School of Modern Skills
About
Inspection Rating
Acceptable-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French
Phone
Website
Address
27th Street, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Muhaisnah 1, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
14 ProgrammesKG 1
1 year / Pre-K
Kindergarten 1 for ages 4-5. Introduction to school environment with play-based and structured learning following American early childhood standards.
KG 2
1 year / KG
Kindergarten 2 for ages 5-6. Building foundational literacy and numeracy skills in preparation for elementary school.
Grade 1
1 year / Elementary
Elementary Grade 1 for ages 6-7. Core subjects include ELA, Mathematics (CCSS), Science (NGSS), Arabic, and Islamic Education.
Grade 2
1 year / Elementary
Elementary Grade 2 for ages 7-8. Developing reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, and scientific inquiry.
Grade 3
1 year / Elementary
Elementary Grade 3 for ages 8-9. Last co-educational grade before gender-separated campuses from Grade 4.
Grade 4
1 year / Elementary
Elementary Grade 4 for ages 9-10. Students transition to gender-separated campuses. Broader curriculum with deeper subject engagement.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KG 1 | KG | 4-5 | 17,089 | - |
| KG 2 | KG | 5-6 | 17,828 | - |
| Grade 1 | Elementary | 6-7 | 18,443 | - |
| Grade 2 | Elementary | 7-8 | 19,180 | - |
| Grade 3 | Elementary | 8-9 | 19,918 | - |
| Grade 4 | Elementary | 9-10 | 20,655 | - |
| Grade 5 | Elementary | 10-11 | 21,393 | - |
| Grade 6 | Middle | 11-12 | 22,132 | - |
| Grade 7 | Middle | 12-13 | 22,869 | - |
| Grade 8 | Middle | 13-14 | 23,607 | - |
| Grade 9 | High | 14-15 | 24,343 | - |
| Grade 10 | High | 15-16 | 25,082 | - |
| Grade 11 | High | 16-17 | 28,893 | - |
| Grade 12 | High | 17-18 | 28,893 | - |
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KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | GoodGood | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | GoodGood | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — February 2024
Curriculum
Early childhood programme following American early learning standards. Play-based and structured learning activities designed to build foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Co-educational environment with a focus on preparing students for the elementary school transition.
Teaching Approach
Play-based learning transitioning to structured instruction. Emphasis on building school readiness and social-emotional development.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Core academic programme based on the Californian Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts and Mathematics, and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Science. UAE Ministry of Education programme for Arabic, Islamic Education, and Social Studies. Co-educational through Grade 3; gender-separated campuses from Grade 4. STEAM activities integrated through the STrEaM activity room and hydroponics garden.
Teaching Approach
Standards-based instruction following CCSS and NGSS frameworks. Integration of technology with Apple TVs and digital platforms. Inquiry-based learning in science.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Subject specialisation deepens with dedicated science laboratories (biology, physics, chemistry) and technology labs. French language instruction begins in Grade 6, offering trilingual education. Gender-separated campuses with dedicated facilities for boys and girls. Standardised testing including MAP assessments. Students participate in TIMSS and PISA international benchmarks.
Teaching Approach
Subject-specialist teaching with dedicated labs. MAP testing for academic progress monitoring. Emphasis on critical thinking and collaborative learning.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Large campus in Muhaisnah 1 with separate boys and girls facilities from Grade 4 onwards. The school features dedicated science and technology laboratories, sports facilities, and innovation spaces. Located close to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311).
Several classrooms are small and crowded, which limits teaching and learning effectiveness.
Academic
Science Laboratories
Specialist laboratories for biology, physics, and chemistry on both campuses.
IT & Computer Labs
Dedicated computing labs equipped with modern technology on both boys and girls campuses.
Libraries
Well-resourced libraries supporting independent study and research across both campuses.
Innovation Hub
Dedicated space for STEAM activities, coding, robotics, and engineering design projects.
STrEaM Activity Room
Specialist room for science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and mathematics integration.
Art Rooms
Dedicated art and creative spaces on both campuses.
Hydroponics Garden
Hands-on learning facility for sustainability science and biology experiments.
Sports & Recreation
Football Field
Full-sized football field for PE lessons and competitive matches.
Indoor Swimming Pool
Year-round indoor swimming pool for lessons and competitive training.
Gymnasiums
Two indoor gymnasiums for PE, basketball, volleyball, and indoor sports activities.
Basketball Courts
Indoor and outdoor basketball courts on both campuses.
Soft-Surface Playgrounds
Two soft-surface playgrounds designed for safe active play.
Multipurpose Halls
Large multipurpose halls for assemblies, events, and indoor PE on both campuses.
Student Support
Sensory Room
Dedicated sensory room supporting students of determination with specialised equipment.
Learning Laboratories
Specialised learning labs for students requiring additional academic support.
Health Clinic
On-site medical facility with nursing staff for student health and wellbeing.
General
Canteens
Separate canteen facilities on both boys and girls campuses.
Apple TV-Enhanced Classrooms
Classrooms equipped with Apple TV technology for interactive teaching and digital learning.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Majority of teachers from Egypt, with staff from over 33 nationalities
Senior Leadership
Dr. Stephanie Lucille Chattman
Principal
Joined School of Modern Skills in August 2022. Previously served as Deputy Director and Head of Secondary at Universal American School in Dubai (rated Very Good by KHDA) for four years.
Huda Al Samkari
Vice Principal
Inclusion Team Lead
Head of Inclusion
Leads the specialist inclusion team supporting 84 students of determination with modified curricula and specialised support.
Guidance Counsellors
Guidance & Counselling Team
Team of 4 guidance counsellors providing academic advising, university preparation, and social-emotional support across all grade levels.
Location
27th Street, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Muhaisnah 1, Dubai, UAE