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 Boys is a MoE school located in Al Garhoud, serving the Dubai community since 2021. The school accommodates approximately 1,549 boys aged 10 to 18, offering classes from Grade 5 to Grade 12.
Classes follow the Ministry of Education curriculum, preparing students for EMSAT qualifications. The school holds an inspection rating of "Acceptable" for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 5,377 to AED 8,656. Families from Al Garhoud and nearby areas, including Opp. Dubai Festival City and near GIGICO Metro Station, benefit from the school's convenient location.
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KHDA rated The National Charity School for Boys "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 2 times since 2022-2023.
This MoE curriculum boys' school was rated acceptable overall. Islamic Education and Arabic achievement are strong, while English, mathematics and science remain acceptable across both cycles. Leadership, teaching, curriculum and resources need development to raise students' progress, self-evaluation quality, and daily operations.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 05 to 09 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 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 4 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.
The effectiveness of leadership: Weak → Acceptable
Personal development (Cycle 2): Acceptable → Good · The effectiveness of leadership: Weak → Acceptable
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
The effectiveness of leadership: Weak → Acceptable
The effectiveness of leadership: Weak → Acceptable
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | 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 | — |
| 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 | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| 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 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Personal development | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| 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 | Weak | 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 boys' school was rated acceptable overall. Islamic education and Arabic achievement are good, while English, mathematics and science remain acceptable. Leadership effectiveness is weak, with gaps in safeguarding monitoring, self-evaluation, inclusion, and support for students of determination, despite strong personal development in Islamic values and culture.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–19), inspected 20 to 24 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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