Gulf Model School
Indian CBSE curriculum, Muhaisnah First, 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
Earlier reports
Wellbeing Dubai focus area
Inclusion Dubai focus area
Checked 16 September 2026.
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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.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Overview
The school
- Curriculum
- Indian CBSE
- Year groups
- KG1–Grade 12
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 1982
- External examinations
- CBSE Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Accreditation
- CBSE Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Extra-curricular activities
- Robotics, Coding and more, 2 confirmed
Students and staff
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 4,737 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 201 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 98 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 0 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- Indian 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
- Ms. Dimpy Choudhary Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 6 Jan 2023, as the report prints it. The current principal is under Contact.
- Principals since 2011–12
- 6 changes of principal Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Mrs. Molly Rajan, 2011–12 to 2015–16 → Joseph V. J., 2016–17 → Mr V.R.Jayaprasad, 2017–18 → Dr. S. Reshma, 2018–19 to 2019–20 → Annie Mathew, 2022–23 → Ms. Dimpy Choudhary, 2023–24 → Sandeep vashisht Arjan, in KHDA's directory on 2026-09-18
Contact
- Address
- Muhaisnah First
- Phone and email
- +971 4 254 4222gmsprincipal@gmsdubai.aePrincipal: Sandeep vashisht Arjan
- As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source C: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Around the school
The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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)
OverallOverall performance
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Acceptable in 4 reports and Weak in 5 reports.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Acceptable in 1 report and Weak in 1 report.
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 | KG | Primary | Middle | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeachingTeaching for effective learning | ||||
| Assessment | ||||
| CurriculumCurriculum design and implementation | ||||
| Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptation | ||||
| SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protection |
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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
Across all subjects and phases, student achievement is broadly in line with expectations. However, in English in the secondary phase and science in the primary phase, students’ attainment and progress are stronger. The children’s learning skills are good in Kindergarten (KG). However, it is only acceptable in the primary, middle, and secondary phases.
Personal and social development
Students' attitudes and behaviour are now very good in the primary, middle and secondary phases. The students have a good understanding of their own culture and heritage in KG, primary and in the middle phase. This has improved in secondary to now be very good. Their understanding of environmental issues of sustainability has improved in KG and the primary phase, and it is now good across all phases.
Teaching, curriculum and care
The quality of teaching for effective learning is acceptable across the school, with the strongest teaching observed in upper primary grades and the secondary phase. While the school has assessment analysis and intervention strategies in place, their consistent application across all subjects and classes remains a challenge. Moreover, the effective utilisation of available assessment data by teachers to meet student needs is not a prominent feature of the provision.
Wellbeing
Leaders and governors recognise the impact on student outcomes and well-being of the high turnover of staff and view this as a high priority for improvement. Generally, staff show great care and concern for students’ well-being. Parents are responsive to working with the school if there are any concerns raised affecting students’ well-being. A nurturing and vibrant classroom climate where students are enabled to flourish and achieve their best is not fully embedded across subjects and phases.
Inclusion
Leaders promote an inclusive ethos and show a strong commitment to improving this provision. Learning plans could be further improved to provide greater clarity on targets and strategies for teaching and learning. Parents are fully involved in the development of support plans through - regular review meetings. The quality of curriculum differentiation, support and the progress of - students of determination in lessons is too variable. The development of robust systems to track progress against targets in support plans is in the early stages.
Leadership and management
The newly appointed principal and senior leaders are committed to school improvement. They have nurtured a strong relationship with the school community. Parents are supportive and always feel welcome to the school. The governing body represent the stakeholders, supports leaders and holds leaders accountable for students’ achievement. As the school continues to grow, they invest in increased staffing and improved facilities.
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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
6 Apr 2026 to 19 Mar 2027 · 183 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
- 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).
