Kings' School Nad Al Sheba
About
Inspection Rating
Very Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French, Spanish
Phone
Website
Address
Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
16 ProgrammesECC 1 (Toddler)
1 year / Pre-Primary
Early Childhood Centre for ages 1-2. Nurturing toddler programme in a safe, stimulating environment focusing on sensory exploration, early communication, and social development.
ECC 2 (Nursery)
1 year / Pre-Primary
Early Childhood Centre for ages 2-3. Play-based nursery programme developing communication, physical skills, and early independence. Separate nursery entrance from main school.
FS1
1 year / Pre-Primary
Foundation Stage 1 for ages 3-4. British EYFS curriculum with play-based learning, early literacy, numeracy, and French introduction. Class size of 16 in nursery setting.
FS2
1 year / Pre-Primary
Foundation Stage 2 for ages 4-5. Continuation of EYFS with increasing structure. Preparing children for Key Stage 1 through literacy, numeracy, and creative development.
Year 1
1 year / Primary
Key Stage 1 for ages 5-6. National Curriculum for England with contextualised learning relevant to Dubai. Core subjects plus specialist-taught foundation subjects.
Year 2
1 year / Primary
Key Stage 1 for ages 6-7. Consolidation of reading, writing, and numeracy. Extracurricular activities begin from Year 2 with two free clubs per term.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECC 1 (Toddler) | ECC | 1-2 | 43,264 | - |
| ECC 2 (Nursery) | ECC | 2-3 | 43,264 | - |
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | 58,289 | - |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | 58,289 | - |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | 60,960 | - |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | 60,960 | - |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | 66,417 | - |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | 68,507 | - |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | 73,965 | - |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | 73,965 | - |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 85,964 | - |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 89,308 | - |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | 89,341 | - |
| Year 10 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 14-15 | 92,935 | - |
| Year 11 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 15-16 | 96,618 | - |
| Year 12 | A-Levels | 16-17 | 105,318 | - |
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Kings Education Premium tier school. Part of the Kings Education group alongside Kings School Al Barsha and Kings School Dubai. Two free extracurricular clubs per term included from Year 2.
Payment Information
Online payment, bank transfer, or in-person at school
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- Written notice required for withdrawal
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — January 2024
Curriculum
Nurturing early years programme for the youngest learners. Play-based exploration in a safe, stimulating environment focused on sensory development, early communication, and social skills. Separate nursery entrance from main school with dedicated outdoor play areas.
Teaching Approach
Child-centred play-based learning. Nursery classes capped at 16 children for maximum individual attention. Safe, nurturing environment with dedicated toddler and nursery spaces.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum rated Outstanding by KHDA for teaching, learning, and curriculum. Developing communication, physical, personal, social, and emotional skills. French language introduced from Foundation Stage alongside Arabic.
Teaching Approach
Outstanding-rated play-based learning with increasing structure. Balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. Contextualised curriculum making learning relevant to the Dubai environment. Strong outdoor learning programme.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
National Curriculum for England contextualised for Dubai with core academic subjects and specialist-taught foundation subjects. French continues from Foundation Stage with Spanish introduced from Year 2. Two free extracurricular clubs per term from Year 2.
Teaching Approach
Structured teaching with cross-curricular links. Curriculum contextualised so children understand what they learn and why. Average class size of 20 students with specialist teachers for PE, Music, and Computing.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Purpose-built campus set in extensive green grounds in Nad Al Sheba, close to central Dubai. Features two swimming pools, STEM Academy, Black Box Theatre, Centre for Creative and Performing Arts, multi-sport astro pitch, and a fully wireless campus with Apple TVs in every classroom. Separate nursery entrance for youngest learners.
Academic
STEM Academy
State-of-the-art STEM lab equipped for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics exploration and project-based learning.
Computing Suite
Modern computing suite with student laptops and iPads. Fully wireless campus with Apple TVs in every classroom.
Primary Library
Well-resourced primary library with e-library access for digital resources and independent reading.
Secondary Library
Multi-lingual secondary library supporting academic research, study, and e-library access across year groups.
Arabic Academy
Dedicated Arabic language learning centre supporting both Arabic as a First Language and Additional Language programmes.
Sports & Recreation
Two Swimming Pools
Two pools including a 25-metre swimming pool for PE lessons, swim training, and competitive swimming events.
Sports Halls
Multiple indoor sports halls for basketball, volleyball, badminton, gymnastics, and indoor PE activities.
Gymnasium & Fitness Suite
Fully equipped gym with modern exercise equipment for strength and conditioning.
Multi-Sport Astro Pitch
All-weather artificial pitch for football, rugby, hockey, and multi-sport use.
Hard Courts
Outdoor hard courts for netball, basketball, and tennis training and inter-school competitions.
Grass Sports Field
Natural grass sports field for football, rugby, hockey, athletics, and outdoor PE.
Performance & Arts
Black Box Theatre
Flexible performance space for drama productions, assemblies, workshops, and creative arts events.
Auditorium
Main school auditorium with stage for assemblies, performances, guest speakers, and community events.
Dance Studio
Fully equipped dance studio for ballet, contemporary, and creative dance classes.
Music & Recording Studio
Music classrooms with professional recording facilities for composition, production, and instrumental tuition.
Art Studios & Photography Studio
Dedicated art studios for visual arts alongside a specialist photography studio for media and photography courses.
General
Central Garden
Extensive green garden with student-led vegetable patches for outdoor learning and environmental education.
Parent Café
On-site café for parents and visitors, fostering the school's strong community atmosphere.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
95% UK nationals and UK trained. All teachers hold specialist subject degrees and nationally accredited teaching qualifications.
Senior Leadership
Kerry Dalton
Principal
Principal of Kings' School Nad Al Sheba. Holds a First-Class BSc (Hons) in Primary Education with Mathematics and is a published author of 'Hands-On Maths'. Previously Headteacher of an outstanding school in the UK for six years and executive lead of a 60-school Teaching School Alliance. Appointed Local Leader of Education in 2017. Joined Kings' from Kings' School Al Barsha where she was Deputy Headteacher.
Benjamin Atkins
Secondary Headteacher
Leads the Secondary School including Key Stage 3, IGCSE, and the new Sixth Form provision.
Charlotte Rose Coade
Deputy Headteacher
Joined Kings' Nad Al Sheba from Kings' School Al Barsha where she worked for nine years in a variety of leadership and teaching roles.
Emily Jamalizadeh
Assistant Headteacher — Key Stage 4
Oversees the academic and pastoral development of Years 10 and 11 through the IGCSE programme.
Jamie Kerrigan
Head of Sixth Form
Leads the post-16 provision with a strong focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and preparing students for their future pathways.
Layla Albaidhani
Assistant Headteacher — Inclusion
Leads the LInK (Learning Inclusively at Kings') programme, rated Outstanding by KHDA for inclusion provision.