Arab Unity School
Also known as: AUS Arab Unity
Arab Unity School is a private British curriculum school in Al Mizhar, Dubai, for boys and girls from FS2 to Year 13. KHDA rated the school Acceptable in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 6,462 to AED 10,808 a year, depending on the year group.
Sources: KHDA inspection report 2023–24, p. 6; KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
- rating
- Acceptable: level 3 of 6 on KHDA’s scale, from Very weak to OutstandingKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Acceptable means
- fee
- AED 6,462 – 10,808a year, FS2 to Year 13, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
- whole
- Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
- students
- 3,615 students2024–25, KHDA school directory
The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.
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Fees at this school, 2026–27
AED 6,462 – 10,808a year, FS2 to Year 13, 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
- FS2 to Year 13Which 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
- arabunityschool.ae+971 4 288 6226principal@arabunityschool.aeTelephone and e-mail as KHDA's school directory lists them, checked 18 September 2026. What its own website says about admissions → 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, FS2
- 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
- British
- Year groups
- FS2–Year 13
- Gender
- Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 1975
- Name registered with KHDA
- Arab Unity School L.L.C
- External examinations
- IGCSE/GCSE/A Levels Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Accreditation
- Cambridge International Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Extra-curricular activities
- Yoga & fitness, Science & engineering club, Chess and more, 3 confirmed
- Principal
- Kelvin Colin Hornsby
- Website
- arabunityschool.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
Students' attainment and progress in all subjects in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is acceptable. Since the previous inspection there have been improvements in progress in Islamic Education at Post-16 and Arabic as an additional language in the primary phase. Students' attainment remains only acceptable in English and science in the primary phase. It remains good in English, mathematics and science in the secondary phase. In the Post-16 phase attainment is very good in mathematics and science.
Personal and social development
Students nurture caring and friendly relationships with their peers and teachers. They appreciate, celebrate and possess a very secure knowledge and understanding of UAE heritage and culture and engage with enthusiasm in physical activities. Occasionally, students struggle to regulate their behaviour without the intervention of an adult, especially in the lower primary phase. Students are proud of their school and are increasingly involved in contributing to the school and the wider community.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Teaching is notably more effective in upper phases due to teachers' strong subject knowledge and understanding of student learning. While lesson plans are comprehensive, implementation sometimes lacks variation, leading to uniform tasks for all students. Although accurate assessment data are available, its application in planning and teaching varies across subjects.
Wellbeing
Provision aimed at promoting student well-being is developing. The school community is beginning to understand the importance of establishing a well-being environment. The school intends to use and implement survey information to influence action plans, in order to move forward. Curricular and extra-curricular programmes promote well-being to a point, but do not yet have an impact that is measurable. Older students have a developing awareness of their well-being status and needs.
Inclusion
An inclusive ethos is reflected in many features of school policy and provision. Premises, facilities and resources support the needs of students of determination. A well-qualified team and external specialists contribute to improved identification processes. Parents are generally well engaged in their child’s educational programme. They have access to helpful guidance and support services within the school. As a result, planning is focused on a child's specific and individual need.
Leadership and management
Senior leaders have been successful in sustaining the improvements in students’ achievement across the school. The recently appointed headteacher provides a clear vision, He is working closely with the vice principal to develop other leaders in checking students’ progress rigorously, so that the inconsistencies in students' achievement, teaching and learning are eradicated across the school.
- 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.
What parents told KHDA (survey, 2019–20)
The 2023–24 inspection report has no parents’ survey section; this is how the 2019–20 report, the newest with one and 6 years old, sums up parents’ answers, in the inspectors’ words.
2019–20 inspection · 204 parents responded Source A: Full Inspection Report 2019–20
Overall
The response rate from parents is sufficient to make some inference about their opinions.
Parents are mostly satisfied with the quality of schooling provided for their children.
Most report some type of involvement in the life of the school.
Communication
Similarly, most believe that teachers and leaders listen to them and take appropriate actions.
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2019–20
Page 21
Checked 16 September 2026.
Fees 2026–27
Arab Unity School tuition for 2026–27 is AED 6,462 (FS2) to AED 10,808 (Year 13) across 14 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, Arab Unity School, 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 | ||
| FS2 | AED 6,462 | AED 6,462 |
| Primary | ||
| Year 1 | AED 7,110 | AED 7,110 |
| Year 2 | AED 7,110 | AED 7,110 |
| Year 3 | AED 7,110 | AED 7,110 |
| Year 4 | AED 7,110 | AED 7,110 |
| Year 5 | AED 7,110 | AED 7,110 |
| Year 6 | AED 7,110 | AED 7,110 |
| Secondary | ||
| Year 7 | AED 7,755 | AED 7,755 |
| Year 8 | AED 7,755 | AED 7,755 |
| Year 9 | AED 8,402 | AED 8,402 |
| Year 10 | AED 8,402 | AED 8,402 |
| Year 11 | AED 8,402 | AED 8,402 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Year 12 | AED 9,696 | AED 9,696 |
| Year 13 | AED 10,808 | AED 10,808 |
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 14 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 14 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.
Arab Unity School fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2011–12 and other charges.
