Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej
Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej is a private American curriculum school in Al Mizhar, Dubai, for boys and girls from Pre-KG to Grade 12. KHDA rated the school Good in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 36,181 to AED 69,602 a year, depending on the year group.
Sources: KHDA inspection report 2023–24, p. 6; KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
- rating
- Good: level 4 of 6 on KHDA’s scale, from Very weak to OutstandingKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Good means
- fee
- AED 36,181 – 69,602a year, Pre-KG to Grade 12, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
- whole
- Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
- students
- 1,277 students2024–25, KHDA school directory
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Fees at this school, 2026–27
AED 36,181 – 69,602a year, Pre-KG to Grade 12, 2026–27
Not included: transport, uniform, books, trips, sibling discounts.
KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
Overview
Admissions
- Places
- KHDA does not publish how many places are free at a school or its waiting list. Ask the school directly, and early.
- Year groups
- Pre-KG to Grade 12Which year group for your child? → September 2027 intake →
- Age on entry
- Counted on 31 December of the year of entry, for a child registering in a UAE school for the first time from 2026–27 (31 August before that).Source UAE Ministry of Education, 17 December 2025
- Apply
- almawakeb.sch.ae+971 4 251 4433amk@almawakeb.sch.aeTelephone and e-mail as KHDA's school directory lists them, checked 18 September 2026. How admission works across Dubai →
- Fees on entry
- «New Students — Application Fees : AED 500 (Assessment fees included)»«New Students — Enrolment Fees : Up to 10% of the tuition fees non refundable & deductible from the 1st term fees»Source KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27, Pre-KG
- Inspections
- This school's latest full inspection report is 2023–24. KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not. Ratings and reports →Source KHDA, 3 June 2026
The school
- Curriculum
- American
- Year groups
- Pre-KG–Grade 12
- Gender
- Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
- Languages of instruction
- English, Arabic
- Founded
- 2018
- Name registered with KHDA
- Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C
- 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, 19 confirmed
- Principal
- Samira Al Awadhi
- Website
- almawakeb.sch.ae
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
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
There have been improvements in KG and the High School particularly, with English, mathematics and science all improving. In the High School, learning skills have improved too, possibly due to enhancements in the quality of teaching seen over the last year.
Personal and social development
This is an area of significant improvement, aside from in the Elementary School, which nevertheless, remains strong. Due to a more recent focus on well-being, students across the school are now more tolerant, and respectful and they have an improving understanding of Emirati and Islamic values and an increasing appreciation of other countries' cultures and traditions.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Assessment has improved in KG especially, but generally across the school. Teachers plan well and know their subjects and students well and the better lessons are engaging and challenging. The curriculum in KG now includes a greater choice of activities and all rooms are now being used to promote a variety of activities that are all hands on. There are good links to Emirati values in most lessons. In the High School, the number and range of Advanced Placement and elective courses continues to broaden student choice. The school is very supportive, although students who are gifted or have a particular talent, or are more able don't get enough challenge. Students of determination are identified and supported well.
Wellbeing
The school takes well-being very seriously and it is a big part of the school's values. The voices of students and staff are clearly heard and acted on to make sure that they are valued in a community which cares for them. Curriculum developments make sure that students can think about their own well-being and that of others and use strategies to calm themselves. New teachers are sensitively welcomed into the school.
Inclusion
The school warmly welcomes all students. Students with barriers to learning are identified quickly and offered support. Teachers know their students well. The school continues to work on improving assessment. There are strong links with parents, with frequent progress updates and parents come to meetings. This means that parents are involved with their children's education and benefit from guidance and support. Progress is monitored closely, and a majority of students are progressing at expected levels or better.
Leadership and management
Leadership in the school is strong. Leaders have a good knowledge of educational issues and they have shown that they can improve the school. There is a strong focus on Emirati values, illustrated well by the model Federal National Council. Leaders know the school well and as a result, realistic plans are put into place to improve the school. Parents and governors are very supportive and the school is very well resourced.
- Back to text, source A
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.
