M S B Private School

Q: Where is M S B Private School located in Dubai?

MSB Private School is located in Muhaisnah 4 , operating from an established campus in the Muhaisnah area with quality facilities. This prime eastern Dubai location provides convenient access for families in Muhaisnah, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Mirdif, and Al Twar .

Q: What curriculum does M S B 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 M S B 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 M S B Private School?

Tuition ranges from AED 11,816 to AED 27,681 per year, based on year group. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is M S B Private School best suited for?

M S B Private School is best suited for families seeking quality British education with strong academic foundations. The school attracts residents of Muhaisnah, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, and Mirdif seeking British education with comprehensive IGCSE and A-Level pathways.

4.0

2024-2025Good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

12K - 28K AED

Location

Al Nahda

About M S B Private School

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

M S B Private School is a British curriculum school located in Al Nahda Second, Dubai. The school provides education following the UK National Curriculum framework, offering students a structured academic pathway rooted in British educational standards.

The school welcomes students seeking a British-style education in the Al Nahda area. Classes are designed to follow the UK educational framework, providing continuity for families familiar with the British system or those planning future studies in the United Kingdom.

M S B Private School delivers instruction aligned with UK teaching methodologies and assessment practices. The curriculum emphasises core subjects including English, mathematics, and science, alongside a broader range of academic disciplines.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 11,816 to AED 27,681, depending on the year group. The campus serves families residing in Al Nahda First, Al Nahda 2, Al Ghusais, and surrounding neighbourhoods, offering convenient access for daily commutes.

Location

Al Nahda Second

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)	11,816 AED	~985 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	11,816 AED	~985 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	12,603 AED	~1,050 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	12,603 AED	~1,050 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	12,603 AED	~1,050 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	12,603 AED	~1,050 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	12,603 AED	~1,050 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	12,603 AED	~1,050 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	13,396 AED	~1,116 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	13,396 AED	~1,116 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	13,396 AED	~1,116 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	13,396 AED	~1,116 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	13,396 AED	~1,116 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	23,990 AED	~1,999 AED
YEAR 13 (Advance)2026-2027 (year unverified)	27,681 AED	~2,307 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated M S B Private School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, down from "Very good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009; its best rating was "Very good" in 2019-2020.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Very good attainment in English, mathematics and science in Primary and Secondary, and very good progress in Islamic Education and English in Secondary
Outstanding attitudes, behaviour and relationships, with a strong understanding of Islamic values, Emirati culture and environmental awareness
Excellent welfare, safeguarding and promotion of safe and healthy lifestyles
Strong partnerships with parents and the community, and very good management, staffing, facilities and resources

What the school was asked to improve

Raise the quality of teaching and assessment by sharing best practice, matching activities to students' needs, and using assessment better to plan lessons
Improve leadership and governance by monitoring, evaluating and analysing teaching quality more robustly
Ensure data is accurate and used to inform self-evaluation, and that development planning considers how actions will be assessed
Raise achievement in Foundation Stage by improving staff skills, planning, and assessment and tracking procedures

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 16 to 20 October 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 61 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 21 declined and 39 kept the same rating.

Students

1,183 → 1,282

+99 (+8%)

Teachers

117 → 110

-7 (-6%)

Students of determination

67 → 78

+11 (+16%)

Emirati students

0 → 0

unchanged

Improved

Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · Secondary: Very good → Outstanding

Declined

English — Progress · Primary: Very good → Good
Mathematics — Attainment · Foundation Stage: Very good → Good
Mathematics — Progress · Foundation Stage: Very good → Good
Mathematics — Progress · Primary: Very good → Good
Mathematics — Progress · Secondary: Very good → Good
Science — Attainment · Foundation Stage: Very good → Good
Science — Progress · Foundation Stage: Very good → Good
Science — Progress · Primary: Very good → Good

and 13 more

Did M S B 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: 1 show an improvement, 1 a decline, 2 no change yet.

Develop greater consistency of high-quality teaching in all phases, especially in PrimaryNo change yet
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024
Raise attainment in Arabic by increasing the proportion of qualified teachersDeclined
Teaching for effective learning (Foundation Stage): Very good → Good
Raise attainment in English in Foundation Stage and in Islamic Education in SecondaryImproved
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Secondary): Very good → Outstanding
Promote students' critical thinking, problem solving and independent learning throughout the schoolNo change yet
6 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024

