Arab Unity School
About
Inspection Rating
Acceptable-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, Urdu, French
Phone
Website
Address
5 3a Street, Al Mizhar 1, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
14 ProgrammesFS2
1 year / Pre-Primary
Foundation Stage 2 — Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Year 1
1 year / Primary
Year 1 — Key Stage 1, UK National Curriculum.
Year 2
1 year / Primary
Year 2 — Key Stage 1, UK National Curriculum.
Year 3
1 year / Primary
Year 3 — Key Stage 2, UK National Curriculum.
Year 4
1 year / Primary
Year 4 — Key Stage 2, UK National Curriculum.
Year 5
1 year / Primary
Year 5 — Key Stage 2, UK National Curriculum.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | 6,462 | - |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | 7,110 | - |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | 7,110 | - |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | 7,110 | - |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | 7,110 | - |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | 7,110 | - |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | 7,110 | - |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 7,755 | - |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 7,755 | - |
| Year 9 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 13-14 | 8,402 | - |
| Year 10 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 14-15 | 8,402 | - |
| Year 11 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 15-16 | 8,402 | - |
| Year 12 | KS5 (AS/A Level) | 16-17 | 9,696 | - |
| Year 13 | KS5 (AS/A Level) | 17-18 | 10,808 | - |
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KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — January 2024
Curriculum
Early Years Foundation Stage following the UK EYFS framework. Play-based learning developing essential communication, language, literacy, mathematics, and personal skills.
Teaching Approach
Play-based learning transitioning to structured approaches. Focus on essential skills development through exploration and discovery.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
UK National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2. Core academics with Arabic (First Language and Additional Language), Islamic Education, and Moral Education. Gender separation begins in upper Primary. Science labs and IT suites support hands-on learning.
Teaching Approach
Structured UK National Curriculum delivery. Gender separation from upper Primary years. Emphasis on core academic skills with UAE MoE integration.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
UK National Curriculum for Key Stage 3 (Years 7-8), with IGCSE preparation commencing in Year 9 as a three-year programme. Cambridge IGCSE examinations in Year 11. Gender-separated classes. Robotics lab and STEM programme available.
Teaching Approach
Three-year IGCSE programme from Year 9. Gender-separated instruction. STEM and Robotics enrichment.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
Facilities
Large campus on 5 3a Street, Al Mizhar 1, Dubai. One of Dubai's oldest international schools, established in 1974. Purpose-built campus serving over 3,500 students across 127 classes.
Academic
Science Laboratories
Separate physics, chemistry, and biology labs for practical learning.
Robotics Laboratory
Dedicated robotics lab supporting STEM activities and innovation.
IT Suites
Multiple ICT suites for digital literacy and technology education.
Library & Resource Centre
Well-resourced library supporting research, reading, and independent study.
Sixth Form Study Area
Dedicated study spaces for Post-16 students.
Sports & Recreation
Multi-Purpose Sports Field
Artificial turf sports field for football, cricket, and athletics.
Indoor & Outdoor Courts
Courts for basketball, volleyball, and badminton (indoor and outdoor).
General
Taher Hall Auditorium
Large auditorium for assemblies, performances, and inter-house events.
Cafeteria
Canteen facilities providing healthy meal options.
Art & Music Rooms
Dedicated art and music rooms for creative subjects.
Health & Welfare
Medical Centre
On-site medical centre staffed by qualified nurses.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Kelvin Colin Hornsby
Principal
Principal of Arab Unity School, one of Dubai's longest-established British curriculum schools serving over 3,500 students from FS2 through Year 13 in Al Mizhar 1.