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North American International School

Also known as: NAIS Dubai

North American International School is a private American curriculum school in Al Mizhar, Dubai, for boys and girls from KG1 to Grade 12. KHDA rated the school Acceptable in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 22,923 to AED 39,896 a year, depending on the year group.

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

rating
AcceptableKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Acceptable means
fee
AED 22,923 – 39,896a year, KG1 to Grade 12, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
whole
Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
students
909 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 22,923 – 39,896a year, KG1 to Grade 12, 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.
Year groups
KG1 to Grade 12Which year group for your child? → September 2027 intake →
Age on entry
Counted on 31 December of the year of entry, for a child registering in a UAE school for the first time from 2026–27 (31 August before that).Source UAE Ministry of Education, 17 December 2025
Apply
naischool.ae+971 4 288 4844principal@naischool.aeTelephone and e-mail as KHDA's school directory lists them, checked 18 September 2026. How admission works across Dubai →
Fees on entry
«New Students — Application Fees : AED 500 (Assessment fees included)»«New Students — Enrolment Fees : Up to 10% of the tuition fees non refundable & deductible from the 1st term fees»Source KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27, KG1
Inspections
This school's latest full inspection report is 2023–24. KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not. Ratings and reports →Source KHDA, 3 June 2026

The school

Curriculum
American
Year groups
KG1–Grade 12
Gender
Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
Languages of instruction
English
Founded
2007
Name registered with KHDA
North American International School L.L.C
External examinations
AP Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Accreditation
NEASC Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Extra-curricular activities
Model United Nations, confirmed
Principal
MICHELLE ANNETTE MOTLEY
Website
naischool.ae
  1. Back to text, source A

    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

  2. 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 perform well in Islamic Education and Arabic in Elementary but less so in other phases. In English, math, and science, progress is good in Kindergarten and Elementary, with mostly acceptable attainment levels. Middle and High school achievement is generally acceptable, except in High-level math where it's good. While younger students display positive attitudes and behavior, older students need closer supervision. All students demonstrate a strong appreciation of Islamic values, influencing their daily lives in the UAE.

Personal and social development

Most students have positive attitudes towards school. In Kg and Elementary, students behave well, are courteous to others and are slowly developing their self-reliance. This is to a lesser extent in Secondary where students must be closely supervised to follow school rules. Across the school, students clearly show appreciation for and understanding of Islamic values and how these values shape their daily lives in the UAE community. The Student Council contributes positively to school life.

Teaching, curriculum and care

Teachers have good subject knowledge, but teaching quality varies. Kindergarten and Elementary show better teaching with well-planned and effective methods. Although teachers use questions to engage students, they often set low challenges and expectations. Teaching sometimes lacks personalized approaches. The school's assessment aligns with curriculum standards consistently across all grades.

Wellbeing

Governors and leaders have a limited understanding of effective well-being principles. The development of a comprehensive and meaningful whole school vision for well-being is not yet in place. Parents do not receive regular updates and have little involvement. Students lack opportunities to proactively engage with or lead well-being initiatives. Most students are aware of the support available through teachers and counselling staff. Staff members report satisfaction on the priority given by the school to promoting work life balance.

Inclusion

Leaders show a positive commitment to an inclusive ethos and welcome students with a range of learning abilities. Action planning effectively supports provision outside the classroom. Strategies inside classrooms often lack impact. Student inclusion champions contribute effectively in raising awareness. Identification is mostly accurate for students of determination but less so for those with gifts and talents. The quality of support in classrooms is variable as teachers’ knowledge of differentiation strategies often lack purpose. Gifted and talented students do not receive the support they need.

Leadership and management

The leadership team manages the school closely. The principal and his team are aware of UAE national priorities but do not always address them effectively. The relationship of leadership with the staff is positive. Parents communicate with the school directly and through the parent site council. Governors support the school with resources when needed. The school has an established routine that is well understood by all staff and students. Resources and digital platforms are underutilized. The leadership ensures the school is compliant.

  1. 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 2022–23 inspection report has no parents’ survey section. Inspectors mention parents’ views in it: Source A: Full Inspection Report 2022–23

  • Parents report that wellbeing is supported by systematic care and support. p. 9

Before each inspection, KHDA surveys parents; this is how the 2019–20 inspection report, 6 years ago, sums up their answers in the inspectors’ words, and parents’ opinions may have changed since.

