Al Salam Private School
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 3.89K–9.16K
AED 14.3K–33.6K · 2025-26 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Private school in Dubai offering nursery, primary, secondary and sixth form, with a values-based education focused on inclusion and global learning.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS2 – Year 12
- Founded
- 1988
- Accreditations
- pearson, CIE
Fees
Source: Official records
2025-26 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 14,276≈ USD 3.89K |
| FS2 | AED 14,651≈ USD 3.99K |
| Year 1 | AED 15,028≈ USD 4.09K |
| Year 2 | AED 15,478≈ USD 4.21K |
| Year 3 | AED 15,705≈ USD 4.28K |
| Year 4 | AED 16,037≈ USD 4.37K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 14,276 (about USD 3.89K) |
| FS2 | AED 14,651 (about USD 3.99K) |
| Year 1 | AED 15,028 (about USD 4.09K) |
| Year 2 | AED 15,478 (about USD 4.21K) |
| Year 3 | AED 15,705 (about USD 4.28K) |
| Year 4 | AED 16,037 (about USD 4.37K) |
| Year 5 | AED 16,455 (about USD 4.48K) |
| Year 6 | AED 17,131 (about USD 4.66K) |
| Year 7 | AED 19,763 (about USD 5.38K) |
| Year 8 | AED 20,662 (about USD 5.63K) |
| Year 9 | AED 21,664 (about USD 5.9K) |
| Year 10 | AED 28,536 (about USD 7.77K) |
| Year 11 | AED 31,390 (about USD 8.55K) |
| Year 12 | AED 33,642 (about USD 9.16K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Al Salam Private School (this school) | AED 14,276 (about USD 3.89K) | AED 33,642 (about USD 9.16K) |
| Horizon English School | AED 31,503 (about USD 8.58K) | AED 44,121 (about USD 12K) |
| Al Mawakeb School | AED 15,726 (about USD 4.28K) | AED 25,493 (about USD 6.94K) |
| The Aquila School | AED 48,673 (about USD 13.3K) | AED 77,876 (about USD 21.2K) |
| The Arbor School | AED 58,806 (about USD 16K) | AED 97,232 (about USD 26.5K) |
| The School of Research Science | AED 37,163 (about USD 10.1K) | AED 79,790 (about USD 21.7K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedEYFS · British curriculum · IGCSE · A Level
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- Sport
- Visual arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Advanced
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
Sports
- Triathlon
- Athletics
Arts
- Art fair
After-school activities
- Student Council
- PALS
- Sports
- Arts
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The essentials
Additional learning support
The school runs an inclusion approach with a Learning Support team that helps teachers support all students, including those with additional needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
The school runs a bus service led by a qualified transport manager. Drivers and attendants are trained under RTA regulations, and families can track journeys.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
House system
Students from Year 3 up are divided into houses that earn points together, mixing age groups for events and activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school follows a British-based curriculum with EYFS, IGCSE and A level, and launched Year 10 and its IGCSE programme in 2024-25.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school reported recent GCSE results in which 70% of entries achieved A* to A and 47% achieved A*.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Under the SENDIA framework, the school identifies students with special educational needs early and reviews tailored plans regularly with parents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
The school provides support for students learning English as an additional language.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
The counselling department offers consultations for students, parents and staff and runs periodic wellbeing workshops.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
A designated child protection officer oversees safeguarding procedures, and concerns are handled under the school's safeguarding process. The UAE Child Protection Centre is referenced.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The school began with a nursery founded in 1986, then established the school, moved to a purpose-built campus in Al Nahda 2, and later introduced IGCSE and A level.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
The school runs a programme of work with the wider community and external agencies.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Leadership and professional
An elected Student Council represents students, voices their views to leadership, and helps organise events.
- Student Council
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
The school reports receiving the SENDIA and Wellbeing awards for inclusion and wellbeing provision.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
The school lists Google Reference School status, Pearson Edexcel accreditation, Cambridge affiliation, SENDIA and Wellbeing awards, and delivery of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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