Dubai Scholars Private School

Q: Where is Dubai Scholars Private School located in Dubai?

Dubai Scholars Private School is located in Al Qusais 1 , operating from a prominent campus near Stadium Metro Station behind Lulu Hypermarket. This central eastern Dubai position ensures easy accessibility for families in Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif.

Q: What curriculum does Dubai Scholars Private 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 Dubai Scholars Private 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 Dubai Scholars Private School?

Tuition ranges from AED 15,833 to AED 32,568 per year, varying by year group. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is Dubai Scholars Private School best suited for?

Dubai Scholars Private School is best suited for Indian families seeking excellent CBSE education with convenient metro access. The school appeals to residents of Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif seeking Indian CBSE education with strong academic track record and comprehensive CBSE curriculum.

4.4

2024-2025Good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

16K - 33K AED

Location

Al Qusais

About Dubai Scholars Private School

Last updated 16 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Dubai Scholars Private School is a British curriculum school located in Al Qusais, behind Lulu supermarket. The school offers education following the UK National Curriculum framework, providing students with a structured British educational experience.

The school delivers the English National Curriculum, covering key stages that prepare students for academic progression. Teaching follows British pedagogical approaches with a focus on core subjects including English, mathematics, and sciences.

As a UK school in Dubai, the institution follows British educational standards and assessment methods. The curriculum structure allows students to build strong foundations across academic disciplines while developing essential skills for future learning.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 15,833 to AED 32,568. The campus is conveniently accessible from Al Qusais First, Al Qusais School Zone, Doha Road, and areas near Emirates Driving Institute.

Location

Al Qusais

Latest from Dubai Scholars Private School

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

30 Aug 2026Milestone
School marks 50 years of legacy as new academic year begins
The head of school welcomed students, families and staff to a milestone academic year celebrating 50 years of the institution's legacy, honouring its journey while looking ahead to new achievements.
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
ECC (2-3)2026-2027 (year unverified)	27,041 AED	~2,253 AED
FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)	15,833 AED	~1,319 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	16,403 AED	~1,367 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	18,818 AED	~1,568 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	18,818 AED	~1,568 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	18,818 AED	~1,568 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	18,818 AED	~1,568 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	19,087 AED	~1,591 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	19,087 AED	~1,591 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	19,087 AED	~1,591 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	20,224 AED	~1,685 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	20,224 AED	~1,685 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	20,224 AED	~1,685 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	20,224 AED	~1,685 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	29,806 AED	~2,484 AED
YEAR 13 (Advance)2026-2027 (year unverified)	32,568 AED	~2,714 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Dubai Scholars Private School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 12th 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

Excellent personal and social development, wellbeing, and appreciation of own and other cultures
Very strong senior leaders and governors who ensure excellent partnerships with parents
Improving standards of teaching, learning and students' progress in Secondary and Post-16
Very well organised day-to-day management creating a safe and highly valued school community

What the school was asked to improve

Improve consistency of teaching, especially in FS and lower Primary, by strengthening leaders' capacity to enhance lesson planning and classroom management
Improve identification and consistency of classroom support for students of determination
Ensure differentiated learning activities are based on accurate assessment data and implemented early in lessons
Ensure teachers consistently provide high-quality diagnostic feedback
Improve leaders' monitoring of teaching's impact on students' progress and learning skills
Increase focus on provision and progress of students of determination against their IEP targets

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 09 to 13 October 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 77 performance indicators rated in both reports, 4 improved, 6 declined and 67 kept the same rating.

Students

2,353 → 2,356

+3 (+0%)

Teachers

150 → 156

+6 (+4%)

Students of determination

75 → 95

+20 (+27%)

Emirati students

0 → 0

unchanged

Improved

Islamic Education — Progress · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment · Primary: Weak → Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment · Secondary: Weak → Acceptable
Teaching for effective learning · Secondary: Good → Very good

Declined

English — Progress · Foundation Stage: Very good → Good
Mathematics — Attainment · Primary: Very good → Good
Mathematics — Progress · Foundation Stage: Very good → Good
Science — Progress · Foundation Stage: Very good → Good
Learning skills · Foundation Stage: Very good → Good
Care and support · Primary: Very good → Good

Did Dubai Scholars Private School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 2 show an improvement, 1 a decline, 1 no change yet.

