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Al Dar Private School

3.7
2021-2022Good
Curriculum

UAE Ministry of Education

Annual Fees

4K - 14K AED

Location

Musaibeekh, Al Foaaa

About Al Dar Private School

Last updated 26 September 2026 · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology

Al Dar Private School is a Ministry of Education school located in Musaibeekh, Al Foaa. The school operates under the UAE national curriculum framework and serves the local community with Arabic-medium instruction.

The school welcomes both boys and girls, providing a mixed learning environment. Students follow the MOE curriculum, which emphasizes Arabic language, Islamic studies, and UAE national identity alongside core academic subjects.

As a UAE national curriculum institution, Al Dar Private School focuses on building strong foundations in accordance with federal education standards. Students develop a solid understanding of Islamic values and demonstrate appreciation for UAE culture and history throughout their studies.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 4,000 to AED 13,500 depending on grade level. The school serves families residing in Musaibeekh and the surrounding Al Foaa district.

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Al Dar Private School fees 2026-2027

The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.

Annual tuition at Al Dar Private School ranges from AED 4,000 (KG1/FS2) to AED 13,500 (G12/Y13) for 2026-2027, across 14 year groups, or about AED 333 to AED 1,125 a month.

Grade LevelAnnual Fees (recorded)Est. MonthlyFact Sheet
KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified)4,000 AED~333 AED-
KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified)4,000 AED~333 AED-
G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified)5,300 AED~442 AED-
G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified)5,900 AED~492 AED-
G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified)6,500 AED~542 AED-
G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified)6,500 AED~542 AED-
G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified)7,300 AED~608 AED-
G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified)7,300 AED~608 AED-
G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified)8,400 AED~700 AED-
G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified)9,600 AED~800 AED-
G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified)9,600 AED~800 AED-
G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified)11,200 AED~933 AED-
G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified)12,400 AED~1,033 AED-
G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified)13,500 AED~1,125 AED-

Inspection Report

ADEK rated Al Dar Private School "Good" in its 2021-2022 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 6 times since 2012-2013.

Latest Rating (2021-2022)
Good
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What inspectors found in 2021-2022

Al Dar Private School was rated Good overall. Attainment and progress were Good in Islamic Education, Arabic, Social Studies, English and Mathematics across all phases, with teaching, assessment, care and leadership also rated Good. Science attainment and progress were rated Acceptable only in Phase 4.

Source: ADEK inspection report 2021-2022 (PDF, pages 1-8), inspected 17-May-2022 to 19-May-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2017-2018 inspection

Of the 56 performance indicators rated in both reports, 34 improved, 2 declined and 20 kept the same rating.

Students
639 → 439
-200 (-31%)
Teachers
46 → 33
-13 (-28%)

Improved

  • Islamic Education — Attainment · Phase 2 (P/E/C1): Acceptable → Good
  • Islamic Education — Attainment · Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3): Acceptable → Good
  • Arabic First Language — Attainment · Phase 1 (FS/KG): Acceptable → Good
  • Arabic First Language — Attainment · Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3): Acceptable → Good
  • Social Studies — Attainment · Phase 1 (FS/KG): Acceptable → Good
  • English — Attainment · Phase 1 (FS/KG): Acceptable → Good
  • English — Attainment · Phase 2 (P/E/C1): Acceptable → Good
  • English — Attainment · Phase 3 (S/M/C2): Acceptable → Good

and 26 more

Declined

  • Arabic First Language — Attainment · Phase 2 (P/E/C1): Very good → Good
  • Arabic First Language — Progress · Phase 2 (P/E/C1): Very good → Good

Did Al Dar Private School act on the 2017-2018 recommendations?

Of the 6 recommendations made in 2017-2018, 2 can be checked against the 2021-2022 ratings: 2 show an improvement.

  1. Ensure attainment is at least good in all subjects, particularly English, mathematics and science, through better-planned challenge, more independence/research/problem-solving opportunities, and wider use of engaging…Improved

    English — Attainment (Phase 1 (FS/KG)): Acceptable → Good · English — Attainment (Phase 2 (P/E/C1)): Acceptable → Good · English — Attainment (Phase 3 (S/M/C2)): Acceptable → Good · Mathematics — Attainment (Phase 1 (FS/KG)): Acceptable → Good

  2. Develop teachers' skills to challenge the most able students more frequently through comprehensive monitoring and targeted professional developmentNot measurable from the ratings
  3. Improve analysis and use of assessment data, including training for middle leaders and using data to inform a whole-school improvement planImproved

