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Also known as al mawakeb al khawaneej, almawakeb alkhawaneej
American
36K - 70K AED
Al Mizhar
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology
Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej is a US school located in Al Mizhar 1, operating since 2018. The school offers education for children aged 3 to 18, accommodating a total of 1,204 students from Pre-KG to Grade 12.
The school serves both boys and girls, providing a comprehensive educational experience. The curriculum follows the US programme, ensuring students are well-prepared for AP qualifications.
Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej is accredited by NEASC and has received a "Good" rating for the 2023-2024 academic year. This recognition highlights the school's commitment to quality education.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 36,181 to AED 69,602 based on grade level. The campus is conveniently accessible for families residing in Al Mizhar 3, Al Mizhar First, and Al Mizhar Second.
Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.
Over three days at Ru'ya Careers 2026, students took part in the Space Race: SATKIT Edition 2026, working on hands-on challenges, teamwork, problem-solving and space-focused innovation. The event concluded with the school receiving the Stand Out School Award in recognition of its students' involvement throughout the event.
Source: InstagramAnnual tuition at Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej ranges from AED 36,181 (Pre primary) to AED 69,602 (Grade 12) for 2026-2027, across 15 year groups, or about AED 3,015 to AED 5,800 a month. All 15 grade fees are unchanged from 2025-2026.
KHDA rated Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its third consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 3 times since 2021-2022.
Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej is rated good overall, with strong personal development, Islamic values and Emirati culture appreciation, and improvements in KG and High school. English attainment in Elementary declined to acceptable, and gaps remain between internal and external assessment results across several subjects.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1-21), inspected 20 to 24 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 81 performance indicators rated in both reports, 18 improved, 1 declined and 62 kept the same rating.
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Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 2 show an improvement, 2 a mixed picture, 1 no change yet.
English — Attainment (KG): Good → Very good · English — Attainment (Elementary): Good → Acceptable · English — Progress (High): Good → Very good · Assessment (KG): Good → Very good
Learning skills (High): Good → Very good · Social responsibility and innovation skills (KG): Very good → Outstanding · Social responsibility and innovation skills (Middle): Very good → Outstanding · Social responsibility and innovation skills (High): Very good → Outstanding
English — Attainment (KG): Good → Very good · English — Attainment (Elementary): Good → Acceptable · English — Progress (High): Good → Very good
3 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Curriculum adaptation (KG): Good → Very good
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Middle | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | High | Good | Good |
| 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 | Good | Good |
| 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 | Acceptable | - |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Elementary | Good | - |
| English — Attainment | KG | Good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Elementary | Good | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Middle | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | High | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Elementary | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Middle | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | High | Good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Middle | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | High | Good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Middle | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | High | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Middle | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | High | Good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | KG | Good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Middle | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | High | Very good | Very good |
| Learning skills | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Learning skills | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Middle | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | High | Good | Very good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | KG | Very good | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Elementary | Very good | Very good |
| Personal development | Middle | Very good | Very good |
| Personal development | High | Very good | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Very good | Outstanding |
| 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 | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | High | Very good | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Very good | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Elementary | Very good | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Very good | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | High | Very good | Outstanding |
| 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 | Very good | Very good |
| Assessment | KG | Good | Very good |
| Assessment | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Middle | Good | Good |
| Assessment | High | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Good | Very good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Good | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Good | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Very good | Very good |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Elementary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Middle | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | High | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Care and support | Elementary | Very good | Very good |
| Care and support | Middle | Very good | Very good |
| Care and support | High | Very 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 | Very good | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej is rated good overall. Kindergarten and high-school teaching are very good, with strong Emirati culture integration, wellbeing, and outstanding health and safety. Elementary and middle school teaching lags behind, and literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills need strengthening across most grades.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1-20), inspected 06 to 10 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
2023-2024 inspection
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