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Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej

Q: What curriculum does Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C offer?

The school delivers the American curriculum , following US educational standards across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 across all American curriculum grade levels.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C?

Annual fees range from AED 36,181 to AED 69,602 , depending on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C best suited for?

Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C is best suited for families seeking comprehensive American curriculum education. The school attracts residents of Al Khawaneej, Mirdif, Al Mizhar, and Al Warqaa seeking American education with strong college preparation and holistic development.

Also known as al mawakeb al khawaneej, almawakeb alkhawaneej

2.5

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

American

Annual Fees

36K - 70K AED

Location

Al Mizhar

About Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej

Last updated 17 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · 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.

Location

Al Mizhar 1

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
Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)	36,181 AED	~3,015 AED
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	37,587 AED	~3,132 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	39,209 AED	~3,267 AED
GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)	42,238 AED	~3,520 AED
GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)	43,320 AED	~3,610 AED
GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)	46,023 AED	~3,835 AED
GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)	48,186 AED	~4,016 AED
GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)	51,431 AED	~4,286 AED
GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)	55,758 AED	~4,647 AED
GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)	56,839 AED	~4,737 AED
GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)	58,461 AED	~4,872 AED
GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)	63,113 AED	~5,259 AED
GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)	66,033 AED	~5,503 AED
GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)	67,655 AED	~5,638 AED
GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)	69,602 AED	~5,800 AED

Inspection Report

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.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

The leaders' vision is fully endorsed by parents and based on strong Emirati values
Students show very strong personal development, behaviour and respect across the school
Provision for children in the KG has improved
High school outcomes and provision are strong

What the school was asked to improve

Apply good assessment practices consistently to raise challenge levels for more able students
Improve students' reading literacy skills through more rigorous coordination of provision
Raise achievement on external and international assessments, especially in the Elementary grades
Broaden Board of Governors representation to ensure a more objective view for improvement

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 20 to 24 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 81 performance indicators rated in both reports, 18 improved, 1 declined and 62 kept the same rating.

Students

1,106 → 1,204

+98 (+9%)

Teachers

73 → 78

+5 (+7%)

Students of determination

42 → 84

+42 (+100%)

Emirati students

895 → 974

+79 (+9%)

Improved

English — Attainment · KG: Good → Very good
English — Progress · High: Good → Very good
Mathematics — Attainment · KG: Good → Very good
Mathematics — Attainment · High: Good → Very good
Science — Attainment · High: Good → Very good
Science — Progress · KG: Good → Very good
Learning skills · High: Good → Very good
Personal development · KG: Very good → Outstanding

and 10 more

Declined

English — Attainment · Elementary: Good → Acceptable

Did Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

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.

Use assessment data to identify and close gaps in literacy and numeracy across all subjectsMixed
English — Attainment (KG): Good → Very good · English — Attainment (Elementary): Good → Acceptable · English — Progress (High): Good → Very good · Assessment (KG): Good → Very good
Develop students' critical thinking, research and independent learning skills across all gradesImproved
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
Strengthen literacy through extended writing tasks and wider readingMixed
English — Attainment (KG): Good → Very good · English — Attainment (Elementary): Good → Acceptable · English — Progress (High): Good → Very good
Ensure teaching in elementary and middle schools matches the high quality seen in high schoolNo change yet
3 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Deploy qualified expert teachers to better support students of determinationImproved
Curriculum adaptation (KG): Good → Very good

Performance standards by year (83 indicators, 2 inspections)

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

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

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.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Very good teaching and learning in the KG
Very good teaching, assessment and engaging curriculum in the high school
Students' deep understanding of Emirati culture, application of Islamic values, and positive work ethic
Promotion and management of wellbeing leading to strong mutual respect between teachers and students
Outstanding arrangements for the health and safety of staff and students

What the school was asked to improve

Use assessment data to identify and close gaps in literacy and numeracy across all subjects
Develop students' critical thinking, research and independent learning skills across all grades
Strengthen literacy through extended writing tasks and wider reading
Ensure teaching in elementary and middle schools matches the high quality seen in high school
Deploy qualified expert teachers to better support students of determination

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 06 to 10 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2021-2022Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C located in Dubai?

Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej is located in Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs, specifically in the Al Khawaneej area. Families in Al Khawaneej, Mirdif, Al Mizhar, Al Warqaa, and International City access the campus via Emirates Road.

What curriculum does Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C offer?

The school delivers the American curriculum, following US educational standards across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 across all American curriculum grade levels.

What are the tuition fees at Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C?

Annual fees range from AED 36,181 to AED 69,602, depending on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Who is Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C best suited for?

Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C is best suited for families seeking comprehensive American curriculum education. The school attracts residents of Al Khawaneej, Mirdif, Al Mizhar, and Al Warqaa seeking American education with strong college preparation and holistic development.

What is Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej's KHDA inspection rating?

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.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej in 2023-2024?

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. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: the leaders' vision is fully endorsed by parents and based on strong Emirati values; students show very strong personal development, behaviour and respect across the school; provision for children in the KG has improved; high school outcomes and provision are strong.

What was Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: apply good assessment practices consistently to raise challenge levels for more able students; improve students' reading literacy skills through more rigorous coordination of provision; raise achievement on external and international assessments, especially in the Elementary grades; broaden Board of Governors representation to ensure a more objective view for improvement.

Has Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 18 of the 81 indicators rated in both reports improved, 1 declined and 62 kept the same rating. Improvements include English — Attainment (KG) from Good to Very good, English — Progress (High) from Good to Very good, Mathematics — Attainment (KG) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 1,106 to 1,204 students (+9%). Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 2 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

Pre-KG to Grade 12

Age

3 to 18

Students

1,204

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English, Arabic

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Samira Al Awadhi

Since 6/6/2021

Opening year

2018

Teachers

78 (+1 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Lebanese

Largest nationality students

Emirati

Emirati students

974

Determination students

Accreditation

NEASC

Curriculum examinations

Last inspection: 20 to 24 November 2023

About Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej

Last updated 17 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

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.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)

36,181 AED

~3,015 AED

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

37,587 AED

~3,132 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

39,209 AED

~3,267 AED

GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)

42,238 AED

~3,520 AED

GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)

43,320 AED

~3,610 AED

GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)

46,023 AED

~3,835 AED

GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)

48,186 AED

~4,016 AED

GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)

51,431 AED

~4,286 AED

GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)

55,758 AED

~4,647 AED

GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)

56,839 AED

~4,737 AED

GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)

58,461 AED

~4,872 AED

GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)

63,113 AED

~5,259 AED

GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)

66,033 AED

~5,503 AED

GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)

67,655 AED

~5,638 AED

GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)

69,602 AED

~5,800 AED

Inspection Report

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.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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