Pristine Private School

Q: What curriculum does Pristine Private School offer?

The school implements the Indian CBSE curriculum (Central Board of Secondary Education), following India's national board framework for all grade levels.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Pristine Private School?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 through senior secondary board examinations.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Pristine Private School?

Tuition ranges from AED 12,300 to AED 29,204 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is Pristine Private School best suited for?

Pristine Private School is best suited for Indian families seeking quality CBSE education. The school attracts residents of Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, and Mirdif seeking Indian CBSE education with strong CBSE curriculum and academic excellence.

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

British / British

Annual Fees

12K - 29K AED

Location

Al Nahda

About Pristine Private School

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

Pristine Private School is a British school established in 1992 in Al Nahda. The school caters to boys and girls aged 3 to 18, covering grades from FS1 to Year 13, with a current enrolment of 1,991 students.

The school follows the UK curriculum, ensuring comprehensive preparation for its students. They work towards IGCSE, AS, and A Level qualifications, enhancing their academic prospects.

Accredited by CAIE, Pristine Private School is rated "Good" for the 2023-2024 academic year, reflecting its commitment to quality education in the region.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 12,300 to AED 29,204. The campus is conveniently located for residents of Al Nahda First, Al Nahda Second, and Al Nahda 2.

Location

Al Nahda

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)	25,959 AED	~2,163 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	26,499 AED	~2,208 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	29,204 AED	~2,434 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	29,204 AED	~2,434 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	12,300 AED	~1,025 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	13,015 AED	~1,085 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	13,015 AED	~1,085 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	13,015 AED	~1,085 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	13,754 AED	~1,146 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	14,228 AED	~1,186 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	15,058 AED	~1,255 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	18,449 AED	~1,537 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	19,440 AED	~1,620 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	20,372 AED	~1,698 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	20,372 AED	~1,698 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Pristine Private School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its tenth 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

Outstanding achievements and learning for children in the Foundation Stage
Outstanding students' personal and social development across all phases
High-quality health and safety arrangements, including pastoral support for students
Strong partnership with parents and effective management of the school's operations

What the school was asked to improve

Implement best teaching practices consistently across all phases, with a particular focus on Arabic
Use internal and external assessment data more accurately to plan challenging lessons for all students, including students of determination
Strengthen middle leaders' understanding of teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum practices, and their ability to implement and monitor improvement plans
Ensure self-evaluation is robust and based on accurate analysis of internal and external data
Base professional training programmes on lesson observation outcomes and individual teacher needs

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–23), inspected 08 to 12 January 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 2 declined and 82 kept the same rating.

Students

1,833 → 1,991

+158 (+9%)

Teachers

159 → 158

-1 (-1%)

Students of determination

73 → 85

+12 (+16%)

Emirati students

0 → 1

Improved

Science — Progress · Secondary: Good → Very good

Declined

Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress · Secondary: Good → Acceptable
English — Progress · Secondary: Very good → Good

Did Pristine Private School 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.

Improve consistency in the standards of teaching, particularly in the primary and secondary phasesNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure priority actions in school improvement planning are directly informed by accurate self-evaluationNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Streamline improvement plans to focus primarily on raising standards of teaching for personalised learningNo change yet
6 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Regularly and robustly evaluate improvement initiatives for their impact on students' learning and attainmentNot measurable from the ratings

Performance standards by year (85 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 — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	Acceptable
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Good
English — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
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	Outstanding	Outstanding
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	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Good	Very good
Science — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	Primary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Secondary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Post-16	Very good	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	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	Primary	Good	Good
Assessment	Secondary	Good	Good
Assessment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
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	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Good	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
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Primary	Very good	Very 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

