Bright Riders School

Also known as: BRS

Bright Riders School is a private Indian CBSE curriculum school in Dubai Investment Park, Dubai, for boys and girls from Pre-KG to Grade 11. KHDA rated the school Good in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 12,875 to AED 22,500 a year, depending on the year group.

Sources: KHDA inspection report 2023–24, p. 6; KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.

rating
GoodKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Good means
fee
AED 12,875 – 22,500a year, Pre-KG to Grade 11, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
whole
Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
students
1,536 students2024–25, KHDA school directory

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Fees at this school, 2026–27

AED 12,875 – 22,500a year, Pre-KG to Grade 11, 2026–27

Year group

Not sure? Work it out from a birth date

Not included: transport, uniform, books, trips, sibling discounts.

See all fees

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.
Age on entry
Counted on 31 March; the school year starts in April.Source UAE Ministry of Education, Admission Age Guide, p. 9
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
Indian CBSE
Year groups
Pre-KG–Grade 11
Gender
Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
Languages of instruction
English
Founded
2018
Principal
Latika Narain
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    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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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

Attainment and progress in Islamic Education, English, mathematics and science, for nearly all students, is strong across all phases. This is a measurable improvement from the previous year. For students of determination and those with gifts and talents, their progress is slower. Attainment and progress in Arabic as an additional language is limited by teachers' general lack of consideration for students' prior language experience.

Personal and social development

Students, in all phases, are polite and respectful. They have a positive attitude to their learning and strong relationships with their peers. This a strength of the school. They demonstrate a good understanding of Islamic values and show an in depth-knowledge of the UAE and their home country. Students are responsible members of the school community and take part in some activities to improve its environment. They are also involved in some community-based charity and environmental activities.

Teaching, curriculum and care

Teaching quality across all phases is predominantly good. Teachers meticulously plan with their students' abilities in consideration, effectively tailoring challenges to their levels and promoting critical thinking and problem-solving. They employ diverse strategies to assess learning and adjust their plans in response to students' progress. Questioning by teachers is commendable, and the activities used effectively engage students in the learning process. The curriculum effectively builds upon students' prior knowledge, fostering higher-order thinking. It offers a fairly comprehensive range of subjects, encompassing physical and creative activities. Students across all phases have choices, and time is thoughtfully allocated to support those with learning gaps or those needing additional assistance. An array of extracurricular activities enriches students' experiences.

Wellbeing

The school places a robust emphasis on both individual and collective wellbeing. It efficiently collects feedback from students, parents, and the governing body to adapt its approaches and strategies. The school excels in engaging with and fostering the well-being of both students and staff. The entire staff, including the school counsellor, offers personalised care, guidance, and support. Students exhibit positive attitudes towards their peers and staff, expressing a strong sense of value within the school community.

Inclusion

The school fosters an inclusive culture and environment. Leaders identify the needs of students with determination and formulate plans to bolster their progress. These plans are more effectively executed in withdrawal groups as opposed to regular class lessons. Most students make at least satisfactory progress, both in terms of academic objectives and personal development. Parents appreciate strong communication systems. While students with gifts and talents are recognised, the provision for them within regular classes varies.

Leadership and management

Leaders at all levels exhibit a strong command of the curriculum and best teaching practices. They accurately assess the school's priorities and devise effective strategies to enhance student performance. Parents actively engage with the school and are well-informed to support learning at home. Governors are progressively developing a sound understanding of the school, effectively allocating resources to achieve their objectives. The day-to-day operations of the school proceed seamlessly, with facilities and resources adequately supporting the school's educational vision.

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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.

Fees 2026–27

Bright Riders School tuition for 2026–27 is AED 12,875 (KG1 and KG2) to AED 22,500 (Grade 11) across 14 year groups, as published in the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27, after the discount the school lists; KHDA's approved tuition is AED 19,000 to AED 30,000.Note 1Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

Year group

Fees for Bright Riders School
Compare with

Approved tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group that year listed; the discount on the 2026–27 sheet is smaller than on the 2025–26 sheet, so the fee after the discount is higher in eight year groups; the school did not raise its approved fee.

Annual tuition by year group, Bright Riders School, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26

Year group2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–272025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Foundation Stage
Pre-KGAED 15,656approved AED 19,000AED 15,200
KG1AED 12,875approved AED 19,000AED 12,500
KG2AED 12,875approved AED 19,000AED 12,500
Primary
Grade 1AED 14,111approved AED 21,000AED 13,700
Grade 2AED 14,111approved AED 21,000AED 13,700
Grade 3AED 15,912approved AED 24,000AED 15,600
Grade 4AED 15,912approved AED 24,000AED 15,600
Grade 5AED 15,912approved AED 24,000AED 15,600
Grade 6AED 18,550approved AED 26,500AED 18,550
Secondary
Grade 7AED 18,550approved AED 26,500AED 18,550
Grade 8AED 18,550approved AED 26,500AED 18,550
Grade 9AED 19,600approved AED 28,000AED 19,600
Grade 10AED 19,600approved AED 28,000AED 19,600
Post-16
Grade 11AED 22,500approved AED 30,000Not availableNote 3

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 13 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.

