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The City School International Private

Q: What curriculum does The City School International Private 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 The City School International Private?

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

Q: What are the tuition fees at The City School International Private?

Annual fees range from AED 14,781 to AED 35,694 , depending on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is The City School International Private best suited for?

The City School International Private 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.

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

British / British

Annual Fees

15K - 36K AED

Location

Al Rashidiya

About The City School International Private

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

The City School International Private is a British school founded in 2008, located in Nad Al Hamar. The school provides UK education for boys and girls aged 4 to 18, accommodating students from FS1 to Year 13.

Currently, 981 students attend the school, which offers a balanced environment for both genders throughout their formative years. The school ensures a comprehensive approach to education, following the UK curriculum.

Students are prepared for IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. The City School International Private is accredited by BSME and has received a "Good" rating from the relevant inspection authority for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 14,781 to AED 35,694. Families from Al Khwaneej First, Al Khwaneej Second, and Al Rashidiya benefit from the school's accessible location.

Location

Nad Al Hamar

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)	14,781 AED	~1,232 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	15,087 AED	~1,257 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	16,460 AED	~1,372 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	16,460 AED	~1,372 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	16,460 AED	~1,372 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	16,460 AED	~1,372 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	17,833 AED	~1,486 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	17,833 AED	~1,486 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	17,833 AED	~1,486 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	17,833 AED	~1,486 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	17,833 AED	~1,486 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	22,220 AED	~1,852 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	26,746 AED	~2,229 AED
YEAR 12 (Commerce)2026-2027 (year unverified)	33,530 AED	~2,794 AED
YEAR 12 (Science)2026-2027 (year unverified)	35,694 AED	~2,975 AED
YEAR 13 (Commerce)2026-2027 (year unverified)	35,694 AED	~2,975 AED
YEAR 13 (Science)2026-2027 (year unverified)	35,694 AED	~2,975 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated The City School International Private "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students' personal and social development
Attainment in English, mathematics and science
The commitment of the principal and senior leaders to the school and its community
Students understand the impact of Islamic values on their lives and on the UAE

What the school was asked to improve

Improve the quality of teaching and learning across the school
Develop teachers' use of data and assessment in lesson planning
Enhance students' wellbeing and support for students of determination
Ensure school action and improvement plans are based on realistic self-evaluation

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 06 to 10 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 81 performance indicators rated in both reports, 5 improved, 0 declined and 76 kept the same rating.

Students

932 → 981

+49 (+5%)

Teachers

68 → 70

+2 (+3%)

Students of determination

29 → 83

+54 (+186%)

Emirati students

20 → 18

-2 (-10%)

Improved

English — Attainment · Primary: Good → Very good
English — Progress · Primary: Good → Very good
English — Progress · Secondary: Good → Very good
Personal development · Primary: Good → Very good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources: Acceptable → Good

Did The City School International Private act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 3 no change yet.

Appoint an external inclusion governor for the schoolNo change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure that teachers' use of assessment data has the intended impact on learning in all subject areasNo change yet
8 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure Islamic Education and Arabic teaching time complies with KHDA requirementsNo change yet
22 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Develop a digital learning strategy that ensures technology adds value to learningNot measurable from the ratings

Performance standards by year (81 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Primary	Good	Very good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
English — Progress	Primary	Good	Very good
English — Progress	Secondary	Good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very 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	Very good
Personal development	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Post-16	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	Very 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	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
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Good	Good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Assessment	Primary	Good	Good
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	Good	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	Good	Good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Good	Good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Good	Good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Post-16	Good	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	Good	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	Good	Good
Governance	Whole school	Good	Good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Acceptable	Good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

This school was rated good overall by KHDA. Students perform well above expectations in secondary mathematics and science, and show strong awareness of Emirati culture and Islamic values. Inspectors noted areas for development including classroom routines in the early years, variable attendance, and inconsistent use of assessment data to personalize learning.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students' strong awareness of Emirati culture and Islamic values
Positive and trusting relationships established between students and their teachers
High level of achievement in the secondary phase, particularly in mathematics and science
Quality and analysis of internal and external assessment data available in the school

What the school was asked to improve

Appoint an external inclusion governor for the school
Ensure that teachers' use of assessment data has the intended impact on learning in all subject areas
Ensure Islamic Education and Arabic teaching time complies with KHDA requirements
Develop a digital learning strategy that ensures technology adds value to learning

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 21 to 25 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2019-2020Good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The City School International Private located in Dubai?

The City 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 The City School International Private 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 The City School International Private?

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

What are the tuition fees at The City School International Private?

Annual fees range from AED 14,781 to AED 35,694, depending on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Who is The City School International Private best suited for?

The City School International Private 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 The City School International Private's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated The City School International Private "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about The City School International Private in 2023-2024?

This UK curriculum school was rated good overall. English, mathematics and science attainment were strong, with very good progress in Primary and Secondary. Students showed strong personal development and understanding of Islamic values. Areas for improvement include inconsistent middle leadership, uneven use of assessment data, and wellbeing provision rated only acceptable. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: students' personal and social development; attainment in English, mathematics and science; the commitment of the principal and senior leaders to the school and its community; students understand the impact of Islamic values on their lives and on the UAE.

What was The City School International Private asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: improve the quality of teaching and learning across the school; develop teachers' use of data and assessment in lesson planning; enhance students' wellbeing and support for students of determination; ensure school action and improvement plans are based on realistic self-evaluation.

Has The City School International Private improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 5 of the 81 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 76 kept the same rating. Improvements include English — Attainment (Primary) from Good to Very good, English — Progress (Primary) from Good to Very good, English — Progress (Secondary) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 932 to 981 students (+5%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 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

FS1 to Year 13

Age

4 to 18

Students

981

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

JUMANA A.A SHEHADEH

Since 11/25/2018

Opening year

2008

Teachers

70 (+14 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Pakistani

Largest nationality students

Pakistani

Emirati students

Determination students

Accreditation

BSME

Curriculum examinations

IGCSE, A Level

Last inspection: 06 to 10 November 2023

About The City School International Private

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

Annual tuition fees range from AED 14,781 to AED 35,694. Families from Al Khwaneej First, Al Khwaneej Second, and Al Rashidiya benefit from the school's accessible location.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

14,781 AED

~1,232 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

15,087 AED

~1,257 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

16,460 AED

~1,372 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

16,460 AED

~1,372 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

16,460 AED

~1,372 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

16,460 AED

~1,372 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

17,833 AED

~1,486 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

17,833 AED

~1,486 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

17,833 AED

~1,486 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

17,833 AED

~1,486 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

17,833 AED

~1,486 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

22,220 AED

~1,852 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

26,746 AED

~2,229 AED

YEAR 12 (Commerce)2026-2027 (year unverified)

33,530 AED

~2,794 AED

YEAR 12 (Science)2026-2027 (year unverified)

35,694 AED

~2,975 AED

YEAR 13 (Commerce)2026-2027 (year unverified)

35,694 AED

~2,975 AED

YEAR 13 (Science)2026-2027 (year unverified)

35,694 AED

~2,975 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated The City School International Private "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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