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Questions & Answers
Common questions about Horizon International School L.L.C, 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:
- The highly effective start that children make in FS
- The attitudes and behaviour of students that support the purposeful learning environment
- The achievement of students in English, mathematics and science in Primary and Secondary
- The arrangements to support the care, welfare, wellbeing and safety of students
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Improve access to all areas of the school, for all members of the school community
- Identify and share the best teaching, learning and assessment practices across the school. Horizon International School L.L.C
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Acceptable → Very good (2008 to 2023). 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: Outstanding, learning skills attainment: Outstanding
- Primary — english attainment: Outstanding, learning skills attainment: Very Good
- Secondary — english attainment: Outstanding, learning skills attainment: Very Good
- Post 16 — english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
How competitive is admission to Horizon International School L.L.C?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 58/100.
How have fees at this school changed?
Looking at Year 6 fees from 2017 to 2024 (KHDA open data), tuition has gone from AED 51,957 to AED 53,128 — a +2% change.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 across 110 teachers (plus 50 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Horizon International School L.L.C is in Umm Al Sheif, the area KHDA lists for it. It sits in a community of about 4,367 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is FGB on the Red Line, 740 m away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: BSME. External exams: IGCSE, GCSE, AS, A level.