New Dawn Private School
Founded 2024
Updated July 2026
National Curriculum (England)
Cambridge PrimaryNew Dawn Private School is an independent international school in Dubai that provides a holistic, affordable education for students from Foundation Stage to Year 7. It combines the Cambridge framework with the National Curriculum of England to foster academic excellence and personal growth.
Teaching approach
The school is guided by nine core values: collaboration, happiness, innovation, citizenship, tolerance, quality, accountability, integrity, and honesty. Its mission is to provide creative learning experiences in an innovative environment to produce responsible lifelong learners and global citizens. The school aims to empower students as independent learners while fostering a lifelong love of learning.
Programmes
The school follows the Cambridge Curriculum, which is mapped to the National Curriculum of England, covering subjects such as English, mathematics, science, computing, humanities, art, music, and physical education. The language offering includes French as a foreign language, Arabic (A and B streams), and Islamic studies for Muslim students. The curriculum emphasizes skills development, enquiry-based learning, and the cultivation of Cambridge Learner Attributes.
Student support
Learning support
The school is an inclusive institution that supports students with a range of learning needs, including those new to English and Students of Determination. It offers dedicated English and Arabic language support programs for an additional fee per term to ensure all students can access the curriculum.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does New Dawn Private School offer?
- New Dawn Private School offers National Curriculum (England), Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary.
- How much is tuition at New Dawn Private School?
- Annual tuition at New Dawn Private School is AED 13.8K–AED 18.4K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
- Where is New Dawn Private School located?
- New Dawn Private School is an international school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2025-2026| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| FS 1 | — | AED 13.8K |
| FS 2 | — | AED 14K |
| YEAR 1 | — | AED 15.4K |
| YEAR 2 | — | AED 15.8K |
| YEAR 3 | — | AED 16.2K |
| YEAR 4 | — | AED 16.8K |
| YEAR 5 | — | AED 17.3K |
| YEAR 6 | — | AED 17.8K |
| YEAR 7 | — | AED 18.4K |
Other fees(9)
| Application fee· one time | AED 500 |
|---|---|
| Placement test· one time | AED 300 |
| Uniform | AED 500 |
| Materials· Stationery (first set of notebooks) | AED 200 |
| Materials· External exams: FS1-FS2: AED 300 / YEAR 1-YEAR 7: AED 500 | — |
| Insurance· Medical fee | AED 200 |
| Bus / transport· AED 4,500-AED 6,500 | — |
| EALterm· English language support | AED 1.2K |
| EALterm· Arabic language support | AED 900 |
Discounts
- Sibling discount: 5% - 10%
Admissions
The school welcomes applications from students of all nationalities and backgrounds for entry from Foundation Stage to Year 7. The process involves submitting an enquiry form, paying a registration and placement test fee, and completing an age-appropriate assessment. To finalize enrollment, families must provide documentation including passport copies, residency visas, birth certificates, previous school reports, and, for Year 3 and above, CAT 4 reports.
Calendar
The school operates under a KHDA-approved academic calendar. The academic year 2025-2026 is currently scheduled.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus is designed with spacious, light-filled areas and includes dedicated science and ICT labs, a library, and an activity room. Sports and arts facilities feature an indoor multi-purpose sports hall, an outdoor football field, shaded outdoor play areas, and fully equipped music classrooms. Additional amenities include a canteen, a clinic, and a resource room, with classrooms equipped with interactive Promethean Boards.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a range of after-school activities to enrich the student experience. These sessions are available for an additional fee per term.
Sean LewisPrincipalSean Lewis serves as the Principal of New Dawn Private School and extends a warm welcome to the school community.
- Shanu AlexOPERATIONS MANAGER
- Lynda BradleyHEAD OF EYFS
- Michael HughesVice Principal ... HEAD OF MOE SUBJECTS
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