    Assessment (Phase 3 (S/M/C2)): Acceptable → Good

  4. Improve students' punctualityNot measurable from the ratings
  5. Strengthen monitoring of teaching with a focus on students' learningNot measurable from the ratings
  6. Strengthen strategic analysis of school performance to inform self-evaluationNot measurable from the ratings
Performance standards by year (113 indicators, 2 inspections)
IndicatorPhase2017-20182021-2022
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — AttainmentPhase 1 (FS/KG)GoodGood
Islamic Education — AttainmentPhase 2 (P/E/C1)AcceptableGood
Islamic Education — AttainmentPhase 3 (S/M/C2)GoodGood
Islamic Education — AttainmentPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)AcceptableGood
Islamic Education — ProgressPhase 1 (FS/KG)GoodGood
Islamic Education — ProgressPhase 2 (P/E/C1)AcceptableGood
Islamic Education — ProgressPhase 3 (S/M/C2)GoodGood
Islamic Education — ProgressPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)AcceptableGood
Arabic First Language — AttainmentPhase 1 (FS/KG)AcceptableGood
Arabic First Language — AttainmentPhase 2 (P/E/C1)Very goodGood
Arabic First Language — AttainmentPhase 3 (S/M/C2)GoodGood
Arabic First Language — AttainmentPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)AcceptableGood
Arabic First Language — ProgressPhase 1 (FS/KG)AcceptableGood
Arabic First Language — ProgressPhase 2 (P/E/C1)Very goodGood
Arabic First Language — ProgressPhase 3 (S/M/C2)GoodGood
Arabic First Language — ProgressPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)AcceptableGood
Social Studies — AttainmentPhase 1 (FS/KG)AcceptableGood
Social Studies — AttainmentPhase 2 (P/E/C1)GoodGood
Social Studies — AttainmentPhase 3 (S/M/C2)GoodGood
Social Studies — AttainmentPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)GoodGood
Social Studies — ProgressPhase 1 (FS/KG)AcceptableGood
Social Studies — ProgressPhase 2 (P/E/C1)GoodGood
Social Studies — ProgressPhase 3 (S/M/C2)GoodGood
Social Studies — ProgressPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)GoodGood
English — AttainmentPhase 1 (FS/KG)AcceptableGood
English — AttainmentPhase 2 (P/E/C1)AcceptableGood
English — AttainmentPhase 3 (S/M/C2)AcceptableGood
English — AttainmentPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)GoodGood
English — ProgressPhase 1 (FS/KG)AcceptableGood
English — ProgressPhase 2 (P/E/C1)AcceptableGood
English — ProgressPhase 3 (S/M/C2)GoodGood
English — ProgressPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)GoodGood
Mathematics — AttainmentPhase 1 (FS/KG)AcceptableGood
Mathematics — AttainmentPhase 2 (P/E/C1)AcceptableGood
Mathematics — AttainmentPhase 3 (S/M/C2)AcceptableGood
Mathematics — AttainmentPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)AcceptableGood
Mathematics — ProgressPhase 1 (FS/KG)AcceptableGood
Mathematics — ProgressPhase 2 (P/E/C1)AcceptableGood
Mathematics — ProgressPhase 3 (S/M/C2)GoodGood
Mathematics — ProgressPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)AcceptableGood
Sciences — AttainmentPhase 1 (FS/KG)AcceptableGood
Sciences — AttainmentPhase 2 (P/E/C1)AcceptableGood
Sciences — AttainmentPhase 3 (S/M/C2)AcceptableGood
Sciences — AttainmentPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)AcceptableAcceptable
Sciences — ProgressPhase 1 (FS/KG)AcceptableGood
Sciences — ProgressPhase 2 (P/E/C1)AcceptableGood
Sciences — ProgressPhase 3 (S/M/C2)GoodGood
Sciences — ProgressPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)AcceptableAcceptable
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — AttainmentKGAcceptable-
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — AttainmentPrimaryAcceptable-
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — AttainmentMiddleAcceptable-
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — AttainmentHighAcceptable-
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — ProgressKGAcceptable-
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — ProgressPrimaryAcceptable-
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — ProgressMiddleAcceptable-
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — ProgressHighAcceptable-
Students' Learning skillsPhase 1 (FS/KG)AcceptableGood
Students' Learning skillsPhase 2 (P/E/C1)AcceptableGood
Students' Learning skillsPhase 3 (S/M/C2)GoodGood
Students' Learning skillsPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)AcceptableGood
Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills
Personal developmentKGGood-
Personal developmentPrimaryGood-
Personal developmentMiddleGood-
Personal developmentHighGood-
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world culturesKGGood-
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world culturesPrimaryGood-
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world culturesMiddleGood-
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world culturesHighGood-
Social responsibility and innovation skillsKGAcceptable-
Social responsibility and innovation skillsPrimaryAcceptable-
Social responsibility and innovation skillsMiddleAcceptable-
Social responsibility and innovation skillsHighAcceptable-
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching for effective learningKGAcceptable-
Teaching for effective learningPrimaryAcceptable-
Teaching for effective learningMiddleGood-
Teaching for effective learningHighAcceptable-
Teaching and assessment
AssessmentPhase 1 (FS/KG)AcceptableGood
AssessmentPhase 2 (P/E/C1)AcceptableGood
AssessmentPhase 3 (S/M/C2)AcceptableGood
AssessmentPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)AcceptableGood
TeachingPhase 1 (FS/KG)-Good
TeachingPhase 2 (P/E/C1)-Good
TeachingPhase 3 (S/M/C2)-Good
TeachingPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)-Good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementationKGAcceptable-
Curriculum design and implementationPrimaryAcceptable-
Curriculum design and implementationMiddleAcceptable-
Curriculum design and implementationHighAcceptable-
Curriculum adaptationKGAcceptable-
Curriculum adaptationPrimaryAcceptable-
Curriculum adaptationMiddleAcceptable-
Curriculum adaptationHighAcceptable-
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguardingKGGood-
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguardingPrimaryGood-
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguardingMiddleGood-
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguardingHighGood-
Care and supportKGGood-
Care and supportPrimaryGood-
Care and supportMiddleGood-
Care and supportHighGood-
Protection, care, guidance and support
Health & safetyPhase 1 (FS/KG)-Good
Health & safetyPhase 2 (P/E/C1)-Good
Health & safetyPhase 3 (S/M/C2)-Good
Health & safetyPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)-Good
Care & supportPhase 1 (FS/KG)-Good
Care & supportPhase 2 (P/E/C1)-Good
Care & supportPhase 3 (S/M/C2)-Good
Care & supportPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)-Good
Leadership and management
Effectiveness of leadershipWhole school-Good
Self evaluation & improvementWhole school-Good
Partnerships with parentsWhole school-Good
GovernanceWhole school-Good
ManagementWhole school-Good

