Himayah Kindergarten for Education – Karama
Also known as: Hemaya Kindergarten
Himayah Kindergarten for Education – Karama is a private UAE Ministry of Education curriculum kindergarten in Al Karama, Dubai, for boys and girls from KG1 to KG2. KHDA rated the kindergarten Good in its 2023–24 inspection. We hold no KHDA fee sheet for it.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023–24, p. 6.
Corrected 29 September 2026: the website link led to a page that says nothing about the school; it now leads to hemayaschools.ae. All corrections
- rating
- Good: level 4 of 6 on KHDA’s scale, from Very weak to OutstandingKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Good means
- fee
- No fee in our data2026–27
- whole
- Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
- students
- 199 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.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Fees at this school, 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
- KG1 to KG2Which 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
- hemayaschools.ae+971 4 507 0444kh.almulla@dubaipolice.gov.aeTelephone and e-mail as KHDA's school directory lists them, checked 18 September 2026. How admission works across Dubai →
- 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
- MOE
- Year groups
- KG1–KG2
- Gender
- Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
- Languages of instruction
- Arabic
- Founded
- 2000
- Name registered with KHDA
- Himayah Kindergarten For Education- Karama
- Extra-curricular activities
- Dance (other), Art and more, 2 confirmed
- Principal
- Khulood Abdulrazzaq Mohammad Almulla
- 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
The KG leaders have maintained the children's good attainment in Islamic Education, Arabic and Science. It has improved to good in mathematics. However, their attainment and progress are only acceptable in English. The children’s progress is good across most subjects due to the improving quality of teaching for effective learning across KG1 and KG2. Their learning skills are remaining in good quality as well.
Personal and social development
The children have a very good attitude and they behave well. They have developed strong relationships with each other and show respect to the adults. The children have demonstrated a very strong awareness of the Emirati culture, tradition, and the Islamic values impact of the live in UAE. Their environmental awareness and their participation in the sustainability has improved and it is now very good.
Teaching, curriculum and care
The quality of teaching for effective learning has seen improvement and is now considered good. Activities in most lessons are directed towards enhancing children's knowledge and skills. An assessment system is actively employed by teachers for data collection and analysis in Kindergarten, although the application of this analysis to track progress is variable.
Wellbeing
The governors and leaders adopt a strategic vision with high expectations around well-being development. The learning environment had been extensively enhanced to drive the well-being agenda forward. The strong communication system enables parents share their concerns or suggestions and get the feedback accordingly. The classroom environment and the teaching activities provide a well-being-conducive climate, but it is not consistently offered every day and throughout the day.
Inclusion
The governors and leadership highly promote an inclusion culture in the KG. There is secure understanding of children's barriers to learning. A variety of channels enable systematic communication with parents before, during and after the identification of special educational needs and throughout intervention implementation. The inclusion team provide effective individualised support to children through conducted pull-out sessions in the resource room. A developmental assessment system is emerging to track the progress of children of determination.
Leadership and management
The principal and leaders are dedicated to KG improvement. They are committed to the UAE vision and educational approach. The KG self-evaluation, improvement planning, and its accuracy are still developing. Parents are very supportive and keen to be part of the KG life. The governance is leading the positive care and support to the KG and its community. This includes, but is not limited to, improving KG facilities and technology to support children’s learning.
- 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 · 125 parents responded Source A: Full Inspection Report 2019–20
Overall
Comments received from parents indicate general satisfaction with the school.
This, they believe, would give children more opportunities to play.
Homework
They suggest that homework should be more consistently distributed across the subjects, with reduced time.
Leadership
Parents indicate their respect for the dedication and commitment of the school leaders.
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2019–20
Page 18
Checked 16 September 2026.
Fees 2026–27
No tuition in the 2026–27 Fees Fact Sheet.
Fees for Himayah Kindergarten for Education – Karama- Back to text, note 1
No KG1 tuition in the 2026–27 Fees Fact Sheet.
- Back to text, note 2
No KG2 tuition in the 2026–27 Fees Fact Sheet.
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 7 reports and Acceptable in 5 reports.
TeachingTeaching for effective learning
Not available2023–24
AssessmentAssessment
Not available2023–24
CurriculumCurriculum
Not available2023–24
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 1 report.
SafeguardingHealth, safety and safeguarding
Not available2023–24
LeadershipLeadership and management
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 1 report.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- 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
Himayah Kindergarten for Education – Karama 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
13 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2008–09 to 2023–24.
