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Nord Anglia International School, Dubai (NAS)
2025/26 fees AED 69,625 - 105,288/year. Registration fee AED 5,000 (one-off).
In brief
Academics
NAS Dubai reports a 99% pass rate across IBDP, A-level, and IGCSE. 2025 results include 40% of A-level students achieving A - A, 15% of IBDP students scoring 40+ points (with a 2021-2023 average of 37 points), and 33% of IGCSE grades at A - A (9 - 8). The school is rated 'Outstanding' by the KHDA.
School life
The school offers an Enrichment Activity Programme (EAP) including clubs for chess, drama, choir, and mindfulness. Sports include competitive teams in DASSA leagues for football, rugby, and swimming, alongside a unique Ski & Snowboard Pathway with Ski Dubai. Performing arts are supported through a collaboration with The Juilliard School, featuring dance, drama, and music (NAS Music Academy).
The campus features two 25-metre competition pools, two 10-metre learner pools, full-sized professional rugby and football pitches, and a weight room. Arts and technology facilities include a 524-seat auditorium, a secondary amphitheatre, music suites with a recording studio, a podcast studio, art rooms, photography labs, an Innovation Hub, and design engineering labs with 3D printers. Other amenities include a bespoke Early Years Learning Centre, a dedicated Sixth Form Centre, and a library.
Student body
The school welcomes students from 90+ nationalities across an age range of 3 to 18 years. The average class size is typically around 22 students, with smaller groups in the Sixth Form. While a current total enrolment figure is not published, the school started with 500 students in 2014 and has grown significantly since.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 3 | Annual | AED 69,625 |
| FS2 | 4 | Annual | AED 69,625 |
| Year 1 | 5 | Annual | AED 81,228 |
| Year 2 | 6 | Annual | AED 81,228 |
| Year 3 | 7 | Annual | AED 87,030 |
| Year 4 | 8 | Annual | AED 87,030 |
| Year 5 | 9 | Annual | AED 87,030 |
| Year 6 | 10 | Annual | AED 87,030 |
| Year 7 | 11 | Annual | AED 92,832 |
| Year 8 | 12 | Annual | AED 92,832 |
| Year 9 | 13 | Annual | AED 92,832 |
| Year 10 | 14 | Annual | AED 99,794 |
| Year 11 | 15 | Annual | AED 99,794 |
| Year 12 | 16 | Annual | AED 105,288 |
| Year 13 | 17 | Annual | AED 105,288 |
| Application Fee | One-time | AED 525 | |
| Registration Fee | One-time | AED 5,000 |
Reviews
- NAS Dubai sits in Al Barsha South and is one of the most expensive British schools in the city, with annual fees pushed past 100,000 AED in upper years and routinely cited in Reddit r/dubai threads on premium tuition.
- Recent KHDA-linked reviews flag a mixed picture, with around three out of five surveyed parents positive but a sizeable minority raising wellbeing and discipline concerns; one parent said there is some bullying even in the early years.
- A 2024 Reddit r/dubai post asked about NAS Dubai after hearing of incidents involving knives and tasers among students; one parent said the school caters to wealthier families and discipline can suffer because administration responds to fee-paying parents.
- Parents and teachers describe the school as fast-growing, with critical reviews saying it has lost focus and that Nord Anglia cuts corners for profit; positive voices praise pastoral care, sports, performing arts and a strong sense of belonging.
- Operator commentary calls NAS Dubai the unofficial flagship of Nord Anglia, with one teacher saying the chain is fine if you do not care about education and want predictable pay, with class sizes pushed past twenty-five at IB level.
Head of school
Jimmy Frawley
Kenny Duncan is an experienced education professional who assumed the role of Principal at Nord Anglia International School Dubai in August 2025, having previously served as Principal at Nord Anglia International School, Hong Kong for five years. With over 30 years of experience in UK and international education, he has a proven track record of whole-school development and leadership. He previously led Kingsbridge Community College in the UK and has worked in various leadership roles within the UK Teaching School and Research School networks. He holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Research from the University of Bath and is passionate about people-centred leadership and holistic student development.
Accreditations
- NEASC-CIE Foundation Standards met April 2025 01
Academic results
- IB Diploma Programme pass rate 94%
- IB Diploma Programme average score 33.1 points
- IGCSE A* to C grades 90.2%
- IGCSE A* or A grades 50%
- Advanced Placement (AP) scores of 4 or 5 54.2%
- A levels A*/B scores 67%
- IB Diploma Programme pass rate 2017/18 94%
- IB Diploma Programme average score 2017/18 33.1 points
- IGCSE A* to C grades 2017/18 90.2%
- IGCSE A* or A grades 2017/18 50%
- AP exams scores 4 or 5 2017/18 54.2%
- A levels A*/B scores 2017/18 67%