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Kings' School Nad Al Sheba has 1,100 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.
Location
Kings' School Nad Al Sheba is located on 3 26th Street in Nad Al Sheba 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits along the Mohammad Bin Zayed Road (MBZ) corridor, providing convenient access from central Dubai. The Nad Al Sheba 3 district is a residential area with family‑friendly amenities and straightforward road links.
Stages
The Nad Al Sheba campus offers Nursery, Foundation Stage and Primary education, with a Secondary School that opened in 2021. Current information indicates continued expansion toward higher year groups, reflecting the school's growth within the Kings' Education group.
Type
Kings' Nad Al Sheba is a co‑educational day school. Boarding facilities are not offered.
Pupil Nationality Mix
About 28 nationalities are represented at the school. The most common nationality is British. The local to international pupil ratio is around 3% local to 97% international.
Additional learning support
The school provides SEN provisions with learning support staff and a designated SENCo; roles such as Inclusion Teacher and Learning Support Assistant exist to support pupils with additional needs. There are bespoke pathways (e.g., Alternate Pathways) to cater for various learning needs.
Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with the British curriculum system as a British overseas school, aligned to the National Curriculum for England. It is part of Kings' Education, a group of British‑curriculum schools in Dubai.
Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation; the school operates as a secular, British‑curriculum institution.
School day structure
The school day typically runs from around 7:00–8:30 in the morning to approximately 15:30–16:45 in the afternoon, with variations by year group. A shortened schedule on Fridays is common. An Extended School Day is available, including a Morning Breakfast Club and Afternoon ECA programme.
Bus service
A subsidised bus service is available through a contracted transport provider. Details and routes are available via admissions. The school also notes subsidised transport in its offerings.
Fees
Annual tuition at Kings' School Nad Al Sheba ranges from AED 43,264 to AED 96,232 for 2026/27.
Application and enrolment fees
- Application / assessment fee: AED 500 (payable online; non‑refundable). - Enrolment (deposit) for new students: up to 10% of the tuition fee, non‑refundable and deductible from the first term's fees. Re‑enrolment fee for existing students: up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non‑refundable and deductible from the first term's fees.
Tuition fees — annual and per term (per year group, academic year 2025–2026)
The school publishes the following total annual fees. Per‑term amounts below are calculated by dividing the published annual total by three (the school issues fees by term; the enrolment deposit is deducted from the first term's invoice). Annual total and per‑term (annual ÷ 3) are shown for each year group:
- AED 43,264 per year — Nursery. Per term: AED 14,421.33. - AED 55,750 per year — Foundation Stage 1 (FS1). Per term: AED 18,583.33. - AED 55,750 per year — Foundation Stage 2 (FS2). Per term: AED 18,583.33. - AED 58,405 per year — Year 1. Per term: AED 19,468.33. - AED 58,405 per year — Year 2. Per term: AED 19,468.33. - AED 63,715 per year — Year 3. Per term: AED 21,238.33. - AED 65,838 per year — Year 4. Per term: AED 21,946.00. - AED 70,086 per year — Year 5. Per term: AED 23,362.00. - AED 70,086 per year — Year 6. Per term: AED 23,362.00. - AED 78,238 per year — Year 7. Per term: AED 26,079.33. - AED 81,280 per year — Year 8. Per term: AED 27,093.33. - AED 81,311 per year — Year 9. Per term: AED 27,103.67. - AED 87,119 per year — Year 10. Per term: AED 29,039.67. - AED 90,572 per year — Year 11. Per term: AED 30,190.67. - AED 96,232 per year — Year 12. Per term: AED 32,077.33.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Registration/application payment (AED 500 + VAT) is required online when submitting an application; successful offers are secured by payment of the enrolment deposit, which is deducted from the first term invoice. Fees are administered on a term basis. - Re‑enrolment and enrolment deposits are non‑refundable and non‑transferable; the school follows the UAE Ministry / KHDA refund framework for tuition refunds when a pupil withdraws. Specific refund rules apply for withdrawal prior to the academic year start or during the year (see the refund section below). - Discounts and fee reductions available as published: staff / corporate discounts, and a tiered sibling discount. These discount schemes are applied in accordance with the school's published policy.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Kings' School Nad Al Sheba operates as a day school.
