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Pristine Private School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 19,988 - 25,626
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1833
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 25
Introduction

Pristine Private School is a co-educational British-curriculum school in Al Nahda, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, serving Foundation Stage through Sixth Form (ages 3–18). The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage in FS, the National Curriculum for England in primary, and Cambridge Assessment and Pearson Edexcel pathways (IGCSE, AS/A Level) alongside BTEC options in secondary. The primary language of instruction is English; Arabic is introduced in Early Years with formal Arabic (both First Language and Additional Language) from Year 2, and from Year 4 students may choose a modern foreign language such as Filipino, French or Urdu. Pristine operates two purpose-built campuses (Junior for FS–Year 2 and Main for Years 3–13) with smart classrooms, FS outdoor patios and sensory gardens, libraries, STEAM/Discovery and computing labs (coding, robotics and AI kits), four secondary science laboratories, a Synergy Lab with 3D printers, a 25m temperature-controlled swimming pool, multi-sport field and indoor sports hall, art and music studios, a multipurpose hall, clinic and on-site books/uniform facilities. The school describes its curriculum model as "Pristine Pathways" with influences from Reggio Emilia, the Curiosity Approach, Forest School and Positive Education.

15 Street, Al Nahda Second, Al Nahda, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Pristine Private School has 1,833 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Pristine Private School is located in Al Nahda 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus operates on two neighbouring sites to serve different age groups: the Junior Campus (FS1–Year 2) and the Main Campus (Year 3–Year 13), near the Dubai–Sharjah border with easy access to public transport and local amenities.

Stages
The school offers a learning structure that includes Early Years Foundation Stage, Primary (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2), Secondary (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4), and Sixth Form. The Junior Campus caters to FS1–Year 2, while the Main Campus serves Year 3–Year 13.

Type
The school follows a UK Curriculum and operates as a co-educational (mixed-gender) institution.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school represents 55+ nationalities among students, and families from over 60 nationalities are recorded. The most common nationality is not disclosed, and the local-to-international ratio is not published.

Additional learning support
An Inclusion Team coordinates SEN support, with in-class options, one-on-one sessions, or full-time learning support. Personalised learning programmes or Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are used as needed, with collaboration between families and external specialists.

Country affiliation
The school is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation indicated in the school materials.

School day structure
School days run Monday to Friday. Timings vary by campus: FS1–FS2 at the Junior Campus start with gates open at 7:15, registration at 7:30–7:40, and classes end at 12:20 (Mon–Thu) or 11:30 (Fri). Y1–Y2 on the Junior Campus have gates at 7:15, registration 7:30–7:40, and end at 13:50 (Mon–Thu) or 11:30 (Fri). Y3–Y13 on the Main Campus start at 7:00, registration 7:15–7:30, and end at 14:00 (Mon–Thu) or 11:40 (Fri).

Bus service
Yes. The school operates a transport service managed by the Transport Department; arrangements are handled through the department, with contact options including a phone number and the email pps@protrans.ae.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school requires students to wear the school uniform on all regular school days and when representing the school at external events. A separate PE uniform is worn for Physical Education classes and events. Uniforms and school accessories can be purchased from the school store. The uniform package is included in the annual school fee.

Food Options
There is an on-site canteen for students. From Year 3 onwards, students have free access to the canteen; detailed information about menu options, dietary provisions, or snack facilities is not provided on the site.

House System
The school operates a house system with four houses: QATTARAH (green), BHURAIMI (yellow), MANHAL (red), and LIWA (blue). Students are assigned to a house on entry and remain in that house; house points are awarded for behavior and academic achievement, and inter-house activities and competitions are held regularly to foster teamwork and ownership.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board of Governors comprising the founders and owners, responsible for setting strategic direction, ensuring leadership accountability, and overseeing educational and financial performance. The school is part of the Pristine Group of educational institutions.
Fees

Annual tuition at Pristine Private School ranges from AED 19,988 to AED 25,626 for 2026/27.

