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Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification
Taught languages English, Arabic, Hindi
Typical class size 10
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
MSB Private School Dubai operates across a Junior Campus and a Secondary Campus, located 100 meters apart in Al Nahda, Dubai. It is part of the MSB Educational Institute, a global network with 25 branches in seven countries. The school offers a K-12 program, with KHDA licensing to Year 13. The Cambridge Curriculum forms the core: Foundation Stage (EYFS) for early years; Cambridge Primary and Secondary for Years 1–9; Cambridge IGCSE for Years 10–11; Cambridge A Levels for Years 12–13. The school is affiliated with Cambridge International Examinations to deliver the IGCSE, AS Levels, and A Levels, and KHDA approves the Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Business as an additional program. Learning Beyond Walls, Micro:bit, and LEGO Education enrich the curriculum, supporting technology, creativity, and hands-on problem solving. Facilities include four science labs, ICT labs, a Makerspace, a Quran room, libraries, and a Sahat area; a 32,000 sq ft sports field; multiple halls and auditoriums; on-site health clinic. The environment emphasizes values-driven, global-ready learning.
79RH+CF2 - P.O. Box: 94550 - Al Nahda - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
The Essentials
MSB Private School - Primary has 850 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.
Location
MSB Private School operates from two campuses in the Al Nahda area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Junior Campus is located in Al Nahda (P.O. Box: 94550). The Secondary Campus is just 100 meters away in Al Nahda 2 (address 79RG+76P).
Stages
Junior Campus – Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. Secondary Campus – secondary education.
Type
Private day school offering a K-12 program; part of a global MSB network; affiliations with ICSE or IGCSE boards depending on location.
Additional learning support
Inclusion is practiced across the school. MSB welcomes students with diverse learning needs, including those with special educational needs; an Inclusion Team provides Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and tailored support within the regular curriculum; collaboration with therapists and Learning Support Assistants is available.
Country affiliation
United Arab Emirates
Bus service
Transport is available to several areas with annual fees by sector: Dubai 5,000; Al Nahda Dubai 3,000; Al Warqa 5,000; Al Nahda Sharjah 5,000; Sharjah 5,500; Ajman 6,000. Transport requests can be sent to transport@msbdubai.com.
Fees
Annual tuition at MSB Private School - Primary ranges from AED 11,816 to AED 27,681 for 2026/27.
Application & Registration Fees
- Application fee: Up to AED 500 may be charged to process a new student application; this fee is not deductible from tuition and is refundable only if the school does not offer a place. - Registration (enrolment) deposit: For new students a registration deposit may be charged of up to 10% of the annual tuition; this deposit is payable after an offer is accepted and is deductible from the first term's tuition. Re-registration (returning students) deposits may be requested up to 5% of annual tuition or AED 500 (whichever is higher).
Tuition fees by Year Group (A.Y. 2025–26, AED per year)
- FS1: AED 11,816. - FS2: AED 11,816. - Year 1: AED 12,603. - Year 2: AED 12,603. - Year 3: AED 12,603. - Year 4: AED 12,603. - Year 5: AED 12,603. - Year 6: AED 12,603. - Year 7: AED 13,396. - Year 8: AED 13,396. - Year 9: AED 13,396. - Year 10: AED 13,396. - Year 11: AED 13,396. - Year 12: AED 23,990. - Year 13: AED 27,681.
Per-term and instalment breakdown (standard KHDA payment options; per-term numbers shown as calculated examples)
- Permitted billing schedules: Annual tuition may be collected in three instalments at the start of each term (first instalment not to exceed 40% of the annual tuition; second and third not more than 30% each), or as 10 equal monthly instalments (annual tuition ÷ 10). These payment schedules are KHDA/parent-school contract provisions used for billing arrangements.
- Example per-term amounts using the standard 3-term split (40% / 30% / 30%). These per-term amounts are calculated from the published annual tuition figures and are shown in AED as illustrative instalment values (the school may apply a specific instalment schedule within the permitted KHDA limits). (This per-term breakdown is an inferred calculation based on the KHDA/contract instalment percentages and the published annual tuition figures.) - FS1 / FS2 (AED 11,816): Term 1 = AED 4,726.40; Term 2 = AED 3,544.80; Term 3 = AED 3,544.80. - Years 1–6 (AED 12,603): Term 1 = AED 5,041.20; Term 2 = AED 3,780.90; Term 3 = AED 3,780.90. - Years 7–11 (AED 13,396): Term 1 = AED 5,358.40; Term 2 = AED 4,018.80; Term 3 = AED 4,018.80. - Year 12 (AED 23,990): Term 1 = AED 9,596.00; Term 2 = AED 7,197.00; Term 3 = AED 7,197.00. - Year 13 (AED 27,681): Term 1 = AED 11,072.40; Term 2 = AED 8,304.30; Term 3 = AED 8,304.30.