History of Himayah Kindergarten for Education – KaramaOverall 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 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)
- 2018–19No inspection.
- 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)
- 2013–14Up from AcceptableFull 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)
- 2009–10Same as 2008–09Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
- 2008–09First reportFull Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab)
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
7 findings in the last report: 3 strengths, 4 development points, 4 recurring across the last 5 reports.
Personal development and wellbeing
Note 11 strength
StrengthEmirati students
The children’s very positive behaviour and their understanding of Emirati culture.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Health, safety and safeguarding
1 strength
Strength
The very strong and caring ethos and excellent provision for health and safety
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Parents and community
1 strength
StrengthKG
Supportive parents and their positive involvement in the life of the KG
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Teaching
3 development points
Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 5 reportsNote 2
Adjust teaching strategies by raising expectations and meeting the needs of different groups of children.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 5 reports
Improve teachers’ use of the assessment information to plan and implement lessons which are built on what children already know and can do.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 8
Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 5 reports
Enhance children’s learning by providing more focused child-centred learning activities.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Leadership and self-evaluation
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 5 reports
Ensure that leaders develop more accurate self-evaluation procedures to guide improvement planning.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Findings from 1 of 10 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, 2016–17 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Khulood Abdulrazzaq Mohammad Almulla Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 2 Jan 2018, as the report prints it.
- Principals since 2011–12
- 2 changes of principal
- ابتسام مبارك, Mrs Ebtesam Mubarak, 2011–12 to 2013–14 → Mrs Khulood Al Mulla, 2015–16 to 2017–18 → Khulood Abdulrazzaq Mohammad Almulla, 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 |
|---|---|
| Islamic Education | |
| Arabic | |
| English | |
| Mathematics | |
| Science |
Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
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, Himayah Kindergarten for Education – KaramaIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2015–16 | 2016–17 | 2019–20 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentKG | |||||
| Islamic Education progressKG |
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, 2017–18
| Aspect | Emirati cohort | Whole school |
|---|---|---|
| The Kindergarten’s provision for raising the achievement of Emirati children | meets expectations | Not in this report |
| The Kindergarten's implementation of the UAE social studies programme | Not in this report | is developing |
| The Kindergarten’s promotion of a culture of innovation | Not in this report | is emerging |
- 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.
Dance
- Dance (other) · dance
Art & design
- Art
Facilities
- Sports hall
- Theatre or auditorium
- Art studio
Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports
- Climbing
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2019–20
Page 14
Checked 16 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
Facilities
- School’s garden
- Electronic boards
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- Individual education plans (IEPs) for children of determination along with enrichment activities for those who are gifted and talented, are enabling most children to make gains in their learning and personal development. p. 16
- The inclusion team provide effective individualised support through withdrawal sessions. p. 17
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
Students
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 199 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 8 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 3 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 0 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- Arab Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 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, Himayah Kindergarten for Education – Karama
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 199 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 198 | 8 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 184 | 10 | 20% |
| 2021–22 | 200 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 198 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 882 | Not available | Not available |
| 2018–19 | 583 | Not available | Not available |
| 2017–18 | 121 | 11 | 1% |
| 2016–17 | 102 | 7 | 1% |
| 2015–16 | 84 | 9 | 0% |
| 2014–15 | 95 | 10 | 0% |
| 2013–14 | 130 | Not available | Not available |
| 2012–13 | 69 | Not available | Not available |
| 2011–12 | 64 | Not available | Not available |
| 2010–11 | 60 | Not available | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Location
- Address
- Al Karama
- Phone and email
- +971 4 507 0444kh.almulla@dubaipolice.gov.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.
- Himayah School for Education Girls – Al Karama
0.3 km · 2023–24 · MOE
- The Apple International Community School
0.9 km · 2023–24 · British
- Lycée Français International – Oud Metha
1.4 km · 2023–24 · French
- Ambassador International Academy – Mankhool
1.5 km · No rating yet · IB
- The Indian High School – Oud Metha
1.6 km · 2023–24 · Indian CBSE
- 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 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)
Parent Reports · PDF, English
A shorter summary for parents. Findings and answers use the Full Inspection Report.
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)
Is something on this page wrong? Tell us what it should say; we reply within 5 working days. Corrections made so far
hello@dubaischoolatlas.com
Are you from Himayah Kindergarten for Education – Karama? Correct your listing: write from the school's own address and attach the KHDA document or page that shows the right value.