Pristine Private School received a good overall rating, with outstanding Foundation Stage provision and outstanding personal development across all phases. Teaching and achievement are strong but less consistent in primary and secondary, especially in science. Inspectors recommend sharper self-evaluation and more focused improvement planning.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Outstanding personal and social development, positive community engagement, and appreciation of UAE heritage and culture
Very strong governance driving facility improvements and supporting a robust leadership team
Outstanding provision and outcomes in the Foundation Stage, with steadily improving standards across much of the school
Excellent care and support, highly effective inclusive education, and very strong promotion of wellbeing
Very effective partnership with parents

What the school was asked to improve

Improve consistency in the standards of teaching, particularly in the primary and secondary phases
Ensure priority actions in school improvement planning are directly informed by accurate self-evaluation
Streamline improvement plans to focus primarily on raising standards of teaching for personalised learning
Regularly and robustly evaluate improvement initiatives for their impact on students' learning and attainment

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 06 to 10 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2019-2020Good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pristine Private School located in Dubai?

Pristine Private School is located in Qusais & Nahda, northern Dubai. Families in Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Mirdif, and International City reach the campus via Emirates Road and Al Ittihad Road.

What curriculum does Pristine Private School offer?

The school implements the Indian CBSE curriculum (Central Board of Secondary Education), following India's national board framework for all grade levels.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Pristine Private School?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 through senior secondary board examinations.

What are the tuition fees at Pristine Private School?

Tuition ranges from AED 12,300 to AED 29,204 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Who is Pristine Private School best suited for?

Pristine Private School is best suited for Indian families seeking quality CBSE education. The school attracts residents of Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, and Mirdif seeking Indian CBSE education with strong CBSE curriculum and academic excellence.

What is Pristine Private School's KHDA inspection rating?

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

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

Pristine Private School is rated good overall. Foundation Stage achievement and personal development are outstanding, and mathematics and science results are strong. However, teaching quality varies between phases, Arabic performance is inconsistent, and middle leaders need stronger skills in monitoring improvement and using assessment data effectively. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: outstanding achievements and learning for children in the Foundation Stage; outstanding students' personal and social development across all phases; high-quality health and safety arrangements, including pastoral support for students; strong partnership with parents and effective management of the school's operations.

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

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: implement best teaching practices consistently across all phases, with a particular focus on Arabic; use internal and external assessment data more accurately to plan challenging lessons for all students, including students of determination; strengthen middle leaders' understanding of teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum practices, and their ability to implement and monitor improvement plans; ensure self-evaluation is robust and based on accurate analysis of internal and external data; base professional training programmes on lesson observation outcomes and individual teacher needs.

Has Pristine Private School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 1 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 2 declined and 82 kept the same rating. Improvements include Science — Progress (Secondary) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 1,833 to 1,991 students (+9%). 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

3 to 18

Students

1,991

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Shagufa Kidwai

Since 1/4/2005

Opening year

1992

Teachers

158 (+24 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

India

Largest nationality students

Pakistani

Emirati students

Determination students

Accreditation

CAIE

Curriculum examinations

IGCSE, AS, A Levels

Last inspection: 08 to 12 January 2024

About Pristine Private School

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

The school follows the UK curriculum, ensuring comprehensive preparation for its students. They work towards IGCSE, AS, and A Level qualifications, enhancing their academic prospects.

Accredited by CAIE, Pristine Private School is rated "Good" for the 2023-2024 academic year, reflecting its commitment to quality education in the region.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 12,300 to AED 29,204. The campus is conveniently located for residents of Al Nahda First, Al Nahda Second, and Al Nahda 2.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

25,959 AED

~2,163 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

26,499 AED

~2,208 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

29,204 AED

~2,434 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

29,204 AED

~2,434 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

12,300 AED

~1,025 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

13,015 AED

~1,085 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

13,015 AED

~1,085 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

13,015 AED

~1,085 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

13,754 AED

~1,146 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

14,228 AED

~1,186 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

15,058 AED

~1,255 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

18,449 AED

~1,537 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

19,440 AED

~1,620 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

20,372 AED

~1,698 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

20,372 AED

~1,698 AED

Inspection Report

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

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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