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Al Sadiq Islamic English School

Q: Where is Al Sadiq Islamic English School located in Dubai?

Al Sadiq Islamic English School is located in Muhaisnah 4 , operating from a faith-based campus near Al Qusais serving the Muslim community. This ideal eastern Dubai location offers exceptional connectivity for families in Muhaisnah, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Mirdif, and Al Twar.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Al Sadiq Islamic English School?

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

Q: What are the tuition fees at Al Sadiq Islamic English School?

Annual fees range from AED 4,687 to AED 9,499 , depending on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is Al Sadiq Islamic English School best suited for?

Al Sadiq Islamic English School is best suited for Muslim families seeking British education integrated with strong Islamic values. The school appeals to residents of Muhaisnah, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Mirdif, and Al Twar seeking British/Islamic education with British curriculum with comprehensive Islamic studies and Arabic.

3.9

2023-2024Acceptable

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

5K - 9K AED

Location

Al Qusais

About Al Sadiq Islamic English School

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

Al Sadiq Islamic English School is a British primary school located in Al Qusais First, Dubai. Established in 1989, the school has served the local community for over three decades, providing education rooted in Islamic values alongside the English National Curriculum.

The school welcomes boys and girls aged 4 to 16, with approximately 2,196 students currently enrolled. Classes span from FS2 through Year 1, covering the foundational years of primary education. Both younger and older children benefit from a structured learning environment that prepares them for future academic stages.

The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum framework, incorporating EYFS for early years learners and progressing through Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. This structured approach ensures students build strong literacy and numeracy foundations. The school received an "Acceptable" rating from KHDA in the 2023-2024 inspection cycle.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 4,687 to AED 9,499 depending on the year group. The campus is conveniently accessible for families living in Al Qusais, along Doha Road, near Lulu Supermarket, and close to Emirates Driving Institute.

Location

Al Qusais

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
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	4,687 AED	~391 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	5,243 AED	~437 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	5,243 AED	~437 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	5,243 AED	~437 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	5,243 AED	~437 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	5,384 AED	~449 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	5,384 AED	~449 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	6,764 AED	~564 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	6,764 AED	~564 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	6,764 AED	~564 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	7,931 AED	~661 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	9,499 AED	~792 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Al Sadiq Islamic English School "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh 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

The partnerships with parents and their support for their children's learning
The effectiveness of school leadership and governance
Students' personal development and understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture

What the school was asked to improve

Improve the quality and consistency of teaching in all phases
Improve the students' reading assessment outcomes, particularly those for Emirati students
Make fuller use of assessment data in curriculum review to close learning gaps
Implement reading development strategies consistently across all subjects

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 30 October to 03 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 65 performance indicators rated in both reports, 15 improved, 4 declined and 46 kept the same rating.

Students

2,196 → 2,196

unchanged

Teachers

116 → 117

+1 (+1%)

Students of determination

104 → 80

-24 (-23%)

Emirati students

17 → 17

unchanged

Improved

Islamic Education — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Islamic Education — Progress · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Islamic Education — Attainment · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
English — Attainment · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Mathematics — Attainment · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Mathematics — Progress · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Science — Progress · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Science — Attainment · Secondary: Acceptable → Good

and 7 more

Declined

Mathematics — Progress · Foundation Stage: Good → Acceptable
Learning skills · Foundation Stage: Good → Acceptable
Personal development · Foundation Stage: Very good → Good
Curriculum adaptation · Foundation Stage: Good → Acceptable

Did Al Sadiq Islamic English School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 6 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 2 show an improvement, 1 a mixed picture, 1 a decline, 2 no change yet.

Raise attainment and progress in all key subjects by improving teaching to at least a good levelNo change yet
3 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Develop the skills of middle leaders and teachers in best practices of teaching and assessmentImproved
Assessment (Secondary): Acceptable → Good
Regularly evaluate the quality of teaching and its impact on student outcomesNo change yet
3 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Use assessment information consistently to personalise learning and meet all students' needsImproved
Assessment (Secondary): Acceptable → Good
Increase opportunities for investigative and independent learning within lessonsDeclined
Learning skills (Foundation Stage): Good → Acceptable
Embed a whole-school reading literacy strategy to support curriculum access and outcomesMixed
English — Attainment (Secondary): Acceptable → Good · Curriculum adaptation (Foundation Stage): Good → Acceptable · Curriculum adaptation (Secondary): Acceptable → Good · Care and support (Primary): Acceptable → Good

