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Nord Anglia International School Dubai

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 69,625 - 105,288
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Arabic, French, German, Mandarin, Spanish
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

For families moving to the UAE, Nord Anglia International School Dubai offers an education based on the National Curriculum for England, progressing to IGCSEs and offering a choice between the IB Diploma, A-Levels, and BTEC in the Sixth Form. The campus features specialized spaces, including an MIT Maker Space, a 524-seat theatre, and dedicated areas for dance and music. A signature offering is the DICE program (Design, Innovation, Computing, Enterprise), which teaches coding, robotics, and digital design to build practical problem-solving skills. Additionally, through a collaboration with The Juilliard School, students engage in an advanced performing arts curriculum. The school also runs a robust World Language Programme with instruction in Arabic, French, German, Mandarin, and Spanish. Extensive extracurricular options include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, ski pathways, and a Model UN, ensuring students have numerous opportunities to explore personal interests alongside their standard coursework.

Al Barsha South Third, Al Barsha 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Nord Anglia International School Dubai has instruction in English.

Location
Nord Anglia International School Dubai is located in Al Barsha 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in a central area just off Hessa Street, about five minutes from Sheikh Zayed Road, with easy access via E311. The school's Al Barsha address places it in a well‑connected residential and commercial neighbourhood, with on‑site parking available for arrivals.

Stages
NAS Dubai serves students from ages 3 to 18, from Early Years through Sixth Form. The school follows the English National Curriculum in the primary and secondary years, with Sixth Form options including the IB Diploma Programme or A‑Levels (and related pathways such as BTEC). The campus structure aligns with Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form, as described in the school's overview.

Type
NAS Dubai is a co‑educational, day international school. It operates as a UK/IB‑oriented, private day school within the Nord Anglia Education family, with no boarding facilities publicly indicated.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school represents students from over 90 nationalities. NAS Dubai's own curriculum pages show nationalities numbered in the 90s across school phases (e.g., 91–95), while external reporting has cited enrollments around 2,300–3,000 with more than 90 nationalities and British as the largest group. The most common nationality is British.

Additional learning support
The school emphasises wellbeing and safeguarding as core to its learning community, with Outstanding ratings in KHDA inspections and ongoing safeguarding initiatives. NAS Dubai offers inclusive education and wellbeing support through structured pastoral care and digital wellbeing tools; recent Nord Anglia/NGO‑level updates describe ongoing safeguarding and wellbeing programs.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation for NAS Dubai. It is part of Nord Anglia Education and teaches UK‑aligned curriculum components (UK/IB) rather than representing a single country.

Religious affiliation
NAS Dubai has no explicit religious affiliation. The school operates as a UK/IB international school within Dubai's private education framework.

School day structure
The school day varies by year group but generally starts around 07:30 for Nursery, Reception and Primary, and around 07:45 for Secondary. End times range from about 15:00 to 16:00 depending on year group and activities, with Extended Academic Programs offered after school. Friday schedules follow a tutor/assembly rhythm with after‑school activities continuing where offered.

Bus service
A school bus service is offered as an optional transport option with additional fees. Details, routes and sign‑up arrangements are handled through the admissions process.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The NAS Dubai uniform is available through Zak's Uniform shop in Dubai Motor City. Some items on the compulsory list are not available at Zak's and must be purchased through the NAS Dubai school shop. A full uniform list and price information are provided as downloadable documents.

Food Options
The NAS Dubai campus houses the Lunchbox Canteen and Terrace Café, where meals are prepared on site and a hydroponic farming space supports food education. Lunchbox provides meals daily, and a weekly lunch menu is available in the NAS Dubai app with pre-ordering.

House System
Pupils are allocated to one of four houses: Falcons, Leopards, Scorpions, and Vipers. The house system encourages cross-year collaboration, and students participate in inter-house competitions throughout the year.

