Nord Anglia International School Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Nord Anglia International School Dubai (NAS Dubai) is one of Dubai's largest international schools, founded 2013 and enrolling 3,100 students from 98 nationalities. The school offers British curriculum with IB Diploma, A-Levels, and BTEC sixth-form pathways, accredited by BSO, CIS, and IBO. Annual tuition runs $19,000-$29,000 USD (true cost ~$27,850, +16% — Dubai's 95th cost percentile). Best suited to British-curriculum families wanting Nord Anglia network mobility at Dubai's premium tier.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British, IB leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma and BTEC.
- Tuition: $19,000–$29,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 24) Dubai international school · 3,100 students total.
- 98 nationalities top: British.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:30 am.
- Accreditations: BSO, CIS, IBO verified.
3,100
98 (British)
22 avg / 24 max
Rolling
2013
BSO, CIS, IBO
IGCSE and IB Diploma and BTEC
About Nord Anglia International School Dubai
Nord Anglia International School Dubai, also known as NAS Dubai, is an international school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The school was established in 2013 and opened in September 2014 for the start of the academic year. Nord Anglia International School Dubai is part of the Nord Anglia Education Group.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $19,000 – $29,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 69625-Dirham 105288 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $27,850(+16%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $30,350 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 95th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
English National Curriculum leading to IGCSE, then IB Diploma, BTEC, or A-Levels. MIT, Juilliard, UNICEF collaborations. 5% sibling discount for 3rd child.
British, IB
IGCSE and IB Diploma and BTEC
I/GCSE, IB Diploma, A-Levels, BTEC, HSK, YCT, DELE and language
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Arabic, French, German, Mandarin and Spanish NAS Dubai Language Academy: Hindi, Russian, Korean, Dutch and Danish (as well as the curriculum languages).
moderate
Limited support available.
No
7:30 am – Early Years flexible finish timings; Primary School 3pm; Secondary School 3:30pm (Thursday 2:30pm)
Yes
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Barsha, Dubai Hills, Motor City, JLT
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: British
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
English National Curriculum leading to IGCSE, then IB Diploma, BTEC, or A-Levels. MIT, Juilliard, UNICEF collaborations. 5% sibling discount for 3rd child.
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