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Questions & Answers
Common questions about Apple International School, answered from KHDA inspection data:
What did KHDA inspectors highlight as this school's strengths?
According to the most recent KHDA inspection, this school's notable strengths include:
- Students' strong respect for, and knowledge of, the culture and traditions of the UAE.
- The high quality of care, guidance and support given to students.
- The positive relationships between students and teachers.
- The quality of policies and procedures which ensure the health and safety of students and members of
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Ensure that teaching strategies and learning activities reflect an appropriate level of challenge for
- Ensure that the quality of teaching is consistent across the school.
- Raise attainment levels in Post-16, and throughout in Arabic.
- Improve attendance and punctuality.
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Acceptable → Good (2008 to 2022). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
How does the school perform across different age groups?
KHDA rates each phase separately for attainment and progress in core subjects:
- Foundation Stage — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
- Primary — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Secondary — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Post 16 — english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Good
How competitive is admission to Apple International School?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 47/100.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 across 338 teachers (plus 67 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in AL QUSAIS FIRST (القصيص الأولى), a community of 45,657 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Al Nahda on the Green Line, 870 m away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: Cambridge. External exams: GCSE, IGCSE, A Level.