Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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IB / American
32K - 54K AED
Al Nahyan
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Emirates National School - Al Nahyan is an American school and IB World School located in Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi. The school serves male students through a dual-curriculum approach that combines American educational standards with the International Baccalaureate framework.
The campus provides education from preschool through to Grade 12. Students in the early years and primary levels follow the IB Primary Years Programme alongside the US Common Core Curriculum. Secondary students progress through the IB Middle Years Programme before advancing to upper grades.
Students in Grades 11 and 12 can pursue the IB Diploma Programme or College Board Advanced Placement courses. AP courses offer the advantage of earning credits recognized by universities in numerous countries worldwide. The school holds AdvancED accreditation and full IBO authorization across all three IB programmes.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 32,410 to AED 53,570. The Al Nahyan campus offers convenient access for families residing in central Abu Dhabi.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 32,410 AED | ~2,701 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 32,410 AED | ~2,701 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 34,790 AED | ~2,899 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 34,790 AED | ~2,899 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 37,510 AED | ~3,126 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 44,130 AED | ~3,678 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 48,850 AED | ~4,071 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 53,570 AED | ~4,464 AED | - |
ADEK rated Emirates National School - Al Nahyan "Good" in its 2022-2023 inspection, up from "Acceptable" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 5 times since 2013-2014.
This school's overall performance improved from acceptable to good since the last inspection, with very good governance and health and safety. Mathematics, science, English and social studies achievement are good, while Islamic education and Arabic remain acceptable, and results in standardized and international assessments are generally weak or below benchmarks.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–40), inspected 23 to 29 Feb 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | ||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 2 | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 3 | Good |
| Students' personal and social development | ||
| Personal Development | Cycle 2 | Very good |
| Personal Development | Cycle 3 | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 2 | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 3 | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 2 | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 3 | Good |
| Teaching and assessment | ||
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 2 | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 3 | Good |
| Assessment | Cycle 2 | Good |
| Assessment | Cycle 3 | Good |
| Curriculum | ||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 2 | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 3 | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 2 | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 3 | Good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | ||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 2 | Very good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 3 | Very good |
| Care and support | Cycle 2 | Good |
| Care and support | Cycle 3 | Good |
| Leadership and management | ||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Good |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | Very good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Good |
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