New Academy School

Q: Where is New Academy School located in Dubai?

New Academy School is located in Bur Dubai & Mankhool, central Dubai . Families in Bur Dubai , Mankhool, Karama, Oud Metha, and Business Bay access the campus via main Dubai roads.

Q: What curriculum does New Academy School offer?

The school follows the Indian CBSE curriculum (Central Board of Secondary Education), delivering education according to India's national board framework.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at New Academy School?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 through senior secondary education.

Q: What are the tuition fees at New Academy School?

Tuition ranges from AED 9,245 to AED 10,262 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is New Academy School best suited for?

New Academy School is best suited for Indian families seeking quality CBSE education. The school attracts residents of Bur Dubai, Mankhool, Karama, and Oud Metha seeking Indian CBSE education with strong CBSE curriculum and academic excellence.

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

American

Annual Fees

9K - 25K AED

Location

Al Raffa

About New Academy School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

New Academy School is a US school located in AL RAFFA, serving the Dubai community since 1990. The school caters to a diverse student body of 1,364 boys and girls aged 4 to 18, offering classes from KG 1 to Grade 12.

The school follows the US curriculum, preparing students for the MAP examinations. New Academy School is accredited by NEASC, ensuring high academic standards are met and maintained.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 9,238 to AED 24,625, depending on grade level. The school serves families across AL RAFFA and surrounding areas, providing accessible education options.

Location

Al Raffa

Fees & Admissions

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

Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	9,238 AED	~770 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	9,245 AED	~770 AED
GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)	10,262 AED	~855 AED
GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)	10,262 AED	~855 AED
GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)	10,262 AED	~855 AED
GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)	10,262 AED	~855 AED
GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)	10,262 AED	~855 AED
GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)	10,262 AED	~855 AED
GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)	16,835 AED	~1,403 AED
GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)	16,835 AED	~1,403 AED
GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)	16,835 AED	~1,403 AED
GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)	22,577 AED	~1,881 AED
GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)	24,625 AED	~2,052 AED
GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)	24,625 AED	~2,052 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated New Academy School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

The high quality of provision and children's outcomes in KG
Students' personal development, understanding of Islamic values, UAE culture awareness, and social contributions
Strong procedures ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing of students and staff

What the school was asked to improve

Elevate students' attainment to good or better levels in all key subjects
Develop a reading literacy plan based on New Group Reading Tests (NGRT) results
Consider improving access to the second floor of the school building by installing an elevator
Strengthen middle leadership to improve monitoring and consistency of teaching quality
Ensure teachers use assessment information more effectively for all student groups, including higher and lower achievers and students of determination
Ensure improvement plans have stronger, more measurable impact on provision and outcomes

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 12 to 16 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 87 performance indicators rated in both reports, 11 improved, 0 declined and 76 kept the same rating.

Students

1,383 → 1,364

-19 (-1%)

Teachers

88 → 88

unchanged

Students of determination

126 → 105

-21 (-17%)

Emirati students

541 → 448

-93 (-17%)

Improved

English — Attainment · High: Acceptable → Good
Mathematics — Progress · Middle: Acceptable → Good
Science — Attainment · Middle: Acceptable → Good
Science — Attainment · High: Acceptable → Good
Personal development · Elementary: Good → Very good
Personal development · Middle: Good → Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills · Elementary: Good → Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills · Middle: Good → Very good

and 3 more

Did New Academy School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

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.

Raise students' attainment levels in all phases.Not measurable from the ratings
Improve teachers' use of assessment information.No change yet
8 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure the school has all necessary resources, especially superior quality internet access.No change yet
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (88 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Elementary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	High	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Middle	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	High	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Elementary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	High	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Middle	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	High	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Elementary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Middle	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	High	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Middle	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	High	Good	Good
English — Attainment	KG	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	High	Acceptable	Good
English — Progress	KG	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
English — Progress	Middle	Good	Good
English — Progress	High	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	High	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	KG	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Middle	Acceptable	Good
Mathematics — Progress	High	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Good
Science — Attainment	High	Acceptable	Good
Science — Progress	KG	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Middle	Good	Good
Science — Progress	High	Good	Good
Learning skills	KG	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Elementary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Middle	Good	Good
Learning skills	High	Good	Good
Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills
Personal development	KG	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Elementary	Good	Very good
Personal development	Middle	Good	Very good
Personal development	High	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	KG	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Middle	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	High	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	KG	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Elementary	Good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Middle	Good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	High	Very good	Very good
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	KG	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Elementary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Middle	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	High	Good	Good
Assessment	KG	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Elementary	Good	Good
Assessment	Middle	Good	Good
Assessment	High	Good	Good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	KG	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Elementary	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Middle	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	High	Good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	KG	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Elementary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Middle	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	High	Good	Good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	KG	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Middle	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	High	Very good	Very good
Care and support	KG	Good	Very good
Care and support	Elementary	Good	Good
Care and support	Middle	Good	Good
Care and support	High	Good	Very good
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Good	Good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Good	Good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Good	Good
Governance	Whole school	Good	Good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Good	Good
Inclusion
Provision and outcomes for students of determination	Whole school	—	Good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

