PACE Springfield International School
Part of PACE Education
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
National Curriculum (England)PACE Springfield International School is a British curriculum school located in Al Awir, Dubai, offering education from Foundation Stage 1 through Year 7. It aims to combine academic excellence with affordability in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to providing an inclusive and holistic educational experience that fosters curiosity, creativity, and independent learning. It emphasizes character building, critical thinking, and the development of practical life skills, guided by values such as integrity, empathy, respect, inclusion, happiness, commitment, and quality.
Programmes
The school follows the UK British Curriculum, integrated with the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum for Arabic subjects. The academic programme spans from Foundation Stage (FS1 and FS2) through Primary and into Secondary levels, with a focus on developing knowledge, skills, and understanding. Arabic is taught to both native and non-native speakers to ensure fluency and cultural awareness.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides specialized English as a Second Language (ESL) programmes to support students in transitioning to English as their primary language of instruction. This support includes language assessments, differentiated instruction, and a supportive classroom environment, with additional fees applied based on the level of support required.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does PACE Springfield International School offer?
- PACE Springfield International School offers National Curriculum (England).
- How much is tuition at PACE Springfield International School?
- Annual tuition at PACE Springfield International School is AED 20K–AED 28K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
- Where is PACE Springfield International School located?
- PACE Springfield International School is an international school in International City, United Arab Emirates.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2026-2027| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| FS1 / PRE KG | 3–4 | AED 20K |
| FS2 / KG 1 | 4–5 | AED 20K |
| YEAR 1 / KG 2 | 5–6 | AED 22.7K |
| YEAR 2 / GRADE 1 | 6–7 | AED 22.7K |
| YEAR 3 / GRADE 2 | 7–8 | AED 22.7K |
| YEAR 4 / GRADE 3 | 8–9 | AED 24.6K |
| YEAR 5 / GRADE 4 | 9–10 | AED 24.6K |
| YEAR 6 / GRADE 5 | 10–11 | AED 24.6K |
| YEAR 7 / GRADE 6 | 11–12 | AED 28K |
| YEAR 8 / GRADE 7 | 12–13 | AED 28K |
Other fees(8)
| Application fee· Application Fees | AED 500 |
|---|---|
| Uniform· Uniforms | AED 600 |
| Registration fee· Entrance fee (one-time fee charged only during admission) | AED 500 |
| Enrolment fee· Enrollment Fees: Up to 10% of the tuition fees non-refundable & deductible from the 1st term fees. Taken in the beginning of academic year. Full term fee is mandatory to start. Resources fee is included in term 1 payment. | — |
| Enrolment fee· Re-enrollment fees: Up to 5% of the tuition fees, non-refundable & deductible from the 1st term fees | — |
| Bus / transport· Transportation Annual Fee: Dubai I & New Sharjah: 5500 AED, Dubai II: 6500 AED, Dubai III: 8000 AED | — |
| Insurance· Medical fee charged along with term-wise tuition fee. Tuition & medical fee distributed: term 1 – 40%, term 2 & 3 – 30% each. | AED 500 |
| EAL· Language Support: AED 2,000 - AED 8,000 charged on case-by-case basis, subject to parental consent. | — |
Admissions
The school operates an online enquiry and registration process. Applicants are required to submit documentation including passport copies, birth certificates, vaccination records, and previous school reports, followed by a mandatory placement assessment for which a non-refundable fee of AED 500 is charged. Upon acceptance, a non-refundable registration fee is required, and all final documentation must be submitted within four weeks.
Calendar
The school operates from Sunday to Thursday, with hours from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and on Fridays from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Saturdays are observed as a holiday.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus is located in Al Awir, Dubai, and features modern facilities designed to support a vibrant learning community. These include dedicated spaces for arts and design, science and STEM laboratories, and sports areas.
Co-curriculars
Students participate in a range of extracurricular activities, with requirements to attend 6–10 sessions per term. Offerings vary by age group and include arts and crafts, gardening, coding and robotics, STEM clubs, debate, drama, entrepreneurship, journalism, and various sports teams. Secondary students may also engage in the Model United Nations (MUN), science olympiads, and astronomy clubs.
Andy HubblePrincipalAndy Hubble has over 35 years of experience teaching and leading in the United Kingdom and across the Gulf region. He has directed and delivered British curriculum GCSE, A Level, and BTEC courses and led US curriculum schools in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi.