Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba

Because the vision and mission of Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba align with the national priorities of the United Arab Emirates, the main objective of the Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba project is to establish a mutually beneficial partnership between the government and the private sector.

Future Readiness: Empowering students to possess the necessary life skills to face future challenges at national and global levels with flexibility, while encouraging them to be ambitious learners who independently direct their learning.

Trust and Empathy: Building a partnership between school and home based on trust and respect, promoting a welcoming school environment that allows every student to flourish and every parent to feel reassured, and establishing empathy in our classrooms as a core value.

Collaboration and Inclusion: Working together with education partners, parents, and the wider community to achieve common goals, ensuring that every individual in the school community feels valued, and developing an inclusive culture that recognizes and celebrates individual strengths and abilities.

Cultural Preservation: A dynamic and forward-looking educational system, rooted in Emirati culture and guided by Arab and Islamic values to promote a solid identity and culture of tolerance, while maintaining a global perspective.

Academic Excellence: A strong international curriculum that prepares and inspires students to contribute positively to the future within a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, providing high-quality, innovative education that equips students with problem-solving, critical thinking, and essential life skills, so that upon graduation they have a deep understanding of the world they will live in and lead in the future.

At Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba, we offer all prospective students, their parents, and all visitors the opportunity to meet the senior leadership team. We also welcome you on a tour inside the school to learn about its facilities, student school life within our community, and the accredited American core curriculum.

Application Procedures:

1. Apply via the website
2. The admissions team contacts families regarding required documents
3. Student assessment
4. Issuance of acceptance letter
5. Payment of deposit
6. Begin the educational journey at Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba

Required Documents:

• Copy of child's passport
• Copy of child's residence permit (for non-citizens)
• Copy of child's birth certificate
• Copy of vaccination records
• Copy of child's UAE ID card (both sides)
• Copies of both parents' passports
• Copies of both parents' residence permits (for non-citizens)
• Copies of both parents' UAE ID cards (both sides)
• Recent passport-sized photo of the child
• Family book issued by the Emirate of Dubai (for UAE nationals only)
• Copies of child's academic reports for the last two years (current semester report and previous academic year end report)
• Copy of leaving/transfer certificate from current school

Transfer Certificate (TC)

According to the requirements of the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates, submitting a Transfer Certificate (TC) from the child's current school is a mandatory requirement to enable us to legally register them with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) — the local educational authority. Registration cannot be completed at any school in Dubai without a transfer certificate.

All new students must submit a transfer certificate, regardless of the country or curriculum they are coming from. Our admissions team is happy to provide necessary support in this regard.

Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba fees are paid in three installments. For more information about fees and payment methods, please contact the school directly or visit the accounts department. Schools in Dubai usually offer at least one of the following methods:

• Electronic payment through the school portal
• Cash payment at the school
• Credit cards
• Bank transfer

Educational Programs Offered to Students at Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba

Elementary School

The curriculum in elementary school is comprehensive and focuses on developing strong foundational skills in English, Mathematics, UAE and American Social Studies, Arabic Language, Islamic Education, Moral Education, Science, Information Technology, Physical Education, Arts, and Music. The curriculum is designed to ensure the success of all children, including those who develop at different rates.

The curriculum is active, social, integrated, and leverages children's natural curiosity and desire to explore the world.

To provide academic depth and comprehensiveness, the Engage New York (ENY) curriculum has been integrated into English and Mathematics in a culturally appropriate manner. The Science curriculum provides hands-on, experimental education in life sciences, physical sciences, earth and space sciences, and engineering/design.

All subjects focus on academic rigor and high standards through an inquiry-based curriculum that allows students a deeper understanding of concepts and skills.

The curriculum is organized around interconnected themes that reflect the relationship between subjects, providing experiential learning opportunities inside and outside school to enhance connection to reality and understanding of Emirati culture.

Middle School

The middle school curriculum is designed to support the needs of early adolescent learners, such as a sense of belonging, competence, relationship building, and enjoyment. The curriculum is based on Engage New York as a primary source.

ELA (English Language Arts) Curriculum Features:

• Multidisciplinary integration
• Skills transfer between subjects
• Developing a positive mindset
• Community engagement
• Ethical treatment of others
• Complexity, craftsmanship, and authenticity

Mathematics Curriculum Features:

• Based on Eureka Math program from Great Minds
• Aims to spark curiosity and encourage deep mathematical thinking
• Customized to meet students' needs

Elective Options in Middle School:

Students are required to take elective courses that encourage them to discover their interests and talents, such as:

• Physical Education
• Visual Arts
• Computer Technology
• Music

Plus two electives:

• Arts (music, theater, band, or visual arts)
• Model United Nations (MUN) or Computer Studies and Digital Skills

The curriculum continues to integrate experiential learning and remains comprehensive, adaptable, cultural, active, social, and integrated.

High School

The American Diploma program is aligned with academic standards and offers subjects in: English Language, Mathematics, UAE and American Social Studies, Arabic Language, Islamic Education, Moral Education, Science, Social Sciences, Business, Information Technology, Physical Education, and Arts.

