Arab Unity School

Q: Where is Arab Unity School L.L.C located in Dubai?

Arab Unity School is located in Al Mizhar 1 , operating from an established heritage campus on 3A Street serving families since 1974. This well-connected eastern Dubai location provides easy access for families in Al Mizhar, Mirdif, Muhaisnah, Al Khawaneej, and Oud Al Muteena.

Q: What curriculum does Arab Unity School L.L.C offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications with Arabic studies.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Arab Unity School L.L.C?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13 , providing education from age 3 to 18 across all stages.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Arab Unity School L.L.C?

Tuition ranges from AED 9,696 to AED 10,808 per year, based on year group. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is Arab Unity School L.L.C best suited for?

Arab Unity School is best suited for families seeking affordable British education with over 50 years of excellence. The school appeals to residents of Al Mizhar, Mirdif, Muhaisnah, Al Khawaneej, and Oud Al Muteena seeking British education with Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels with strong community atmosphere.

3.8

2023-2024Acceptable

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

6K - 11K AED

Location

Al Mizhar

About Arab Unity School

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

Arab Unity School is a British school established in 1974 in Al Mizhar, Dubai. As one of the longest-standing UK curriculum institutions in the emirate, the school has served generations of families seeking quality British education.

The school welcomes 3,532 boys and girls aged 4 to 18, from FS2 through to Year 13. Students progress through the Early Years Foundation Stage, primary, and secondary phases following the UK National Curriculum framework.

Academic programmes prepare students for IGCSE, GCSE, and A-Level examinations. Arab Unity School holds Cambridge International accreditation and received an "Acceptable" rating from KHDA in the 2023-2024 inspection cycle.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 6,462 to AED 10,808. The campus is conveniently located for families residing in Al Mizhar Second and surrounding Al Mizhar neighbourhoods.

Location

Al Mizhar

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
FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)	6,462 AED	~539 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	6,462 AED	~539 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	7,110 AED	~593 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	7,110 AED	~593 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	7,110 AED	~593 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	7,110 AED	~593 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	7,110 AED	~593 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	7,110 AED	~593 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	7,755 AED	~646 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	7,755 AED	~646 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	8,402 AED	~700 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	8,402 AED	~700 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	8,402 AED	~700 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	9,696 AED	~808 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	10,808 AED	~901 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Arab Unity School "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 13th consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Acceptable

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Very positive attitudes, behaviour and relationships among students, especially in Post-16
Positive partnerships between the school, parents and the community
Students' deep understanding and application of Islamic values in daily life
Students' positive work ethic throughout the school
Very good arrangements for the health and safety of all

What the school was asked to improve

Raise students' attainment to good levels in all subjects
Improve the quality of teaching to consistently good so all students' needs are addressed
Ensure that the school's self-evaluation is accurate
Improve the effectiveness of the governing body in challenging the school to improve

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 27 November to 01 December 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 83 performance indicators rated in both reports, 4 improved, 0 declined and 79 kept the same rating.

Students

3,264 → 3,532

+268 (+8%)

Teachers

185 → 202

+17 (+9%)

Students of determination

193 → 192

-1 (-1%)

Emirati students

30 → 23

-7 (-23%)

Improved

Islamic Education — Progress · Post-16: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · Foundation Stage: Acceptable → Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · Primary: Good → Very good

Did Arab Unity School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 5 no change yet.

Improve the accuracy of self-evaluation by aligning internal and external data with evaluative judgementsNo change yet
6 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Improve students' attainment and progress in all subjects for consistently good learning across all phasesNot measurable from the ratings
Ensure teaching, particularly in FS and primary, offers appropriately challenging tasks matched to students' needs and abilitiesNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure assessment outcome data are rigorously monitored, accurate, and linked to curriculum standardsNo change yet
14 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Fully involve middle and senior leaders in raising students' attainment across all subjects, particularly in FSNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Provide professional training for teachers and assistants on planning tasks based on prior learningNo change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (94 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Post-16	N/A	—
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Post-16	N/A	—
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Post-16	N/A	—
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Progress	Post-16	N/A	—
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Learning skills	Primary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Secondary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Post-16	Good	Good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Personal development	Primary	Good	Good
Personal development	Secondary	Good	Good
Personal development	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Good	Good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Assessment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Assessment	Secondary	Good	Good
Assessment	Post-16	Good	Good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Good	Good
Protection, care, guidance and support
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Care and support	Primary	Good	Good
Care and support	Secondary	Good	Good
Care and support	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Inclusion
Provision and outcomes for students of determination	Whole school	Good	—
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Acceptable	Acceptable
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Acceptable	Acceptable
Parents and the community	Whole school	Good	Good
Governance	Whole school	Acceptable	Acceptable
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Acceptable	Acceptable

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Acceptable

Arab Unity School received an overall acceptable rating. Achievement is generally stronger in secondary and post-16 than in Foundation Stage and primary. Strengths include committed leadership, strong personal development, safeguarding, parent partnership, and post-16 provision. Recommendations focus on improving self-evaluation accuracy, raising attainment, and ensuring appropriately challenging teaching, especially in FS and primary.