Governance and Ownership
NAS Dubai is part of Nord Anglia Education, a global network of premium international schools. Governance and oversight are provided by Nord Anglia Education as the owner and operator of NAS Dubai, which is described as part of the Nord Anglia Education family.
Fees

Annual tuition at Nord Anglia International School Dubai ranges from AED 69,625 to AED 105,288 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- Application fee (per child, non-refundable): AED 525 (inclusive of 5% VAT).
- One-off registration / admission deposit to accept an offered place (new students): AED 5,000 (charged as an admission deposit and deducted from the total tuition for that academic year; non-transferable and non-refundable except in exceptional circumstances described by the school).
- Re‑registration deposit for existing students: 5% of the school's tuition fees as a re‑registration deposit to confirm return for the new academic year; this deposit is non‑refundable and will be deducted from the total tuition for that academic year.

Tuition fees by year group (2025–26 academic year, amounts in AED)

- Foundation Stage 1 (FS1)
- Annual fee: AED 69,625. Term 1: AED 27,851; Term 2: AED 20,887; Term 3: AED 20,887.

- Foundation Stage 2 (FS2)
- Annual fee: AED 69,625. Term 1: AED 27,851; Term 2: AED 20,887; Term 3: AED 20,887.

- Year 1
- Annual fee: AED 81,228. Term 1: AED 32,492; Term 2: AED 24,368; Term 3: AED 24,368.

- Year 2
- Annual fee: AED 81,228. Term 1: AED 32,492; Term 2: AED 24,368; Term 3: AED 24,368.

- Year 3
- Annual fee: AED 87,030. Term 1: AED 34,812; Term 2: AED 26,109; Term 3: AED 26,109.

- Year 4
- Annual fee: AED 87,030. Term 1: AED 34,812; Term 2: AED 26,109; Term 3: AED 26,109.

- Year 5
- Annual fee: AED 87,030. Term 1: AED 34,812; Term 2: AED 26,109; Term 3: AED 26,109.

- Year 6
- Annual fee: AED 87,030. Term 1: AED 34,812; Term 2: AED 26,109; Term 3: AED 26,109.

- Year 7
- Annual fee: AED 92,832. Term 1: AED 37,134; Term 2: AED 27,849; Term 3: AED 27,849.

- Year 8
- Annual fee: AED 92,832. Term 1: AED 37,134; Term 2: AED 27,849; Term 3: AED 27,849.

- Year 9
- Annual fee: AED 92,832. Term 1: AED 37,134; Term 2: AED 27,849; Term 3: AED 27,849.

- Year 10
- Annual fee: AED 99,794. Term 1: AED 39,918; Term 2: AED 29,938; Term 3: AED 29,938.

- Year 11
- Annual fee: AED 99,794. Term 1: AED 39,918; Term 2: AED 29,938; Term 3: AED 29,938.

- Year 12
- Annual fee: AED 105,288. Term 1: AED 42,116; Term 2: AED 31,586; Term 3: AED 31,586.

- Year 13
- Annual fee: AED 105,288. Term 1: AED 42,116; Term 2: AED 31,586; Term 3: AED 31,586.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are presented on a termly basis (Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3). The school issues tuition invoices according to the academic terms and the termly figures above are the standard term invoices.
- An annual payment option is available; paying the full year in one payment qualifies for a 3% discount where the full annual tuition is paid in full prior to Monday 18 August 2025 (deadline as stated for the 2025–26 academic year).
- New‑student admission deposit (AED 5,000) is deducted from the total tuition for the academic year in which admission is being sought and is non‑refundable and valid only for that academic year. Existing students pay a 5% re‑registration deposit which is deducted from the total tuition for the returning academic year.
- For the purposes of refunds and pro‑rations, the value of the fee per month is calculated by dividing the total tuition fee by ten. Specific deduction rules apply depending on the length of attendance in a term (for example: attendance of two weeks or less leads to deduction of one month's fee; attendance between two weeks and one month leads to two months' fees being deducted; attendance beyond one month leads to a full term's fee being deducted). Charges for books and uniforms are not refundable; the same refund rules apply to transportation fees provided by the school.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable: Nord Anglia International School Dubai operates as a day school (no boarding provision).

