Dubai National School Al Twar

Q: What curriculum does Dubai National School AlTwar L.L.C offer?

The school delivers the American curriculum , following US educational standards across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Dubai National School AlTwar L.L.C?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 across all American curriculum grade levels.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Dubai National School AlTwar L.L.C?

Annual fees range from AED 19,872 to AED 38,836 , depending on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is Dubai National School AlTwar L.L.C best suited for?

Dubai National School AlTwar is best suited for families seeking quality American education with strong community values. The school appeals to residents of Al Twar, Al Qusais, Mirdif, Rashidiya, and Airport area seeking American education with comprehensive American curriculum and emphasis on character development.

Q: Where is Dubai National School AlTwar L.L.C located in Dubai?

Dubai National School AlTwar is located in Al Twar 1 , operating from a well-established campus on 10th Street serving the eastern Dubai community. This well-connected eastern Dubai location provides easy access for families in Al Twar, Al Qusais, Mirdif, Rashidiya, and Airport area.

4.0

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

American

Annual Fees

20K - 39K AED

Location

Al Twar

About Dubai National School Al Twar

Last updated 17 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Dubai National School Al Twar is an American curriculum school established in 2000 in Al Twar First, Dubai. The school combines US educational standards with the International Baccalaureate framework to provide a comprehensive academic pathway.

The school welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 18, from KG 1 through Grade 12. Currently, 1,142 students are enrolled across all grade levels, benefiting from a structured learning environment that follows American educational principles.

Dubai National School Al Twar holds NEASC accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to international educational standards. The school integrates IB programmes alongside the American curriculum, offering students multiple pathways for academic achievement. KHDA has rated the school "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 19,872 to AED 38,836 depending on grade level. The campus is conveniently located for families residing in Al Twar Second, Al Twar Third, and Al Twar Four.

Location

Al Twar

Fees & Admissions

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Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
ECC (0-1)2026-2027 (year unverified)	26,253 AED	~2,188 AED
ECC (1-2)2026-2027 (year unverified)	26,253 AED	~2,188 AED
ECC (2-3)2026-2027 (year unverified)	26,253 AED	~2,188 AED
Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)	19,872 AED	~1,656 AED
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	23,690 AED	~1,974 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	23,690 AED	~1,974 AED
GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)	25,887 AED	~2,157 AED
GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)	25,887 AED	~2,157 AED
GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)	25,887 AED	~2,157 AED
GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)	28,003 AED	~2,334 AED
GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)	28,003 AED	~2,334 AED
GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)	28,003 AED	~2,334 AED
GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)	32,316 AED	~2,693 AED
GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)	32,316 AED	~2,693 AED
GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)	32,316 AED	~2,693 AED
GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)	37,227 AED	~3,102 AED
GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)	38,836 AED	~3,236 AED
GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)	38,836 AED	~3,236 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Dubai National School Al Twar "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh 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

Elementary students' strong progress in Islamic Education
Students' social and personal development and understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Effective partnerships with parents and the community

What the school was asked to improve

Improve the capability of leaders, particularly subject leaders, to drive improvement
Improve the quality and consistency of teaching and learning
Ensure teachers make full use of assessment information in lesson planning to match activities to students' needs
Ensure all data used for self-evaluation and improvement planning is accurate

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 04 to 08 December 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 87 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 3 declined and 83 kept the same rating.

Students

1,230 → 1,142

-88 (-7%)

Teachers

129 → 120

-9 (-7%)

Students of determination

98 → 95

-3 (-3%)

Emirati students

793 → 744

-49 (-6%)

Improved

Mathematics — Progress · Elementary: Acceptable → Good

Declined

Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Middle: Good → Acceptable
English — Progress · Elementary: Good → Acceptable
Management, staffing, facilities and resources: Good → Acceptable

Did Dubai National School Al Twar act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 1 a decline, 4 no change yet.

Improve the quality of teaching and learning by promoting collaboration, higher-order thinking, and effective differentiationNo change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Use internal and external assessment data more effectively to inform curriculum adaptation and instructionNo change yet
12 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Develop provision and outcomes for students of determination, including inclusion leadership and progress trackingNo change yet
6 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Provide individualized professional development for leaders and teachers on the American education systemNo change yet
6 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Significantly raise literacy levels for all students to help them access the curriculumDeclined
Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Middle): Good → Acceptable · English — Progress (Elementary): Good → Acceptable

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	Very good	Very 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	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	High	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Middle	Good	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	High	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Elementary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Middle	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	High	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Middle	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	High	Good	Good
English — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Elementary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Middle	Good	Good
English — Attainment	High	Good	Good
English — Progress	KG	Good	Good
English — Progress	Elementary	Good	Acceptable
English — Progress	Middle	Good	Good
English — Progress	High	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	High	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	KG	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Elementary	Acceptable	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Middle	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	High	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Elementary	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Middle	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	High	Good	Good
Science — Progress	KG	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Middle	Good	Good
Science — Progress	High	Good	Good
Learning skills	KG	Good	Good
Learning skills	Elementary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Middle	Good	Good
Learning skills	High	Good	Good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	KG	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Middle	Very good	Very good
Personal development	High	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Elementary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Middle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	KG	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Middle	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	KG	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Elementary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Middle	Good	Good
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	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Middle	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	High	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	KG	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Elementary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Middle	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	High	Good	Good
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	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Middle	Very good	Very good
Care and support	High	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	Acceptable