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KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Academics
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, Gulf Model SchoolIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2015–16 | 2016–17 | 2017–18 | 2018–19 | 2019–20 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentPrimary | |||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentMiddle | |||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentSecondary | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressPrimary | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressMiddle | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressSecondary |
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 | Not applicable | |
| Leadership: International and Emirati Achievement | Not in this report | |
| Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacy | Not applicable | |
| Overall, school standards in the National Agenda Parameter | Not in this report |
Registration requirements: Not met
- The school’s PIRLS test results improved from its 2016 score of 512 to 541 in the 2021 PIRLS assessment.
- On average, across English and science students sustained an acceptable judgement in benchmark assessments over two years although attainment in mathematics significantly improved over the same time period.
Earlier reports
- 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is approaching expectations
- 2019–20: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve its UAE National Agenda targets — is below expectations
- 2018–19: Overall, the schools progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is below expectations
- 2017–18: Students' attainment as measured by the National Agenda Parameter (N.A.P) — is below expectations in English, mathematics, and science
- 2016–17: Overall, the school’s improvement towards achieving its National Agenda targets — is not secure
- 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:
- 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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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.
Science & technology
- Robotics
- Coding · Python, machine learning
Facilities
- Sports courts
Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports
- Yoga & fitness
- Science & engineering club
- Art
- Dance (other)
Also mentioned: budding advertisers, poem recitation, storytelling, script writing, elocution, student radio broadcasts
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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 · In the KG the school offers Arabic, as an additional language, with one lesson per week for 30 minutes.
External examinations
- CBSE
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- Appropriate systems are in place to identify students of determination and plan intervention programmes. p. 18
- Specialist teachers provide carefully matched tasks and support in withdrawal classes. p. 18
- Specialist teachers work hard to implement intervention programmes but have limited time available for monitoring the quality of support in lessons. p. 19
- Baseline assessments and observations ensure that children are monitored from an early stage. p. 19
- The procedures for identifying students’ main barriers to learning are effective. p. 19
- Students benefit from additional sessions with specialist teachers who plan modified tasks and support that build on prior learning. p. 19
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
On the school's website
What the school says about itself on gmsdubai.ae, read on 22 September 2026. The school's own words, not checked by KHDA; a figure here is the school's own count. The site's name beside a line opens that page.
Exam results
- «Record board exam results — 98.4% pass rate in Grade 10 and 97.8% in Grade 12 CBSE.» gmsdubai.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
School buses
- «GMS operates a fleet of air-conditioned buses covering major residential areas across Dubai.» gmsdubai.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Zone 1 — Karama & Bur Dubai Covering Al Karama, Bur Dubai, Mankhool, Oud Metha.» gmsdubai.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Zone 2 — Deira & Mirdif Covering Deira, Al Nahda, Mirdif, Al Qusais.» gmsdubai.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Zone 3 — Sharjah Selected routes into Sharjah — Al Nahda, Rolla, King Faisal.» gmsdubai.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
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School website, read 22 September 2026
Checked 22 September 2026.
Fees
Tuition across 14 year groupsNote 1
AED 3,966 to AED 7,212Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
KG1 to Grade 12, 2026–27
Tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, Gulf Model 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 | ||
| KG1 | AED 3,966 | AED 3,966 |
| KG2 | AED 3,966 | AED 3,966 |
| Primary | ||
| Grade 1 | AED 4,454 | AED 4,454 |
| Grade 2 | AED 4,454 | AED 4,454 |
| Grade 3 | AED 4,454 | AED 4,454 |
| Grade 4 | AED 5,047 | AED 5,047 |
| Grade 5 | AED 5,047 | AED 5,047 |
| Grade 6 | AED 5,047 | AED 5,047 |
| Secondary | ||
| Grade 7 | AED 5,047 | AED 5,047 |
| Grade 8 | AED 5,768 | AED 5,768 |
| Grade 9 | AED 5,768 | AED 5,768 |
| Grade 10 | AED 5,768 | AED 5,768 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Grade 11 | AED 7,212 | AED 7,212 |
| Grade 12 | AED 7,212 | AED 7,212 |
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
8 findings in the last report: 4 strengths, 4 development points, 4 recurring across the last 5 reports.
