection, KHDA came back to check each recommendation. Its verdict at every visit, as the visit report prints it.
Asked in the 2008–09 inspection
Improve progress in Arabic by making teaching more rigorous and interesting so that it matches the prior knowledge of the students
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 1 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
Share widely the best practices of teaching in the school so that all teachers reach the standards of the best
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 1 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
Delegate more responsibility within the school to students, particularly the older ones, to motivate and develop their preparedness for adult life
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 1 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
Review the direction of the school by involving all stakeholders in its development and producing formal plans of what needs to be done, how it is to be achieved and how success is to be recognised
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 1 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
Clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Principal and define delegated powers so that the school can carry out its business without delay
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 1 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
Urgently introduce organisational structures and systems such as registers, recording students’ progress, job descriptions, and management reporting structures so staff are clear of their roles and students are effectively protected and given adequate guidance
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 2 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
Strengthen the management team of the school to provide better direction and support to the teachers to ensure proper monitoring and quality assurance of their work
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 2 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
Raise the standards of learning in the school by enabling students to take more responsibility for their work and by giving them quality feedback so that they know what to do to improve.
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 2 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
“Met” and “Not met” are KHDA’s words: the school had, or had not, met the requirements of the recommendation to an acceptable level. Where a visit judged the recommendations together, one sentence covers them all.
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Durriya Gorawal Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 7 Mar 2007, as the report prints it. The current principal is under Location.
- Principals since 2011–12
- 2 changes of principal
- Durriya Goriawala, 2011–12 to 2019–20 → Durriya Gorawal, 2022–23 to 2023–24 → Lisa Joanne Milanec, in KHDA's directory on 2026-09-18
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Subjects
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, Star International School – Al TwarIslamic 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 attainment, Post-16: not rated from 2015–16 to 2019–20 | ||||||
| Islamic Education progressPrimary | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressSecondary | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressPost-16 | Islamic Education progress, Post-16: not rated from 2015–16 to 2019–20 | ||||||
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) test, the school exceeded its target of 570 by 12 points, with boys performing better than girls.
- Over a two-year period, progress in the National Agenda benchmark tests was acceptable in English and mathematics and good in science.
- Leaders administer the New Group Reading Test (NGRT) in Years 2 to 10.
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 — meets expectations
- 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve its UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
- 2017–18: Overall, the school's provision for achieving the National Agenda targets — is not secure
- 2016–17: Overall, the school’s progress towards meeting the National Agenda target — meets 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)
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
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
- Back to text, source A
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
Individual sports
- Gymnastics
Dance
- Dance (other) · Dance
Art & design
- Art · Arts and Crafts · Drawing Club
- Photography & film · ISP Filmmakers · 12 to 18 years
Science & technology
- Science & engineering club · ISP Scientists · 8 to 18 years
Debate & strategy
- Debate & public speaking · Debate Club
- Model United Nations · ISP Model United Nations · 13 to 18 years
- Chess · ISP Chess Masters · 5 to 18 years
Facilities
- Music rooms
- Makerspace
- Sports hall
- Art studio
- Playing field
- Swimming pool
·
Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports
- Yoga & fitness
- Ballet
Also mentioned: ISP Artists, ISP Changemakers, ISP Cultural Exchange, ISP Virtual Exchange, Board Games, Creative Writing Club
- Back to text, source A
School website, read 24 September 2026
Checked 24 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 · as a first language
Courses after 16
- Vocational qualifications
External examinations
- GCSE
- A Level
Facilities
- Wellbeing spaces
- Student-designed post-16 common room
- Quiet areas in classrooms
- Sports areas
- Playgrounds
- Laboratory work
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- Provision in the inclusion room, where students receive individual support, has been enhanced. p. 18
- Students are supported by well-trained learning support assistants, particularly in Primary. p. 18
- The needs of students of determination are accurately identified. p. 18
- A range of assessment information is used to identify gifted and talented students. p. 18
- This ensures that parents are kept fully informed and are also able to contribute to their individual educational plans (IEPs). p. 19
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Students
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 625 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 57 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 101 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 72 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
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, Star International School – Al Twar
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 625 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 643 | 57 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 647 | 100 | 34% |
| 2021–22 | 551 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 484 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 538 | 52 | 22% |
| 2018–19 | 559 | 56 | 11% |
| 2017–18 | 570 | 46 | 43% |
| 2016–17 | 540 | 44 | 24% |
| 2015–16 | 564 | 42 | 24% |
| 2014–15 | 528 | Not available | Not available |
| 2013–14 | 393 | Not available | Not available |
| 2012–13 | 366 | Not available | Not available |
| 2011–12 | 397 | Not available | Not available |
| 2010–11 | 318 | Not available | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Location
- Address
- Al Twar Second
- Phone and email
- +971 4 263 8999principal.altwar@starintlschools.comPrincipal: Lisa Joanne Milanec
- 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.
- Al Salam Community School
0.4 km · 2023–24 · British
- Al Sadiq Islamic English School
0.8 km · 2023–24 · British
- Cambridge International School
1.2 km · 2023–24 · British
- Hampton Heights International School
1.8 km · No rating yet · British
- Deira Private School
2.3 km · 2023–24 · British
All 5 schools in Al TwarAll British curriculum schools in Dubai
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 18 September 2026.
Sources
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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)
Follow-through inspection reports · PDF, English
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)
School website · web page, English
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