What a year costs, FS2, 2026–27
Showing FS2. Choose another year group above to see its costs.
- Tuition
- AED 6,462
- BooksCharged by the school, part of KHDA's total
- AED 900
- UniformCharged by the school, part of KHDA's total
- AED 376
- Activities and MedicalCharged by the school, part of KHDA's total
- AED 350
- KHDA's total for the year
- AED 8,088
Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere
- School ID Card ReplacementOnly when needed; not paid every year
- AED 65
A year, before optional servicesAED 8,088
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
Other discounts the school states
- School Employees
- 30%
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: Acceptable in 12 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: Acceptable 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.
| Area | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Arab Unity School was rated Acceptable in 2023–24, one of 52 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
14 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2008–09 to 2023–24.
History of Arab Unity SchoolOverall 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 2019–20Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- 2020–21 and 2021–22No inspection.
- 2019–20Same as 2018–19Full Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)
- 2018–19Same as 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- 2017–18Same as 2016–17Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- 2016–17Same as 2015–16Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)
- 2015–16Same as 2014–15Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Six-level scale starts in 2015–16. Earlier reports used four levels.
- 2014–15Same as 2013–14Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)
- 2013–14Same as 2012–13Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- 2012–13Same as 2011–12Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
- 2011–12Same as 2010–11Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- 2010–11Same as 2009–10Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- 2009–10Not comparable: four-level scaleFull Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
- 2008–09“Unsatisfactory”First reportFull Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab)
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.
Findings
11 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 6 development points, 4 recurring across the last 5 reports.
Personal development and wellbeing
Note 12 strengths, 1 development point
StrengthPost-16
The very positive attitudes, behaviour and relationships among students, particularly those in Post-16.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Strength
Students’ positive work ethic throughout the school.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Development required
Ensure that information from surveys is used to inform school policies and classroom practices.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 9, paragraph 9
Parents and community
1 strength
Strength
The positive partnerships between the school, parents and the community.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Islamic Education
1 strength
Strength
Students' deep understanding and application of Islamic values in daily life.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Health, safety and safeguarding
1 strength
Strength
The very good arrangements for the health and safety of all.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Attainment and progress
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 5 reportsNote 2
Raise students' attainment to good levels in all subjects.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Teaching
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reports
Improve the quality of teaching to consistently good so that the needs of all students are addressed.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Leadership and self-evaluation
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reports
Ensure that the school’s self-evaluation is accurate.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11
Assessment
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 5 reports
Ensure that benchmark assessments are systematically used to identify gaps in learning and to inform highquality improvement plans.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 8, paragraph 14
Reading and literacy
1 development point
Development requiredEmirati students
Ensure that plans to improve the reading literacy of Emirati students are rigorously implemented.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 8, paragraph 15
Findings from 1 of 11 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 5 reports, 2017–18 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.
KHDA’s return visits
After an Unsatisfactory inspection, KHDA came back to check each recommendation. Its verdict at every visit, as the visit report prints it.
Asked in the 2008–09 inspection
Raise standards of attainment and progress in all subjects across the school
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
- May 2010, page 2 of the 2009–10 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 1 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
Centralise the learner and the learning experience in order to improve the quality of teaching and learning
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
- May 2010, page 2 of the 2009–10 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 1 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
Establish an assessment system to enable teachers to track the progress of students
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
- May 2010, page 2 of the 2009–10 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 1 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
Ensure compliance in regard to Arabic language and Islamic Studies
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
- May 2010, page 2 of the 2009–10 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 1 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
Broaden the curriculum to meet the needs, interests and aspirations of all learners
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
- May 2010, page 2 of the 2009–10 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 1 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
Ensure the health, safety and welfare of all children and students, including transport arrangements
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
- May 2010, page 2 of the 2009–10 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 1 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
Establish a clear vision and the values that underpin it within the school community
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
- May 2010, page 2 of the 2009–10 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 1 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
Implement a staffing structure and ensure professional development supports a learning culture
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
- May 2010, page 2 of the 2009–10 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 1 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
Establish a robust management structure that will encompass all key aspects of the school’s improvement programme and empower the leadership with the necessary tools and budget to implement change successfully
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 1 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
Monitor and evaluate the performance of all aspects of the school.
- June 2009, page 2 of the 2008–09 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met (all recommendations together)
Recommendation on page 1 of the 2008–09 report (opens in a new tab)
“Met” and “Not met” are KHDA’s words: the school had, or had not, met the requirements of the recommendation to an acceptable level. Where a visit judged the recommendations together, one sentence covers them all.
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Nigel James McQuoid Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 9 Jan 2023, as the report prints it. The current principal is under Location.