Other costs and optional charges

- Optional additional costs are charged separately and typically include school transport, school uniforms, enrichment / after‑school activities, examination fees (IGCSE/A‑Level/IB where applicable), trips (local and international), music tuition and other optional programme costs. Amounts vary by service and student.
- Transport is charged as an optional service and third‑party summaries report typical transport ranges around 6,000– AED 12,000 per year depending on route and service. Uniform costs, enrichment and activity fees vary by item and programme; third‑party summaries and local retail sources indicate uniform items and occasional kit purchases are additional (examples: individual uniform items and optional specialist jackets).

Refund information (summary)

- Deposits (application deposit and registration/admission deposit or re‑registration deposit) are treated as non‑refundable in normal circumstances. The school may refund deposits only under special circumstances (for example, documented family relocation) and such cases may be submitted to the relevant regulatory authority for review. Refunds of tuition after a student has started are calculated according to the attendance-based deduction scale described above. Charges for books and uniforms are not refundable.

Fee payment options

- Tuition payments are processed through the school's payments system. The NAS Dubai parent app supports tuition payments and is used for payment handling, lunch pre‑orders and activity sign‑ups; the school's published information indicates electronic payment processing through that system. Specific accepted payment instruments (for example, bank transfer or card) are handled through the school's payment platform and local payment arrangements.
Academics

Nord Anglia International School Dubai teaches British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
NAS Dubai follows an internationally enhanced English National Curriculum from Early Years through Year 11, with IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11. In Early Years, learning is organized around the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework with play-based, enquiry-led activities across seven areas of learning. From Year 1 to Year 11, the curriculum is English-medium and prepares pupils for IGCSE assessments. In the Sixth Form (Years 12–13), NAS Dubai offers two pathways: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or A-Levels, with the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) available for A-Level students. The IB Diploma Programme comprises six subject groups (three HL and three SL) plus Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. NAS Dubai also provides BTEC pathways as part of its broader curriculum, and a Languages Programme offering French, German, Mandarin and Spanish across the school.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
NAS Dubai treats wellbeing as a daily practice rather than a one-off activity. Wellbeing is embedded in everyday school life, with daily check-ins and a focus on emotional regulation, resilience, and social skills. Topics such as managing stress, digital wellbeing, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation are explored age-appropriately across year groups. Student voice is central to shaping wellbeing programmes, with roles like Wellbeing Champions, Thrive Mental Health Champions, and Peer Listeners contributing to Flourishing Fridays. The YouHQ platform supports early identification of wellbeing needs and staff follow a 3-Go-To People approach for discreet guidance and intervention, with a planned bespoke Being Me wellbeing curriculum for Primary next year.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Inclusive Education at NAS Dubai is delivered through a comprehensive Pastoral and Inclusion Team of experienced and specialist staff. The school provides differentiated and personalised curriculum access to all students, including those described as of determination, with provision available throughout a student's time at school. The Inclusion Policy lists four SEND areas: physical and sensory impairment; cognition and learning; communication and interaction; and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Support measures include 1:1 LSAs, staff mentors, peer mentoring, intervention sessions, differentiated curriculum, and access to resources and external professionals; progress is regularly monitored with testing and parent briefings. Specialist external services used when needed include Educational Psychologists, CAMHS, counselling partnerships, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, ABA therapists, and Physiotherapists. NAS Dubai is not a specialist SEN institution; it offers inclusive education with a dedicated Inclusion Team.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Inclusive Education page does not describe EAL as a separate, named provision; it emphasizes inclusive education and a Pastoral and Inclusion Team. The four SEND categories listed do not include EAL, and there is no explicit EAL section on NAS Dubai's inclusion policy. The Languages Programme focuses on world languages (French, German, Mandarin, Spanish) and does not specify EAL support. Publicly disclosed information on EAL-specific support is not provided on NAS Dubai's inclusion pages. The school does publicly describe inclusive practices and additional language development in other contexts, but does not detail a dedicated EAL program.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is treated as a core, ongoing aspect of school life, with wellbeing described as a daily practice and not a standalone topic. Age-appropriate topics around stress management, digital wellbeing, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation are embedded across year groups, coupled with daily wellbeing check-ins. Student voice informs wellbeing initiatives through structures such as Wellbeing Champions, Thrive Mental Health Champions, and Peer Listeners, and students co-lead Flourishing Fridays. Movement and physical activity are linked to mental health, supporting resilience and cognitive performance. A bespoke Being Me wellbeing curriculum is planned for Primary to further develop emotional regulation and social skills as students progress into Secondary.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding at NAS Dubai is described as a culture, not just a policy, with a dedicated safeguarding lead and a highly trained safeguarding team. Ongoing staff training and workshops ensure safeguarding knowledge remains current, and there is a strong emphasis on student voice and parental engagement to support safety and wellbeing at home and school. Safeguarding is embedded in daily school life, with open communication and a shared responsibility among students, staff, parents, and leadership. The school highlights plans to expand student-led safeguarding initiatives and digital safety measures, and to strengthen community partnerships for safeguarding support.
Parent Experience

