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Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha

American curriculum, Al Barsha Second, KG1–Grade 12

Latest documents: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24, Parent Report 2023–24Source B: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only, Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27Source C: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

Overall rating

Good

Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 6

2023–24

Earlier reports

  1. 13 earlier reports, see all years

Wellbeing Dubai focus area

Good

2023–24

Inclusion Dubai focus area

Good

2023–24

Checked 16 September 2026.

  1. Back to text, source A

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Parent Report 2023–24

    Summary only

    Checked 16 September 2026.

    Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.

  3. Back to text, source C

    Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Overview

The school

Curriculum
American
Year groups
KG1–Grade 12
Gender
Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Report wording: Boys and girls
Languages of instruction
English
Founded
1998
External examinations
AP Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Accreditation
NEASC Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Extra-curricular activities
Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming and more, 20 confirmed

Students and staff

From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.

Students, 2024–⁠25
3,340 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
Teachers
171 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Students of determination
141 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Emirati students
521 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Largest nationality group
Arab Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
Guidance counsellors
1 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

Leadership

Principal at the 2023–⁠24 inspection
Moussa Chahbaz Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Appointed 2 Mar 2019, as the report prints it.
Principals since 2011–⁠12
3 changes of principal
Naziha Nasr, 2011–12 to 2013–14 → Moussa Chahbaz, 2014–15 → Naziha Nasr, 2015–16 → Moussa Chahbaz, 2016–17 to 2023–24

Contact

Address
Al Barsha Second
Phone and email
+971 4 347 8288micheline.eid@almawakeb.sch.ae
As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source C: KHDA school directory 2026–27

Around the school

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    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 3

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Quality

KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

KHDA visits schools again from 2026–27. A full inspection gives a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)

  1. OverallOverall performance

    Good

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 6 reports and Acceptable in 7 reports.

  2. WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing

    Good

    First rated in 2023–24

  3. InclusionProvision for students of determination

    Good

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 2 reports.

  4. LeadershipLeadership and management

    Good

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 1 report.

Checked 16 September 2026.

Ratings by phase, 2023–24KHDA rates these in each phase, with no single rating for the whole school. Phases are named as the report names them.

AreaKGElementaryMiddleHigh
TeachingTeaching for effective learningVery goodGoodGoodVery good
AssessmentVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good
CurriculumCurriculum design and implementationVery goodGoodGoodVery good
Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptationGoodGoodVery goodVery good
SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protectionVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 6

    Checked 16 September 2026.

KHDA in brief

KHDA’s own one-page summary of its 2023–24 inspection, written for parents, word for word. The full inspection report remains the reference. Source A: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only

Students’ achievement

Progress has improved in Islamic Education in the Middle and High Schools, whilst improvements in Kindergarten (KG) in English, mathematics and science are noteworthy. There are improvements in mathematics and science in the Elementary School and in English in the Middle School and mathematics in the High School.

Personal and social development

Students' behaviour, their tolerance towards others and levels of respect are very strong, as are their understanding of Islamic values, the culture of the UAE and other world cultures. As a result, the school is an orderly, respectful and harmonious place in which they thrive.

Teaching, curriculum and care

Much good and very good teaching successfully engages students’ interest and engagement. In many lessons, teachers make skillful use of questioning to promote higher-order thinking, as students are challenged to explain their reasoning. Teaching of this quality is seen more consistently in KG and High. In most lessons, teachers make effective use of assessment to ensure that concepts are covered well.

Wellbeing

Students are cared for well. The school prioritises well-being and has good policies and action plans in place. Personal development is a priority, and strong Islamic values underpin good behaviour. There are strong partnerships with parents. There is a culture of respect, and this contributes to personal well-being. Students are able to initiate activities and take ownership of these and this contributes to their growing sense of self-worth.

Inclusion

The school's inclusive ethos is evident as it warmly welcomes all. Enhanced coaching and counselling notably improve the high school's provision. Early identification and collaboration with external agencies ensure targeted student support. Teachers' deep understanding of their students, along with stronger parent partnerships, bolsters learning. Effective adaptations for behavioural and emotional needs foster resilience and curriculum access. Progress is carefully tracked, leading to continual provision review and steady student progress.

Leadership and management

Leaders know the school well and prioritise school improvement initiatives effectively. They have a good understanding of what constitutes high quality teaching and learning and implement a strong curriculum so they can take positive steps to improve the school. Improvements are seen in assessment, the curriculum itself and in many student outcomes.

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    Parent Report 2023–24

    Summary only

    Page 1

    Checked 16 September 2026.

    Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.