Fees 2026–27
Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej tuition for 2026–27 is AED 36,181 (Pre-KG) to AED 69,602 (Grade 12) across 15 year groups, as published in the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.Note 1Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition is unchanged from 2025–26 in every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26
| Year group | 2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27 | 2025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | ||
| Pre-KG | AED 36,181 | AED 36,181 |
| KG1 | AED 37,587 | AED 37,587 |
| KG2 | AED 39,209 | AED 39,209 |
| Primary | ||
| Grade 1 | AED 42,238 | AED 42,238 |
| Grade 2 | AED 43,320 | AED 43,320 |
| Grade 3 | AED 46,023 | AED 46,023 |
| Grade 4 | AED 48,186 | AED 48,186 |
| Grade 5 | AED 51,431 | AED 51,431 |
| Grade 6 | AED 55,758 | AED 55,758 |
| Secondary | ||
| Grade 7 | AED 56,839 | AED 56,839 |
| Grade 8 | AED 58,461 | AED 58,461 |
| Grade 9 | AED 63,113 | AED 63,113 |
| Grade 10 | AED 66,033 | AED 66,033 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Grade 11 | AED 67,655 | AED 67,655 |
| Grade 12 | AED 69,602 | AED 69,602 |
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 1
The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
- Back to text, source A
Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition for 15 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 15 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 2
Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2019–20 and other charges.
What a year costs, Pre-KG, 2026–27
Showing Pre-KG. Choose another year group above to see its costs.
- Tuition
- AED 36,181
- KHDA's total for the year
- AED 36,181
A year, before optional servicesAED 36,181
Joining and re-enrolling
- Re-enrollment fees · Existing Students
- Up to 5% of the tuition fees or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
- Application Fees · New Students
- AED 500 (Assessment fees included)
- Enrolment Fees · New Students
- Up to 10% of the tuition fees, non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
The school requested not to increase the tuition fees for the academic year 2026–27. Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Ranges are shown as KHDA prints them, never as a single middle figure.
Inspection
Overall rating
Earlier reports
Wellbeing Dubai focus area
Inclusion Dubai focus area
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA ratings
KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
OverallOverall performance
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 3 reports.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 2 reports.
LeadershipLeadership and management
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 2 reports.
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.
| Area | KG | Elementary | Middle | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeachingTeaching for effective learning | ||||
| Assessment | ||||
| CurriculumCurriculum design and implementation | ||||
| Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptation | ||||
| SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protection |
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
What the KHDA scale means
KHDA rates schools on six levels. Good is the level KHDA expects of every school; Acceptable is the minimum level it requires.
- «Quality of performance substantially exceeds the expectation of the UAE»23 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance exceeds the expectation of the UAE»47 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance meets the expectation of the UAE»«This is the expected level for every school in the UAE»85 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance meets the minimum level of quality required in the UAE»«This is the minimum level for every school in the UAE»52 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance is below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
- «Quality of performance is significantly below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej was rated Good in 2023–24, one of 85 schools at this level.
Reports before 2015–16 used four levels, not these six. 21 of Dubai's 228 open schools hold no six-level rating yet. Counted the way Market Statistics counts ratings, for the schools open today.
Source UAE School Inspection Framework 2015–16, p. 19 (KHDA)
History
3 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2021–22 to 2023–24.
History of Al Mawakeb School Al KhawaneejOverall rating by academic year, newest first
- 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
- 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
- 2023–24Same as 2022–23Note 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- 2022–23Same as 2021–22Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- 2021–22Same as 2020–21Full Inspection Report 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)
- 2020–21First reportReport not online
- 2018–19 and 2019–20No inspection.
- Opened in 2018–19. No reports before this year.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 1
Change compares each report with the school’s previous report. Years with no inspection are skipped, never counted as a change.
Findings
8 findings in the last report: 4 strengths, 4 development points, 3 recurring across the last 3 reports.
Leadership and self-evaluation
Note 11 strength
Strength
The vision of the leaders fully endorsed by parents and based on strong Emirati values.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Personal development and wellbeing
1 strength
Strength
The very strong personal development, behavior and respect shown by students across the school.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Early years
1 strength
StrengthKG
Improvements in the provision for children in the KG.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Attainment and progress
1 strength, 1 development point
StrengthHigh school
The strong outcomes and provision in the High school.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 3 reportsNote 2Elementary grades
Raise students' achievements on external and international assessments, with particular focus on those in the Elementary grades.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Assessment
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 3 reportsHigher-attaining students
Ensure that the good assessment practices are consistently applied to improve the levels of challenge for the more able students.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 8
Reading and literacy
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 3 reports
Improve the reading literacy skills of students by more rigorously coordinating provision for it.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Governance
1 development point
Development required
Broaden the representation on the Board of Governors to ensure that they have an objective view of how to improve the school.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11
Findings from 1 of 3 reports
- Back to text, note 1
Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.
- Back to text, note 2
Recurring counts the school’s last 3 reports, 2021–22 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Samira Al Awadhi Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 6 Jun 2021, as the report prints it.
