Nord Anglia International School Dubai

Focus 

Creativity and innovation

Day fees 2025/26

$19,000-$28,700

Term dates

• Term 1: 26 August to 5 December 2025
• Term 2: 5 January to 13 March 2026
• Term 3: 30 March to 3 July 2026

Ages

3-18

Pupil count

3,000+

Parent company

Nord Anglia Education

Spear’s Review

Nord Anglia International School Dubai (NAS Dubai) is a prestigious international school, offering a curriculum based on the UK curriculum 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 IB and A-Levels in the Sixth Form.

The school’s sprawling state-of-the-art campus includes a wide range of facilities, including two 25m swimming pools, sports courts, a full-sized football pitch, a 524-seat auditorium, a photography lab and modern dance and gym studios.

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

Academics

In 2025:

• 55 per cent of (I)GCSE results were grades 7-9
• 38 per cent of A-Level results were A* or A
• Average IB score was 36.0

Head teacher

Kenny Duncan joined the school as principal for the start of the 2025 school year, having previously served as principal of Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong. He has almost two decades of experience in head teacher roles in the UK and internationally.

University and college destinations

NAS Dubai graduates regularly accept places at top schools around the world. According to the school, in 2025, 3 per cent of the cohort received offers from Ivy League universities.

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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