New Academy School was rated good overall by KHDA. Kindergarten children progress well, and Arabic learners perform above expectations, supported by strong wellbeing, inclusion and personal development. Inspectors recommended raising attainment across subjects, improving use of assessment data, and providing better resources, including reliable internet access.

Strengths noted by inspectors

The school's care and support for the wellbeing of all.
The school's inclusive ethos and culture shared among all stakeholders.
The good progress students are making in key subjects.
The school's effective procedures to secure students' health and safety.
Students' personal development and understanding of Islamic values and world cultures.

What the school was asked to improve

Raise students' attainment levels in all phases.
Improve teachers' use of assessment information.
Ensure the school has all necessary resources, especially superior quality internet access.

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 05 to 09 December 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2019-2020Acceptable

2018-2019Acceptable

2017-2018Acceptable

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is New Academy School located in Dubai?

New Academy School is located in Bur Dubai & Mankhool, central Dubai. Families in Bur Dubai, Mankhool, Karama, Oud Metha, and Business Bay access the campus via main Dubai roads.

What curriculum does New Academy School offer?

The school follows the Indian CBSE curriculum (Central Board of Secondary Education), delivering education according to India's national board framework.

What age groups and grade levels are available at New Academy School?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 through senior secondary education.

What are the tuition fees at New Academy School?

Tuition ranges from AED 9,245 to AED 10,262 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Who is New Academy School best suited for?

New Academy School is best suited for Indian families seeking quality CBSE education. The school attracts residents of Bur Dubai, Mankhool, Karama, and Oud Metha seeking Indian CBSE education with strong CBSE curriculum and academic excellence.

What is New Academy School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated New Academy School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about New Academy School in 2023-2024?

New Academy School received an overall Good rating. Personal development, understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture, and social responsibility were very good across all phases, and KG provision and outcomes were particularly strong. Attainment ranged from acceptable to very good, with some subjects, especially in middle school, needing improvement. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: the high quality of provision and children's outcomes in KG; students' personal development, understanding of Islamic values, UAE culture awareness, and social contributions; strong procedures ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing of students and staff.

What was New Academy School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: elevate students' attainment to good or better levels in all key subjects; develop a reading literacy plan based on New Group Reading Tests (NGRT) results; consider improving access to the second floor of the school building by installing an elevator; strengthen middle leadership to improve monitoring and consistency of teaching quality; ensure teachers use assessment information more effectively for all student groups, including higher and lower achievers and students of determination; ensure improvement plans have stronger, more measurable impact on provision and outcomes.

Has New Academy School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 11 of the 87 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 76 kept the same rating. Improvements include English — Attainment (High) from Acceptable to Good, Mathematics — Progress (Middle) from Acceptable to Good, Science — Attainment (Middle) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 1,383 to 1,364 students (-1%). Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 2 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 0 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

KG 1 to Grade 12

Age

4 to 18

Students

1,364

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Nazia Bashir Daha

Since 1/31/2018

Opening year

1990

Teachers

88 (+26 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Egyptian

Largest nationality students

Arabic

Emirati students

448

Determination students

105

Accreditation

NEASC

Curriculum examinations

MAP

Last inspection: 12 to 16 February 2024

About New Academy School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

The school follows the US curriculum, preparing students for the MAP examinations. New Academy School is accredited by NEASC, ensuring high academic standards are met and maintained.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 9,238 to AED 24,625, depending on grade level. The school serves families across AL RAFFA and surrounding areas, providing accessible education options.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

9,238 AED

~770 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

9,245 AED

~770 AED

GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)

10,262 AED

~855 AED

GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)

10,262 AED

~855 AED

GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)

10,262 AED

~855 AED

GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)

10,262 AED

~855 AED

GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)

10,262 AED

~855 AED

GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)

10,262 AED

~855 AED

GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)

16,835 AED

~1,403 AED

GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)

16,835 AED

~1,403 AED

GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)

16,835 AED

~1,403 AED

GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)

22,577 AED

~1,881 AED

GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)

24,625 AED

~2,052 AED

GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)

24,625 AED

~2,052 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated New Academy School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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