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.
American
KG1 – Grade 12
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2007
Fees for 2025/2026, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Fees are KHDA-approved annual tuition fees. NEASC-accredited American curriculum school. High School Diploma requires 24.5 credits, 60 hours work experience, and 40 hours community service. School transport available with safety-equipped air-conditioned buses.
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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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Al Mizhar 1, Al Khawaneej, Behind Arabian Centre, Dubai, UAE
