The Sheffield Private School
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic
Phone
Website
Address
Al Nahda 2, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
15 ProgrammesFoundation Stage 1 (FS1)
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 3-4. Play-based learning developing communication, literacy, and numeracy skills.
Foundation Stage 2 (FS2)
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 4-5. Structured learning preparing children for the transition to Key Stage 1.
Year 1
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1 for ages 5-6. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, and Science alongside foundation subjects.
Year 2
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1 for ages 6-7. Building foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and independent learning.
Year 3
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2 for ages 7-8. Broader curriculum with developing higher-order thinking skills.
Year 4
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2 for ages 8-9. Deepening subject knowledge and research skills across the curriculum.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | 23,631 | - |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | 23,631 | - |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | 28,059 | - |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | 28,059 | - |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | 28,059 | - |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | 28,059 | - |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | 28,059 | - |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | 28,059 | - |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 33,231 | - |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 33,231 | - |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | 33,231 | - |
| Year 10 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 14-15 | 36,921 | - |
| Year 11 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 15-16 | 36,921 | - |
| Year 12 | KS5 (A-Level/BTEC) | 16-17 | 44,563 | - |
| Year 13 | KS5 (A-Level/BTEC) | 17-18 | 44,563 | - |
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Fees are KHDA-approved annual tuition fees for the 2023-2024 academic year. The school positions itself as an affordable British curriculum option in Dubai.
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | 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) — March 2024
Curriculum
Follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework with a focus on play-based learning and developing foundational skills in communication, literacy, and numeracy.
Teaching Approach
Play-based learning with a focus on exploration and developing early skills. Gradual transition toward more structured learning in FS2.
Core Subjects
Core academic subjects alongside foundation subjects. Students develop fundamental literacy, numeracy, and scientific inquiry skills.
Teaching Approach
Structured learning building on EYFS foundations. Cross-curricular links with a focus on developing independent learners.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Broader and deeper curriculum with increasing subject specialisation. Students develop higher-order thinking skills and prepare for the transition to secondary education.
Teaching Approach
Subject-focused teaching with increasing depth and complexity. The Ultra Curriculum enrichment programme supplements core learning.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
A large, well-integrated building on three floors with central air-conditioning, bright corridors, and dedicated bathroom facilities throughout. Located in Al Nahda 2, Dubai.
Academic
ICT Suites
Three dedicated ICT suites. All classrooms feature networked devices, tablets, projectors, and interactive smart boards. Wi-Fi enabled throughout the campus.
Library
A dedicated library stocked with books and resources specifically chosen to support student learning, with a qualified librarian on staff.
Art Studio
A well-resourced art studio for developing artistic abilities across a range of media.
Music Room
Dedicated space for music instruction and practice.
Science Labs
Specialised teaching areas for science instruction across all key stages.
Sports & Recreation
Swimming Pools
A large covered five-lane swimming pool and separate learner pool with temperature control and separate changing facilities for boys and girls.
AstroTurf Football Pitch
All-weather AstroTurf surface for football.
AstroTurf Hockey Pitch
All-weather AstroTurf surface for hockey.
Covered Netball Courts
Dedicated covered netball playing areas.
Auditorium Hall
Multi-purpose space featuring volleyball, badminton, and basketball courts, plus a performance quality gymnastics floor system and multimedia support.
Support Services
School Clinic
Medical facility with permanent nurses and a full-time doctor, connected with Dubai Health Authority.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Roger Hancock
Principal
Over 30 years in education. Focuses on creating safe, secure environments where students develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
Praveena Sudheer
Vice Principal
BSc Physics, BEd, and a Master's degree. 16 years teaching experience. Former Head of Sixth Form at Al Diyafah High School, Dubai. A-Level physics teacher with expertise in student mentoring and careers counselling.
Nikki Upsall
Head of Secondary
20 years in UK and international education. Mathematics specialist with middle and senior leadership posts across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Caroline Pinto
Head of Primary
25 years teaching young children. Taught 5 years in Goa, India before moving to the UAE. Former Head of Year, Primary Head of English, and EAL lead.
Stephy Abraham
Head of Inclusion
BA Psychology, MA Clinical Psychology, licensed psychologist, and registered behaviour therapist. 8+ years as Head of Inclusion with previous experience at Arab Unity School.
Mustafa Nisar
Head of Assessment & Data
18+ years in education. Computer science major and IT teacher at TSPS. Quality Nominee for BTEC Programmes.
Scott Graham
Deputy Head of Secondary