
Nibras International School
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 6.89K–13.7K
AED 25.3K–50.3K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
American curriculum school in Dubai for ages 4 to 18, offering Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and High School. Accredited by NEASC and inspected by KHDA. Part of the International Schools Partnership network.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by International Schools Partnership (ISP). See all 121 schools of International Schools Partnership (ISP)
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
American · AP
Ages
Ages 4–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Mid fees
- Nationalities
- 100
- Accreditations
- NEASC, KHDA
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 |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 25,316≈ USD 6.89K |
| KG 2 | AED 25,316≈ USD 6.89K |
| Grade 1 | AED 28,257≈ USD 7.69K |
| Grade 2 | AED 28,257≈ USD 7.69K |
| Grade 3 | AED 28,257≈ USD 7.69K |
| Grade 4 | AED 35,224≈ USD 9.59K |
| Grade 5 | AED 35,224≈ USD 9.59K |
| Grade 6 | AED 35,224≈ USD 9.59K |
| Grade 7 | AED 42,580≈ USD 11.6K |
| Grade 8 | AED 42,580≈ USD 11.6K |
| Grade 9 | AED 42,580≈ USD 11.6K |
| Grade 10 | AED 50,320≈ USD 13.7K |
| Grade 11 | AED 50,321≈ USD 13.7K |
| Grade 12 | AED 50,321≈ USD 13.7K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 25,316 (about USD 6.89K) |
| KG 2 | AED 25,316 (about USD 6.89K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 28,257 (about USD 7.69K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 28,257 (about USD 7.69K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 28,257 (about USD 7.69K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 35,224 (about USD 9.59K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 35,224 (about USD 9.59K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 35,224 (about USD 9.59K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 42,580 (about USD 11.6K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 42,580 (about USD 11.6K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 42,580 (about USD 11.6K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 50,320 (about USD 13.7K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 50,321 (about USD 13.7K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 50,321 (about USD 13.7K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Nibras International School (this school) | AED 25,316 (about USD 6.89K) | AED 50,321 (about USD 13.7K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| Dubai British School Emirates Hills | AED 53,027 (about USD 14.4K) | AED 79,541 (about USD 21.7K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
- Corporate discount
- Yes
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)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Eal test
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 10% for the youngest child and 5% for the second youngest; applies to tuition only
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- STEM
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Intensive support
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Sports field
- Tennis
- Library
- Theatre
- Cafeteria
Sports
- Football
- Tennis
- Padel
- Swimming
- Multi-sport
Arts
- Music
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Drama
After-school activities
- ISP Artists
- ISP Changemakers
- ISP Chess Masters
- ISP Cultural Exchange
- ISP Scientists
- ISP Filmmakers
- ISP Virtual Exchange
- ISP Model United Nations
- DASSA tournaments
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Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
An Inclusion Team supports SEN, EAL and gifted students through tiered classroom strategies, small-group help and individual education plans.
- SEN support
- IEP
- Student Support Team
- Gifted and Talented
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Arabic is taught from Kindergarten, Muslim students take Islamic Studies, and UAE Social Studies is included in line with MOE guidance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Air-conditioned buses serve routes across key Dubai areas, with monitors on board and an assistant to help younger learners.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
The school is part of the International Schools Partnership network.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
The school follows an American curriculum based on AERO Common Core Plus, uses project-based learning and offers AP courses in High School.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Life competencies are built through the ISP framework and school values, covering interpersonal skills, self-leadership and problem-solving.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
An EAL programme starts with assessment at enrolment, then uses pull-out and push-in lessons, with intensive support for beginners.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
The 2023 KHDA inspection rated the quality of wellbeing provision and outcomes as high.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
The 2023 inspection described health, safety and safeguarding standards as very good, in an inclusive and caring environment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
The school describes itself as having 20 years of experience in education.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
The school describes a global community with students from more than 100 nationalities, with peers worldwide through ISP programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
The campus includes STEAM labs, libraries, sports fields and an indoor pool, plus performing and visual arts spaces.
- Multipurpose gymnasium
- Football field
- Tennis court
- Drama room
- Elementary library
- Secondary library
- ICT room
- Music classrooms
- Amphitheater
- Cafeteria
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include a multipurpose gymnasium, a natural-grass football field, a tennis court and indoor pools.
- Multipurpose gymnasium
- Football field
- Tennis court
- Indoor pools
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include science labs, an ICT room, elementary and secondary libraries and an on-campus book shop.
- Science labs
- ICT room
- Elementary library
- Secondary library
- Book shop
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Extra-curricular spaces include a drama room, music classrooms and an open-air amphitheater.
- Drama room
- Music classrooms
- Amphitheater
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs include ISP Scientists, ISP Chess Masters, ISP Model United Nations and ISP Filmmakers.
- ISP Scientists
- ISP Chess Masters
- ISP Model United Nations
- ISP Filmmakers
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts activities include specialist music, performing arts and visual arts classes, plus the ISP Artists programme.
- Music
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- ISP Artists
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
The ISP Cultural Exchange programme lets students travel and experience life at another ISP school.
- ISP Cultural Exchange
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Sports programmes run with partners cover multi-sports, tennis, swimming and padel, with DASSA tournaments available.
- Multi-sports camps
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Padel tennis
- DASSA tournaments
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
The ISP Changemakers programme supports community and environmental projects with grants for change.
- ISP Changemakers
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
English is the main language, with Arabic from Kindergarten and French from Elementary School as additional languages.
- English
- Arabic
- French
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
The school reports earning Platinum status in T4 Education's Best School to Work programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
The school holds NEASC accreditation, is inspected by KHDA and has National Honor Society affiliate status.
- NEASC
- KHDA
- National Honor Society affiliate
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Admissions go through an inquiry, a tour, document submission and an offer, which must be accepted within 7 days.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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