Dubai National School - Al Barsha
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 6.58K–10.8K
AED 24.2K–39.7K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Private American-curriculum school in Al Barsha, Dubai, serving PK–12 students. Accredited by NEASC and founded in 1988.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American · AP
Students
2,336
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 59
- Founded
- 1988
- Term dates
- Semester 1: Aug 31 2026 – Dec 11 2026; Semester 2: Jan 4 2027 – Jul 2 2027
- Accreditations
- NEASC
Fees
Source: Official records
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre Primary | AED 24,172≈ USD 6.58K |
| KG 1 | AED 24,172≈ USD 6.58K |
| KG 2 | AED 24,172≈ USD 6.58K |
| Grade 1 | AED 26,420≈ USD 7.19K |
| Grade 2 | AED 26,420≈ USD 7.19K |
| Grade 3 | AED 26,420≈ USD 7.19K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre Primary | AED 24,172 (about USD 6.58K) |
| KG 1 | AED 24,172 (about USD 6.58K) |
| KG 2 | AED 24,172 (about USD 6.58K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 26,420 (about USD 7.19K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 26,420 (about USD 7.19K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 26,420 (about USD 7.19K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 27,936 (about USD 7.61K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 28,650 (about USD 7.8K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 28,650 (about USD 7.8K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 31,929 (about USD 8.69K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 31,929 (about USD 8.69K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 33,038 (about USD 9K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 35,119 (about USD 9.56K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 39,665 (about USD 10.8K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 39,665 (about USD 10.8K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai National School - Al Barsha (this school) | AED 24,172 (about USD 6.58K) | AED 39,665 (about USD 10.8K) |
| The Arbor School | AED 58,806 (about USD 16K) | AED 97,232 (about USD 26.5K) |
| Horizon English School | AED 31,503 (about USD 8.58K) | AED 44,121 (about USD 12K) |
| The Aquila School | AED 48,673 (about USD 13.3K) | AED 77,876 (about USD 21.2K) |
| The School of Research Science | AED 37,163 (about USD 10.1K) | AED 79,790 (about USD 21.7K) |
| Al Mawakeb School | AED 15,726 (about USD 4.28K) | AED 25,493 (about USD 6.94K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
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 (2026-11-09). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Nurse on site
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Sports field
- Library
- Makerspace
- Lab
- Art room
- Cafeteria
Sports
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Athletics
Arts
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- Activities program
- Champions Leagues
- Model United Nations
- Entrepreneurial Marathon
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Runs several learning support programmes, including push-in, pull-out and after-school remedial teaching.
- Push-in program
- Pull-out program
- Remedial teaching
- Student-to-student support
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
Two cafeterias serve hot food, snacks and salads every day.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
A private school governed by a Board of Trustees.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
American curriculum aligned to Massachusetts standards, covering kindergarten through high school.
- Kindergarten
- Elementary
- Middle School
- High School
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Offers 8 AP courses and publishes AP results compared with UAE and global averages.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
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Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Provides support for students with special educational needs in line with KHDA inclusive education policy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Runs a wellbeing programme and health promotion activities covering physical, mental and emotional health.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Has a child protection policy inspected by KHDA; staff confirm they have read it each year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding policy
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Parent experience
History
Founded in 1988 and has held NEASC accreditation since 2003.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Has classrooms, libraries, art rooms, labs and cafeterias across the campus.
- Classrooms with projectors
- 3 libraries
- 5 art rooms
- Labs
- 2 cafeterias
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has 3 gymnasiums, a full-size soccer field, basketball courts and 3 swimming pools.
- 3 gymnasiums
- Full-size soccer field
- Basketball courts
- 3 swimming pools
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has computer labs, science labs, a makerspace and applied learning labs.
- 7 computer labs
- Science labs
- Makerspace
- Home economics labs
- Electronics lab
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Takes part in Model United Nations, entrepreneurship competitions and science and technology contests.
- Model United Nations
- Entrepreneurship marathon
- Science and technology festival
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Runs health activities such as fitness challenges, sports and food festivals.
- Fitness challenges
- Sports
- Food festivals
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
First NEASC accreditation in 2003, re-accredited in 2014 and 2022, and currently in its fourth cycle.
- NEASC
- CIE
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions are open for the 2026–2027 academic year, with online registration available.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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