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    No Grade 11 tuition in the 2025–26 Fees Fact Sheet.

Bright Riders School fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2019–20 and other charges.

Tuition as listed on the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet, after the discount it lists («Discount on Tuition fees»), with the approved tuition beneath. The sheet is issued for one academic year and lists other discount schemes separately, «as applicable»; confirm the amount with the school.

What a year costs, Pre-KG, 2026–27

Showing Pre-KG. Choose another year group above to see its costs.

Tuition
AED 19,000
Discount on tuition
−AED 3,344
KHDA's total for the year
AED 15,656

Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere

Uniform
AED 250 to AED 750
Books
AED 700 to AED 1,000
Stationery
AED 100 to AED 150
School ID Card ReplacementOnly when needed; not paid every year
AED 15 to AED 25

A year, before optional servicesAED 16,706 to AED 17,556

Optional services: tick what your child will use

KHDA prints most of these as a range the school may charge up to; the total keeps the whole range.

  • AED 2,750 to AED 6,500
  • AED 250 to AED 500
  • AED 300
  • AED 175 to AED 250
  • AED 5 to AED 30
  • AED 50 to AED 100
  • AED 50 to AED 300
  • AED 20,000 to AED 30,000
  • AED 50 to AED 100
  • AED 1,000 to AED 1,500
  • AED 750 to AED 1,000
  • AED 750 to AED 1,000
  • AED 1,000 to AED 1,500
  • AED 50 to AED 100

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
up to 100%
School Competitions
up to 50%
Privilege Cards
up to 45%
Humanitarian Financial Aid
up to 100%
Corporate
up to 45%
Siblings 1 to 5
up to 45%
Residents of the Community
up to 45%

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

2023–24

Earlier reports

  1. 2022–23, Acceptable, Full Inspection Report
  2. 2021–22, Acceptable, Full Inspection Report
  3. 2020–21, Acceptable, KHDA school directory (opens in a new tab)

Wellbeing Dubai focus area

Good

2023–24

Inclusion Dubai focus area

Acceptable

2023–24

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)

  1. OverallOverall performance

    Good

    Up from Acceptable Earlier: Acceptable in 3 reports.

  2. WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing

    Good

    First rated in 2023–24

  3. InclusionProvision for students of determination

    Acceptable

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

  4. LeadershipLeadership and management

    Good

    Up from Acceptable Earlier: Acceptable 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.

AreaKGPrimaryMiddle
TeachingTeaching for effective learningGoodGoodGood
AssessmentGoodGoodGood
CurriculumCurriculum design and implementationGoodGoodGood
Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptationGoodAcceptableAcceptable
SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protectionVery goodVery goodVery good

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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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.

Outstanding
«Quality of performance substantially exceeds the expectation of the UAE»23 schools in Dubai hold it now
Very good
«Quality of performance exceeds the expectation of the UAE»47 schools in Dubai hold it now
GoodThis school
«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
Acceptable
«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
Weak
«Quality of performance is below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
Very weak
«Quality of performance is significantly below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now

Bright Riders School 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 Bright Riders School
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. 2023–24GoodUp from AcceptableNote 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  4. 2022–23AcceptableSame as 2021–22Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  5. 2021–22AcceptableSame as 2020–21Full Inspection Report 2021–22 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  6. 2020–21AcceptableFirst reportReport not online
  7. 2018–19 and 2019–20No inspection.
  8. Opened in 2018–19. No reports before this year.

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

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

Group by

Checked 16 September 2026.

Personal development and wellbeing

Note 1

1 strength

  • Strength

    Students' attitude to learning and the very positive relationships with each other and the adults in the school.

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

Teaching

1 strength

  • Strength

    Good teaching, the well-developed student learning skills and improved use of assessment leading to good progress in most core curriculum areas.

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

Health, safety and safeguarding

1 strength

  • Strength

    The high levels of care, welfare and safeguarding in the school

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

Leadership and self-evaluation

1 strength

  • Strength

    The accuracy of school self-assessment leading to effective action planning which has impacted on student achievement

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

Governance

1 strength

  • Strength

    The wide range of stakeholder participation in the governance of school, which has impacted positively on targeted provision.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7

Inclusion of students of determination

1 development point

  • Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 3 reportsNote 2Students of determination and gifted and talented students

    Ensure that the needs of students of determination and those with gifts and talents are supported and challenged at all times. Provide class teachers and support staff with targeted training, focussing on a range of approaches and strategies to meet individual student needs.

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

Curriculum and challenge

1 development point

  • Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 3 reports

    Modify the Arabic as an additional language curriculum, in terms of years studied, to better meet the needs of students.

