The Apple International Community School
The Apple International Community School is a British curriculum private school in Al Karama, Dubai. Rated Acceptable by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 15,850–20,955.
Fee notes
2026-27 KHDA fact sheets, checked 12 October 2026. Tuition shown is payable tuition after any discount explicitly published in each sheet. Gross tuition and the published discount are retained separately. Fixed compulsory charges are separate; optional supplies, services, variable examination charges and enrolment charges are excluded. Confirm discount eligibility and current intake with admissions. Approved fee grades are not evidence of current admissions availability.
Parent sentiment: Mixed.
What parents praise
- Affordable fees/value for money
- Caring and inclusive environment
- Strong leadership and governance
- Good teaching quality (FS/Secondary)
- Individual student attention/small class sizes
Concerns parents raise
- Inconsistent Primary academic performance
- Limited special needs support
- Communication issues (historical)
- Still developing secondary phase
- Perceived lack of 'wow factor'
These are summaries of public commentary, not independently verified findings. See the profile’s review sources and confidence labels.
School-run drive times to nearby communities
- Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~13 min, pick-up ~13 min, 8 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~15 min, pick-up ~11 min, 13.1 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~16 min, pick-up ~18 min, 16.2 km by road
- Mirdif: drop-off ~20 min, pick-up ~25 min, 17.1 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~19 min, pick-up ~21 min, 20.6 km by road
- Palm Jumeirah: drop-off ~21 min, pick-up ~25 min, 25.8 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~24 min, pick-up ~25 min, 27.6 km by road
- Emirates Hills: drop-off ~25 min, pick-up ~26 min, 28.5 km by road
- The Springs: drop-off ~27 min, pick-up ~28 min, 28.6 km by road
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): drop-off ~29 min, pick-up ~29 min, 29 km by road
Related pages
- Nearby area: Downtown Dubai guide
- British-curriculum schools in Dubai
- Dubai schools under AED 40,000 a year
Data last reviewed: 2026-06-18. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Apple International Community School's KHDA rating?
The Apple International Community School is rated Acceptable in its most recent KHDA inspection (2023-24). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at The Apple International Community School?
Published annual fees are AED 15,850–20,955. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does The Apple International Community School follow?
The Apple International Community School follows the British curriculum.
Which communities is The Apple International Community School near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Downtown Dubai (~13 min), Jumeirah (~15 min), Umm Suqeim (~16 min). See the school-run section for more communities.