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 — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very 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	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
English — Progress	Primary	Very good	Good
English — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Very good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Good
Science — Progress	Primary	Very good	Good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Primary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	—	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	—	Good
English — Attainment	Post-16	—	Good
English — Progress	Post-16	—	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	—	Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	—	Acceptable
Science — Attainment	Post-16	—	Acceptable
Science — Progress	Post-16	—	Acceptable
Learning skills	Post-16	—	Good
Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very 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	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Post-16	—	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Post-16	—	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Post-16	—	Very good
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Very good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Good
Assessment	Primary	Very good	Good
Assessment	Secondary	Very good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	—	Acceptable
Assessment	Post-16	—	Good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	—	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	—	Good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Very good	Good
Care and support	Primary	Very good	Good
Care and support	Secondary	Very good	Good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Post-16	—	Outstanding
Care and support	Post-16	—	Good
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Very good	Good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Very good	Good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Very good	Good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Very good	Very good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Very good

M S B Private School was rated very good overall. Students achieve very well in English, mathematics and science across Primary and Secondary, with strong personal development and effective leadership. However, teaching quality varies, particularly in Primary, partly due to an influx of unqualified new teachers, and Arabic attainment needs improvement.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Very high achievement in number and science at Foundation Stage, and in English, mathematics and science in Primary and Secondary, plus strong progress in Islamic…
Highly-developed personal and social skills, awareness of Islamic values, strong work ethic and sense of social responsibility
High quality of assessment and well-developed learning skills in all phases, and very good teaching quality in Foundation Stage and Secondary
Safe, secure learning environment with rigorous safeguarding and child protection procedures
Very effective leadership and management at all levels, with outstanding links with parents
Very high attainment in number and science at Foundation Stage, and in English, mathematics and science in Primary and Secondary

What the school was asked to improve

Develop greater consistency of high-quality teaching in all phases, especially in Primary
Raise attainment in Arabic by increasing the proportion of qualified teachers
Raise attainment in English in Foundation Stage and in Islamic Education in Secondary
Promote students' critical thinking, problem solving and independent learning throughout the school

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–19), inspected 16 to 20 October 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Very good

2019-2020Very good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is M S B Private School located in Dubai?

MSB Private School is located in Muhaisnah 4, operating from an established campus in the Muhaisnah area with quality facilities. This prime eastern Dubai location provides convenient access for families in Muhaisnah, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Mirdif, and Al Twar.

What curriculum does M S B 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 M S B 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 M S B Private School?

Tuition ranges from AED 11,816 to AED 27,681 per year, based on year group. Additional fees may apply.

Who is M S B Private School best suited for?

M S B Private School is best suited for families seeking quality British education with strong academic foundations. The school attracts residents of Muhaisnah, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, and Mirdif seeking British education with comprehensive IGCSE and A-Level pathways.

What is M S B Private School's KHDA inspection rating?

What did KHDA inspectors say about M S B Private School in 2023-2024?

M S B Private School was rated good overall. Students show very good attainment and progress in several core subjects across Primary and Secondary, and outstanding personal development. However, teaching and assessment are inconsistent, Foundation Stage provision is weaker, and leadership has not fully addressed a decline in some areas of performance. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: very good attainment in English, mathematics and science in Primary and Secondary, and very good progress in Islamic Education and English in Secondary; outstanding attitudes, behaviour and relationships, with a strong understanding of Islamic values, Emirati culture and environmental awareness; excellent welfare, safeguarding and promotion of safe and healthy lifestyles; strong partnerships with parents and the community, and very good management, staffing, facilities and resources.

What was M S B Private School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: raise the quality of teaching and assessment by sharing best practice, matching activities to students' needs, and using assessment better to plan lessons; improve leadership and governance by monitoring, evaluating and analysing teaching quality more robustly; ensure data is accurate and used to inform self-evaluation, and that development planning considers how actions will be assessed; raise achievement in Foundation Stage by improving staff skills, planning, and assessment and tracking procedures.

Has M S B Private School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 1 of the 61 indicators rated in both reports improved, 21 declined and 39 kept the same rating. Improvements include Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Secondary) from Very good to Outstanding. Enrolment went from 1,183 to 1,282 students (+8%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 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

FS1 to Year 13

Age

3-18

Students

1,183

Genders

Boys and Girls

Curriculum

British

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2024-2025

Principal

Nafisa Zoher Arsiwala

Opening year

1985

Teachers

117

Accreditation

KHDA

Curriculum examinations

GCSE, A Level

About M S B Private School

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

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

11,816 AED

~985 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

11,816 AED

~985 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

12,603 AED

~1,050 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

12,603 AED

~1,050 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

12,603 AED

~1,050 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

12,603 AED

~1,050 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

12,603 AED

~1,050 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

12,603 AED

~1,050 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

13,396 AED

~1,116 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

13,396 AED

~1,116 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

13,396 AED

~1,116 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

13,396 AED

~1,116 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

13,396 AED

~1,116 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

23,990 AED

~1,999 AED

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

27,681 AED

~2,307 AED

Inspection Report

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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