- Principals since 2021–22
- 1 change of principal
- Acting - Samira AlAwadhi, 2021–22 → Samira Al Awadhi, 2022–23 to 2023–24
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Subjects
Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.
| Subject | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education | Not in this report | ||
| Arabic | Not in this report | ||
| English | |||
| Mathematics | |||
| Science |
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 KhawaneejIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2021–22 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentMiddle | |||
| Islamic Education attainmentElementary | |||
| Islamic Education attainmentHigh | |||
| Islamic Education progressMiddle | |||
| Islamic Education progressElementary | |||
| Islamic Education progressHigh |
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
| Aspect | Whole school | Emirati cohort |
|---|---|---|
| International and Benchmark Achievement | ||
| Leadership: International and Emirati Achievement | Not in this report | |
| Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacy | ||
| Overall, the school’s achievement of standards in the National Agenda Parameter | Not in this report |
A. Registration Requirements Met Fully
- Students attained a score of 493 in the 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS).
- Attainment outcomes in the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests continue to be weak for all students, including Emiratis.
- The school’s New Group Reading Test (NGRT) scores in the latest round of testing are very good, while the scores of Emirati students are good.
Earlier reports
- 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progress toward achieving its UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
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)
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
Calendar 2026–27: term dates and holidays
31 Aug 2026 to 2 Jul 2027 · 185 school days
- First midterm break
- 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
Fridays: every private school in Dubai finishes by 11:30, since 9 January 2026.Source The National, 19 Dec 2025 (opens in a new tab)
During Ramadan, whose dates follow the moon, KHDA caps the school day at five hours; each school confirms its own times.Source Gulf News (opens in a new tab)
How these dates compare with other Dubai schools: holidays 2026–27, break by break
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 18 September 2026.
Activities
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 · Practice is after school hours.
Water sports
- Swimming
Racket sports
- Table tennis · Practice is after school hours.
Individual sports
- Athletics · track · track and field
Dance
- 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) · MUN
Award programmes
- Scouts & guides · Scouts Program · Scouts
Also mentioned: Creative Writing Club, Heritage Club, Community Service Club, Junior Chefs, Earth Calling Out (E.C.O), Innovation Club, For the love of our Arabic Language, Student Council/Senate, Folklore, Career Club, Tilawa Club, Yearbook
- Back to text, source A
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 · Students receive four Arabic lessons in pre-KG and KG1 and five sessions in KG2. Each lesson is 45 minutes in duration. The school covers the MoE curriculum criteria for native Arabic, using the ‘I love my Arabic language’ series, which the school has found to be the most appropriate. Although all students are native speakers of Arabic, not all receive sufficient exposure to Arabic at home.
External examinations
- AP
Courses after 16
- Advanced Placement · Advanced Placement courses
- Electives
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- Although students who are more able, or who have gifts and talents, are now identified, the support and challenge provided for them varies in quality. p. 4
- Effective procedures are in place for the identification and support of students of determination, as well as those who are gifted and talented. p. 18
- A capable leader oversees a team of experienced learning support teachers (LSTs). p. 19
- Procedures at enrollment and in the KG are effective for identifying students who are experiencing barriers to learning. p. 19
- Parents receive frequent progress updates and attend individual education plan (IEP) and progress meetings with the relevant staff members. p. 19
- Most teachers differentiate their lesson delivery and activities to include students and engage them in purposeful learning. p. 19
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Students
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 1,277 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 78 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 84 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 974 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- Emirati 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
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 1,277 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 1,205 | 78 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 1,090 | 73 | 20% |
| 2021–22 | 1,002 | 64 | 14% |
| 2020–21 | 765 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 627 | Not available | Not available |
| 2018–19 | 337 | Not available | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Location
- Address
- Al Mizhar First
- Phone and email
- +971 4 251 4433amk@almawakeb.sch.ae
- As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Around the school
Schools nearby
Within 10 km, by straight-line distance, not a route.
- GEMS Royal Dubai School
0.2 km · 2023–24 · British
- Mirdif American School
0.3 km · 2023–24 · American
- North American International School
0.7 km · 2023–24 · American
- Arab Unity School
0.9 km · 2023–24 · British
- American Academy for Girls
1.1 km · 2023–24 · American
All 8 schools in Al MizharAll American curriculum schools in Dubai
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 18 September 2026.
Sources
Every document behind this page. Official documents open on the KHDA site in a new tab.
Full Inspection Reports · PDF, English
- Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)
Not online: the 2020–21 report. The timeline takes that year’s rating from KHDA’s open data.
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 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)
School website · web page, English
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