School year

31 Aug 2026 to 2 Jul 2027 · 185 school days

First midterm break (MoE Schools)
12 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 20265 days
National Day
2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
Winter break includes New year’s day
14 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 202719 days
Eid al-Fitr
8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
Spring break
5 Apr 2027 to 9 Apr 20275 days
Eid al-Adha
17 May 2027 to 18 May 20272 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting

Public holidays are tentative and subject to official government announcements (KHDA).

Source Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Academics

Academic outcomes, Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha

Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.

SubjectFoundation StagePrimarySecondary
Islamic EducationNot in this reportVery goodGood
ArabicNot in this reportGoodAcceptable
EnglishVery goodGoodGood
MathematicsVery goodGoodGood
ScienceVery goodGoodGood

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

Arabic at every school in Dubai: at least 4 lessons a week from Year 2 to Year 10 for a child of non-Arab nationality. Arab children have 4 to 6 lessons to Year 13; Muslim children also study Islamic Education.Source KHDA, Guidelines on National Mandatory Subjects, page 14 (opens in a new tab)

Subjects over the years

KHDA's words in every Full Inspection Report since 2015–16, each row and phase as the reports print them.

Subjects over the years, Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha

Islamic Education, by inspection report

Rated2015–162016–172018–192019–202022–232023–24
Islamic Education attainmentMiddleAcceptableGoodGoodGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education attainmentElementaryGoodGoodVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good
Islamic Education attainmentHighAcceptableGoodGoodGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education progressMiddleGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodVery good
Islamic Education progressElementaryGoodGoodGoodVery goodVery goodVery good
Islamic Education progressHighGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodVery good

International and benchmark tests

The National Agenda section of each Full Inspection Report since 2015–16: the school's results in PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS and benchmark tests against KHDA's targets. The only results in the reports that are not an inspector's judgement.

KHDA's verdicts, 2023–24

AspectWhole schoolEmirati cohort
International and Benchmark AchievementAcceptableAcceptable
Leadership: International and Emirati AchievementVery goodNot in this report
Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacyGoodGood

Registration requirements: Met Fully

  • The school’s result in the 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) was very close to the set target.
  • Over the past two years, students’ progress in external benchmark assessments showed good or better progress in at least half of the grades, but much less in Grades 4 and 5 in English, mathematics and science.

Earlier reports

  • 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
  • 2019–20: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
  • 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
  • 2017–18: Attainment in English, mathematics and science in the N.A.P tests — is below expectations
  • 2016–17: Attainment based on the National Agenda Parameter benchmark tests — is below expectations
  • 2015–16: no verdict read

Recognised by UAE universities?

UAE universities ask for the Ministry of Education’s equivalency of the Grade 12 certificate. For this school’s curriculum, the student needs:

  • American: five approved subjects a year in Grades 10 to 12 (D or 60%), an English score (EmSAT 1100, IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 61) and a maths score (EmSAT 500 or SAT 450). Without the scores, the equivalency is limited.

Arab students also need Arabic, and Muslim students Islamic Studies, in each of the last three years.
KHDA attests the certificate first. Ask the school which body accredits it.Source Ministry of Education, equivalency service, read 24 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)

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    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 6

    Checked 16 September 2026.

School life

Sports and activities

What the school lists on its own website and what KHDA’s inspectors mention in their reports. An activity missing here may still be offered.

Ball sports

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball

Water sports

  • Swimming

Racket sports

  • Table tennis

Individual sports

  • Athletics · track · track and field

Dance

  • Cultural dance · Folklore
  • Dance (other) · Music and Dance Club

Theatre

  • Drama · Theatre and Cinema Club

Music

  • Orchestra & bands · Band
  • Instrument lessons · Piano

Art & design

  • Art · Arts and Crafts Club
    ·
  • Photography & film · Photography and Digital Media Club · Photography Club
  • Design & fashion · graphic design

Science & technology

  • Robotics · Robotics Club
    ·
  • Coding · Computer Club
  • Science & engineering club · STEM Program · The Science Club

Debate & strategy

  • Debate & public speaking · public speaking
  • Model United Nations · Model United Nations (MUN) conferences · MUN
    ·

Award programmes

  • Scouts & guides · Scouts Program · Scouts

Facilities

  • Playing field

Also mentioned: Creative Writing Club, Heritage Club, Innovation Club, Tilawa Club, Al Mawakeb Research Centre

Source Source A: School website, read 2026-09-23

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    School website, read 23 September 2026

    Checked 23 September 2026.

What the school offers

As the 2023–24 inspection report mentions them. Inspectors name these in passing, so this is not the school's full list: something not named here may still be offered. A line's page opens the report's sentence.

Languages besides English

  • Arabic · Children in KG1 and KG2 are taught Arabic for six lessons of 50 minutes a week. Lessons include both Arab and non-Arab children.