Personal development and wellbeing
Note 12 strengths
Strength
Students’ very good personal and social development
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Strength
Students’ very strong understanding of Emirati and their own cultures and traditions
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Leadership and self-evaluation
1 strength
Strength
The school’s ethos and its leaders’ commitments towards the school
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Science
1 strength
StrengthPrimary and Secondary
Students’ good achievements in science in Primary and in English in Secondary
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Teaching
2 development points
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reportsNote 2
Accelerate students’ progress in all subjects by raising teachers’ expectations and providing consistent opportunities for independent and collaborative learning.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 8
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reportsStudents of determination
Improve the quality of teaching across the school by: - adjusting teaching strategies to meet the needs of different groups of students, including students of determination and - promoting and modelling best practices in teaching.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Assessment
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports
Improve the analysis of the school’s assessment information and ensure that teachers use it more effectively to meet the learning needs of different groups of students.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 12
Staffing, facilities and resources
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports
Provide teachers and school leaders with the required professional development to create a whole school reading programme which enhances learning.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 13
Findings from 1 of 9 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.
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 2012–13 inspection
Improve teaching and learning so that unsatisfactory lessons are eliminated and there is a significant increase in the proportion of good lessons taught, especially in the primary phase
- June 2013, page 3 of the 2012–13 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
- February 2014, page 3 of the 2013–14 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
Recommendation on page 5 of the 2012–13 report (opens in a new tab)
Raise the awareness of all staff members on health and safety issues so that a more proactive approach can be used to eliminate potential hazards
- June 2013, page 3 of the 2012–13 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
- February 2014, page 3 of the 2013–14 visit report (opens in a new tab) Met
Recommendation on page 5 of the 2012–13 report (opens in a new tab)
Improve the progress of students with special educational needs by better identification of their needs and improved support
- June 2013, page 3 of the 2012–13 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
- February 2014, page 3 of the 2013–14 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
Recommendation on page 5 of the 2012–13 report (opens in a new tab)
Improve the quality of senior and middle leadership, with a focus on accurate evaluation of the school’s current learning outcomes
- June 2013, page 4 of the 2012–13 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
- February 2014, page 4 of the 2013–14 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
Recommendation on page 5 of the 2012–13 report (opens in a new tab)
Improve governance so that the school meets all statutory requirements, eliminates over-crowding in the classrooms and has adequate resources to meet the needs of a larger student body.
- June 2013, page 4 of the 2012–13 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
- February 2014, page 4 of the 2013–14 visit report (opens in a new tab) Not met
Recommendation on page 5 of the 2012–13 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.
History
11 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2009–10 to 2023–24.
History of Gulf Model 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)
- 2022–23Up from WeakFull 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)
- 2015–16Not comparable: four-level scaleFull Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Six-level scale starts in 2015–16. Earlier reports used four levels.
- 2014–15“Unsatisfactory”Four-level scale, not placedReport not online
- 2013–14“Unsatisfactory”Four-level scale, not placedReport not online
- 2012–13“Unsatisfactory”Four-level scale, not placedFull 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)
- 2009–10First reportFull Inspection Report 2009–10 (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.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, Gulf Model School
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 4,737 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 4,214 | 201 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 2,137 | 179 | 40% |
| 2021–22 | 2,144 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 2,064 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 2,280 | 189 | 14% |
| 2018–19 | 2,294 | 149 | 40% |
| 2017–18 | 2,516 | 86 | Not available |
| 2016–17 | 2,507 | 86 | 12% |
| 2015–16 | 2,906 | 119 | 34% |
| 2014–15 | 3,130 | Not available | Not available |
| 2013–14 | 3,082 | Not available | Not available |
| 2012–13 | 2,881 | Not available | Not available |
| 2011–12 | 1,848 | Not available | Not available |
| 2010–11 | 1,936 | Not available | Not 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
- 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 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)
Not online: the reports of 2014–15, 2013–14. The timeline takes those years’ rating from KHDA’s open data.
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)