- Example monthly instalments (10 equal monthly payments = annual tuition ÷ 10): - FS1 / FS2: AED 1,181.60 per month. - Years 1–6: AED 1,260.30 per month. - Years 7–11: AED 1,339.60 per month. - Year 12: AED 2,399.00 per month. - Year 13: AED 2,768.10 per month.
Transport (school bus) fees (annual)
- Dubai sector: AED 5,000 per year. - Al Nahda (Dubai) sector: AED 3,000 per year. - Al Warqa sector: AED 5,000 per year. - Al Nahda (Sharjah) sector: AED 5,000 per year. - Sharjah sector: AED 5,500 per year. - Ajman sector: AED 6,000 per year.
Other mandatory or likely additional costs
- Uniforms: School uniform is compulsory and may be purchased from the school's uniform store; itemised uniform prices are not published on the public uniform information page. - International/examination fees: Board/examination fees (IGCSE/A-level/BTEC) are charged on a cost-recovery basis and appear as additional mandatory items on the school's contract; parents pay examination fees as required. - Other mandatory items (for example book fees, activity fees, exam charges): These can be listed in the Parent–School Contract as mandatory items with specified due dates and may be added to instalment schedules when applicable.
Boarding
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for MSB Private School (no boarding facility is listed on the school's public information or in the Parent–School Contract).
Refunds and withdrawal (summary of contract provisions)
- Registration/re-registration deposits are generally non-refundable except in extenuating circumstances such as family relocation; such exceptions may be submitted for KHDA review. - Tuition paid prior to the start of the academic year is refundable minus the registration/re-registration deposit. - If a student attended for two weeks or less, one month's fees will be deducted; if attendance was between two weeks and one month, two months' fees will be deducted; if enrolled for more than a month, a full term's fees will be deducted when calculating refunds. Refunds are calculated from the start of the term to the official withdrawal request date.
Billing schedule, payment terms and consequences for non-payment
- Permitted billing schedules: three instalments at the start of each term (first instalment up to 40% of annual tuition; second and third up to 30% each) or 10 equal monthly instalments (annual tuition ÷ 10). Schools may add mandatory fees/exam charges to instalment schedules. - Consequences of non-payment: When fees are not paid the school may suspend students from learning for up to three days per term (excluding exam days), withhold reports, refuse re-enrolment, and withhold the transfer certificate until fees are settled, as provided in the Parent–School Contract.
Fee payment options and practical note
- The school's public pages and the Parent–School Contract do not publish a specific list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer details, credit-card acceptance, or in-person card payments are not listed on the public contact, fees or contract pages). For account-specific payment methods and the school's accounts office instructions, contact the school's accounts or admissions office directly.
Summary of what is published and outstanding items
- Published and actionable: Annual tuition for each year group (A.Y. 2025–26), transport annual fees, uniform policy (store purchase), and the Parent–School Contract rules on application fees, registration deposits, permitted instalment schedules, refund calculation rules, and examination fee treatment. - Not published / not available in public documents: A school-specific stated application fee amount (the contract gives the KHDA maximum of AED 500 but the school's own exact application charge is not listed), itemised uniform prices, explicit bank account or payment portal details and the school's preferred accepted payment methods, and any school-specific prepayment amounts or exact due dates for instalments. These items are not listed in the publicly available admissions/fees pages or the published Parent–School Contract.
Academics
MSB Private School - Primary teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification for students aged 3 to 17.
Curriculum
MSB Private School is licensed by KHDA to offer education up to Year 13. The Cambridge Curriculum forms the core: Foundation Stage (EYFS) for early years; Years 1–9 follow the Cambridge Curriculum; Years 10–11 prepare for Cambridge IGCSE; Years 12–13 offer Cambridge Advanced Level (A Levels). The school is affiliated with Cambridge International Examinations to deliver the IGCSE, AS Levels, and A Levels, with KHDA approvals for the Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Business as an additional program. Learning Beyond Walls, Micro:bit, and LEGO Education enrich the curriculum, alongside a broad range of co-curricular activities. The curriculum emphasizes a values-driven, global-ready education under the Cambridge framework.