Raise students' attainment and progress in Arabic as an additional language by improving teaching and assessment, and developing middle leaders' skillsImproved
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment (Secondary): Weak → Acceptable · Teaching for effective learning (Secondary): Good → Very good
Improve the quality of teaching by regularly evaluating its quality and impact on outcomesImproved
Teaching for effective learning (Secondary): Good → Very good
Use assessment information consistently to improve attainment through personalised learning programmesNo change yet
12 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Extend students' critical thinking and independent learning skillsDeclined
Learning skills (Foundation Stage): Very good → Good

Performance standards by year (79 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	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Weak	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary	Weak	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Good
English — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very 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	Very good	Good
Science — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Very good	Good
Learning skills	Primary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Post-16	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Post-16	—	Very good
English — Progress	Post-16	—	Very good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Very good	Very 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	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Very good	Very good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Primary	Very good	Good
Care and support	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Post-16	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	Very good	Very good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Very good	Very good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

Dubai Scholars Private School is rated good overall. Students show outstanding personal development and strong performance in English, mathematics and science across most phases. Arabic as an additional language is weak, and the report recommends improving teaching quality, assessment use, and critical thinking skills to raise attainment further.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Outstanding personal development of all students and their awareness and understanding of Islamic values
Leaders' vision to improve learning in an inclusive learning community
The governing body's initiative and commitment to developing facilities that enhance the learning environment
Parents' overwhelming support for the school and its reputation in the community

What the school was asked to improve

Raise students' attainment and progress in Arabic as an additional language by improving teaching and assessment, and developing middle leaders' skills
Improve the quality of teaching by regularly evaluating its quality and impact on outcomes
Use assessment information consistently to improve attainment through personalised learning programmes
Extend students' critical thinking and independent learning skills

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–19), inspected 09 to 13 October 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2019-2020Good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dubai Scholars Private School located in Dubai?

Dubai Scholars Private School is located in Al Qusais 1, operating from a prominent campus near Stadium Metro Station behind Lulu Hypermarket. This central eastern Dubai position ensures easy accessibility for families in Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif.

What curriculum does Dubai Scholars Private 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 Dubai Scholars Private School?

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

What are the tuition fees at Dubai Scholars Private School?

Tuition ranges from AED 15,833 to AED 32,568 per year, varying by year group. Additional fees may apply.

Who is Dubai Scholars Private School best suited for?

Dubai Scholars Private School is best suited for Indian families seeking excellent CBSE education with convenient metro access. The school appeals to residents of Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif seeking Indian CBSE education with strong academic track record and comprehensive CBSE curriculum.

What is Dubai Scholars Private School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Dubai Scholars Private School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 12th consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Dubai Scholars Private School in 2023-2024?

Dubai Scholars Private School is rated good overall. Personal development, social responsibility, and understanding of cultures are outstanding, and leadership, governance, and parent partnerships are strong. Teaching, achievement in Arabic, and support for students of determination remain weaker, particularly in the Foundation Stage and lower Primary, limiting overall consistency. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: excellent personal and social development, wellbeing, and appreciation of own and other cultures; very strong senior leaders and governors who ensure excellent partnerships with parents; improving standards of teaching, learning and students' progress in Secondary and Post-16; very well organised day-to-day management creating a safe and highly valued school community.

What was Dubai Scholars Private School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: improve consistency of teaching, especially in FS and lower Primary, by strengthening leaders' capacity to enhance lesson planning and classroom management; improve identification and consistency of classroom support for students of determination; ensure differentiated learning activities are based on accurate assessment data and implemented early in lessons; ensure teachers consistently provide high-quality diagnostic feedback; improve leaders' monitoring of teaching's impact on students' progress and learning skills; increase focus on provision and progress of students of determination against their IEP targets.

Has Dubai Scholars Private School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 4 of the 77 indicators rated in both reports improved, 6 declined and 67 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Progress (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment (Primary) from Weak to Acceptable, Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment (Secondary) from Weak to Acceptable. Enrolment went from 2,353 to 2,356 students (0%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 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 2024-2025 inspection profile

Grades

FS1 to Year 13

Age

3-18

Genders

Boys and Girls

Curriculum

British

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2024-2025

Principal

Aparna Verma

Opening year

1976

Accreditation

KHDA

Curriculum examinations

GCSE, A Level

About Dubai Scholars Private School

Last updated 16 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Annual tuition fees range from AED 15,833 to AED 32,568. The campus is conveniently accessible from Al Qusais First, Al Qusais School Zone, Doha Road, and areas near Emirates Driving Institute.

Latest from Dubai Scholars Private School

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

30 Aug 2026Milestone

School marks 50 years of legacy as new academic year begins

The head of school welcomed students, families and staff to a milestone academic year celebrating 50 years of the institution's legacy, honouring its journey while looking ahead to new achievements.

Source: Instagram

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

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

27,041 AED

~2,253 AED

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

15,833 AED

~1,319 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

16,403 AED

~1,367 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

18,818 AED

~1,568 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

18,818 AED

~1,568 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

18,818 AED

~1,568 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

18,818 AED

~1,568 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

19,087 AED

~1,591 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

19,087 AED

~1,591 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

19,087 AED

~1,591 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

20,224 AED

~1,685 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

20,224 AED

~1,685 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

20,224 AED

~1,685 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

20,224 AED

~1,685 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

29,806 AED

~2,484 AED

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

32,568 AED

~2,714 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Dubai Scholars Private School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 12th consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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