North American International School
North American International School
North American International School (NAIS) is an American curriculum school in Al Mizhar 1, Dubai, founded in 2007 by Mr and Mrs Tahir and accredited by NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). The school offers education from KG1 through Grade 12, grounded in the California Common Core State Standards, preparing students for a globally recognised High School Diploma requiring 24.5 credit hours, 60 hours of work experience, and 40 hours of community service. NAIS serves over 56 nationalities with a teacher-student ratio of 1:8. Rated Acceptable by KHDA for 2023-2024, the school achieved Good ratings in curriculum quality across all phases, Good learning skills across all phases, and Very Good personal responsibility at KG and Primary levels. The purpose-built 20,000 sq m campus features six science labs, a STEM lab, four computer labs, a 600-seat theatre, three art rooms, two music rooms, two artificial turf football fields, and dedicated SEND offices and academic intervention spaces.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Fees shown are what families are billed. The school publishes two columns - a total tuition of AED 30,664 to 49,061 and a lower yearly payable - and KHDA registers the difference as a discount in its main fee block, which means it applies to every family rather than being an offer. The school's own table calls it an "Early Settlement Discount", but KHDA lists a separate early-payment scheme of 5% among its conditional discounts, so the reduction in the price above is not conditional on paying early. Tuition is billed in three instalments of roughly 40%, 30% and 30%. Mandatory book and uniform charges apply on top, and examination fees of AED 400 to 700 by grade, a Grade 12 graduation fee of AED 750 and transport of AED 4,025 to 8,395 a year are charged separately.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Foundation stage aligned with California Common Core standards. Play-based and structured learning with Good teaching and assessment quality. Very Good personal responsibility outcomes. Phase-specific library available.
American elementary curriculum based on California Common Core State Standards. Good outcomes in Mathematics and Science progress. Very Good personal responsibility. NEASC-accredited programme. Six science labs and STEM lab support hands-on learning.
American middle school curriculum with subject specialisation and increasing academic depth. Good curriculum quality. Students develop research and analytical skills across all disciplines.
NEASC-accredited American high school programme. Students earn a High School Diploma requiring 24.5 credits, 60 hours of work experience, and 40 hours of community service. Good curriculum quality and learning skills. Good outcomes in Mathematics.
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Six dedicated science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology practical work.
Dedicated STEM laboratory for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics projects.
Four computer labs equipped with modern technology for IT instruction and digital learning.
Full school library supporting the American curriculum across all grade levels.
Two additional phase-specific libraries tailored to elementary and secondary students.
Three dedicated art rooms for visual arts instruction and creative projects.
Two dedicated music rooms for instrumental and vocal instruction.
Dedicated SEND offices and academic intervention spaces supporting students of determination.
Principal
Principal of North American International School (NAIS), Dubai.
Vice Principal – High School, NAIS Dubai
Vice Principal – Middle School, NAIS Dubai
Vice Principal – Elementary School, NAIS Dubai
Head of Inclusive Education, NAIS Dubai
Head of Lower Elementary (KG–Grade 2), NAIS Dubai
Dean of Students, NAIS Dubai
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Al Mizhar 1, Al Khawaneej, Behind Arabian Centre, Dubai, UAE
