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Questions & Answers
Common questions about Star International School (Branch), 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:
- Very good progress in English and science in FS, in English, mathematics and science in Primary, and in
- The well-planned curriculum and cross-curricular links.
- Students’ well-developed sense of personal responsibility and respect for Islamic values.
- Support for health and safety and emphasis on wellbeing.
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Raise attainment so that it is at least good in all phases in all subjects, especially Arabic.
- Improve teaching and the use of assessment data to inform teaching, learning and curriculum adaptation.
- Bring greater coherence to school policies.
- Ensure that all development plans have measurable targets, with appropriate timescales.
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Good → 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 — islamic education attainment: Not Applicable, english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
- Primary — islamic education attainment: Acceptable, english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Secondary — islamic education attainment: Acceptable, english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Post 16 — islamic education attainment: Acceptable, english attainment: Not Applicable, learning skills attainment: Good
How competitive is admission to Star International School (Branch)?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 50/100.
How have fees at this school changed?
Looking at Year 6 fees from 2017 to 2024 (KHDA open data), tuition has gone from AED 48,729 to AED 51,496 — a +6% change.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1 across 83 teachers (plus 20 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in MIRDIF (مردف), a community of 64,355 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Rashidiya on the Red Line, 2.7 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: NA. External exams: IGCSE.