Annual tuition fees (Academic Year 2025–2026)
- Annual school fees by year group (amounts shown in AED):
- FS1: AED 19,988.00.
- FS2: AED 20,699.00.
- Year 1: AED 21,611.00.
- Year 2: AED 21,611.00.
- Year 3: AED 17,434.00.
- Year 4: AED 18,104.00.
- Year 5: AED 18,288.00.
- Year 6: AED 18,343.00.
- Year 7: AED 19,808.00.
- Year 8: AED 20,508.00.
- Year 9: AED 19,998.00.
- Year 10: AED 23,515.00.
- Year 11: AED 25,626.00.
- Year 12: AED 24,975.00.
- Year 13: AED 25,038.00.
(Annual school fees are inclusive of tuition and mandatory services such as activities, computer, library, lab, annual co-curricular, medical, books and a uniform package; amounts are shown excluding 5% VAT.).

Per-term amounts when paying in three instalments (40% / 30% / 30%)
- The school offers a 3-instalment option with the following split: 1st instalment 40% of the annual fee, 2nd instalment 30%, 3rd instalment 30%. The term amounts below are calculated from the listed annual fee using that split:
- FS1 (Annual AED 19,988.00): Term 1 AED 7,995.20; Term 2 AED 5,996.40; Term 3 AED 5,996.40.
- FS2 (Annual AED 20,699.00): Term 1 AED 8,279.60; Term 2 AED 6,209.70; Term 3 AED 6,209.70.
- Year 1 (Annual AED 21,611.00): Term 1 AED 8,644.40; Term 2 AED 6,483.30; Term 3 AED 6,483.30.
- Year 2 (Annual AED 21,611.00): Term 1 AED 8,644.40; Term 2 AED 6,483.30; Term 3 AED 6,483.30.
- Year 3 (Annual AED 17,434.00): Term 1 AED 6,973.60; Term 2 AED 5,230.20; Term 3 AED 5,230.20.
- Year 4 (Annual AED 18,104.00): Term 1 AED 7,241.60; Term 2 AED 5,431.20; Term 3 AED 5,431.20.
- Year 5 (Annual AED 18,288.00): Term 1 AED 7,315.20; Term 2 AED 5,486.40; Term 3 AED 5,486.40.
- Year 6 (Annual AED 18,343.00): Term 1 AED 7,337.20; Term 2 AED 5,502.90; Term 3 AED 5,502.90.
- Year 7 (Annual AED 19,808.00): Term 1 AED 7,923.20; Term 2 AED 5,942.40; Term 3 AED 5,942.40.
- Year 8 (Annual AED 20,508.00): Term 1 AED 8,203.20; Term 2 AED 6,152.40; Term 3 AED 6,152.40.
- Year 9 (Annual AED 19,998.00): Term 1 AED 7,999.20; Term 2 AED 5,999.40; Term 3 AED 5,999.40.
- Year 10 (Annual AED 23,515.00): Term 1 AED 9,406.00; Term 2 AED 7,054.50; Term 3 AED 7,054.50.
- Year 11 (Annual AED 25,626.00): Term 1 AED 10,250.40; Term 2 AED 7,687.80; Term 3 AED 7,687.80.
- Year 12 (Annual AED 24,975.00): Term 1 AED 9,990.00; Term 2 AED 7,492.50; Term 3 AED 7,492.50.
- Year 13 (Annual AED 25,038.00): Term 1 AED 10,015.20; Term 2 AED 7,511.40; Term 3 AED 7,511.40.
(The school invoice will show the exact instalment amounts due for the chosen payment plan.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual fees must be settled via Direct Debit, cash, or cheque on or before 15 August 2025. Payment must be received and cleared prior to release of books and uniforms.
- For the 3-instalment option, an approved Direct Debit contract or post-dated cheques must be submitted on or before 15 August 2025. Instalment due dates are: 1st instalment (40%) — at the time of invoicing / start of term (see school invoice); 2nd instalment (30%) — dated 1 January 2026; 3rd instalment (30%) — dated 1 April 2026.

