Dubai National School (LLC)

3.3(22 reviews)First Al Khail St · Dubai

Key facts

Curriculum
American
Languages
English, Arabic
Licensed by
KHDA
Today (Wed)
07:30-15:30

About this nursery

Dubai National School (LLC), located on First Al Khail St in Al Barsha 1, Dubai, is a well-established educational institution offering an American Curriculum from Pre-primary through Grade 12. Founded in 1988, the school has a long-standing presence in the community. According to the latest KHDA inspection report for 2023-2024, Dubai National School holds an overall rating of "Good", with specific "Good" ratings for Wellbeing and Inclusion. The school's commitment to quality is reflected in its DSIB Quality Indicators. Attainment and progress in Islamic Education and Arabic (both as a first and additional language) are rated "Good" or "Very good" across various sections. Mathematics and Science show strong performance, with attainment and progress rated "Good" to "Very good" from KG to High School. Students' personal and social development, including personal responsibility, understanding of Islamic values, and community awareness, consistently receive an "Outstanding" rating across all grade levels. Teaching for effective learning is rated "Good", and assessment practices are deemed "Very good". The curriculum quality and its design to meet individual student needs are both rated "Very good". Furthermore, the school demonstrates "Very good" standards in health and safety and the quality of support provided to students. Leadership and management, including self-evaluation, governance, and staffing, facilities, and resources, are generally rated "Good". The school's engagement with parents and the community is also highly regarded as "Very good". Annual fees at Dubai National School (LLC) range from a lowest fee of AED 23,617 to a highest fee of AED 39,665, with an average annual fee of AED 29,547. Specific grade-level fees are available, starting from AED 24,172 for Pre-primary, KG1, and KG2, and progressing up to AED 39,665 for Grade 11 and Grade 12. The school's overall Google rating stands at 3.3 stars based on 22 user reviews. For inquiries, the school can be contacted at 043474555 or via email at [email protected].

What this nursery offers

  • Offers American Curriculum from Pre-primary to Grade 12.
  • Rated "Good" overall by KHDA in 2023-2024.
  • Outstanding ratings for student personal and social development.
  • Very good ratings for curriculum quality and design.
  • Very good standards in health, safety, and student support.
  • Strong performance in Mathematics, Science, English, and Arabic.

Features & amenities

American CurriculumKHDA RatedAll-through School (Pre-primary to Grade 12)Established 1988

What parents say

3.3

22 Google reviews

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Most mentionedstudent well-beingschool policiesstaff behaviordiscriminationcleanlinessfacilities

Things to consider

  • Negative impact on students' mental health and well-being.
  • School policies perceived as unsupportive (e.g., forced shadow teacher, exclusion from graduation).
  • Allegations of racial discrimination and unequal opportunities for girls.
  • Poor staff care for students and unresponsiveness to parents' requests.
  • Lack of cleanliness and hygiene within school facilities.
  • Ineffective teaching methods, with some teachers being hard to understand.
  • Marya Bitawi

    Marya Bitawi

    8 months ago

    I wasn’t initially planning to write this, but I feel it’s important to share my experience so that other parents don’t have to endure what we went through. My son attended this school for one year, and during that time, we were pushed into seeking psychiatric help for him. The school also insisted that we hire a shadow teacher, even though this wasn’t recommended by his doctors. They made it clear that this was the only way he could continue his education there. To make matters worse, my son was excluded from graduation, which left him feeling deeply upset. The school failed to explore other solutions, such as changing classroom environment or considering the psychologist’s advice, which could have helped him cope better. Instead, he became a depressed child with no friends, who developed anger issues. The school’s approach had a severe negative impact on my son's mental health, and understandably, it also affected ours. The easiest solution for them seemed to be simply pushing us into hiring a shadow teacher so they don’t have to deal with the situation. I am incredibly grateful to KHDA, who stood by me and supported us through this difficult time. They genuinely cared about my son’s well-being and encouraged me to consider whether I wanted to continue at the same school or explore other options. After seeing how unhappy my son was, I knew we couldn’t stay. Now, he is thriving at a new school, surrounded by a supportive and loving environment. He is a changed and happy child, excited to go to school every day.

  • Eman Zayed

    Eman Zayed

    7 months ago

    Don't waste your child's time and energy on such a school this isn't a place where my child WANTS to be especially for my daughters as this school contains unusual racial discrimination they don't allow girls to have different trips to different places for example wild wadi or yes island

  • Abud

    Abud

    6 years ago

    First of all, all of the people who rated 5 stars are probably told by the staff. Secondly, this school has a few extremely good teachers who honestly deserve all of our respect. However, the school is poor in many ways. The staff don't care about the students. They always take sides with teachers when it comes to any job. Furthermore, they tend to ignore our requests. In addition, I feel like the school is lacking in cleanliness. Everyday I have to walk by ketchup on the floor... everyday. And, the toilets are always dirty, they smell really bad. The soap looks like it came out of a neon light, and I see it in a bucket that has water for the bathroom.However, the curriculum is good, the subjects are also good. But the problem is, some teachers cannot covey ideas or lessons to us. Therefore, elective subjects tend to get hard. Finally, this school deserves a 1 star. Wait, there is no 0 star option!

  • wowulose

    wowulose

    6 months ago

    I am currently in this school and im just gonna tell you now its the worst school

  • Saif Obaid

    Saif Obaid

    7 years ago

    Worst school in Dubai wont recommend going there , and you cant understand anything from most the teachers, and the 5 star reviews are from the sons of the teachers , so they are basically rating themselves and i know these things because i know all of them in person...

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Location & opening hours

Location

First Al Khail St - Al Barsha First - Al Barsha 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Directions

Opening hours

Today07:30-15:30

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Monday
07:30-15:30
Tuesday
07:30-15:30
Wednesday
07:30-15:30
Thursday
07:30-15:30
Friday
07:30-12:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
08:30-13:00

Frequently asked questions

What curriculum does Dubai National School (LLC) follow?

Dubai National School (LLC) follows the American Curriculum.

What grades does Dubai National School (LLC) offer?

The school offers education from Pre-primary to Grade 12.

What is the KHDA rating for Dubai National School (LLC)?

The school received an overall "Good" rating from KHDA for the 2023-2024 academic year.

What are the fees at Dubai National School (LLC)?

Annual fees range from AED 23,617 (lowest) to AED 39,665 (highest), with an average annual fee of AED 29,547.

When was Dubai National School (LLC) founded?

Dubai National School (LLC) was founded in 1988.

Who is the principal of Dubai National School (LLC)?

The principal is Saud M. A. Abu-Harb.

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