School Of Modern Skills

Q: Where is SCHOOL OF MODERN SKILLS located in Dubai?

School of Modern Skills is located in Al Muhaisnah 1 , operating from a well-established campus in the Muhaisnah educational district. This strategic eastern Dubai location offers excellent accessibility for families in Muhaisnah, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Mirdif, and Al Twar.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at SCHOOL OF MODERN SKILLS?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 through the complete MOE pathway.

Q: What are the tuition fees at SCHOOL OF MODERN SKILLS?

Annual fees range from AED 17,491 to AED 29,572 , depending on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is SCHOOL OF MODERN SKILLS best suited for?

School of Modern Skills is best suited for families seeking skills-focused American education. The school appeals to residents of Muhaisnah, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Mirdif, and Al Twar seeking American education with American curriculum with emphasis on practical skills development.

Also known as schools of modern skills

3.7

2024-2025Acceptable

Curriculum

American

Annual Fees

17K - 30K AED

Location

Al Muhaisnah

About School Of Modern Skills

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

School Of Modern Skills is an American school located in Muhaisnah First, Dubai. The school delivers an American curriculum education to students in the local community.

The school provides instruction based on US educational standards. Students benefit from an American-style learning environment that prepares them for further education opportunities.

School Of Modern Skills follows American curriculum guidelines and assessment practices. The school maintains its commitment to providing quality American education in the Muhaisnah area.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 17,000 to AED 29,572. The campus is conveniently accessible for families residing in Muhaisnah Fourth, Muhaisnah Second, and Muhaisnah Third.

Location

Muhaisnah 1

Latest from School Of Modern Skills

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

26 Aug 2026Leadership
Haniah Abdullatif appointed Head of Early Years
The school introduces Haniah Abdullatif as its new Head of Early Years, welcoming families and looking ahead to the new school year.
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
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	17,491 AED	~1,458 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	18,247 AED	~1,521 AED
GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)	18,876 AED	~1,573 AED
GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)	19,631 AED	~1,636 AED
GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)	20,386 AED	~1,699 AED
GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)	21,140 AED	~1,762 AED
GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)	21,896 AED	~1,825 AED
GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)	22,652 AED	~1,888 AED
GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)	23,406 AED	~1,951 AED
GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)	24,162 AED	~2,014 AED
GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)	24,915 AED	~2,076 AED
GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)	25,671 AED	~2,139 AED
GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)	29,572 AED	~2,464 AED
GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)	29,572 AED	~2,464 AED
Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)	17,000 AED	~1,417 AED

Inspection Report

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

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Acceptable

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

High school students make good progress in most subjects
Strong achievement in Islamic Education and awareness of Islamic values and Emirati culture
Secure health and safety arrangements and child protection procedures
Successful communication with the school community and partnerships with parents

What the school was asked to improve

Develop consistently high-quality teaching and learning across all subjects and phases, especially to improve boys' attainment
Use assessment data to plan and deliver more challenging lessons for all students
Improve leadership skills to address literacy and learning barriers linked to the changing student population
Ensure leaders use internal and external data for accurate self-evaluation and improvement planning with measurable targets

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 19 to 23 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 7 improved, 0 declined and 78 kept the same rating.

Students

1,715 → 1,697

-18 (-1%)

Teachers

117 → 121

+4 (+3%)

Students of determination

77 → 84

+7 (+9%)

Emirati students

1,566 → 1,391

-175 (-11%)

Improved

Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment · Middle: Weak → Acceptable
Science — Progress · High: Acceptable → Good
Personal development · KG: Good → Very good
Curriculum design and implementation · Elementary: Acceptable → Good
Curriculum design and implementation · Middle: Acceptable → Good
Curriculum design and implementation · High: Acceptable → Good
Curriculum adaptation · KG: Acceptable → Good

Did School Of Modern Skills act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 1 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.

Ensure that students arrive on time for school and attend more regularlyNot measurable from the ratings
Raise students' attainment in all subjects and phasesNot measurable from the ratings
Ensure that all aspects of the curriculum design meet the UAE and MoE requirementsImproved
Curriculum design and implementation (Elementary): Acceptable → Good · Curriculum design and implementation (Middle): Acceptable → Good · Curriculum design and implementation (High): Acceptable → Good · Curriculum adaptation (KG): Acceptable → Good
Ensure that self-evaluation is rigorous and uses internal and external data accuratelyNo change yet
6 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Improve the capacity of middle leaders to innovate and model best educational practicesNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (87 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	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	High	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	High	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Middle	Weak	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	High	Good	Good
English — Progress	KG	Good	Good
English — Progress	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Progress	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Progress	High	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	High	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress	KG	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress	High	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	KG	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Attainment	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Attainment	High	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Progress	KG	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Progress	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Progress	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Progress	High	Acceptable	Good
Learning skills	KG	Good	Good
Learning skills	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Learning skills	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Learning skills	High	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	High	—	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	High	—	Acceptable
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	KG	Good	Very good
Personal development	Elementary	Good	Good
Personal development	Middle	Good	Good
Personal development	High	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	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Middle	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	KG	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Elementary	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Middle	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	High	Very good	Very good
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	KG	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Teaching for effective learning	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Teaching for effective learning	High	Good	Good
Assessment	KG	Good	Good
Assessment	Elementary	Good	Good
Assessment	Middle	Good	Good
Assessment	High	Good	Good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	KG	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Elementary	Acceptable	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Middle	Acceptable	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	High	Acceptable	Good
Curriculum adaptation	KG	Acceptable	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Curriculum adaptation	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Curriculum adaptation	High	Acceptable	Acceptable
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	KG	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Middle	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	High	Very good	Very good
Care and support	KG	Good	Good
Care and support	Elementary	Good	Good
Care and support	Middle	Good	Good
Care and support	High	Good	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	Good	Good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Acceptable	Acceptable