History
NAS Dubai opened its doors to founding families and students in September 2014. It began with around 500 students across the early years. The school is part of Nord Anglia Education, a global private education group that operates premium international schools. Since opening, NAS Dubai has grown to educate more than 3,100 students and has achieved strong examination outcomes, including a 100% pass rate in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in recent years.

Community
NAS Dubai serves a diverse community with students from more than 90 nationalities. The school promotes community through a house system (Falcons, Scorpions, Vipers, Leopards) and structured parent involvement including the Chatter Box Café and a parent-led class representative system. Local and global experiences include Dubai excursions to Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Oman, as well as access to performing arts experiences via Dubai Opera and Nord Anglia-hosted festivals and STEAM challenges. Students engage in international collaborations via the NAE Global Campus and UNICEF/SDG initiatives as part of the school's social purpose.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
NAS Dubai does not publish a standalone PTA in its public materials; parent involvement is organized through a structured volunteer framework. A key component is the Chatter Box Café, a volunteer-run meeting space that helps parents connect with each other and with the school. A parent volunteer-led class representative system works with the Senior Leadership Team to support families and ease transitions for new joiners. Regular town hall meetings with the Senior Leadership Team provide a forum for parent input on priorities, policies, and events. These channels enable parents to contribute to school life through volunteering, feedback, and liaison roles that complement formal governance.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school provides a modern, well‑equipped learning environment with integrated Primary and Secondary teaching spaces that promote interactive collaboration across ages and cultures. There is a dedicated Early Learning area and world‑class facilities across the campus, including close to 20 science labs, dance studios and music practice rooms. The campus features a hydroponic farming space, a 524‑seat auditorium, a recording studio and a Makerspace, plus a Lunchbox Canteen with Terrace Café. Technology is embedded throughout the curriculum with iPads for younger students, a BYOD programme from Year 3 and tools such as interactive whiteboards, 3D printers and drones. Wellbeing spaces and communal areas include the Wellbeing Terrace Space the Jungle and a Sixth Form Centre.

Sports Facilities
Two competition level 25m pools and two learner pools support swimming for all ages. Two indoor sports halls with basketball courts and specialist gymnastic flooring, plus two full sized outdoor pitches, multi‑purpose courts and tennis courts enable a wide range of sports. The facilities host inter‑house tournaments and matches against teams from across Dubai, supporting sports from football and rugby to tennis, netball, cricket and rounders.