Performance standards by year (65 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
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	Acceptable
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	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Science — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Good	Acceptable
Learning skills	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Learning skills	Secondary	Good	Good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Very good	Good
Personal development	Primary	Good	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	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
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
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Acceptable	Acceptable
Assessment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Assessment	Secondary	Acceptable	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	Acceptable
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
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
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Care and support	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Care and support	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Good	Good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Acceptable	Acceptable
Parents and the community	Whole school	Good	Very good
Governance	Whole school	Acceptable	Good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Acceptable	Acceptable

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Acceptable

Al Sadiq Islamic English School was rated acceptable overall. Achievement is maintained in Islamic Education and Arabic, teaching has improved in Secondary, and personal development is strong, but teaching, assessment, self-evaluation and governance remain inconsistent, with attainment and progress needing improvement across key subjects.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Strong personal development and students' awareness of Islamic values and social responsibility
Improvements to teaching in Secondary
Senior leaders' drive to build an inclusive learning community based on Islamic values

What the school was asked to improve

Raise attainment and progress in all key subjects by improving teaching to at least a good level
Develop the skills of middle leaders and teachers in best practices of teaching and assessment
Regularly evaluate the quality of teaching and its impact on student outcomes
Use assessment information consistently to personalise learning and meet all students' needs
Increase opportunities for investigative and independent learning within lessons
Embed a whole-school reading literacy strategy to support curriculum access and outcomes

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 14 to 18 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Acceptable

2019-2020Acceptable

2018-2019Acceptable

2017-2018Acceptable

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Al Sadiq Islamic English School located in Dubai?

Al Sadiq Islamic English School is located in Muhaisnah 4, operating from a faith-based campus near Al Qusais serving the Muslim community. This ideal eastern Dubai location offers exceptional connectivity for families in Muhaisnah, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Mirdif, and Al Twar.

What curriculum does Al Sadiq Islamic English School offer?

The school follows the MOE curriculum (UAE Ministry of Education), delivering Arabic-language education according to UAE national standards with emphasis on Islamic studies.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Al Sadiq Islamic English School?

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

What are the tuition fees at Al Sadiq Islamic English School?

Annual fees range from AED 4,687 to AED 9,499, depending on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Who is Al Sadiq Islamic English School best suited for?

Al Sadiq Islamic English School is best suited for Muslim families seeking British education integrated with strong Islamic values. The school appeals to residents of Muhaisnah, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Mirdif, and Al Twar seeking British/Islamic education with British curriculum with comprehensive Islamic studies and Arabic.

What is Al Sadiq Islamic English School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Al Sadiq Islamic English School "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Al Sadiq Islamic English School in 2023-2024?

Inspectors rated this UK curriculum school acceptable overall. Leadership, parent partnerships, and personal development were strong, and Secondary achieved good outcomes, but teaching, assessment, and curriculum adaptation were inconsistent in Foundation Stage and Primary, with reading literacy for Emirati students identified as an area needing improvement. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: the partnerships with parents and their support for their children's learning; the effectiveness of school leadership and governance; students' personal development and understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture.

What was Al Sadiq Islamic English School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: improve the quality and consistency of teaching in all phases; improve the students' reading assessment outcomes, particularly those for Emirati students; make fuller use of assessment data in curriculum review to close learning gaps; implement reading development strategies consistently across all subjects.

Has Al Sadiq Islamic English School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 15 of the 65 indicators rated in both reports improved, 4 declined and 46 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Attainment (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Islamic Education — Progress (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Islamic Education — Attainment (Secondary) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 2,196 to 2,196 students. Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 6 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 2 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

Year 1-FS2

Age

4-16

Students

2,196

Genders

Boys and girls

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Sadia Wajid

Since 10/1/2022

Opening year

1989

Teachers

117 (+17 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Indian

Largest nationality students

Pakistani

Emirati students

Determination students

Accreditation

Last inspection: 30 to 03 November 2023

About Al Sadiq Islamic English School

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

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

4,687 AED

~391 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

5,243 AED

~437 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

5,243 AED

~437 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

5,243 AED

~437 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

5,243 AED

~437 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

5,384 AED

~449 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

5,384 AED

~449 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

6,764 AED

~564 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

6,764 AED

~564 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

6,764 AED

~564 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

7,931 AED

~661 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

9,499 AED

~792 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Al Sadiq Islamic English School "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Acceptable

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