Other costs and optional charges
- Uniforms: AED 60 to AED 2,000 (uniform items range). - Transport / school bus service: AED 6,000 to AED 8,500 (approximate range depending on route). - School trips and excursions: typically AED 50 to several thousand dirhams depending on the trip (fact sheets show small trips up to AED 1,000–3,000 as examples). - Learning support and special needs support fees: ranges are published on the school's KHDA fact sheets (examples include LSA / special support ranges shown up to tens of thousands AED where applicable). - Examination fees (where charged by external examination boards) are billed separately as charged by the examination board.
Refund information (withdrawal and short‑stay rules)
- Registration, enrolment (deposit) and re‑enrolment fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. The balance of the first term's fees paid will be refunded if a student withdraws prior to the start of the academic year (registration and deposit excepted). If a student withdraws during the school year, the remaining tuition is refunded in accordance with the Ministry of Education / KHDA bylaws for private schools. For short attendance: one full month's fee is charged if attendance is two weeks or less; two months' fees if attendance is more than two weeks but less than one month; if attendance exceeds one month, the full term fee is charged.
Fee payment options and practical arrangements
- Registration and enrolment payments are handled online via the school's parent/registration portal. The school's parent systems and on-site cafeteria wallet accept contactless/mobile wallet payments (Apple Pay / Samsung Pay) for catering; parents use the parent portal for invoices and fee information. For specific accepted payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, or other methods) and any transaction surcharges, use the school's payment facilities and accounting contact.
Notes and practical points
- The figures above are the school's published totals for the academic year and the per‑term values shown are computed by dividing the published annual total by three because the school invoices by term (the enrolment deposit is taken against the first term). For enrolment, the non‑refundable items and the timing of payments (registration, deposit/deduction from first term) apply as described above.
Academics
Kings' School Nad Al Sheba teaches British Curriculum for students aged 2 to 17.
Curriculum
Kings' School Nad Al Sheba follows the National Curriculum for England and the Early Years Foundation Stage, with a cross-curricular, interdisciplinary approach designed to develop independent, lifelong learners. The core subjects English, Mathematics and Science are taught by class teachers, with specialist teaching in Music, Drama, Art, Design Technology, Computing, Arabic, French, Islamic Studies, Physical Education and Swimming. Primary is organized into Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2, ages 5–7) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6, ages 7–11) under the English curriculum. The school offers Nursery and Foundation Stage, then Primary and Secondary up to Year 11, serving ages 2 to 16 on a single campus. In Sixth Form, the school offers BTEC Pathways as part of its Sixth Form provision. Kings' Nad Al Sheba is KHDA-rated Very Good, with a British curriculum and a diverse community of over 1,100 students from more than 50 nationalities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Kings' School Nad Al Sheba emphasises a personalised approach to learning and celebrates diversity to create a welcoming learning community where students feel at home. KHDA's 2023-2024 DSIB rated inclusion as Outstanding and wellbeing as Very Good, indicating strong social-emotional and welfare provisions within the school. There is an active inclusion leadership team, including a Director of Inclusion and a Head of Inclusion, to support SEL and SEN across the school. The staff includes a Wellbeing Coordinator who coordinates wellbeing across year groups. External inclusion-related roles indicate a multi-disciplinary approach, including dyslexia specialists, a speech and language therapist, and an autism team among the learning support staff.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an Inclusion department with a Director of Inclusion and a Head of Inclusion, supported by a Deputy SENCO. The Inclusion team is complemented by a multi-disciplinary group including dyslexia specialists, a speech and language therapist, an autism team, and specialist learning support staff. KHDA DSIB 2023-24 rated inclusion as Outstanding, reflecting robust SEN and inclusive education provisions. The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution, but it foregrounds inclusion within its British curriculum. Public information also shows ongoing recruitment for inclusion roles and a dedicated inclusion team.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
No explicit EAL programme is publicly disclosed on the Nad Al Sheba page. The campus serves 50+ nationalities, indicating a linguistically diverse student body. KHDA DSIB 2023-24 inclusion rating Outstanding suggests strong provisions for diverse learners, which can include English language support, though specific EAL programmes are not detailed publicly. Publicly available information does not specify EAL staff or targeted EAL curricula on the school page.