Student Teacher Ratio
1:10
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
MSB Dubai prioritises students' social and emotional wellbeing. The school focuses on mental health, emotional resilience, and a sense of belonging under the Becoming the Beloved initiative. Staff, counsellors, and teachers collaborate to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where each student feels valued and heard. Practical activities include mindfulness, yoga, and stress-management workshops to equip students with coping skills. The Wellbeing Champions support student wellbeing, led by Ms. Sakina Hussain, Section Coordinator Years 3-6, with Wellbeing Ambassadors and a dedicated wellbeing email wellbeing@msbdubai.com. A GL Pass Survey is used to gather insights to tailor the support we provide, and the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework guides behaviour and wellbeing with defined expectations and data-driven improvements.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
MSB welcomes children with diverse learning preferences, including students of determination—those with special education needs and disabilities. This includes individuals facing cognitive and learning challenges, communication and interaction barriers, and physical, sensory, medical, emotional, social, cultural, or language differences. Identification of needs starts at admission with screening, followed by formal testing and development of an Individualized Education Programme (IEP) as appropriate, with inclusive provisions alongside the regular curriculum. The Inclusion Support Team comprises the Board of Governors, Senior Leadership Team, Head of Inclusion, Learning Support Teachers, and Learning Support Assistants, and we collaborate with trained therapists to provide tailored support for students of determination and for gifted and talented learners. Regular parent consultations and an open-door policy ensure strong school-family partnership.
Mental Wellbeing
MSB places mental wellbeing at the core of its wellbeing strategy. The programme emphasises mental health, emotional resilience, and belonging under the Becoming the Beloved initiative. Staff, counsellors, and teachers collaborate to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where each student feels valued and heard. Mindfulness, yoga, and stress-management workshops equip students with coping skills and resilience. The Wellbeing Champions provide leadership and a pathway for wellbeing, and a GL Pass Survey helps tailor support to individual needs. A Wellbeing Action Calendar offers daily wellbeing activities and reflection.
Safeguarding
MSB Private School has a Safeguarding Policy aligned with KHDA guidelines and the Wadeema Law to uphold child safety and well-being. The policy sets roles and responsibilities, including a Designated Safeguarding Lead (Ms Jamila Shaherwala) and a Designated Safeguarding deputy Lead (Ms Rashida Najmuddin), with a Safeguarding Team that includes the Principal, Supervisors, Head of Inclusion, School Counsellor, Social Care Specialist, Medical team, and other staff. All staff are required to report safeguarding concerns promptly, and whistleblowing arrangements are in place. The policy prohibits physical punishment and outlines reporting, recording, and responding procedures, with safer recruitment and staff training, plus engagement with external agencies when needed. It also covers transportation, field trips, supervision, and communication with parents, and includes mental health support provisions. The policy is reviewed annually to ensure ongoing safeguarding effectiveness.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Admissions & Assessments: MSB Private School (Dubai) is an inclusive school committed to placing each student in the most appropriate grade and providing tailored support based on their academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs. The admissions process follows grade-based assessment requirements: FS (Foundation Stage) has no written assessment, followed by a group school-readiness activity and parent and child interviews; Years 1–8 require written assessments in English and Mathematics; Year 9 requires written assessments in English, Mathematics, and Science; Years 10–13 require a meeting with the Supervisor to finalize subject selection based on availability. Admissions are confirmed based on assessment outcomes, with priority given to siblings of current MSB students who meet the entrance criteria. The Admissions Centre is currently closed for applications. 2. Students of Determination (SOD): Admissions include GL assessments, parent and child interviews, and submission of previous school records, report cards, and test results (in English). Certified translations may be required where applicable. Admission decisions are based on the latest assessments, level of need, recommendations, and required support. Full disclosure of medical history is mandatory. 3. Registration: Parents may register their interest by contacting the school administration. An acknowledgment email with further details will be sent upon registration. The Admissions Policy is available for reference. 4. Withdrawal: If you wish to withdraw your child from MSB Private School (Dubai), please submit the TC application form to the school administration office. Refer to the Parent School Contract for the refund/withdrawal guidelines applicable per term, depending on the date of withdrawal. The TC application form can be collected from the school office. 5. Book a School Tour: Join us any time from Monday to Thursday between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. Visit us on campus or via a virtual tour to learn about our facilities and learning environment.
FAQs
Where are MSB Private School's campuses located, and what ages does it serve?
MSB Dubai operates across two campuses in Al Nahda, Dubai: a Junior Campus and a Secondary Campus located about 100 meters apart. The school serves learners aged 3 to 17 and is KHDA licensed to Year 13.
