Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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UAE Ministry of Education
5K - 9K AED
Al Garhoud
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology
The National Charity School for Girls is a MoE school located in AL GARHOUD, serving the Dubai community since 2008. The school caters exclusively to girls and offers classes from Grade 5 to Grade 12.
Approximately 1,471 girls aged 10 to 18 attend the school. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of its students, focusing on the MoE programme which leads to IBT qualifications.
While the school is currently unaccredited, it has received an inspection rating of "Acceptable" for the 2023-2024 academic year. This reflects the school's commitment to providing a structured educational environment.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 4,722 to AED 8,656, depending on grade level. The campus is conveniently located for families residing in Opp. Dubai Festival City, Al Garhoud Schools Area, and near GIGICO Metro Station.
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KHDA rated The National Charity School for Girls "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 14th consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.
This MoE curriculum school was rated acceptable overall. Mathematics attainment and progress are good, while Islamic Education, Arabic, English and science remain acceptable. Teaching is mostly didactic with limited challenge, though students show very good personal development and positive relationships, and improved achievement in mathematics.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 12 to 16 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 45 performance indicators rated in both reports, 3 improved, 0 declined and 42 kept the same rating.
Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 2 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | — | N/A |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Cycle 3 | — | N/A |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Cycle 2 | — | N/A |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Cycle 3 | — | N/A |
| Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Personal development | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Care and support | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Care and support | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
This MoE curriculum school for girls was rated acceptable overall. Attainment and progress are acceptable across most subjects and cycles, except mathematics in Cycle 3, which is good. Personal development is very good, while teaching, assessment, curriculum, and leadership remain acceptable and need further improvement.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–19), inspected 27 to 03 March 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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