Mental Wellbeing
KHDA DSIB 2023-2024 rates Wellbeing for Kings' Nad Al Sheba as Very Good. The leadership emphasises belonging and a welcoming environment aimed at student happiness and wellbeing. A Wellbeing Coordinator is part of the staff team to coordinate wellbeing across the school. The campus also maintains an on-site clinic team with a doctor and nurses to support student health and welfare. This wellbeing focus aligns with the school's public statements about a diverse, caring community.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and student protection are reflected in KHDA's 2023-24 DSIB findings, with inclusion rated Outstanding and wellbeing rated Very Good, indicating robust safeguarding and welfare provisions. The school operates an on-site clinic team (doctor and nurses) and has a Wellbeing Coordinator to support safeguarding and welfare of students. The principal's welcome highlights a safe, inclusive environment where students' happiness and health are prioritized. KHDA DSIB findings corroborate strong protection, care, guidance and support within the school.
Admissions
Admissions
The school offers the British curriculum and serves Nursery through Year 11, for ages 2 to 16. It has 1,100+ students from 50+ nationalities and is rated Very Good by KHDA. Admissions are open for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications are welcome throughout the year, but places are limited, so early application is advised. Step 1 – Applying online: check the correct year group by birth date; review the relevant fees; complete a short enquiry form; an enrolments specialist will contact you within 2 working days. Step 2 – Finalising the application: you receive login details for the parent portal; upload all required documents online; pay the non-refundable registration fee of AED 500 plus VAT online. Step 3 – Securing a Place: after you provide the necessary details and documents and pay the registration fee, you may be offered an assessment depending on availability; you will be notified of the assessment outcome; a formal offer letter will be issued and is valid for ten days from receipt; if no places are available you will be placed on a waiting list and notified when a place becomes available. To secure the offer, a deposit is required via the online registration portal and is deducted from the first term's fees. Not ready yet? You can book a tour or contact the Admissions team at Tel: +971 4 3566 800 ext.
Waitlist
If no places are available, you will be placed on a waiting list and notified when a place becomes available.
FAQs
What curriculum does Kings' School Nad Al Sheba follow?
Kings' School Nad Al Sheba follows the National Curriculum for England and the Early Years Foundation Stage, with a cross-curricular, interdisciplinary approach designed to develop independent, lifelo...
What age range does Kings' School Nad Al Sheba serve?
The school serves students from age 2 to 16.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application and enrolment fees**
- Application / assessment fee: AED 500 (payable online; non‑refundable).
- Enrolment (deposit) for new students: up to 10% of the tuition fee, non‑refundable and ...
What type of school is Kings' School Nad Al Sheba?
Kings' School Nad Al Sheba is a co-educational, day school.
Where is Kings' School Nad Al Sheba located?
Kings' School Nad Al Sheba is located on 3 26th Street in Nad Al Sheba 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits along the Mohammad Bin Zayed Road (MBZ) corridor, providing convenient access fro...
Does the school offer a bus service?
A subsidised bus service is available through a contracted transport provider. Details and routes are available via admissions. The school also notes subsidised transport in its offerings.
Is the school religiously affiliated?
No formal religious affiliation; the school operates as a secular, British‑curriculum institution.
Does the school provide learning support?
The school has an Inclusion department with a Director of Inclusion and a Head of Inclusion, supported by a Deputy SENCO. The Inclusion team is complemented by a multi-disciplinary group including dys...
How many students attend the school?
Kings' School Nad Al Sheba has approximately 1100 students.
When was the school established?
Kings' School Nad Al Sheba was established in 2014.
What is the admissions process?
The school offers the British curriculum and serves Nursery through Year 11, for ages 2 to 16. It has 1,100+ students from 50+ nationalities and is rated Very Good by KHDA. Admissions are open for the...