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Acceptable

Inspectors rated the school acceptable overall. Islamic Education and students' personal development were highlighted as strengths, alongside strong safeguarding and parent partnerships. However, teaching, curriculum design, attendance, and leadership effectiveness were inconsistent, with recommendations to raise attainment and strengthen self-evaluation and middle leadership.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Progress in KG and in Islamic Education across the school
Students' personal development and their understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture
The school's procedures for health and safety, including child protection and safeguarding
Strong partnerships with parents, including the parents of students of determination

What the school was asked to improve

Ensure that students arrive on time for school and attend more regularly
Raise students' attainment in all subjects and phases
Ensure that all aspects of the curriculum design meet the UAE and MoE requirements
Ensure that self-evaluation is rigorous and uses internal and external data accurately
Improve the capacity of middle leaders to innovate and model best educational practices

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 30 January to 03 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Acceptable

2018-2019Acceptable

2017-2018Acceptable

2016-2017Acceptable

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SCHOOL OF MODERN SKILLS located in Dubai?

School of Modern Skills is located in Al Muhaisnah 1, operating from a well-established campus in the Muhaisnah educational district. This strategic eastern Dubai location offers excellent accessibility for families in Muhaisnah, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Mirdif, and Al Twar.

What curriculum does SCHOOL OF MODERN SKILLS offer?

The school follows the MOE curriculum (UAE Ministry of Education), delivering Arabic-language education according to UAE national educational standards.

What age groups and grade levels are available at SCHOOL OF MODERN SKILLS?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 through the complete MOE pathway.

What are the tuition fees at SCHOOL OF MODERN SKILLS?

Annual fees range from AED 17,491 to AED 29,572, depending on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Who is SCHOOL OF MODERN SKILLS best suited for?

School of Modern Skills is best suited for families seeking skills-focused American education. The school appeals to residents of Muhaisnah, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Mirdif, and Al Twar seeking American education with American curriculum with emphasis on practical skills development.

What is School Of Modern Skills's KHDA inspection rating?

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

What did KHDA inspectors say about School Of Modern Skills in 2023-2024?

Inspectors rated Modern Skills School acceptable overall. High school students progress well in most subjects and Islamic Education achievement is strong, but teaching quality is inconsistent, boys underachieve, and leadership self-evaluation lacks rigor and clear, measurable improvement targets. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: high school students make good progress in most subjects; strong achievement in Islamic Education and awareness of Islamic values and Emirati culture; secure health and safety arrangements and child protection procedures; successful communication with the school community and partnerships with parents.

What was School Of Modern Skills asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: develop consistently high-quality teaching and learning across all subjects and phases, especially to improve boys' attainment; use assessment data to plan and deliver more challenging lessons for all students; improve leadership skills to address literacy and learning barriers linked to the changing student population; ensure leaders use internal and external data for accurate self-evaluation and improvement planning with measurable targets.

Has School Of Modern Skills improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 7 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 78 kept the same rating. Improvements include Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment (Middle) from Weak to Acceptable, Science — Progress (High) from Acceptable to Good, Personal development (KG) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 1,715 to 1,697 students (-1%). Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 1 was followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2024-2025 inspection profile

Grades

KG1 to Grade 12

Age

4-18

Students

1,839

Genders

Boys and Girls

Curriculum

American

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2024-2025

Principal

STEPHANIE LUCILLE CHATTMAN

Opening year

2006

Teachers

217

Accreditation

KHDA, NEASC

Curriculum examinations

SAT, AP

About School Of Modern Skills

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

School Of Modern Skills is an American school located in Muhaisnah First, Dubai. The school delivers an American curriculum education to students in the local community.

The school provides instruction based on US educational standards. Students benefit from an American-style learning environment that prepares them for further education opportunities.

School Of Modern Skills follows American curriculum guidelines and assessment practices. The school maintains its commitment to providing quality American education in the Muhaisnah area.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 17,000 to AED 29,572. The campus is conveniently accessible for families residing in Muhaisnah Fourth, Muhaisnah Second, and Muhaisnah Third.

Latest from School Of Modern Skills

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

26 Aug 2026Leadership

Haniah Abdullatif appointed Head of Early Years

The school introduces Haniah Abdullatif as its new Head of Early Years, welcoming families and looking ahead to the new school year.

Source: Instagram

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

17,491 AED

~1,458 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

18,247 AED

~1,521 AED

GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)

18,876 AED

~1,573 AED

GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)

19,631 AED

~1,636 AED

GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)

20,386 AED

~1,699 AED

GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)

21,140 AED

~1,762 AED

GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)

21,896 AED

~1,825 AED

GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)

22,652 AED

~1,888 AED

GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)

23,406 AED

~1,951 AED

GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)

24,162 AED

~2,014 AED

GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)

24,915 AED

~2,076 AED

GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)

25,671 AED

~2,139 AED

GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)

29,572 AED

~2,464 AED

GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)

29,572 AED

~2,464 AED

Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)

17,000 AED

~1,417 AED

Inspection Report

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

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Acceptable

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