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

Findings from 1 of 3 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 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
Latika Narain Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Appointed 8 Apr 2025, as the report prints it.
Principals since 2021–⁠22
1 change of principal Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Deepa Shetty, 2021–22 to 2022–23 → Latika Narain, 2023–24
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Subjects

Academic outcomes, Bright Riders School

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

SubjectFoundation StagePrimarySecondary
Islamic EducationNot in this reportGoodGood
ArabicNot in this reportAcceptableAcceptable
EnglishGoodGoodGood
MathematicsGoodGoodGood
ScienceGoodGoodGood

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, Bright Riders School

Islamic Education, by inspection report

Rated2021–222022–232023–24
Islamic Education attainmentPrimaryAcceptableAcceptableGood
Islamic Education attainmentMiddleAcceptableAcceptableGood
Islamic Education progressPrimaryAcceptableGoodGood
Islamic Education progressMiddleAcceptableGoodGood

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 AchievementOutstandingNot applicable
Leadership: International and Emirati AchievementVery goodNot in this report
Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacyAcceptableNot applicable
Overall school standards in the National Agenda Parameter areVery goodNot in this report

Registration requirements: Met Fully

  • Progression in N.A.P testing is judged to be outstanding in English, science and mathematics.
  • The school met and exceeded its targets in PIRLS demonstrating outstanding progression but is still below 600 (at 551) so by applying the DSIB rubric this performance is judged to be very good.

Earlier reports

  • 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is approaching 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:

  • Indian: the Grade 12 and Grade 10 board certificates, with Grade 11 transcripts.

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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Calendar 2026–27: term dates and holidays

6 Apr 2026 to 19 Mar 2027 · 182 school days

Eid al-Adha
26 May 2026 to 29 May 20264 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
Islamic New Year
16 Jun 2026expected, subject to moon sighting
Summer break includes Prophet’s birthday
6 Jul 2026 to 28 Aug 202654 days
Other school holidays
9 Nov 2026 to 10 Nov 20262 days
National Day
2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
Winter break includes New year’s day
14 Dec 2026 to 2 Jan 202720 days
Eid al-Fitr
8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 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

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    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
  • Cricket

Water sports

  • Swimming
    ·

Individual sports

  • Yoga & fitness · Yoga · Fitness Club
    ·

Dance

  • Dance (other) · Dance · dance
    ·

Theatre

  • Drama · Speech & Drama Club

Art & design

  • Art · Visual Arts
    ·

Science & technology

  • Robotics · from Grade KG to 8
  • Coding · from Grade KG to 8
    ·

Facilities

  • Playing field
  • Running track
  • Swimming pool
  • Sports hall
  • Sports courts

Also mentioned: Nature or Conservation Club, Home Eco Club, Happiness & Wellness Club, Morning Sports Coaching, Gavels Club, Mass media, Digital Citizenship, mindfulness sessions

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 · as an additional language, for nearly all students

External examinations

  • ASSET

Support for students of determination and the gifted

  • Students with special needs are accurately identified and withdrawal group interventions support good progress. p. 4
  • Together with specialist staff, including a school counsellor, it provides individual care, guidance and support. p. 10
  • There are good procedures for accurately identifying the differing needs of students of determination and those who are gifted and talented. p. 19
  • Individual education plans [IEPs] have improved since the last inspection but class teachers do not regularly incorporate targets in lesson planning and teaching strategies. p. 19
  • The school's assessment practices are effective in identifying the needs of students of determination. p. 20
  • Curricular modifications are made to support the learning needs of students of determination and IEPs include specific targets. p. 20

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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On the school's website

What the school says about itself on brightridersdubai.com, 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.

Admissions

School bus and transport

Source Source A: School website, read 2026-09-22

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    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
1,536 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
Largest nationality group
Indian Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
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    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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Snapshots by year

Students and staff by academic year, Bright Riders School

YearStudentsTeachersTeacher turnover
2024–251,536Not availableNot available
2023–241,14276Not available
2022–237425816%
2021–22460380%
2020–21190Not availableNot available
2019–20175Not availableNot available
2018–1940Not availableNot available

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

Location

Address
Dubai Investment Park First
Phone and email
+971 4 823 7444info@brightridersdubai.com
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.

  1. Al Nibras International Private School

    0.2 km · Good 2023–24 · American

  2. The International School of Choueifat – Dubai Investments Park

    1.4 km · Acceptable 2023–24 · Other, SABIS (UK/US)

  3. Dove Green Private School

    1.8 km · Good 2023–24 · British

  4. Durham School

    1.9 km · Acceptable 2024–25 · British

  5. Greenfield International School

    2.1 km · Very good 2023–24 · IB

All 6 schools in Dubai Investment ParkAll CBSE schools in Dubai

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 18 September 2026.

Sources

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