Earlier inspections

2017-2018Acceptable

Al Dar Private School was rated acceptable overall. Personal development and care and support for students were good, while achievement, teaching, curriculum and leadership were acceptable, with good progress in Arabic, social studies and the middle phase. Inspectors called for greater challenge for able students and better use of assessment data.

Strengths noted by inspectors

  • Achievement improved in Islamic education, Arabic and social studies, with progress now more rapid in most subjects in grades 6-9
  • Good personal and social development, particularly students' understanding of Islamic values
  • Improvements in the quality of personal support, care and guidance for students
  • Positive attitudes and good relationships shown by students, and very good attendance
  • Active involvement of the Governing Board and calm, friendly day-to-day management

What the school was asked to improve

  • Ensure attainment is at least good in all subjects, particularly English, mathematics and science, through better-planned challenge, more independence/research/problem-solving opportunities, and wider use of engaging…
  • Develop teachers' skills to challenge the most able students more frequently through comprehensive monitoring and targeted professional development
  • Improve analysis and use of assessment data, including training for middle leaders and using data to inform a whole-school improvement plan
  • Improve students' punctuality
  • Strengthen monitoring of teaching with a focus on students' learning
  • Strengthen strategic analysis of school performance to inform self-evaluation

Source: ADEK inspection report 2017-2018 (PDF, pages 1-18), inspected 29 January to 01 February 2018. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2019-2020Good
2017-2018Acceptable
2016-2017Acceptable
2013-2014
2012-2013

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are Al Dar Private School fees in 2026-2027?

Annual tuition at Al Dar Private School ranges from AED 4,000 (KG1/FS2) to AED 13,500 (G12/Y13) for 2026-2027, across 14 year groups, or about AED 333 to AED 1,125 a month. Figures are annual tuition as recorded from the school's published fees. Confirm extras such as transport and uniform with the school.

What is Al Dar Private School's ADEK inspection rating?

ADEK rated Al Dar Private School "Good" in its 2021-2022 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 6 times since 2012-2013.

What did ADEK inspectors say about Al Dar Private School in 2021-2022?

Al Dar Private School was rated Good overall. Attainment and progress were Good in Islamic Education, Arabic, Social Studies, English and Mathematics across all phases, with teaching, assessment, care and leadership also rated Good. Science attainment and progress were rated Acceptable only in Phase 4.

Has Al Dar Private School improved since its 2017-2018 inspection?

Between the 2017-2018 and 2021-2022 inspections, 34 of the 56 indicators rated in both reports improved, 2 declined and 20 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Attainment (Phase 2 (P/E/C1)) from Acceptable to Good, Islamic Education — Attainment (Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic First Language — Attainment (Phase 1 (FS/KG)) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 639 to 439 students (-31%). Of the 6 recommendations made in 2017-2018, 2 can be checked against the 2021-2022 ratings and 2 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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Quality of Teachers
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