Nord Anglia International School, Dubai (NAS)
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$19K – US$29K
Curriculum: IB · British
Age Range: 3–18
Students: ~1,500
Location: Al Barsha, Dubai
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Large British-curriculum school (3,080+ students) with KHDA Outstanding and strong IB/GCSE results; rapid growth and parent satisfaction drop (60% positivity). Leadership transition 2025.
NAS Dubai offers IB DP (avg 36.2 in 2024) and A-Levels; GCSE 63% 7–9. Outstanding 2022–23; 320 SoD, Outstanding inclusion. New Principal Kenny Duncan Sept 2025.
Scale and growth concerns; mother tongue programme cut. Wellbeing and pastoral support are worth asking about; some parents have raised concerns. Value-for-money 39% vs UAE 52%.
What parents value
- –KHDA Outstanding; strong IB and GCSE. Flexible sixth form (IB, A-Levels, BTEC). Outstanding SEND; 97 nationalities; 1:11 ratio.
Points of consideration
- –3,080 students; satisfaction dropped to 60%. Leadership transition; mother tongue cut. Ask about wellbeing and pastoral support. For-profit operator.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 3 | 18,958 |
| FS2 | 4 | 18,958 |
| Year 1 | 5 | 22,118 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 22,118 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 23,698 |
| Year 4 | 8 | 23,698 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 23,698 |
| Year 6 | 10 | 23,698 |
| Year 7 | 11 | 25,278 |
| Year 8 | 12 | 25,278 |
| Year 9 | 13 | 25,278 |
| Year 10 | 14 | 27,173 |
| Year 11 | 15 | 27,173 |
| Year 12 | 16 | 28,669 |
| Year 13 | 17 | 28,669 |
Fees converted from AED. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 143 |
| Registration Fee | 1,361 |
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Academic Results
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.
Extra Curriculars
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.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- KHDA/DSIB Outstanding 2023-2024, inspected Jan 2024
Accreditations
- NEASC-CIE Foundation Standards met April 2025
- Not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
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.
Leadership
School leadership
Contact the school for details.