Application, registration and deposit fees
- Application (entrance) fee: AED 525 (non-refundable) payable at the entrance-test stage.
- Registration / confirmation deposit for new students (payable to confirm placement and adjustable against the tuition fee) — amounts by year group: FS1 AED 2,000; FS2 AED 2,000; Year 1 AED 2,100; Year 2 AED 2,100; Year 3 AED 1,200; Year 4 AED 1,300; Year 5 AED 1,300; Year 6 AED 1,300; Year 7 AED 1,300; Year 8 AED 1,400; Year 9 AED 1,500; Year 10 AED 1,800; Year 11 AED 1,900; Year 12 AED 2,000; Year 13 AED 2,000. These registration deposits are non-refundable but are adjustable against the tuition fee.

Mandatory and additional fees
- NAP (National Agenda Parameter) Test fee: AED 600 applies for Year 3 through Year 10 where indicated.
- Mandatory international exam fees (IGCSE/AS/A Level) and other external examination fees are charged where applicable; these are additional to the annual fee.
- The annual fee includes a standard uniform package and core book provision. Additional uniforms beyond the standard package, optional extra uniforms, after-school activities, extracurricular enrichment, trips and camps, competitions, concert and graduation charges, class photographs, special needs support, learning support assistants, STEM hardware or language immersion programmes are charged separately as applicable.
- Transport is optional and charged separately; typical transport fees range approximately AED 5,800 to AED 9,000 depending on route and service area.

Refunds and non-refundable items
- The application fee (AED 525) is non-refundable. Registration/confirmation deposits are non-refundable but are adjustable against the Term One tuition charge. These non-refundable conditions apply at the stages specified in the admissions and registration policy.
- Additional refundable or pro-rata arrangements for tuition or other fees (for example, mid-term withdrawal, fee refunds or KHDA-guided refund schedules) are not specified on the fee schedule page; parents should use the registration and admissions policy terms that apply to deposits and fee adjustments.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods: Direct Debit (recommended for instalments), cash, or cheque. An approved Direct Debit mandate or post-dated cheques are required for the termly instalment plan. Specific bank transfer or card payment acceptance may be arranged through the school's bursar or over-the-counter services at the main campus.

Other notes on costs
- Annual fees shown exclude 5% VAT where applicable; parents should allow for VAT to be added where required.
- The annual fee explicitly covers core mandatory services and a uniform package; optional services, additional uniforms and one-off event charges will be billed separately as required.
Academics

Pristine Private School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Pristine Private School follows a UK-based curriculum pathway, offering education from the Early Years Foundation Stage through Sixth Form. The Early Years Foundation Stage is taught using the EYFS framework, with the Smiling Minds and Busy Hands program and a seven-area learning model that emphasizes play-based, inquiry-led learning. The Primary phase uses the National Curriculum for England for Years 1–6, with UAE Ministry of Education subjects implemented as mandatory. The Secondary phase combines Cambridge Lower Secondary for Years 7–9 with Cambridge Upper Secondary for Years 10–11 leading to the Cambridge IGCSE, alongside UAE MOE mandatory subjects; Cambridge Advanced A Levels and Pearson Edexcel qualifications are also available. In Sixth Form (Years 12–13), students can pursue Cambridge International AS & A Levels and Pearson Edexcel BTEC qualifications, with the Cambridge International Project Qualification offered as an additional project-based pathway; typical subject options include Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, IT, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, and Travel and Tourism. The curriculum highlights core life competencies, including Active Learning, Creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking, Communicative and Collaborative skills, Technology and AI literacy, and Global Citizenship.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
KHDA DSIB 2023 rated Wellbeing Provision and Outcomes as Outstanding and Personal Development as Outstanding. The school describes itself as inclusive with an Inclusion Support Team and a Graduated Approach to meet diverse learning needs, and wellbeing programmes are integrated into enrichment activities.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school uses a Graduated Approach to identify and address needs, supported by an Inclusion Team; students may receive in-class support, one-on-one sessions, or full-time learning support, and English Learning Support and related SEN provisions are available as paid options.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English Learning Support is available as an add-on service, with language immersion programmes listed as additional options.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through wellbeing programmes as part of the school's enrichment and inclusion framework.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding policies include a Child Protection Policy, and KHDA notes emphasise welfare and keeping students safe as a high priority.
Parent Experience

