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Hampton Heights International School Dubai
Operating in Al Twar, Hampton Heights International School follows the British curriculum for primary aged students from ages 3 to 11 years. Under Principal Lyudmyla Klykova's leadership, the school emphasizes early childhood development and foundational learning skills.
In brief
Operating in Al Twar, Hampton Heights International School follows the British curriculum for primary-aged students from ages 3 to 11 years. Under Principal Lyudmyla Klykova's leadership, the school emphasizes early childhood development and foundational learning skills. Recent social media posts show the school participating in Dubai's educational initiatives, including the Dubai 30x30 fitness program and Ramadan celebrations, suggesting active community engagement despite its relatively low profile in the competitive Dubai market.
The school maintains modern facilities with what parents describe as a large, beautifully finished building and convenient access for drop-off and pick-up. Educational programming includes outdoor learning activities, creative writing sessions, and gardening programs designed to develop fine motor skills in younger learners. Parent-teacher meetings appear well-organized, though the limited online presence makes detailed assessment of academic outcomes, extracurricular offerings, or peer comparisons challenging compared to established Dubai primary schools.
Strengths
- Reasonable fees compared to premium Dubai schools
- Large, well-finished building with attractive facilities
- Convenient location with easy school access
- Active participation in Dubai community programs
- Focus on early childhood development and hands-on learning
Considerations
- Very limited visibility in parent forums and education discussions
- Serves only primary ages (3-11), requiring secondary school transition
- Newer establishment with limited track record compared to established Dubai schools
- Minimal available information about academic outcomes or university preparation pathways
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 3 | AED 12,850 |
| FS2 | 4 | AED 13,750 |
| Year 1 | 5 | AED 14,650 |
| Year 2 | 6 | AED 15,750 |
| Year 3 | 7 | AED 16,650 |
| Year 4 | 8 | AED 17,550 |
| Year 5 | 9 | AED 18,450 |
| Year 6 | 10 | AED 19,550 |
| Year 7 | 11 | AED 19,950 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | AED 500 | |
| Registration Fee | AED 1,100 |
Reviews
Brand new, opened September 2024 in Al Twar 3, and the early read is the obvious one: a British school priced well below the bigger names in eastern Dubai, with a founding cohort still settling in. The campus is large, the leadership is hands-on, and families who took the early-adopter bet talk about a warm settling-in. Almost everything else is pending, including a first KHDA inspection.
Positives
- Affordability for a British curriculum. Fees from around AED 12,850 at FS1 and AED 19,500 to 26,000 across the main year groups put this at the low end of the British-curriculum market in Dubai. Sibling discounts of 10 to 30 percent come up in conversations about why families chose it.
- Settling-in and tone. Early families describe a welcoming intake, staff who know the children by name, and a faster sense of community than expected for a year-one school. Several mention the principal being visible and hands-on day to day.
- Campus and location. Sits on the former Jazeera University site in Al Twar 3, with smart classrooms, science and computer labs, and headroom for thousands more pupils as the school grows. Convenient for families based in eastern Dubai who do not want a long commute to the Barsha or JVC cluster.
Considerations
- No KHDA inspection yet. No KHDA rating, no published exam results, and no inspection report to read against. KHDA has paused full inspections through 2025 to 2026, so a first rating is not imminent. Families joining now are reading the school by what they see on a tour rather than by an external judgement.
- Year groups still building. Provision currently runs FS1 to Year 7, growing a year at a time toward A Level. Secondary, IGCSE and A Level pathways exist on paper but are not yet operating, so anyone looking past primary is buying into a plan rather than a track record.
- Transparency on SEN and extracurriculars. Public detail on SEN provision, EAL support, and the extracurricular programme is thin compared with established Dubai schools. The breadth and depth of co-curricular life is something a tour and direct questions need to fill in.
Leadership
Mark Pollitt
Lyudmyla Klykova is a senior academic professional with 23 years of experience, including 20 years in the UAE, specializing in English Language and Literature teaching, curriculum design, management, and teacher training across high school and university levels.
Accreditations
- KHDA 01