What curriculum does MSB Dubai offer, and what examinations are used?
The Cambridge Curriculum forms the core: Foundation Stage uses EYFS; Years 1–9 follow Cambridge; Years 10–11 prepare for Cambridge IGCSE; Years 12–13 prepare for Cambridge A Levels. The school also offers the Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Business as an additional program.
Is MSB a co-ed private day school, and who leads the campuses?
Yes, MSB is a co-educational private day school with two campuses in Al Nahda. The Head of School is Nafisa Arsiwala, and the Junior Campus is led by Headmistress Jamila Shaherwala.
What are the tuition fees by year group for 2025–26?
Annual tuition ranges from AED 11,816 to AED 27,681. Specifically: FS1/FS2 AED 11,816; Year 1–6 AED 12,603; Year 7–11 AED 13,396; Year 12 AED 23,990; Year 13 AED 27,681.
What fees apply on admission, and what about deposits?
An application fee of up to AED 500 applies for new applications (refundable only if no place is offered). A registration deposit up to 10% of annual tuition is payable after an offer is accepted and is deducted from the first term's tuition. Re-registration deposits can be up to 5% of annual tuition or AED 500 for returning students.
What are the allowed payment schedules, and what happens if fees are unpaid?
Fees can be paid in three instalments at the start of each term (40% then 30% and 30%) or as 10 equal monthly instalments. If fees are not paid, the school may suspend a student for up to three days per term, withhold reports, and may withhold the transfer certificate until settlement.
Are there scholarships or waitlists for MSB?
Public information does not specify scholarships or waitlists. The Admissions Centre is currently closed for applications, so contact admissions to learn about current opportunities and how to start your application.
What is the student–teacher ratio at MSB?
MSB reports a 1:10 student–teacher ratio, indicating relatively small class sizes and close teacher attention.
What Cambridge qualifications and pathways are offered at MSB?
MSB delivers Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11 and Cambridge A Levels in Years 12–13. The Cambridge International Examinations framework leads these exams, and the school also offers the Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Business.
Are exam results publicly published by MSB?
Exam results are not provided in the available information. Prospective parents can discuss performance details with the admissions team during or after assessments.
What science, ICT, and arts facilities does MSB have?
The Secondary Campus has four science laboratories and dedicated ICT laboratories, plus a Makerspace and an Innovation Lab. The Art and Design Studio covers textiles and 3D design, and the well-stocked library supports learning across subjects.
Is there on-site medical support for students?
Yes. MSB has a DHA-licensed on-site clinic with a full-time nurse and a part-time doctor to support students and staff.
What sports and other facilities support learning across campuses?
There is a large 32,000 sq ft sports field with sheltered play zones, indoor gym spaces, and three multipurpose halls. The Primary Campus has an auditorium with a large stage, while the Secondary Campus offers two airy halls and other modern spaces.
What kinds of clubs and after-school activities are available?
From Year 2 onward, students can join after-school activities such as Gymnastics, Karate, Roller Skating, Swimming, Horse Riding, Cricket, Football, and Archery (run by an external provider). There are also maker and robotics activities through Makerspace and LEGO programs.
What leadership and wellbeing programs exist for students?
MSB runs a Student Council and Wellbeing Ambassadors to provide student leadership opportunities. The wellbeing program includes counsellors, mindfulness, yoga, stress-management workshops, GL Pass surveys, and a PBIS framework to guide behavior.
What community and cultural activities does MSB host?
The library hosts events like Chevrons Readers Cup and ELF Poetry Competition. The school marks February Haq Laila celebrations and an Annual Prize Day. The Positive Parent Partners (PPP) organize events such as World Food Day, the Winter Carnival, puppet shows, Drama Odyssey, and wellbeing activities.
How does MSB support students with special educational needs?
MSB has an Inclusion Team that develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and provides tailored support within the regular curriculum. Admissions include screening, testing, and collaboration with therapists; there are ongoing consultations with parents.
What safeguarding and mental health provisions exist?
The school has a safeguarding policy aligned with KHDA guidelines and Wadeema Law, with designated safeguarding leads and a team including counselors and medical staff. Staff are trained to report concerns, and the policy is reviewed annually.
How does MSB monitor wellbeing and behavior?
GL Pass surveys help tailor wellbeing support, and PBIS provides a framework for positive behavior. A Wellbeing Action Calendar offers daily activities, and Wellbeing Champions lead initiatives.
Does MSB use a house system, and what does it involve?
Yes, MSB uses a house system. Students participate in house activities wearing house-colour PE T-shirts and scarves.