History
Pristine Private School was established in 1992 in Dubai. It has grown from Foundation Stage through Primary and Secondary to Sixth Form within a UK-curriculum framework. The school operates across two campuses—the Junior Campus and the Main Campus—to serve different age groups. It hosts a multicultural community of more than 60 nationalities, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and inclusion. KHDA assessments recognize the school with Outstanding and Very Good quality indicators, including an Outstanding rating for the Foundation Stage.

Community
The school has a vibrant multicultural community with families from over 60 nationalities. Wellbeing, inclusion, and mutual respect are central to school life, fostering global citizenship. Community activities and cultural events, including UAE heritage celebrations, are part of student life. The two campuses support age-appropriate community engagement, with a Junior Campus and a Main Campus.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Pristine Parent School Council (PPSC) is a volunteer-run body of parents who contribute to key events and the school's development. PPSC collaborates with the school leadership to create family activities and volunteer-based programs that benefit all stakeholders. Its aims include developing home-school partnerships, building parent leadership, promoting meaningful parental involvement, and providing opportunities and training for parents to participate. PPSC facilitates and organizes initiatives, activities, and events at the school, and supports new families during transition. It is a non-dues organization; membership is open to all parents. Parents can engage through the Parent Relations Officer and the Parent Council contact channels.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Pristine Private School operates two purpose-built campuses: a Junior Campus serving Foundation Stage 1 to Year 2 and a Main Campus for Years 3 to 13. The campuses feature smart classrooms, modern libraries, and a range of STEAM and ICT facilities that connect classroom learning to hands-on projects. Sports facilities include an indoor sports hall, a multi-sport field with running tracks, and an indoor 25-meter swimming pool. The school provides arts and performing spaces, a canteen, a clinic, a prayer room, and various wellbeing and pastoral spaces to support students' whole-person development. Outdoor discovery zones, maker spaces, and purpose-built labs across both sites enable experiential learning and cross-curricular collaboration.

Sports Facilities
Main Campus has a purpose-built Sports Field supporting multiple sports, including football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and running tracks, with an aerobics area. An Indoor Sports Hall enables year-round physical education and activities. The Main Campus also features a 25-meter indoor swimming pool with showers and changing facilities and qualified supervision. Junior Campus provides an Indoor Sports Hall as well, supporting PE and club activities.

Academic Facilities
Main Campus offers spacious smart classrooms with high-speed internet and interactive displays, and Libraries serving as learning hubs with curated fiction and STEAM resources. A Sixth Form Study Hub provides quiet, focused study space for older students. Specialised learning areas include Computing Labs with coding platforms and robotics kits, a STEAM Lab for interdisciplinary projects, and four Science Laboratories for Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and General Science, plus a Synergy Lab with 3D printers and robotics. Junior Campus provides Smart Classrooms and a Library with Reading Nooks to support early literacy and independent learning. Junior Campus also features Discovery Lab, Little Chefs Kitchen Science Lab, Math Park, Maker Spaces, Outdoor Art Studio, Art Atelier, Imaginarium and Home Hub, plus Rhythm Studio and The Oud for music and performing arts.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts and performing spaces include a dedicated Music Room and Art Studios on Main Campus, plus a Multipurpose Hall for assemblies, concerts, and theatre performances. The Junior Campus offers Rhythm Studio and The Oud for music, and the Pristine Atrium serves as a professional performance space. Extracurricular STEAM and innovation spaces include Discovery Lab, Little Chefs Kitchen Science Lab, Math Park, and Maker Spaces on the Junior Campus, and the Synergy Lab on the Main Campus. A full range of support facilities—Books and Uniform Store, School Clinic, Canteen, Prayer Room, Career Counselling, and Pastoral Room—support student life and wellbeing.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides education from the Early Years Foundation Stage through Sixth Form (A Level). The Early Years Foundation Stage is rooted in the UK EYFS framework and draws on Reggio Emilia, the Curiosity Approach, and Forest School. The Senior School offers Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Sixth Form with a focus on preparing students for higher education and careers. The Academic and Career Guidance program uses the Career Development Institute framework and Gatsby benchmarks to guide university applications and work experiences, with activities such as internships, guest lectures, and readiness workshops.