- Principals since 2011–12
- 5 changes of principal Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Mrs. Sunita T. Budhwani, 2011–12 to 2014–15 → Mr. Peter Hodge, 2015–16 to 2016–17 → Mr. Nigel McQuoid, 2017–18 to 2018–19 → Leonard Murphy, 2019–20 to 2022–23 → Nigel James McQuoid, 2023–24 → Kelvin Colin Hornsby, in KHDA's directory on 2026-09-18
- 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 | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education | Not in this report | |||
| Arabic | Not in this report | |||
| English | Not in this report | |||
| 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, Arab Unity SchoolIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2015–16 | 2016–17 | 2017–18 | 2018–19 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentPrimary | ||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentSecondary | ||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentPost-16 | ||||||
| Islamic Education progressPrimary | ||||||
| Islamic Education progressSecondary | ||||||
| Islamic Education progressPost-16 |
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, school standards in the National Agenda Parameter are | Not in this report |
Registration requirements: Met Fully
- With an average score of 579 (High International Benchmark), the school exceeded its target in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) of 2021 by 29 points.
- In external tests of English, mathematics and science, students have improved their attainment over two years to good in English and mathematics and very good in science.
- The performances of Emirati students remained weak in English and science and acceptable in mathematics.
Earlier reports
- 2022–23: Progress in international assessments — meets expectations
- 2019–20: Overall, the school's progress towards achieving the UAE National Agenda targets — is approaching expectations
- 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve its UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
- 2017–18: Overall, the school's provision for achieving National Agenda targets — is below expectations
- 2016–17: Attainment based on National Agenda Parameter benchmarks — 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:
- British: five IGCSE or GCSE passes (grade E or 3) and one A level or two AS levels (grade E).
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.
Individual sports
- Yoga & fitness · yoga classes
Science & technology
- Science & engineering club · STEM Innovation
Debate & strategy
- Chess · Chess & Strategy Club
Facilities
- Sports courts
- Playing field
· - Theatre or auditorium
·
Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports
- Coding
- Model United Nations
- Musicals
- Orchestra & bands
- Drama
- Debate & public speaking
Also mentioned: business challenges, volunteering, recycling projects, beach and desert cleaning
- 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 · Arabic is taught in FS2 and Year 1. Children in FS2 attend one session of Arabic for 40 minutes per week. In Year 1, students attend four sessions, the duration of each session being 40 minutes. Teachers use a modified Arabic curriculum in FS2 for Arabs and non-Arabs.
External examinations
- IGCSE
- GCSE
- A Levels
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- The school provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for students of determination and for those with gifts and talents. p. 18
- External specialists contribute to improved identification procedures and the associated provision. p. 19
- Parents are generally well engaged in their children’s educational programmes. They have access to helpful and appropriate guidance and support services within the school. p. 19
- The implementation of curriculum modifications and differentiated teaching strategies varies. p. 19
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
On the school's website
What the school says about itself on arabunityschool.ae, read on 22 September 2026. The school's own words, not checked by KHDA; a figure here is the school's own count. Bus routes and bus fees can change each year, so confirm with the school. The site's name beside a line opens that page.
Exam results
- «86% IGCSE A*–C Pass Rate» arabunityschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Chemistry 75%» arabunityschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Mathematics 78%» arabunityschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «English Language 81%» arabunityschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
Where leavers go
- «University of Birmingham, UK» arabunityschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «University of Alberta, Canada» arabunityschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Iowa State University, USA» arabunityschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «University of Wollongong, Australia» arabunityschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
Admissions
- «Starting August 2025, the new timings for FS2 students are 7:30 am – 1:45 pm (Monday to Thursday).» arabunityschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are also open.» arabunityschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «FS2 · Nursery & Reception From AED 8,512» arabunityschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Years 1–6 · National Curriculum From AED 9,220» arabunityschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
School bus and transport
- «Our safe, air-conditioned school buses cover a wide range of neighbourhoods across Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman.» arabunityschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «56 Bus Routes» arabunityschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «16 Service Areas» arabunityschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «GPS Tracked Buses» arabunityschool.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- Back to text, source A
School website, read 22 September 2026
Checked 22 September 2026.
Students
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 3,615 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 202 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 192 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 23 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- Pakistani Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 2 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, Arab Unity School
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 3,615 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 3,504 | 202 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 3,116 | 185 | 21% |
| 2021–22 | 2,681 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 3,106 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 3,164 | 208 | 25% |
| 2018–19 | 3,374 | 208 | 25% |
| 2017–18 | 3,423 | Not available | 28% |
| 2016–17 | 3,388 | 212 | 25% |
| 2015–16 | 3,273 | 205 | 27% |
| 2014–15 | 3,331 | 231 | 30% |
| 2013–14 | 3,421 | Not available | Not available |
| 2012–13 | 3,175 | Not available | Not available |
| 2011–12 | 3,222 | Not available | Not available |
| 2010–11 | 3,051 | Not available | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Location
- Address
- Al Mizhar First
- Phone and email
- +971 4 288 6226principal@arabunityschool.aePrincipal: Kelvin Colin Hornsby
- 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.
- North American International School
0.2 km · 2023–24 · American
- American Academy for Girls
0.3 km · 2023–24 · American
- Dubai Modern Education School
0.4 km · 2023–24 · MOE, American
- Mirdif American School
0.7 km · 2023–24 · American
- GEMS Royal Dubai School
0.9 km · 2023–24 · British
All 8 schools in Al MizharAll British 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 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab)
Follow-through 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 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2017–18 (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
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