Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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UAE Ministry of Education
9K - 14K AED
Al Muhaisnah
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology
Islamic School for Training & Education is an MoE school established in 1982 in Muhaisnah First, Dubai. The school has served the local community for over four decades, providing education based on the UAE Ministry of Education framework.
The school welcomes 607 boys and girls aged 4 to 18. Students are enrolled from KG 1 through Grade 12, following the structured MoE programme throughout their academic journey.
The curriculum prepares students for MoE qualifications and examinations. The school holds MoE accreditation and received an "Acceptable" rating from KHDA in the 2023-2024 inspection cycle.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 9,194 to AED 13,520. The campus is conveniently located for families residing in Muhaisnah Fourth, Muhaisnah Second, and Muhaisnah Third.
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KHDA rated Islamic School for Training & Education "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its sixth consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.
Inspectors rated the school acceptable overall. Islamic Education, Arabic, and personal development are strong points, while English, mathematics, and science attainment remain acceptable. Assessment is weak in Cycles 1 and 2, and self-evaluation and improvement planning need significant strengthening for better outcomes.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 20 to 24 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 5 declined and 79 kept the same rating.
Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 4 a decline, 1 no change yet.
School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Acceptable → Weak
8 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Acceptable → Weak
English — Progress (KG): Good → Acceptable · English — Progress (Cycle 3): Good → Acceptable
School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Acceptable → Weak
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | KG | N/A | — |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Cycle 1 | N/A | — |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | N/A | — |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Cycle 3 | N/A | — |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | KG | N/A | — |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Cycle 1 | N/A | — |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Cycle 2 | N/A | — |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Cycle 3 | N/A | — |
| English — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | KG | Good | Very good |
| Personal development | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| Personal development | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Personal development | Cycle 3 | 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 | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Good | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Cycle 1 | Weak | Weak |
| Assessment | Cycle 2 | Weak | Weak |
| Assessment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Good | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Care and support | KG | Good | Good |
| Care and support | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Care and support | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Care and support | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | Weak |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Good | Acceptable |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Inclusion | |||
| Provision and outcomes for students of determination | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
This school received an overall Acceptable rating. Students achieve well in Islamic Education and Arabic, with strong personal development and Islamic and Emirati values. However, achievement in English, mathematics and science needs improvement, along with assessment reliability and clearer leadership roles and responsibilities.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–19), inspected 21 to 25 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
2023-2024 inspection
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