Arts & Creative
The school supports creative learning through a range of clubs and programs. TEDEd Club promotes project-based learning and design thinking, and the school partners with 8 Billion Ideas for creative and entrepreneurial initiatives. Students engage in enterprise challenges and other student-led projects that foster creativity and innovation across disciplines. Additional opportunities arise through cross-curricular projects and after-school enrichment.

Cultural & Language
The school hosts a diverse community of over 60 nationalities. Arabic and Islamic Studies are woven into daily learning through songs, stories, and play, celebrating UAE identity and cultural diversity. Language and heritage are integral to the experience, with a strong emphasis on cultural understanding across the student body.

Social & Hobbies
Wellbeing and social development are central to school life. Peer and staff mentoring, plus regular parent and staff wellbeing sessions, support the community. Student Wellbeing Ambassadors enable pupil-led initiatives and student voice. Physical wellbeing is supported by sport, after-school clubs, life-skills camps, and health education, complemented by mindfulness and online-safety education.

Community & Service
Sustainability is embedded in school life through initiatives such as Tote for Earth, One Root One Community, Recycle, Reforest, and involvement in Dubai-wide drives. Students lead environmental projects through Planet Positive and the Green My City program with 8 Billion Ideas, and enterprise challenges develop student-driven initiatives. The school partners with Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots, Global Schools Program, ECO-Schools, Emirates Environmental Group, and related initiatives to promote environmental action and global citizenship.

Leadership & Professional
Academic and Career Guidance guides students from early years to Year 13 using the CDI framework and Gatsby benchmarks, supporting university applications and careers. The program features one-on-one counselling, career exploration through psychometric assessments, internships and job shadowing, readiness workshops for university applications, and guest lectures. Teachers integrate career awareness across subjects, and graduates pursue university and work opportunities in the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, and the UAE.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is central to school life and embedded in the curriculum to develop resilience, empathy, and personal growth. The Positive Education Enhanced Curriculum (PEEC) explicitly teaches wellbeing and character strengths. Mindfulness, meditation, and digital wellbeing education support student mental health and safe online practices, while physical wellbeing is fostered through sports, after-school clubs, and health education. Wellbeing Ambassadors and parent workshops reinforce a culture of care.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic is introduced in Early Years through songs, stories, rhymes, and play, gradually building early literacy and everyday language. Islamic Studies in FS2 is for Muslims only and supports the development of faith, values, and character through Qur'an stories, duas, and hands-on experiences. The Early Years Curriculum is rooted in the UK's EYFS Framework and draws on Reggio Emilia, the Curiosity Approach, and Forest School ethos. Arabic and Islamic Studies are woven into language and heritage to celebrate UAE identity and cultural diversity.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Age placement and eligibility. Entry ages align with year groups as of 31 December of the entry year: FS1 (3 years); FS2 (4 years)/KG1; Year 1 (5 years)/KG2; Year 2 (6 years); Year 3 (7 years); Year 4 (8 years); Year 5 (9 years); Year 6 (10 years); Year 7 (11 years); Year 8 (12 years); Year 9 (13 years); Year 10 (14 years); Year 11 (15 years); Year 12 (16 years); Year 13 (17 years). Children enrolling for Foundation Stage 1 in Dubai must be three years old by December 31 of that year. This mapping continues through Year 13, with Year 13 corresponding to age 17.
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