Academic Facilities
World‑class learning facilities include spacious classrooms, close to 20 science labs, a dedicated Early Learning area, and dance studios and music practice rooms. The Juilliard‑informed curriculum is used for dance and music. Technology is infused from the start with iPads for Early Years to Year 2 and a BYOD programme from Year 3. Spheros, 3D printers and drones are among the tech tools used in learning. The NAE Global Campus connects NAS Dubai with Nord Anglia peers through an online learning platform.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Beyond The Classroom includes collaborations, a languages programme, an enrichment programme and the NAS Music Academy. Cross‑phase learning and practical projects such as the Formula 1 project with Yas Marina Circuit and the Year 10 Young Innovator Programme provide hands‑on experiences. From Year 6, students participate in global trips to Cambodia, Japan, the US, Oman, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand and Nepal, and in the UNICEF Global Challenge. The social purpose includes local charity involvement with Dubai Cares, Al Jalila Breast Cancer Awareness, the Red Crescent and The Little Wings Foundation. A Chatter Box Café provides a meeting platform for parents, and a house system (Falcons, Scorpions, Vipers and Leopards) fosters community.} code男人天堂> Wait, I included citations at end of entire string? I appended a single citation after entire fields string. The web.run's instruction says after statements; But in JSON, I can't place per sentence citations easily; It's better to add after the entire field value? The result shows both turn1view0 and turn0view0 as sources; But the last token
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
NAS Dubai teaches an internationally enhanced English National Curriculum from Early Years to Year 11, with IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11. In Years 12 and 13, students study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or A-Levels. The Sixth Form is supported by university guidance counsellors who assist with university applications.

Arts & Creative
The performing arts curriculum is Juilliard-informed. The campus includes dance studios and music practice rooms. A 524-seat auditorium, recording studio and Makerspace support creative work across both Primary and Secondary.

Cultural & Language
Primary students study Arabic and a second world language. The second language options are French, German, Mandarin or Spanish. Languages are taught by specialist teachers.

Social & Hobbies
NAS Dubai offers more than 100 enrichment activities and clubs.

Community & Service
The Year 10 Young Innovator Programme invites students to pitch ideas to tackle social problems. A Formula 1 project is run in collaboration with Yas Marina Circuit.

Leadership & Professional
In Sixth Form NAS Dubai offers the IB Diploma Programme and A-Levels. University guidance counsellors support students with university applications.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing spaces include The Jungle, NAS Dubai's dedicated wellbeing space. The campus features two 25m competition pools, two learner pools, indoor sports halls, outdoor pitches and tennis courts. It also has a 524-seat auditorium.
Languages

Language Provision
NAS Dubai teaches an internationally enhanced English National Curriculum from the Early Years through to IGCSEs, with Sixth Form offering either the IB Diploma Programme or A-Levels. From Nursery through Year 13, all students study at least one world language: French, German, Mandarin or Spanish. Non-Arab passport holders have Arabic classes until the end of Year 10; Arab passport holders study Arabic until the end of Year 12; IB Diploma students can also choose Arabic or their mother tongue as Language A. The NAS World Languages Programme includes Arabic, French, German, Mandarin and Spanish.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Make an enquiry:
The admissions process begins by submitting an online enquiry form, sending an email, or calling the admissions staff. This initial contact allows parents to discuss their family's specific needs and provide basic background information about their child. The team uses this step to establish direct communication and explain the timeline for expected entry.

2. Visit us:
Parents are prompted to schedule a virtual tour and a discovery meeting based on their availability. During this session, the admissions staff outlines the daily routines and structural setup of the school. This serves as a dedicated time for parents to ask specific questions about how the school aligns with their child's educational requirements.

3. Make your application:
To formally apply, families must submit an online application form alongside the required supporting documents, such as previous school reports and identification. At this stage, a non-refundable application fee of AED 525 is collected to process the file. Following submission, parents are also invited to schedule an in-person campus tour to view the physical classrooms and facilities.

4. Assessment and offer:
The school will arrange a time for the student to complete an online admissions assessment, or provide video evidence for younger students. Results from this assessment are typically communicated within one week, giving parents a few days to make their decision. Upon receiving an offer, parents secure their child's place by accepting the enrolment terms and paying an enrolment fee of AED 5,000.

Waitlist
Nord Anglia International School Dubai operates a rolling waiting list system for year groups that are currently at full capacity. If a student successfully passes the required admissions assessment but a seat is not immediately available, they are moved onto this waitlist. Applications remain on the list continuously until a place opens up, meaning parents do not need to submit a new application or pay additional assessment fees for the following term while waiting for an available spot.
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