Star International School, Al Twar

Star International School, Al Twar is a British curriculum school in Dubai, established in 2005 and serving students from FS1 to Year 13. The school operates across two campuses, with Primary in Al Twar 2 and Secondary in Al Twar 4. Since joining ISP in 2022, Star has become part of a global community of 100+ schools across 25+ countries.

School Profile

Learning starts with EYFS, followed by the National Curriculum for England, progressing to GCSE/BTEC and Post-16 pathways including AS and A Level. Star International School, Al Twar employs the Learning.First™ methodology, which positions teachers as mentors while students shape their own learning path through reflection and peer assessment. This approach yields impressive outcomes—97% pass A Level while 91% achieve grades 9-4 on GCSE exams—enabling graduates to pursue their ambitions at leading universities worldwide. The community itself reflects genuine diversity, with students representing over 60 nationalities.

Locations

More than 750 students study across two purpose-built campuses in Al Twar: the Primary Campus offers FS1 to Year 6 (ages 3–11) and the Secondary Campus offers Year 7 to Year 13 (ages 11–18). The primary campus in Al Twar 2 creates an intimate environment for younger learners, featuring interactive play zones, a music room, and a STEAM lab designed for exploration and creativity. Meanwhile, the secondary campus in Al Twar 4 houses advanced science laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics, an Apple Mac Suite, a design and technology lab with 3D printers, plus sporting facilities including an Olympic 8-lane pool, football pitch, and three indoor sports halls.

Achievements and Features

Through ISP membership, students access a network of 100+ schools across 25+ countries, participating in programs like Model United Nations, Chess Masters, Filmmakers, and Cultural Exchange. The research partnership with Cambridge University through Camtree underpins the institution’s “Good Struggles” philosophy, deliberately creating productive discomfort that fosters growth. Scholarship programs recognize outstanding achievement in academics, sports, debate, and the arts.

Star International School, Al Twar Curriculum

The British curriculum (National Curriculum for England) integrates STEAM across all levels. Early Years (3-5) follows EYFS with exploratory learning through structured play, while Primary (5-11) uses interdisciplinary projects combining geography, history, music, and art. Secondary (11-16) prepares students for IGCSE and BTEC, and Post-16 (16-18) offers either AS and A Levels for academic preparation or BTEC for practical learning. English serves as the teaching language, with Arabic studied from early years through Year 13 and French from Year 5 to IGCSE. The EAL program accelerates language development, while life skills training addresses cognitive abilities, global competencies, self-management, interpersonal skills, and digital literacy.

Extracurricular Activities

More than 60 clubs operate throughout the school day, covering sports, arts, STEAM, leadership, and community initiatives. Students take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and teams compete in DASSA and BSME leagues across basketball, football, netball, swimming, and gymnastics, training on professional facilities. Activities range from creative writing, debate, drawing, French, gardening, and performing arts to science experiments, robotics, dance, and board games. A dedicated support team including inclusion specialists, pastoral care experts, and a school counselor ensures student wellbeing.

Format

Star International School, Al Twar is a day school with its own school bus service, supporting families across a wide range of communities in Dubai and Sharjah, including Al Nahda, Al Qusais, Al Twar, Mirdif, Al Warqaa, Al Mizhar, Muhaisnah, Nad Al Hamar, Al Rashidiya, Bur Dubai, Karama, Dubai Healthcare City, Festival City, Al Jaddaf, Dubai Silicon Oasis, International City, Downtown, Business Bay, Financial Centre, Satwa, Mankhool, Meydan, DAMAC Hills 2, Al Khan, Al Taawun, Buhaira Corniche, Abu Shagara and surrounding areas.