United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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New Dawn Private School has 293 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.
New Dawn Private School is located at Street
NDPS offers the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for children up to age five, followed by primary years through Year 7. The curriculum structure includes Year 07, indicating provision up to Year 7.
NDPS is a private, independent international school.
NDPS provides support for learners with English as an Additional Language and those with Special Educational Needs; teaching is personalised to meet these needs.
UK curriculum alignment; the school follows the Cambridge Curriculum mapped to the English National Curriculum, indicating affiliation with UK educational frameworks.
There is no formal religious affiliation; Islamic Studies is offered as part of the curriculum for Muslim students.
Student days run Monday to Thursday from 07:30 to 13:40, and Friday from 07:30 to 11:30. Admin hours are 07:00–16:00 (Mon–Thu) and 07:00–12:30 on Fridays; Saturday admin hours are 09:00–15:00.
NDPS provides its own transport service with zone-based fees (e.g., zones 01–06 with corresponding yearly costs). Transport inquiries are handled by the Transport In-Charge, and registration requires a Transport Registration Form and a bus contract. Address and transport contacts: +971 543040417; transport@ndps.ae; Street
Annual tuition at New Dawn Private School ranges from AED 13,800 to AED 18,400 for 2026/27.
New Dawn Private School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 12.
The New Dawn Private School follows the Cambridge Curriculum mapped to the English National Curriculum, designed to be broad, balanced, and internationally relevant. The programme covers English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Humanities (History & Geography), Art & Design, Music, Physical Education, French, Arabic A (for Arabs), Arabic B (for Non-Arabs), Islamic Studies, and Moral, Social & Cultural Studies; in the Early Years Foundation Stage, learning is organised around the seven EYFS areas including Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Literacy, and Mathematics. The Curriculum Structure for 2024-2025 shows per-year subject hours for Years 1–7 across core and foundation subjects (English, Phonics, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, MSC) as well as Arabic, Islamic, PE, Art, Music, Computing, and French, and notes that the structure is subject to KHDA/MOE review. Statutory teaching hours for core subjects are specified by year (e.g., English 150 hours and Mathematics 150 hours per year; Science hours increase in later years), indicating progression through the primary years. The Cambridge learner attributes—confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, and engaged—inform the school's approach to developing thinking, collaboration and real-world application. External examinations for Years 1–7 are listed with fees, though the site does not specify exact qualification names or boards.
NDPS integrates well-being into its Cambridge-based curriculum, aiming for growth in students' understanding and well-being. A dedicated pastoral and inclusion structure supports social and emotional development, including a Pastoral Lead and a Social Worker listed on the Reach Us page. The school explicitly notes supporting students who are new to English or who have special educational needs as part of its inclusive approach. The inclusion framework is led by a Head of Inclusion with a designated Inclusion contact. NDPS provides on-site health services (Clinic) with a Doctor and Nurse, contributing to student wellbeing.
NDPS states it personalises teaching to meet each student's unique needs, including those with special educational needs. The inclusion function is led by a Head of Inclusion and includes an Inclusion contact to support SEN. Public materials describe SEN support in general terms and do not specify particular SEN categories or a specialist SEN designation. A dedicated Inclusion contact can be reached at inclusion@ndps.ae. The inclusion team is described as part of an inclusive approach rather than as a specialist SEN institution.
NDPS provides support for students who are new to English. An Inclusion function and Head of Inclusion suggest coordinated support for multilingual learners. Detailed EAL programs or staff dedicated solely to EAL are not publicly disclosed. Public materials describe language support as part of the broader inclusion/SEN framework. The Reach Us page lists safeguarding-related roles and contact avenues that can support language learners in coordination with health and pastoral staff.
Curriculum Overview notes significant growth in students' understanding and well-being, reflecting a formal emphasis on wellbeing. NDPS has an on-site Clinic with a Doctor and Nurse to address health and wellbeing needs. Pastoral support is provided by a designated Pastoral Lead and a Social Worker as part of the wellbeing framework. An Inclusion department and Head of Inclusion contribute to SEL and emotional support for multilingual learners. These provisions demonstrate a structured approach to supporting students' mental wellbeing within daily school life.
NDPS's safeguarding-infrastructure includes a Pastoral Lead, Head of Inclusion, Social Worker, Doctor, and Nurse, as listed on Reach Us. On-site Clinic and medical staff contribute to student safety and safeguarding. The Reach Us page provides direct contact emails for safeguarding roles (Pastoral Lead, Social Worker, Doctor, Nurse), indicating accessible safeguarding channels. The UAE government maintains a national child protection framework with reporting channels for suspected abuse, which contextualizes NDPS's safeguarding environment. NDPS's staffing and contact details show a formal safeguarding structure that supports student protection.
01. Enquiry: New Dawn Private School offers places from Foundation Stage to Year 7. To begin the admissions process, parents should fill in the enquiry form. The enquiry form collects basic information about the child and family and starts the admissions workflow. The School Admission team will contact families to outline the next steps. 02. Registration And Payment: Parents should pay the AED 500 application fee at the school to initiate registration and a non-refundable AED 300 placement test fee payable at registration. Payments can be made in cash or via bank transfer. This non-refundable condition applies if the school offers a place but the student chooses not to take it. Parents are required to provide the listed documents to complete the application, including passport copies for child, father, and mother; residency visa pages; Emirates ID copies; birth certificate; 5 passport photos; copies of the child's last two years' school reports (and CAT 4 for Year 3 and above); immunisation card; and transfer certificate. 03. Assessment: Your child will be invited by the School Admission team for an age-appropriate assessment test. Assessments are designed to understand your child's learning needs and developmental stage. 04. Admission Confirmation: Once your child is successfully assessed and a place is available, the team will contact you by phone to confirm the admission. To secure the seat, a confirmation fee equal to 10% of the annual tuition fee will need to be paid after you accept the offer, and this amount must be paid within 7 working days to confirm the seat. Documents listed above must be valid and clear copies.
ESAAD provides an additional 5% discount. Sibling discounts apply: 5% off the second child and 10% off the third child and above.