Courses after 16

  • Advanced Placement · AP

Facilities

  • Al Mawakeb Innovation Center

External examinations

  • AP
  • SAT

Support for students of determination and the gifted

  • good support is provided for students of determination p. 4
  • The school has identified students with gifts and talents and increased opportunities for them through extra-curricular activities. p. 18
  • The inclusion team promotes an inclusive ethos reflected in the welcome of students of determination. p. 19
  • Coaching and enhanced counselling are having a positive impact on provision, particularly in the high school. p. 19
  • Prompt identification ensures that students are supported at an early stage. p. 19
  • The team collaborates closely with external agencies to identify students’ learning needs accurately and to provide specialist support. p. 19

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 3

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Fees

Tuition across 14 year groupsNote 1

AED 15,726 to AED 25,493Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

KG1 to Grade 12, 2026–27

Year group

Fees for Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha
Compare with

Tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group.

Annual tuition by year group, Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26

Year group2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–272025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Foundation Stage
KG1AED 15,726AED 15,726
KG2AED 15,726AED 15,726
Primary
Grade 1AED 15,982AED 15,982
Grade 2AED 16,045AED 16,045
Grade 3AED 16,457AED 16,457
Grade 4AED 16,805AED 16,805
Grade 5AED 17,316AED 17,316
Grade 6AED 17,502AED 17,502
Secondary
Grade 7AED 19,406AED 19,406
Grade 8AED 19,532AED 19,532
Grade 9AED 21,246AED 21,246
Grade 10AED 21,436AED 21,436
Post-16
Grade 11AED 23,970AED 23,970
Grade 12AED 25,493AED 25,493

Checked 16 September 2026.

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    The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

    Tuition for 14 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26

    Tuition for 14 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.

What a year costs, 2026–27

Choose a year group above to see KHDA's total for it, what the school requires you to buy, and the services you can add.

Findings

7 findings in the last report: 4 strengths, 3 development points, 2 recurring across the last 5 reports.

Group by

Checked 16 September 2026.

Attainment and progress

Note 1

1 strength, 1 development point

  • Strength

    The significant improvement in students’ achievement

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3

  • Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 5 reportsNote 2

    Raise students’ attainment in Arabic, as an additional language.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 8

Early years

1 strength

  • StrengthKG

    Children’s very good start to their educational journeys in KG

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4

Personal development and wellbeing

1 strength

  • Strength

    Students’ excellent personal development and their understanding of Islamic values

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5

Parents and community

1 strength

  • Strength

    The strong partnerships with parents and the arrangements for keeping students safe

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6

External benchmark tests

1 development point

  • Development required

    Improve students' results in external and international assessments.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9

Governance

1 development point

  • Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports

    Broaden the representation on the board of governors.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10

Findings from 1 of 11 reports

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    Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.

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    Recurring counts the school’s last 5 reports, 2017–18 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.

History

14 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2008–09 to 2023–24.

History of Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha
Rating

Overall rating by academic year, newest first

  1. 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
  2. 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
  3. 2023–24GoodSame as 2022–23Note 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  4. 2022–23GoodSame as 2019–20Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  5. 2020–21 and 2021–22No inspection.
  6. 2019–20GoodSame as 2018–19Full Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  7. 2018–19GoodSame as 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  8. 2017–18GoodSame as 2016–17Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  9. 2016–17GoodSame as 2015–16Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  10. 2015–16GoodUp from AcceptableFull Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  11. Six-level scale starts in 2015–16. Earlier reports used four levels.
  12. 2014–15AcceptableSame as 2013–14Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  13. 2013–14AcceptableSame as 2012–13Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  14. 2012–13AcceptableSame as 2011–12Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  15. 2011–12AcceptableSame as 2010–11Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  16. 2010–11AcceptableSame as 2009–10Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  17. 2009–10AcceptableSame as 2008–09Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  18. 2008–09AcceptableFirst reportFull Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab) PDF

Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Change compares each report with the school’s previous report. Years with no inspection are skipped, never counted as a change.

Snapshots by year

Students and staff by academic year, Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha

YearStudentsTeachersTeacher turnover
2024–253,340Not availableNot available
2023–243,357171Not available
2022–233,1121608%
2021–223,115Not availableNot available
2020–213,015Not availableNot available
2019–203,14518922%
2018–192,9181850%
2017–182,78017022%
2016–172,7421599%
2015–162,69515138%
2014–152,51514737%
2013–142,654Not availableNot available
2012–132,586Not availableNot available
2011–122,642Not availableNot available
2010–112,494Not availableNot available

Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.

Sources

Every document behind this page. Official documents open on the KHDA site in a new tab.

Full Inspection Reports · PDF, English

Parent Reports · PDF, English

A shorter summary for parents. Findings and answers use the Full Inspection Report.

Fees Fact Sheets · web page, English

KHDA school directory · web page, English

KHDA school directory 2026–27 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2024–25 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2020–21 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)

School website · web page, English