Newlands School

Q: What curriculum does Newlands School offer?

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

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Newlands School?

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

Q: What are the tuition fees at Newlands School?

Tuition ranges from AED 21,372 to AED 40,072 per year, based on year group. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is Newlands School best suited for?

Newlands School is best suited for families seeking quality British education with strong academic foundations. The school attracts residents of Mirdif, Al Warqaa, Al Mizhar, and Al Khawaneej seeking British education with comprehensive IGCSE and A-Level pathways.

Also known as newlands schools

4.7

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

21K - 40K AED

Location

Al Warqaa

About Newlands School

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

Newlands School is a UK school established in 2017 in Al Warqa'a 1. The school accommodates 1,018 boys and girls aged 3 to 16, offering classes from FS1 to Year 11.

The curriculum follows the UK programme, preparing students for IGCSE qualifications. The school is rated "Good" for the 2023-2024 inspection period, reflecting its commitment to quality education.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 21,372 to AED 40,072. The school serves families in Al Warqa'a 1 and nearby areas, including Al Warqa, Al Warqaa, and Al Warqa'a 3.

Location

Al Warqa'a 1

Latest from Newlands School

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

28 Aug 2026Exam results
Newlands School Class of 2026 achieves 100% IGCSE pass rate
Newlands School's Class of 2026 recorded outstanding IGCSE results: a 100% pass rate, with 69% of grades at A, 93% at A–B and 98% at A–C.
Source: Instagram

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)	21,372 AED	~1,781 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	21,372 AED	~1,781 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	26,047 AED	~2,171 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	26,047 AED	~2,171 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	26,047 AED	~2,171 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	26,047 AED	~2,171 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	29,387 AED	~2,449 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	29,387 AED	~2,449 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	32,058 AED	~2,672 AED
YEAR 8 (Advance)2026-2027 (year unverified)	32,058 AED	~2,672 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	35,397 AED	~2,950 AED
YEAR 10 (Advance)2026-2027 (year unverified)	35,397 AED	~2,950 AED
YEAR 11 (Advance)2026-2027 (year unverified)	35,397 AED	~2,950 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	40,072 AED	~3,339 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	40,072 AED	~3,339 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Newlands School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 4 times since 2019-2020.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students' positive attitudes and responsible behaviour
Good progress in Islamic Education and Arabic as a first language in the primary phase
Strong partnerships with parents
Positive relationships between students and teachers
Leaders' commitment to improvement

What the school was asked to improve

Review and consolidate procedures for identifying and mitigating any health and safety risks
Raise standards of teaching
Encourage students to take greater responsibility for their own learning
Use attainment information in lessons to better support all groups of students

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 29 January to 02 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 65 performance indicators rated in both reports, 4 improved, 3 declined and 58 kept the same rating.

Students

931 → 1,018

+87 (+9%)

Teachers

76 → 79

+3 (+4%)

Students of determination

28 → 37

+9 (+32%)

Emirati students

27 → 20

-7 (-26%)

Improved

Islamic Education — Progress · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Primary: Acceptable → Good
English — Attainment · Secondary: Good → Very good
Personal development · Foundation Stage: Good → Very good

Declined

Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding · Foundation Stage: Very good → Good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding · Primary: Very good → Good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding · Secondary: Very good → Good

Did Newlands School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 1 show an improvement, 3 no change yet.

Raise students' attainment in Islamic Education and ArabicNo change yet
9 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Improve teaching quality in Islamic Education and Arabic by sharing existing best practicesImproved
Islamic Education — Progress (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Primary): Acceptable → Good
Refine assessment processes to set more specific targets for all groups of studentsNo change yet
3 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Governors to make whatever new appointments are required to successfully launch phase 4 and meet older students' needsNo change yet
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (65 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Very good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
English — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
English — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Learning skills	Primary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Secondary	Good	Good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Personal development	Primary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Good	Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Good	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
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Good	Good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Assessment	Primary	Good	Good
Assessment	Secondary	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 adaptation	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Good	Good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Very good	Good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Very good	Good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Very good	Good
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Care and support	Primary	Good	Good
Care and support	Secondary	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	Good	Good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

