MSB Private School
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic
Phone
Website
Address
Al Nahda 2, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
6 ProgrammesFS1-FS2
2 years / pre_k
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 3-5. Play-based learning at the Junior Campus.
Year 1-6
6 years / primary
British National Curriculum (Cambridge) at the Primary Campus. Core subjects with Arabic as Additional Language.
Year 7-9
3 years / secondary
Cambridge Secondary. Subject-specialist teaching at the Secondary Campus. IGCSE option choices in Year 9.
Year 10-11 (IGCSE)
2 years / secondary
Cambridge IGCSE programme. Examination subjects across Sciences, Humanities, and Languages.
Year 12 (A-Level)
1 year / post_secondary
Cambridge A-Level first year. Subject specialisation and university preparation.
Year 13 (A-Level)
1 year / post_secondary
Cambridge A-Level examination year. University application support and career guidance.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1-FS2 | EYFS | 3-5 | 11,816 | - |
| Year 1-6 | Primary | 5-11 | 12,603 | - |
| Year 7-9 | Secondary | 11-14 | 13,396 | - |
| Year 10-11 | IGCSE | 14-16 | 13,396 | - |
| Year 12 | A-Level | 16-17 | 23,990 | - |
| Year 13 | A-Level | 17-18 | 27,681 | - |
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One of the most affordable British schools in Dubai. Founded 1985. Formerly known as Al Ameen School. Part of MSB Educational Institutes operating in 22 cities worldwide. Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level accredited. Fees exclude books, uniforms, exam fees, and field trips.
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | GoodGood |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — January 2024
Curriculum
UK Early Years Foundation Stage at the Junior Campus. Play-based learning with specialist Arabic instruction.
Teaching Approach
Play-based EYFS at dedicated Junior Campus. Teacher-student ratio of 1:11.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
British National Curriculum (Cambridge) at the Primary Campus. Arabic as Additional Language per KHDA requirements. STEAM approach with Art and Design studios.
Teaching Approach
Cambridge Primary at dedicated Primary Campus. Four science labs available. Library with myON online subscription and e-learning access.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Cambridge Secondary and IGCSE at the modern 3-storey Secondary Campus. 32,000 sq ft astroturf field. Cambridge IGCSE examinations in Year 11.
Teaching Approach
Cambridge IGCSE with subject specialists at Secondary Campus. Indoor badminton court, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts. Two spacious halls.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
Facilities
Two campuses approximately 100 metres apart in Al Nahda 2. Primary Campus (established 2004) with 250-seat auditorium and three multipurpose halls. Modern 3-storey Secondary Campus with 32,000 sq ft astroturf sports field, covered play area, indoor badminton court, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts. Four fully equipped science laboratories (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) plus a primary science lab. Spacious library with e-learning and myON online subscription.
Academic
4 Science Laboratories
Four labs (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) at secondary plus a primary section lab.
ICT Lab
Computer facilities for digital literacy and computing.
Library
Spacious library with encyclopedias, fiction/non-fiction, e-learning access, and myON online subscription.
Art & Design Studios
Dedicated art and design studios supporting STEAM approach.
Sports & Recreation
32,000 sq ft Astroturf Field
Large astroturf sports field with covered play area at Secondary Campus.
Indoor Badminton Court
Dedicated indoor badminton court.
Basketball, Volleyball & Tennis Courts
Outdoor courts for basketball, volleyball, and tennis.
Performance & Arts
250-Seat Auditorium
Primary Campus auditorium seating 250 for performances and assemblies.
3 Multipurpose Halls
Three halls for assemblies, workshops, and training events.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Nafisa Arsiwala
Principal
Principal of MSB Private School since 2019. Leads the school's British curriculum programme across three campuses (Junior, Primary, Secondary) with focus on academic excellence and inclusive education.
Jamila Shaherwala
Headmistress, Junior Campus
Headmistress of the Junior Campus overseeing Foundation Stage education and early years provision.
Rashida Najmuddin
Head of Inclusion
Head of Inclusion supporting 45 students with special educational needs across all campuses.