Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba

Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba, the third Kings’ school in Dubai, provides education from Nursery to Year 10. The school is situated in Nad Al Sheba and was established in 2014. It follows the National Curriculum of the UK for the primary stage and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework for students in the foundation stage. The school has over 1,100 students, 67 teachers, 48 teaching assistants and a guidance counsellor.

• Location: Nad Al Sheba
• School fee: AED 41,000 - AED 82,040
• Curriculum: British
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
• KHDA rating: Very Good
• Years offered: Nursery to Year 10

Located at the heart of the Nad Al Sheba 3, the school is in proximity to many popular residential areas in Dubai. Nad Al Sheba 3 is a popular residential community in Dubai offering a luxurious lifestyle and outdoor opportunities. The strategic location of the school makes it easily accessible from numerous communities in Dubai, including the following:

• Nad Al Sheba 4
• International City
• Dubai Silicon Oasis
• Nad Al Sheba 1

Nad Al Sheba 4, a sub-community of the greater Nad Al Sheba, is the closest residential community to the school. It predominantly has stand-alone villas suitable for larger families. Those willing to move close to the school will find it an ideal place to live. However, those preferring apartment-style living can opt for the Dubai Silicon Oasis and International City.

The Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba campus has separate buildings for the foundation and primary stages. Classrooms are spacious, airy and paired with other classes for the same age group. They also have Apple TVs and other smart devices to aid learning.

A library also exists in the foundation stage building. There is also an eco-garden at the front centre of the foundation building. In this space, the school plants a tree for every plastic item recycled by the students.

The school has a spacious auditorium and theatre to support the arts, dance, and performance arts. The theatre is equipped with a full-production setup. Behind the stairs lies a fine motor activity area. The primary building also has an IT suite and music rooms.

Other facilities available in this school include a language hall, STEM laboratory, Black Box theatre, sports hall, dance studio and specialist classrooms for performing and creative arts.

To cater to the athletic needs of children, the school offers several sports opportunities. The facilities include basketball and netball courts, a multi-sports Astroturf pitch, grass fields for rugby, football and hockey, a gymnasium and a multi-purpose hall.

Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba is located on 31st Street, slightly off the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road in Nad Al Sheba 3.

One of the main reasons parents opt for Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba is quality education. All the Kings’ schools, including the Nad Al Sheba campus, offer the best British education in Dubai. The school’s leadership is striving to make amendments to improve the quality of education.

The school offers high-end facilities to its students to support its mission. These facilities bolster the experience provided and help meet students’ academic and non-academic needs. The school embedded technology within their classrooms and laboratories to aid students’ learning.

Another feature of the Nad Al Sheba campus is the value offered by the school. It is the best-valued Kings’ school in Dubai that matches the Al Barsha campus facilities yet charges less.

Besides the quality of education and facilities, it is an inclusive school that accepts students from different backgrounds. Students belonging to 39 different nationalities co-exist on the campus. The school also has students with learning difficulties managed by an experienced pool of teachers and the learning support team.

Currently, the school only offers education from the Foundation Stage 1 to Year 10.

The educational programme designed by the school revolves around the British curriculum. It is one of the most profound curriculums practised all over the world. It allows the school to integrate current issues by accessing local opportunities for developing skills necessary to compete in the 21st century. The teaching strategies involve cross-curricular approaches to help students understand complex concepts.

FOUNDATION STAGE CURRICULUM

In the foundation stage, the school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework of education. It is a popular framework that British schools extensively use to prepare students for the primary stage. The educational programme for FS1 and FS2 is based on the ‘learn and play’ approach.

The EYFS curriculum targets the following seven areas of learning:

• Physical Development
• Personal, social and emotional development
• Communication and Language
• Literacy
• Expressive art and designs
• Mathematics
• Understanding the world

Predominantly, class teachers conduct the classes. However, specialist teachers deliver the following subjects:

Arabic	Creative and Performing Arts
French	ICT
Islamic Education	Music
Physical Education	Swimming

PRIMARY STAGE CURRICULUM

In the primary stage, it follows the National Curriculum of the UK. They split the primary education programme into KS1 and KS2.

KS1 CURRICULUM

The school meticulously planned the KS1 curriculum to ensure a smooth transition from the foundation to the primary stage. They shape the imagination and interest of students by gradually introducing them to formalised learning.

 Most students learn through class-based units, interlinking concepts from various subjects in this stage.

