Al Basateen Private Nursery

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

UAE Ministry of Education

Annual Fees

8K AED

Location

Al Rashidiya

About Al Basateen Private Nursery

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

Al Basateen Private Nursery is an MOE curriculum school located in Al Khwaneej First, Dubai. Established in 2003, this nursery has served the local community for over two decades, providing early childhood education for young learners.

The school welcomes both boys and girls aged 4 to 5 years old. Currently, 123 students are enrolled across KG 1 and KG 2 levels, allowing for focused attention during these foundational years of learning.

Following the Ministry of Education curriculum, Al Basateen Private Nursery prepares children for their transition to primary school. The nursery received a "Good" rating from KHDA in its 2023-2024 inspection, reflecting quality standards in early years education.

Annual tuition fees are AED 8,009. The Al Khwaneej First campus offers convenient access for families residing in Al Khwaneej Second, Al Rashidiya, Mizhar 1, and areas near Arabian Center.

Location

Al Khawaneej

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	Fact Sheet
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	8,009 AED	~667 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	8,009 AED	~667 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Al Basateen Private Nursery "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth 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

Children's personal development and understanding of Islamic values and culture of the UAE
The inclusive ethos of the school characterised by very good care and support
Very good partnerships with parents

What the school was asked to improve

Improve the capacity of staff with leadership roles to identify and share best practices in teaching and learning
Ensure governors make self-evaluation an accurate reflection of the school
Use analysed assessment data more skilfully to inform teaching strategies for different groups of children

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 23 to 27 October 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 25 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 0 declined and 24 kept the same rating.

Students

105 → 123

+18 (+17%)

Teachers

13 → 12

-1 (-8%)

Students of determination

2 → 3

+1 (+50%)

Emirati students

32 → 50

+18 (+56%)

Improved

English — Progress · KG: Acceptable → Good

Did Al Basateen Private Nursery act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 3 no change yet.

Ensure teaching strategies and activities focus on individual children's needs, are based on assessment information, and provide challenge for the more ableNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Provide more consistent opportunities for children to develop skills of inquiry, investigation and innovationNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure the KG's review process is rigorous and contributes significantly to raising the quality of children's outcomesNot measurable from the ratings
Ensure inclusion practices consider the needs of a wider group of childrenNo change yet
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (28 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	KG	Very good	Very good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	KG	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	KG	N/A	—
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	KG	N/A	—
English — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
English — Progress	KG	Acceptable	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	KG	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Science — Progress	KG	Good	Good
Learning skills	KG	Good	Good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	KG	Good	Good
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	KG	Good	Good
Assessment	KG	Good	Good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	KG	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	KG	Good	Good
Protection, care, guidance and support
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	KG	Very good	Very good
Care and support	KG	Very good	Very good
Inclusion
Provision and outcomes for students of determination	Whole school	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	Very good	Very good
Governance	Whole school	Good	Good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Very good	Very good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

Al Basateen Private Nursery is good overall. Children's attainment and progress are mostly good, with very strong progress in Islamic education and outstanding personal development and cultural awareness. Areas for improvement include boys' active use of English, inquiry-based learning opportunities, rigor in self-evaluation, and broader inclusion practices.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Children's eagerness to learn, positive attitudes and behaviour, and their knowledge of Islamic values and appreciation of UAE heritage and culture
A well-resourced, safe and secure learning environment with caring staff who consistently provide rich learning spaces
The commitment of leaders and parents to the wider school community through various events and activities

What the school was asked to improve

Ensure teaching strategies and activities focus on individual children's needs, are based on assessment information, and provide challenge for the more able
Provide more consistent opportunities for children to develop skills of inquiry, investigation and innovation
Ensure the KG's review process is rigorous and contributes significantly to raising the quality of children's outcomes
Ensure inclusion practices consider the needs of a wider group of children

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–19), inspected 23 to 27 October 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2019-2020Good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Al Basateen Private Nursery's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Al Basateen Private Nursery "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Al Basateen Private Nursery in 2023-2024?

Al Basateen Private Nursery received a good overall rating. Children show outstanding personal development and strong understanding of Islamic values, with good teaching, curriculum and assessment. Inspectors recommend strengthening leadership capacity, improving self-evaluation accuracy, and using assessment data more effectively to guide teaching for different groups of children. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: children's personal development and understanding of Islamic values and culture of the UAE; the inclusive ethos of the school characterised by very good care and support; very good partnerships with parents.

What was Al Basateen Private Nursery asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: improve the capacity of staff with leadership roles to identify and share best practices in teaching and learning; ensure governors make self-evaluation an accurate reflection of the school; use analysed assessment data more skilfully to inform teaching strategies for different groups of children.

Has Al Basateen Private Nursery improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 1 of the 25 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 24 kept the same rating. Improvements include English — Progress (KG) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 105 to 123 students (+17%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 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-KG 2

Age

4-5

Students

123

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

MOE

Language

Arabic

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Fatma Ahmad Mohammad Al Abdulla

Since 4/8/2002

Opening year

2003

Teachers

12 (+7 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Jordanian/Egyptian

Largest nationality students

Arab

Emirati students

Determination students

Accreditation

None

Curriculum examinations

None

Last inspection: 23 to 27 October 2023

About Al Basateen Private Nursery

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

Annual tuition fees are AED 8,009. The Al Khwaneej First campus offers convenient access for families residing in Al Khwaneej Second, Al Rashidiya, Mizhar 1, and areas near Arabian Center.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

8,009 AED

~667 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

8,009 AED

~667 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Al Basateen Private Nursery "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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