Nord Anglia International School, Dubai

The school aims to nurture creative, compassionate, and resilient global changemakers within a warm, inclusive community. It emphasizes a personalized learning journey that encourages critical thinking, innovation, and the development of human skills. The school integrates the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals into its curriculum to foster social purpose and global citizenship.

The school follows the National Curriculum for England from Early Years through Year 11, leading to IGCSE examinations. In the Sixth Form, students choose between the IB Diploma Programme, A Levels, or the BTEC International Level 3 pathway. The curriculum is enriched by collaborations with The Juilliard School for performing arts and a bespoke DICE (Design, Innovation, Computing, Enterprise) programme. All students from Nursery to Year 13 study a world language, with options including French, German, Mandarin, Spanish, and Arabic.

Graduates consistently secure places at top-tier global universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Brown, and Cornell. The school reports a 99% pass rate across IBDP, A Level, and IGCSE qualifications, with 15% of IBDP students achieving a score of 40 or higher. Alumni have gone on to pursue diverse fields such as microbiology and immunology at institutions like McGill University.

The school employs highly qualified teaching assistants to support learning, with a ratio of one teacher and two assistants in Early Years, and one teacher and one assistant in Primary. It maintains an inclusive approach, personalizing learning to accommodate diverse student needs and styles. Specialist subject technicians are available in the Secondary and Sixth Form phases.

The school maintains an inclusive, year-round admissions process for students aged 3 to 18. Applicants must submit an online form, previous school reports, and an application fee of 525 AED; older students complete an online assessment, while younger students provide video evidence. A one-off registration fee of 5,000 AED is required to secure a place, and the school generally does not accept new students into Year 11 or Year 13.

The school operates on a three-term academic year. For 2026, Term 2 runs from January 5 to March 20, and Term 3 runs from March 30 to July 3.

The Al Barsha campus features state-of-the-art facilities including 20 advanced science labs, a 524-seat auditorium, and a dedicated Sixth Form Centre. Sports amenities include full-sized rugby and football pitches, multiple swimming pools, basketball courts, and a fitness suite. The school also provides an Innovation Hub with 3D printers, robotics, and design workshops, alongside specialized music suites, recording studios, and an organic garden.

The Enrichment Activities Programme offers over 100 options each term, ranging from ballet and animation to coding and various sports. Students participate in competitive sports through the DASSA leagues, including football, rugby, netball, and swimming, with the school hosting over 500 fixtures annually. Additionally, the NAS Music Academy provides instrumental and voice lessons, and students engage in educational trips to locations such as Tanzania, Malaysia, Oman, Nepal, and Thailand.