Nord Anglia International School Dubai is a British curriculum school in the Al Barsha South area of Dubai, opened in 2014 as part of a global education group. It teaches the English National Curriculum across a full age range and offers both A Level and the IB Diploma in the sixth form, giving families two recognised routes to university from one school. It sits alongside city British names such as Repton Dubai and GEMS Wellington International, and this profile sets out how it compares.
Nord Anglia International School Dubai at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | English National Curriculum; IGCSE; A Level and the IB Diploma in the sixth form |
| Stages | Foundation Stage to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Regulator | Inspected by the Dubai schools regulator |
| Fee band | Premium for the city |
| Campus area | Al Barsha South, western Dubai |
Curriculum and academics
Nord Anglia Dubai follows the British curriculum from the early years and through IGCSE, then offers a choice of A Level or the IB Diploma in the sixth form. That dual senior pathway lets families pick depth in a focused set of A Level subjects or the broad, six subject structure of the Diploma. English is the language of instruction, with Arabic taught in line with local requirements and a range of additional languages offered.
As part of a global group the school runs signature programmes in the performing arts and STEAM alongside the core curriculum. To weigh it against the rest of the field, use the British curriculum schools in Dubai hub and ask the school for its recent IGCSE, A Level and IB Diploma outcomes.
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Nord Anglia Dubai fees
Nord Anglia Dubai sits in the premium band for the city, with tuition rising at each stage and highest in the sixth form. The figures are indicative only and should be confirmed with the school, as fees are set annually and approved by the Dubai regulator. Budget beyond tuition for a one off registration fee and extras such as transport, uniform and examination entry.
For the wider cost picture see the Dubai British curriculum hub, or estimate your own total with the fee calculator.
Admissions
Entry is by application and an age appropriate assessment, with the main intake in September and rolling admission into year groups that have space. Families provide recent reports, and older applicants sit assessments, with sixth form entry conditional on IGCSE or equivalent results that meet the requirements for A Level or the IB Diploma.
Popular year groups can fill ahead of the new year, so applying several months in advance is sensible, particularly for families relocating mid year.
Location and who goes there
Al Barsha South sits in the western corridor of Dubai, close to communities such as Arjan, Motor City and Dubai Sports City, where many of the school’s families live. These newer neighbourhoods balance housing with reasonable access to the campus and the main road network. To compare nearby options see GEMS Wellington International and start from the Dubai city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Nord Anglia International School Dubai follow?
The school follows the English National Curriculum and IGCSE, then offers a choice of A Level or the IB Diploma in the sixth form.
How much are Nord Anglia Dubai fees?
Nord Anglia Dubai sits in the premium band for the city, with fees rising to the top of the range in the sixth form. Figures are indicative and approved by the regulator, so confirm with the school.
Does Nord Anglia Dubai offer the IB Diploma?
Yes. Sixth form students can choose between A Level and the IB Diploma, giving two routes to university.
Where is Nord Anglia International School Dubai located?
The campus is in Al Barsha South in western Dubai, near Arjan, Motor City and Dubai Sports City.
What ages does Nord Anglia Dubai take?
The school takes children from Foundation Stage through to Year 13, roughly ages 3 to 18.
