The school is governed by a Board of Trustees who are very ambitious and committed to the national and international vision of educational improvement. Staff are recruited locally and internationally to provide a world-class educational experience.
Curriculum & Academics
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.
Pathways to Success
Our High School Diploma is recognized by the Emirati Ministry of Education and is granted equivalency with the MOE National Secondary Certificate of Elite, Advanced and General Streams. The school successfully integrates the AP courses in the high school program after obtaining the official authorization and offering the needed training for teachers and administrators, with a future plan to increase AP offerings to suit the different needs and abilities of all high school students.
NEASC Accreditation & Continuous Improvement
Since May 2003, Dubai National School has been fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) through the Commission on International Education (CIE). Dubai National School – Al Barsha was granted its third accreditation in July 2022, following the successful hosting of the NEASC External Review Visit (ERV) in May 2022 under the ACE Protocol.
The school is currently engaged in its fourth cycle of accreditation. As part of this cycle, we are hosting the NEASC accreditation team from February 9–12, 2026, for the ACE Preparatory Visit. This preparation leads to the ACE Pathway External Review Visit in the 2026-2027 academic year. This visit focuses on Foundation Standards and the implementation of NEASC Learning Principles, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to excellence, reflection, and future-focused school improvement.
At Dubai National School, students of different groups, abilities, and interests are well equipped with twenty-first-century learning, entrepreneurial, and interpersonal communication skills. We foster these within the principles of global citizenship, positive attitudes, and Islamic values in an inclusive, multicultural, and innovative environment with efficient access to educational technology.
Graduates of Dubai National School are eligible for admission into all national, regional and international universities. Nowadays, they are leading figures in a variety of medical, scientific, business and cultural sectors both in the UAE and the gulf region.