The subjects taught by class teachers are:

English	Geography
History	Mathematics
Science

The school further enhances the effectiveness of the KS1 syllabus by the following specialised subjects:

Arabic	Arts
Computing	Design Technology
Drama	French
Islamic Studies	Music
Physical Education	Swimming

KS2 CURRICULUM

In KS2, the school follows a more challenging educational programme. The syllabus for KS2 specifically focuses on personal development and citizenship. The enriched curriculum allows students to work on their imagination, collaboration, thinking skills, leadership and self-confidence.

Subjects taught in Grade 3 to Grade 6 are:

English	Geography
History	Mathematics
Science

The subjects covered by specialist teachers are:

SUBJECT	SUBJECT
Arabic	Art
Computing	Design Technology
Drama	French
Islamic studies	Music
Physical Education	Spanish
Swimming

Please note that Spanish is offered in Year 5 and Year 6.

SECONDARY STAGE CURRICULUM

In the secondary stage, the school enrols students from Year 7 to Year 10. Students at this stage study the following subjects:

Arabic	Islamic
Maths	English (Language and Literature)
Science (Double award and Separate Sciences)	Design Technology
Food Technology and Nutrition	Information and Communication Technology
Enterprise	Global Perspectives
Geography	History
Music	Drama
Dance	Art & Design
French	Spanish
Physical Education	Psychology

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is an education regulatory body established by the government of Dubai. KHDA aims to oversee and improve the quality of education offered by the private educational institutes in Dubai, including schools. Every year, KHDA inspects all the schools in Dubai and judges their performance based on a six-point scale. The scale ranges from outstanding to very weak.

In its latest inspection for the year 2023-2024, KHDA rated Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba as very good. The school was first inspected for the academic year 2016-17 and was rated ‘Good’ by the KHDA. Here is the history of rating for the Nad Al Sheba campus:

Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba follows a three-term academic year like other schools of Kings Group. The academic year starts in August and ends in July.

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December. Students expect a half-term break in the fourth week of October.
• After a three-week winter break, the second term starts in the first week of January and ends in the last week of March. The mid-term break for the second semester is in the third week of February.
• After a two-week spring holiday, the final term starts in the second week of April and ends in the first week of July. Because of the Eid holidays, the last term does not have mid-term breaks.

Please note that holidays are subject to change as per moon sighting. For more information, visit the academic calendar for Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba.

Follow the mentioned easy steps to apply:

STEP 1

Before starting the application process, the school encourages parents to visit the school. After submitting the registration form, parents will receive an automatic response confirming the submission of the application. The school responds with further instructions for admission within two working days.

STEP 2

After receiving the login credentials to the parent registration portal, parents need to pay the registration fee of AED 500 (exclusive of VAT) and submit the following documents:

• A copy of the candidate’s previous academic record
• A copy of the candidate’s passport
• A copy of the candidate’s birth certificate
• A copy of the candidate’s residence visa
• A copy of both sides of the candidate’s Emirates ID card
• A copy of the parent's passports (in colour)
• A copy of the parent's residence visa
• A copy of both sides of the parents’ Emirates ID cards
• Four recent passport-sized photographs of the candidate
• Learning support documents (if applicable)
• Transfer certificate

Please note that the transfer certificate is mandatory for admission to Grades 2 and above. The requirements for the transfer certificate are as follows:

• Students applying from Australia, Canada, the UK, the US, Western Europe and New Zealand need to submit a transfer certificate with the school stamp and principal’s signature.
• Those applying from Africa, Middle Eastern countries other than GCC, Russia, South America, Asia, and Eastern Europe must get their certificate attested by the Ministry of Education, UAE Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Those applying from GCC countries must get their certificates attested by the Ministry of Education of that country.
• Those applying from other emirates of the UAE must get their certificate attested by the Ministry of Education of that state.

STEP 3

After uploading the documents, the school contacts the parents to bring their child for an assessment test. The assessment test varies depending on the selected age group.

• For admission in the foundation stage, teachers evaluate interaction, communication and ability to follow the teacher’s instruction through play-based assessment.
• For admission in KS1 grades, the school uses teacher-led assessment.
• For admission in KS2 grades, the school uses a computer-based Cognitive Ability Test (CAT) for assessment.

Successful candidates receive a formal offer letter valid for the next ten days. Parents need to submit the required deposit within ten days from the date of admission to secure a seat. If no seats are available, the school places the candidate’s name on the waiting list.