Newlands School was rated good overall. The Foundation Stage shows strong progress in core subjects, and secondary science outcomes are very good. Personal development, safeguarding, and parental engagement are notable strengths, while Islamic Education and Arabic attainment remain only acceptable across primary and secondary phases.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Strong progress in English, mathematics and science in the well-provisioned Foundation Stage
Well supported transitions between Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 and strong early careers guidance in Secondary
Robust performance management leading to effective monitoring of teaching and learning
Very safe, hygienic and well-maintained premises with excellent safeguarding procedures

What the school was asked to improve

Raise students' attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic
Improve teaching quality in Islamic Education and Arabic by sharing existing best practices
Refine assessment processes to set more specific targets for all groups of students
Governors to make whatever new appointments are required to successfully launch phase 4 and meet older students' needs

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 13 to 17 March 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2021-2022Acceptable

2019-2020Acceptable

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Newlands School located in Dubai?

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

What curriculum does Newlands School offer?

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

What age groups and grade levels are available at Newlands School?

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

What are the tuition fees at Newlands School?

Tuition ranges from AED 21,372 to AED 40,072 per year, based on year group. Additional fees may apply.

Who is Newlands School best suited for?

Newlands School is best suited for families seeking quality British education with strong academic foundations. The school attracts residents of Mirdif, Al Warqaa, Al Mizhar, and Al Khawaneej seeking British education with comprehensive IGCSE and A-Level pathways.

What is Newlands School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Newlands School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 4 times since 2019-2020.

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

Newlands School is good overall. Students show positive attitudes, strong personal development, and effective parent partnerships. Primary students progress well in Islamic Education and Arabic, while secondary science and English attainment are very good. Inspectors recommend raising teaching standards and encouraging greater independent learning across phases. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: students' positive attitudes and responsible behaviour; good progress in Islamic Education and Arabic as a first language in the primary phase; strong partnerships with parents; positive relationships between students and teachers; leaders' commitment to improvement.

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

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: review and consolidate procedures for identifying and mitigating any health and safety risks; raise standards of teaching; encourage students to take greater responsibility for their own learning; use attainment information in lessons to better support all groups of students.

Has Newlands School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 4 of the 65 indicators rated in both reports improved, 3 declined and 58 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Progress (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, English — Attainment (Secondary) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 931 to 1,018 students (+9%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 1 was followed by a measurable improvement.

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Quality of Teachers

528

Campus Facilities

528

Value for Money

523

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

FS1 to Year 11

Age

3 to 16

Students

1,018

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English, Arabic

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

ZEBA JEHANGIR KHAN

Since 8/1/2023

Opening year

2017

Teachers

79 (+33 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Pakistani

Largest nationality students

Arabic

Emirati students

Determination students

Accreditation

none

Curriculum examinations

IGCSE

Last inspection: 29 January to 02 February 2024

About Newlands School

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

Newlands School is a UK school established in 2017 in Al Warqa'a 1. The school accommodates 1,018 boys and girls aged 3 to 16, offering classes from FS1 to Year 11.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 21,372 to AED 40,072. The school serves families in Al Warqa'a 1 and nearby areas, including Al Warqa, Al Warqaa, and Al Warqa'a 3.

Latest from Newlands School

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

28 Aug 2026Exam results

Newlands School Class of 2026 achieves 100% IGCSE pass rate

Newlands School's Class of 2026 recorded outstanding IGCSE results: a 100% pass rate, with 69% of grades at A, 93% at A–B and 98% at A–C.

Source: Instagram

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

21,372 AED

~1,781 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

21,372 AED

~1,781 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

26,047 AED

~2,171 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

26,047 AED

~2,171 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

26,047 AED

~2,171 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

26,047 AED

~2,171 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

29,387 AED

~2,449 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

29,387 AED

~2,449 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

32,058 AED

~2,672 AED

YEAR 8 (Advance)2026-2027 (year unverified)

32,058 AED

~2,672 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

35,397 AED

~2,950 AED

YEAR 10 (Advance)2026-2027 (year unverified)

35,397 AED

~2,950 AED

YEAR 11 (Advance)2026-2027 (year unverified)

35,397 AED

~2,950 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

40,072 AED

~3,339 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

40,072 AED

~3,339 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Newlands School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 4 times since 2019-2020.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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