North American International School Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
North American International School Dubai is an international school in Dubai, UAE, preparing students for TOEFL. Annual tuition runs $5,000-$15,000; total annual cost reaches roughly $13,500 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. It serves students aged 4-4.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include TOEFL.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 4-4 age range accepted.
Rolling
TOEFL
About North American International School Dubai
North American International School provides a K-12 international, American school experience leading to a high school diploma for Emirati and expatriate students.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
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- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 22923-Dirham 39896 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $13,500(+35%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $16,000 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 79th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
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Other
TOEFL
MAP, SAT, TOEFL
Arabic, French, Spanish, German, Mandarin
NAIS is committed to ensuring that all students have access to high quality teaching and learning support to ensure that their individual needs are met. NAIS has a whole school community approach led by an Inclusion Support Team which comprises the Principal, Vice Principal, Head of Inclusion, Inclusion Governor, Special Education Teacher, and a well-trained Learning Support Assistants. The Inclusion Team works alongside the wider community and external agencies.
Inclusion team - Teachers provide differentiated learning opportunities for all students and provide materials appropriate to children’s interests and abilities. This ensures that all students have full access to the school curriculum and barriers to learning are removed.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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