The Engage NY curriculum is used in English and Mathematics as a starting point with modifications to meet cultural expectations. The curriculum also includes multidisciplinary project units that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving.

The curriculum continues to provide experiential learning opportunities inside and outside school, with a focus on Emirati culture. It also ensures meeting the minimum academic accreditation requirements (22 credit hours) for admission to local universities, with the possibility of expanding hours for students wishing to study abroad.

Suggested Credit Hour Requirements for American Universities:

• Arabic Language: 4 hours (mandatory for Arab students)
• Islamic Studies: 2 hours (mandatory for Muslim students)
• English Language: 4 hours
• Mathematics: 3-4 hours
• Science: 3-4 hours (may require AP and laboratory sciences)
• Social Studies: 2-4 hours
• World Languages: 2-4 hours
• Arts: 0.5-1 hour
• Physical Education: 2 hours
• Electives: 5.5 hours
• Total: 22 hours minimum, 26-28 hours recommended

Arabic Language and Islamic Studies

The curriculum is fully aligned with the national curriculum of the United Arab Emirates.

Inquiry-based, innovative education focused on relevant and engaging learning experiences.

Arabic as a first language: Grades 1-12 for Arab students. Arabic as an additional language: Grades 1-9 for non-Arab students.

Weekly time allocated for Arabic study:

• Grades 1-3: 240 minutes
• Grades 4-6: 200 minutes
• Grades 7-12: 160 minutes
• Grades 1-9 for non-Arab students: 160 minutes

To enhance the quality of education, innovative enrichment programs are integrated within school activities and assemblies. The school also organizes annual competitions to promote Arabic language and Islamic culture in:

• Speaking in Arabic
• Quran recitation and memorization
• Creative writing in Arabic

The school also celebrates students' achievements in Arabic language and Islamic studies, displaying them within student work and exhibitions, and shares best practices with the teaching staff to support the vision of continuous improvement in Dubai schools.

Yes, Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba is a co-educational school, meaning it accepts male and female students together in the same educational institution.

You can view complete details of tuition fees through the school's page on the mdares.ai platform.

Extracurricular activities at Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba are as follows:

• Musical and artistic events, such as bands and group performances
• Sports week and various sports activities to promote physical fitness and teamwork
• Celebration of national and cultural days to promote Emirati identity and social values
• Educational field trips to enhance applied learning and practical experiences
• Use of STEM laboratories and science and technology facilities to support scientific and experimental projects
• Artistic and cultural clubs that encourage creativity and personal expression
• Weekly and monthly events aimed at developing students' personal and social skills

The curriculum adopted at Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba is an American Curriculum based on the standards of the New York State Education Department (NYSED), leading to an American Diploma upon completion of higher education stages. The curriculum focuses on motivational education and academic challenge while promoting values such as responsibility, tolerance, independence, and integrity in students.

Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba is located on Street 12, Nad Al Sheba 4, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Yes, Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba and Taaleem have contracted with STS, a highly experienced and reputable school transportation company. All vehicles used comply with the highest standards and guidelines of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for safety:

• All drivers hold training licenses from RTA and are highly experienced
• Each bus is accompanied by a Bus Guardian to ensure student safety
• All buses contain a tracking system to monitor their location and enhance student security

• Spacious classrooms equipped with technology to support effective teaching and learning
• Equipped science laboratories including laboratories for various sciences to support practical experiments
• School library providing students with reading materials and research resources
• Areas for artistic and musical activities such as art and music rooms
• Indoor play spaces supporting social activity and creativity
• Multi-purpose indoor hall for organizing sports activities and school events
• Outdoor playgrounds and shaded play areas to encourage physical activity and team games
• Tennis courts on campus
• Swimming pools for student use (including various pools by age)
• Canteen providing snacks and nutritious meals for students inside the school
• Medical clinic equipped to provide primary care when needed
• Prayer rooms prepared for students according to religious needs
• School transport services via a fleet of buses managed according to traffic safety standards

Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba's procedures to ensure student safety are as follows:

• Continuous Supervision: Presence of teaching and administrative staff accompanying students in classrooms, during breaks, and in school activities
• Surveillance Cameras: Use of CCTV systems to monitor corridors, classrooms, and public facilities to maintain student safety
• Monitored Gates and Entry Points: All school entrances and exits are monitored, with verification procedures upon entry and exit of students and visitors
• Emergency and Evacuation Plan: Existence of emergency safety procedures including fire, natural disasters, and safe evacuation plans
• Internal Medical Services: Provision of an equipped school clinic to provide first aid and rapid response to any health cases
• Safe School Transport Policies: The school's bus fleet is managed according to traffic safety standards and includes bus supervisors to ensure students arrive safely
• Student and Staff Training: Regular training on safety, first aid, and emergency response
• Student Entry and Exit Procedures: Precise system for recording attendance and departure, ensuring students leave only with their parents or those with official permission