Strengths noted by inspectors

The commitment of school leaders
The strong personal development and wellbeing of students in all phases
The very good provision to meet students' needs in the post-16 phase
The strong partnership with parents
Very safe, secure environment with high levels of care and support

What the school was asked to improve

Improve the accuracy of self-evaluation by aligning internal and external data with evaluative judgements
Improve students' attainment and progress in all subjects for consistently good learning across all phases
Ensure teaching, particularly in FS and primary, offers appropriately challenging tasks matched to students' needs and abilities
Ensure assessment outcome data are rigorously monitored, accurate, and linked to curriculum standards
Fully involve middle and senior leaders in raising students' attainment across all subjects, particularly in FS
Provide professional training for teachers and assistants on planning tasks based on prior learning

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 23 to 27 January 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Acceptable

2019-2020Acceptable

2018-2019Acceptable

2017-2018Acceptable

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Arab Unity School L.L.C located in Dubai?

Arab Unity School is located in Al Mizhar 1, operating from an established heritage campus on 3A Street serving families since 1974. This well-connected eastern Dubai location provides easy access for families in Al Mizhar, Mirdif, Muhaisnah, Al Khawaneej, and Oud Al Muteena.

What curriculum does Arab Unity School L.L.C offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications with Arabic studies.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Arab Unity School L.L.C?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13, providing education from age 3 to 18 across all stages.

What are the tuition fees at Arab Unity School L.L.C?

Tuition ranges from AED 9,696 to AED 10,808 per year, based on year group. Additional fees may apply.

Who is Arab Unity School L.L.C best suited for?

Arab Unity School is best suited for families seeking affordable British education with over 50 years of excellence. The school appeals to residents of Al Mizhar, Mirdif, Muhaisnah, Al Khawaneej, and Oud Al Muteena seeking British education with Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels with strong community atmosphere.

What is Arab Unity School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Arab Unity School "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 13th consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Arab Unity School in 2023-2024?

Arab Unity School is rated acceptable overall. Attainment and progress range from acceptable in Foundation Stage and Primary to good or very good in Secondary and Post-16. Personal development and safeguarding are strong, while leadership, self-evaluation and governance remain acceptable and need improvement. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: very positive attitudes, behaviour and relationships among students, especially in Post-16; positive partnerships between the school, parents and the community; students' deep understanding and application of Islamic values in daily life; students' positive work ethic throughout the school; very good arrangements for the health and safety of all.

What was Arab Unity School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: raise students' attainment to good levels in all subjects; improve the quality of teaching to consistently good so all students' needs are addressed; ensure that the school's self-evaluation is accurate; improve the effectiveness of the governing body in challenging the school to improve.

Has Arab Unity School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 4 of the 83 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 79 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Progress (Post-16) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Foundation Stage) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 3,264 to 3,532 students (+8%). Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 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

FS 2 - Year 13

Age

4 to 18

Students

3,532

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Mark Stephen Pollitt

Since 9/1/2023

Opening year

1974

Teachers

202 (+28 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Indian

Largest nationality students

Pakistani

Emirati students

Determination students

192

Accreditation

Cambridge International

Curriculum examinations

IGCSE/GCSE/A Levels

Last inspection: 27 November to 01 December 2023

About Arab Unity School

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

Annual tuition fees range from AED 6,462 to AED 10,808. The campus is conveniently located for families residing in Al Mizhar Second and surrounding Al Mizhar neighbourhoods.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

6,462 AED

~539 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

6,462 AED

~539 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

7,110 AED

~593 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

7,110 AED

~593 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

7,110 AED

~593 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

7,110 AED

~593 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

7,110 AED

~593 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

7,110 AED

~593 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

7,755 AED

~646 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

7,755 AED

~646 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

8,402 AED

~700 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

8,402 AED

~700 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

8,402 AED

~700 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

9,696 AED

~808 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

10,808 AED

~901 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Arab Unity School "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 13th consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Acceptable

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