School of Modern Skills
- American
Per yearabout USD 4.63K–8.05K
AED 17K–29.6K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
K-12 private school in Dubai offering an American curriculum based on Common Core and NGSS, with Arabic and Islamic studies from the Ministry of Education programme. Separate boys' and girls' campuses for Grades 5-12.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2006
- Gender
- coed_primary_single_secondary
- Accreditations
- NEASC
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
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 |
|---|---|
| PreKG | AED 17,000≈ USD 4.63K |
| KG1 | AED 17,491≈ USD 4.76K |
| KG2 | AED 18,247≈ USD 4.97K |
| 1 | AED 18,876≈ USD 5.14K |
| 2 | AED 19,631≈ USD 5.35K |
| 3 | AED 20,386≈ USD 5.55K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| PreKG | AED 17,000 (about USD 4.63K) |
| KG1 | AED 17,491 (about USD 4.76K) |
| KG2 | AED 18,247 (about USD 4.97K) |
| 1 | AED 18,876 (about USD 5.14K) |
| 2 | AED 19,631 (about USD 5.35K) |
| 3 | AED 20,386 (about USD 5.55K) |
| 4 | AED 21,140 (about USD 5.76K) |
| 5 | AED 21,896 (about USD 5.96K) |
| 6 | AED 22,652 (about USD 6.17K) |
| 7 | AED 23,406 (about USD 6.37K) |
| 8 | AED 24,162 (about USD 6.58K) |
| 9 | AED 24,915 (about USD 6.78K) |
| 10 | AED 25,671 (about USD 6.99K) |
| 11 | AED 29,572 (about USD 8.05K) |
| 12 | AED 29,572 (about USD 8.05K) |
Source: school website (dubai-sms.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| School of Modern Skills (this school) | AED 17,000 (about USD 4.63K) | AED 29,572 (about USD 8.05K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
Source: school website (dubai-sms.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · 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: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
- Visual arts
- Languages
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Nurse on site
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Makerspace
- Science labs
- Computer lab
- Clinic
After-school activities
- ASAP
- ENGAGE Extended Day Program
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Student Support Services offers behavioural, psychological, counselling and learning support tailored to each student.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
The school has canteens and is building a new cafeteria to offer a wider range of fresh food.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
American curriculum based on CCSS for English and maths and NGSS for science; Arabic, Islamic and social studies follow the Ministry of Education programme.
- Common Core State Standards
- Next Generation Science Standards
- Ministry of Education programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Wellbeing counsellors support emotional health, and the school provides a relaxation station for students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in 2006, the school combines UAE heritage with a global education approach.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include science labs, two libraries, a hydroponics garden, a STEAM room, an innovation hub and art rooms.
- Science labs
- Libraries
- Hydroponics garden
- STEAM activity room
- Innovation hub
- Art rooms
- Computer labs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
The ASAP after-school programme offers English and Arabic remediation, test preparation and revision support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Instruction is in English, with Arabic and French taught as subjects.
- English
- Arabic
- French
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
The school received NEASC accreditation in 2022 and also presents information about KHDA, the Dubai regulator.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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