Dubai National School serves 2500 students of 52 nationalities in grades PK-12. Staff are recruited locally and internationally. The school has 360 well-trained professional staff members from 30 Arab and non-Arab nationalities.
Dubai National School offers the American curriculum of Massachusetts State Standards. Its program of studies meets the needs of the multi-national community of Dubai.
English is the medium of instruction in all subjects across phases with a focus on Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Moral Education and Culture for both native and non-native speakers of Arabic following the MOE mandated programs.
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At DNS, “Academic excellence, as well as the physical, moral and spiritual development of every learner is our main concern.” The core of our philosophy has been derived from the basic pillars of UAE society and from the General Objectives of the National Educational Policy.
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We were honored by the visit of Her Excellency Aisha Abdulla Miran, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai, to Dubai National School – Al Barsha on September 2, 2025. During her visit, Her Excellency reviewed the school’s achievements, met with the students, and shared special moments with them at the start of the new academic year.
Our staff embodies a wide range of experience and a wealth of enthusiasm. Our parents are tremendously supportive. Our students throughout the school are lively, enthusiastic, and highly motivated. We pride ourselves on having a family atmosphere and a strong sense of community spirit which has resulted in a supportive, caring environment and positive relationships between students, parents and staff.
Dubai National School inclusive education support services and provisions for students with special educational needs and disabilities are fully compliant with the KHDA Inclusive Education Policy Framework, Inclusion Handbook, Parents Guide for Inclusive Education, KHDA Distance Learning Provisions for SEND, Ministry of Education (MOE) Special Educational Needs laws, UNCRPD Rights for Children with Disabilities and Other International Inclusive Education Frameworks.
Academic excellence, as well as the physical, moral and spiritual development of every student are our main concern.