Schools follow the below-mentioned age-grade guidelines for admissions:

YEAR	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS*
YEAR Foundation Stage 1	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 3	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE –	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* –
YEAR Foundation Stage 2	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 4	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE –	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* –
YEAR Year 1	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 5	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE –	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* –
YEAR Year 2	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 6	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE –	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* –
YEAR Year 3	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 7	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE –	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 6
YEAR Year 4	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 8	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 10	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 7
YEAR Year 5	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 9	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 11	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 8
YEAR Year 6	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 10	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 12	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 9
YEAR Year 7	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 11	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 13	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 10
YEAR Year 8	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 12	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 14	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 11

This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: KHDA

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

Read the admission process for Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba for more information.

The Kings School Nad Al Sheba fees are as follows:

GRADE	ANNUAL TUITION FEE (AED)
Nursery	41,000
FS1 and FS2	52,499
Years 1 and 2	54,998
Year 3	59,997
Year 4	62,002
Years 5 and 6	65,999
Year 7	73,676
Year 8	76,541
Year 9	76,750
Year 10	82,040

To learn about the school’s refund policy, view the fee structure by Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba.

The school has collaborated with Mastercook Catering Service to provide healthy and nutritious meals to students. The meal includes sandwiches, soups, salads and other healthy and nutritional items. Since the cafeteria is only available at lunchtime, students should bring a water bottle and snack.

Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba understands the importance of safe, comfortable and reliable transportation service at an affordable price. The school has outsourced its transportation service to School Transport Services (STS) LLC. Many schools trust STS in the UAE for its safe and comfortable transport solutions. The staff, including the bus drivers and bus attendants, are certified as per Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) regulations.

The school uses seasonal holidays to teach students things outside the curricular boundaries. Kings’ School has arranged holiday camps for students to learn exciting things. One notable camp was organised in collaboration with Ecoventures, in which children enjoyed participating in outdoor activities.

Sport is an integral part of the extra-curricular programme at Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba. The high-end sports facilities on the campus help the school meet the athletic needs of students. These facilities include:

Gymnasium	Two swimming pools
Multi-sport Astroturf pitch	Multi-purpose sports hall
Grass field for hockey, rugby and football	Hard courts for basketball and netball

The school participates in many sports competitions in Dubai. It offers a competitive sports programme where students are trained based on a two-term training model. Students from Year 2 onwards actively take part in sports activities.

The school offers many extra-curricular activities to support students’ personal and social development. Students from Year 2 onwards can take part in activities both during and after school timings. One of the main sources of participation in the extra-curricular programme is school clubs.

The extra-curricular programme at the Nad Al Sheba campus covers a wide range of students’ interests. Students must join two internal clubs and unlimited external clubs every term. The extra-curricular activities at King’s’ School Nad Al Sheba are:

Ballet	Chess
Cooking	Dragon Den Business Club
Engineering	Karate
Lego	Origami
Photography	Rounder
Yoga	Zumba

The school enriches the curriculum by arranging school trips. These trips target students’ learning beyond the classrooms. The campus has a history of arranging school trips ranging from testing the aerodynamics of racing cars at Yas Marina to cleaning beaches.

Currently, the after-school care offered by the school is in the form of extra-curricular activities. The external clubs at school usually operate after-school timing.

The school also has a clinic with staff and the necessary equipment to treat minor injuries and illnesses.

There are several modes of communication offered by this school. Parents can access key information such as attendance sheets, school reports, feedback, fee information and updates on upcoming events on Kings’ Parent Portal.

Besides the aforementioned, another source of communication is the student’s Communication Book. Teachers can write important instructions for parents in the Communication Book to keep them updated about their child’s progress.

• Telephone: +971 4 237 5555

EMAIL ADDRESSES

• For general enquiries (Foundation Stage): reception-fs@kingsnas.com
• For general enquiries (Primary Stage): reception-pri@kingsnas.com
• Registrar: registrar@kingsnas.com
• Accounts department: accounts@kingsnas.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

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WHAT IS KINGS’ SCHOOL NAD AL SHEBA FEE STRUCTURE?

Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba's fee is from AED 41,000 to AED 82,040.

DOES KINGS’ SCHOOL NAD AL SHEBA FOLLOW A CO-EDUCATION MODEL?

Yes, it is a co-ed school.

DOES KINGS’ SCHOOL NAD AL SHEBA OFFER AFTER-SCHOOL CARE?

Yes, it has various after-school activities in the form of extra-curricular activities.

WHAT IS KINGS’ SCHOOL NAD AL SHEBA'S ACADEMIC CALENDAR?

Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba's academic calendar runs from August to July.

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