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Uptown International School Q & A

Uptown International School is owned and managed by the Taaleem Group which operates Early Learning Centres, two UK curriculum and three IB curriculum schools in Dubai and one in Abu Dhabi (with a further associated branch having opened in September 2020). Located towards the Sharjah border in Mirdiff, Uptown was among the first IB curriculum schools to open in Dubai.
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At a glance
School type
International
School phase
All through
Inspection rating
Very good
Curricula taught
Availability 2022/23
Availability 2023/24
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Annual fee average
AED 60,500
Annual fees
AED 40,500–72,500
Price band help
Premium
Status
Open
Opening year
2005
School year
Sep to Jul
Teacher turnover help
38%
Principal
Mr Colin Gerrie
Owner
Taaleem
Community
Main student nationality
United Arab Emirates
Main teacher nationality
United Kingdom
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