The Sheffield Private School

Q: Where is The Sheffield Private School L.L.C located in Dubai?

The Sheffield Private School is located in Al Qusais 1 , operating from a dedicated campus near Stadium Metro Station with excellent public transport links. This central eastern Dubai position ensures easy accessibility for families in Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif.

Q: What curriculum does The Sheffield Private School L.L.C 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 The Sheffield Private School L.L.C?

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

Q: What are the tuition fees at The Sheffield Private School L.L.C?

Tuition ranges from AED 23,631 to AED 44,563 per year, based on year group. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is The Sheffield Private School L.L.C best suited for?

The Sheffield Private School is best suited for families seeking quality British education in eastern Dubai. The school appeals to residents of Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif seeking British education with British National Curriculum with strong pastoral care.

3.9

2024-2025Good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

24K - 45K AED

Location

Al Nahda

About The Sheffield Private School

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

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

The Sheffield Private School delivers programmes aligned with the English National Curriculum. Students benefit from a learning environment that follows established British teaching methodologies and assessment practices throughout their academic journey.

As a UK school in Dubai, the institution prepares students through curriculum content that mirrors educational standards found in schools across the United Kingdom. The school maintains its commitment to delivering quality British education to families in the Al Nahda community.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 23,631 to AED 44,563. The campus serves families residing in Al Nahda First, Al Nahda 2, and Al Ghusais, providing convenient access for students commuting from these neighbouring areas.

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)	23,631 AED	~1,969 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	23,631 AED	~1,969 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	28,059 AED	~2,338 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	28,059 AED	~2,338 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	28,059 AED	~2,338 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	28,059 AED	~2,338 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	28,059 AED	~2,338 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	28,059 AED	~2,338 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	33,231 AED	~2,769 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	33,231 AED	~2,769 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	33,231 AED	~2,769 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	36,921 AED	~3,077 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	36,921 AED	~3,077 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	44,563 AED	~3,714 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	44,563 AED	~3,714 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated The Sheffield Private School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its sixth 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

Students' positive attitudes and their strong sense of social responsibility
The school's strong commitment to inclusivity
Students' understanding of Islam and their awareness of Emirati and world cultures
Strong focus on safety and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors

What the school was asked to improve

Raise standards of teaching by providing time for leaders at all levels to monitor teaching and learning
Improve attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic
Embed curriculum changes in the Foundation Stage to consolidate the smooth transition to Primary
Ensure better alignment between data analysis and the self-evaluation process

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 13 to 17 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 83 performance indicators rated in both reports, 6 improved, 4 declined and 73 kept the same rating.

Students

1,165 → 1,188

+23 (+2%)

Teachers

84 → 91

+7 (+8%)

Students of determination

62 → 66

+4 (+6%)

Emirati students

15 → 12

-3 (-20%)

Improved

Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Mathematics — Attainment · Secondary: Good → Very good
Mathematics — Progress · Secondary: Good → Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · Foundation Stage: Good → Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · Primary: Good → Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · Post-16: Very good → Outstanding

Declined

English — Attainment · Secondary: Very good → Good
English — Progress · Secondary: Very good → Good
Mathematics — Progress · Primary: Very good → Good
Curriculum design and implementation · Post-16: Outstanding → Very good

Did The Sheffield Private School 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 mixed picture, 4 no change yet.

Monitor and promote attendance more effectivelyNo change yet
6 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Provide specific training for all teachers to ensure teaching and learning strategies meet the needs of all groups of studentsNo change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Improve the rigour and accuracy of school self-evaluation and the effectiveness of improvement planningNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure sufficient staffing is in placeNo change yet
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024
Develop the school library as a central hub for reading and learningMixed
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress (Secondary): Acceptable → Good · English — Attainment (Secondary): Very good → Good · English — Progress (Secondary): Very good → Good

Performance standards by year (83 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
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	Good	Good
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	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
English — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
English — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Very good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	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	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Learning skills	Primary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Primary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Post-16	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
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	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Good	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	Very good	Very 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	Outstanding	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
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	Very good	Very good
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	Acceptable	Acceptable
Parents and the community	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Governance	Whole school	Good	Good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Good	Good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

Inspectors rated Sheffield Private School good overall. Personal development, curriculum design, safeguarding and pastoral care stood out as strengths, and teaching was consistently good. Areas for improvement include attendance, self-evaluation, staffing levels, and differentiated teaching to meet all students' needs.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students' personal and social development
The quality and implementation of curriculum design, and the breadth of course offerings
The effective systems to ensure that students, staff and visitors are safe at all times
The quality of pastoral care and students' wellbeing

What the school was asked to improve

Monitor and promote attendance more effectively
Provide specific training for all teachers to ensure teaching and learning strategies meet the needs of all groups of students
Improve the rigour and accuracy of school self-evaluation and the effectiveness of improvement planning
Ensure sufficient staffing is in place
Develop the school library as a central hub for reading and learning

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 14 to 18 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2019-2020Good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Sheffield Private School L.L.C located in Dubai?

The Sheffield Private School is located in Al Qusais 1, operating from a dedicated campus near Stadium Metro Station with excellent public transport links. This central eastern Dubai position ensures easy accessibility for families in Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif.

What curriculum does The Sheffield Private School L.L.C 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 The Sheffield Private School L.L.C?

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

What are the tuition fees at The Sheffield Private School L.L.C?

Tuition ranges from AED 23,631 to AED 44,563 per year, based on year group. Additional fees may apply.

Who is The Sheffield Private School L.L.C best suited for?

The Sheffield Private School is best suited for families seeking quality British education in eastern Dubai. The school appeals to residents of Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif seeking British education with British National Curriculum with strong pastoral care.

What is The Sheffield Private School's KHDA inspection rating?

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

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

The Sheffield Private School was rated good overall by KHDA. Students display positive attitudes, strong social responsibility, and good awareness of Islamic values and cultures. Personal development and safeguarding are very strong. Leadership is generally effective, though monitoring of teaching, self-evaluation rigor, and attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic need improvement. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: students' positive attitudes and their strong sense of social responsibility; the school's strong commitment to inclusivity; students' understanding of Islam and their awareness of Emirati and world cultures; strong focus on safety and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors.

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

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: raise standards of teaching by providing time for leaders at all levels to monitor teaching and learning; improve attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic; embed curriculum changes in the Foundation Stage to consolidate the smooth transition to Primary; ensure better alignment between data analysis and the self-evaluation process.

Has The Sheffield Private School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 6 of the 83 indicators rated in both reports improved, 4 declined and 73 kept the same rating. Improvements include Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress (Secondary) from Acceptable to Good, Mathematics — Attainment (Secondary) from Good to Very good, Mathematics — Progress (Secondary) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 1,165 to 1,188 students (+2%). 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 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

Roger Neil Hancock

Opening year

2004

Determination students

Accreditation

KHDA

Curriculum examinations

GCSE, A Level

About The Sheffield 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)

23,631 AED

~1,969 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

23,631 AED

~1,969 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

28,059 AED

~2,338 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

28,059 AED

~2,338 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

28,059 AED

~2,338 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

28,059 AED

~2,338 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

28,059 AED

~2,338 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

28,059 AED

~2,338 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

33,231 AED

~2,769 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

33,231 AED

~2,769 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

33,231 AED

~2,769 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

36,921 AED

~3,077 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

36,921 AED

~3,077 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

44,563 AED

~3,714 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

44,563 AED

~3,714 AED

Inspection Report

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

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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