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The Sheffield Private School Dubai (TSPS)

The Sheffield Private School Dubai in Al Nahda 2 is a British curriculum school with minimal online visibility and extremely limited parent or teacher discussions across education forums. While some brief mentions suggest it functions as a working British institution…


Curriculum
British
Fees, annual
AED 24–45k
Ages
3 to 18
Pupils
~1,200
Founded
2004

Located in Al Nahda 2 near Zulekha Hospital, The Sheffield Private School follows the British National Curriculum and appears to have been operating for several years based on scattered mentions across expat forums. The school reportedly recruits teaching staff primarily from the UK, suggesting alignment with British educational standards and teaching methods. However, unlike other international schools in Dubai that generate extensive parent discussion and comparison, this institution maintains virtually no visibility in education forums or review platforms.

The limited available discussion includes brief mentions of the school functioning within Dubai's British curriculum market, with one forum post describing it as 'a very good school' that may occasionally lack resources but has 'dedicated and well-trained staff.' However, other comments raise concerns about school structure and facilities. The school's positioning appears to serve families seeking British education in the Al Nahda area, though its complete absence from major school comparison discussions and parent review platforms suggests it operates with minimal market visibility compared to Dubai's established British institutions.

Strengths

  • Reportedly employs dedicated UK-trained teaching staff
  • Follows established British National Curriculum
  • Located in family-friendly Al Nahda community
  • Some forum mentions describe it as 'very good school'

Considerations

  • Virtually no parent discussions or reviews available online
  • Minimal visibility in Dubai education forums compared to other schools
  • Limited information about facilities, academic outcomes, or school culture
  • Some concerns raised about resources and school structure
  • Difficult to assess quality without substantial community feedback

Fee Age Type Amount
FS1 3 Annual AED 23,631
FS2 4 Annual AED 23,631
Year 1 5 Annual AED 28,059
Year 2 6 Annual AED 28,059
Year 3 7 Annual AED 28,059
Year 4 8 Annual AED 28,059
Year 5 9 Annual AED 28,059
Year 6 10 Annual AED 28,059
Year 7 11 Annual AED 33,231
Year 8 12 Annual AED 33,231
Year 9 13 Annual AED 33,231
Year 10 14 Annual AED 36,921
Year 11 15 Annual AED 36,921
Year 12 16 Annual AED 44,563
Year 13 17 Annual AED 44,563
Application Fee One-time AED 500

  • Review signal presents Sheffield as a warm, organised, good-value British school with a stronger pastoral feel than its price point might suggest.
  • Staff comments praise friendly colleagues, organised systems, supportive pupils and parents, and quick support for additional needs.
  • The cautions are not hidden: salary is lower than in some Dubai schools, inspection material still points to uneven teaching quality, weaker Arabic and Islamic Education outcomes, and improvement planning that has not fully caught up with the school's ambitions.

Head of school

Roger Hancock

Roger Hancock is the Principal of The Sheffield Private School Dubai, with over 30 years of experience in education. He previously served as Assistant Headteacher at Dubai English Speaking College before joining TSPS in May 2021.

Accreditations

  • Council of International Schools 01
  • British Schools Overseas (DfE) 02
  • British Schools in the Middle East accreditation 03

  • Result A-Level 100% pass rate, 69% A*-B, 91% A*-C 2025
  • Result IGCSE 47% A*, 69% A*-A, 84% A*-B, 96% A*-C 2025

Al Nahda 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

School website