Nord Anglia International School Dubai

Focus 

Educating change makers 

Day fees 2024/25

$18,500–$28,000

Pupils

2,200

Ages

3–18

Spear’s Review

Nord Anglia International School Dubai (NAS Dubai) is a prestigious international school, offering a curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England from early years straight through to Sixth Form. Established in 2014, it is part of the global Nord Anglia Education network. NAS Dubai provides a personalised learning experience with pathways to top universities, offering both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and A-Levels in the Sixth Form.

The school’s state-of-the-art 70,000 m sq campus includes a wide range of facilities such as two 25-meter swimming pools, sports courts, a full-sized football pitch, a 524-seater auditorium, and modern dance and gym studios.

The school's strong community values emphasise respect, open-mindedness, and a global perspective, encapsulated in its motto, ‘Be Ambitious.’

Academics

63 per cent of GCSE results are grades 7–9.

33 per cent of A-Level results are A* or A.

The average IB score is 36.

University and college destinations

Graduates have accepted places at LSE, UCL, Cambridge, St Andrews, Stanford, Columbia, NYU and Notre Dame. 

Head teacher

Matthew Farthing has been the principal of Nord Anglia International School Dubai since August 2016. With over 30 years of experience in education — including leadership roles in international schools — he holds a degree in English from Oxford and a PGCE from The University of East Anglia. 

Farthing is soon set to hand over the reins as principal of Nord Anglia International School Dubai. 

Admissions

Nord Anglia International School Dubai's admissions process includes an assessment to evaluate a student's academic ability and suitability for the school. Depending on the age and grade level, students may need to complete an age-appropriate academic test or participate in an interview. The school seeks to understand how each student will fit into its learning environment.

Offers are based on the results of these assessments, as well as any supporting documents, such as school reports and references. 

Accessibility

Dubai International Airport: 30 mins  

Location

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