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

Dubai National School Al Twar is rated good overall. Students show commendable personal development and outstanding understanding of Islamic values and culture. Teaching and curriculum are generally good, though gaps exist between internal and external assessments, and support for students of determination and gifted learners needs strengthening.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Commendable personal development, social responsibility, and excellent understanding of Islamic values and Emirati and world cultures
Breadth and balance of the curriculum
Robust health and safety arrangements ensuring the security of students and staff, with strong care shown by leaders and teachers
Strong partnerships with parents and the community

What the school was asked to improve

Improve the quality of teaching and learning by promoting collaboration, higher-order thinking, and effective differentiation
Use internal and external assessment data more effectively to inform curriculum adaptation and instruction
Develop provision and outcomes for students of determination, including inclusion leadership and progress tracking
Provide individualized professional development for leaders and teachers on the American education system
Significantly raise literacy levels for all students to help them access the curriculum

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 16 to 20 January 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2019-2020Good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

What curriculum does Dubai National School AlTwar L.L.C offer?

The school delivers the American curriculum, following US educational standards across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Dubai National School AlTwar L.L.C?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 across all American curriculum grade levels.

What are the tuition fees at Dubai National School AlTwar L.L.C?

Annual fees range from AED 19,872 to AED 38,836, depending on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Who is Dubai National School AlTwar L.L.C best suited for?

Dubai National School AlTwar is best suited for families seeking quality American education with strong community values. The school appeals to residents of Al Twar, Al Qusais, Mirdif, Rashidiya, and Airport area seeking American education with comprehensive American curriculum and emphasis on character development.

Where is Dubai National School AlTwar L.L.C located in Dubai?

Dubai National School AlTwar is located in Al Twar 1, operating from a well-established campus on 10th Street serving the eastern Dubai community. This well-connected eastern Dubai location provides easy access for families in Al Twar, Al Qusais, Mirdif, Rashidiya, and Airport area.

What is Dubai National School Al Twar's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Dubai National School Al Twar "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Dubai National School Al Twar in 2023-2024?

Dubai National School Al Twar (Branch) was rated good overall in this KHDA inspection. Strengths included students' personal development, understanding of Islamic values, strong care and parent partnerships, but teaching quality and self-evaluation reliability were inconsistent, and leadership capability, especially among subject leaders, needs improvement. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: elementary students' strong progress in Islamic Education; students' social and personal development and understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture; the protection, care, guidance and support of students; effective partnerships with parents and the community.

What was Dubai National School Al Twar asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: improve the capability of leaders, particularly subject leaders, to drive improvement; improve the quality and consistency of teaching and learning; ensure teachers make full use of assessment information in lesson planning to match activities to students' needs; ensure all data used for self-evaluation and improvement planning is accurate.

Has Dubai National School Al Twar improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 1 of the 87 indicators rated in both reports improved, 3 declined and 83 kept the same rating. Improvements include Mathematics — Progress (Elementary) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 1,230 to 1,142 students (-7%). Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 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

KG 1 to Grade 12

Age

3 to 18

Students

1,142

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

US/IB

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Malek Ahmad Saleh Daradkeh

Since 7/4/2016

Opening year

2000

Teachers

120 (+14 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Syria

Largest nationality students

Emirati

Emirati students

744

Determination students

Accreditation

NEASC

Curriculum examinations

Last inspection: 04 to 08 December 2023

About Dubai National School Al Twar

Last updated 17 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Annual tuition fees range from AED 19,872 to AED 38,836 depending on grade level. The campus is conveniently located for families residing in Al Twar Second, Al Twar Third, and Al Twar Four.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

ECC (0-1)2026-2027 (year unverified)

26,253 AED

~2,188 AED

ECC (1-2)2026-2027 (year unverified)

26,253 AED

~2,188 AED

ECC (2-3)2026-2027 (year unverified)

26,253 AED

~2,188 AED

Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)

19,872 AED

~1,656 AED

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

23,690 AED

~1,974 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

23,690 AED

~1,974 AED

GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)

25,887 AED

~2,157 AED

GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)

25,887 AED

~2,157 AED

GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)

25,887 AED

~2,157 AED

GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)

28,003 AED

~2,334 AED

GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)

28,003 AED

~2,334 AED

GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)

28,003 AED

~2,334 AED

GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)

32,316 AED

~2,693 AED

GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)

32,316 AED

~2,693 AED

GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)

32,316 AED

~2,693 AED

GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)

37,227 AED

~3,102 AED

GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)

38,836 AED

~3,236 AED

GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)

38,836 AED

~3,236 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Dubai National School Al Twar "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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