2019–20 inspection · 56 parents responded Source B: Full Inspection Report 2019–20

  • They believe that the school is a happy learning place for their children.
  • Parents are satisfied with the new principal, and with the way the school is improving.

  1. Back to text, source A

    Full Inspection Report 2022–23

    Page 9

    Checked 16 September 2026.

  2. Back to text, source B

    Full Inspection Report 2019–20

    Page 21

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Fees 2026–27

North American International School tuition for 2026–27 is AED 22,923 (KG1 and KG2) to AED 39,896 (Grade 12) 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 30,664 to AED 49,061.Note 1Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

Year group

Fees for North American International School
Compare with

Tuition is unchanged from 2025–26 in every year group.

Annual tuition by year group, North American International 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
KG1AED 22,923approved AED 30,664AED 22,923
KG2AED 22,923approved AED 30,664AED 22,923
Primary
Grade 1AED 25,242approved AED 33,115AED 25,242
Grade 2AED 25,242approved AED 33,115AED 25,242
Grade 3AED 25,442approved AED 33,115AED 25,442
Grade 4AED 25,442approved AED 33,115AED 25,442
Grade 5AED 25,442approved AED 33,115AED 25,442
Grade 6AED 25,592approved AED 33,115AED 25,592
Secondary
Grade 7AED 29,097approved AED 36,796AED 29,097
Grade 8AED 29,097approved AED 36,796AED 29,097
Grade 9AED 33,972approved AED 42,929AED 33,972
Grade 10AED 33,972approved AED 42,929AED 33,972
Post-16
Grade 11AED 37,896approved AED 49,061AED 37,896
Grade 12AED 39,896approved AED 49,061AED 39,896

Checked 16 September 2026.

  1. 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.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

    Tuition for 14 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

  3. Back to text, source B

    Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26

    Tuition for 14 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

  4. Back to text, note 2

    Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.

North American International School fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2012–13 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, KG1, 2026–27

Showing KG1. Choose another year group above to see its costs.

Tuition
AED 30,664
Discount on tuition
−AED 7,741
UniformCharged by the school, part of KHDA's total
AED 429
BooksCharged by the school, part of KHDA's total
AED 920
KHDA's total for the year
AED 24,272

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

Stationery
AED 100 to AED 350
School ID Card ReplacementOnly when needed; not paid every year
AED 50

A year, before optional servicesAED 24,372 to AED 24,622

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 4,025 to AED 8,395
  • up to AED 350
  • AED 25 to AED 500
  • AED 50 to AED 100
  • AED 225
  • AED 10 to AED 50
  • AED 50 to AED 100
  • up to AED 100
  • AED 25 to AED 500
  • AED 250 to AED 350
  • AED 100 to AED 350
  • AED 300
  • AED 3,600
  • AED 225
  • AED 50 to AED 100
  • AED 500 to AED 1,000
  • AED 350 to AED 550
  • AED 300 to AED 500
  • AED 300 to AED 500
  • AED 350 to AED 750
  • up to AED 500
  • AED 20 to AED 500

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
40%
Referrals
AED 500
Sibling 1
5%
Sibling 2
10%
Siblings 3 to 5
15%
Early Payment
5%
School Competitions
up to 25%

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

Acceptable

Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 6

2023–24

Earlier reports

  1. 13 earlier reports, see all years

Wellbeing Dubai focus area

Weak

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

    Acceptable

    Down from Good Earlier: Good in 2 reports and Acceptable in 11 reports.

  2. WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing

    Weak

    First rated in 2023–24

  3. InclusionProvision for students of determination

    Acceptable

    Down from Good Earlier: Good in 2 reports.

  4. LeadershipLeadership and management

    Acceptable

    Down from Good Earlier: Good 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.

AreaKGElementaryMiddleHigh
TeachingTeaching for effective learningGoodGoodAcceptableAcceptable
AssessmentGoodGoodAcceptableAcceptable
CurriculumCurriculum design and implementationGoodGoodGoodGood
Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptationGoodAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protectionGoodGoodGoodGood

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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    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.

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
Good
«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
AcceptableThis school
«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

North American International 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 North American International 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. 2023–24AcceptableDown from GoodNote 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  4. 2022–23GoodSame as 2019–20Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  5. 2020–21 and 2021–22No inspection.
  6. 2019–20GoodUp from AcceptableFull Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  7. 2018–19AcceptableSame as 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  8. 2017–18AcceptableSame as 2016–17Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  9. 2016–17AcceptableSame as 2015–16Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  10. 2015–16AcceptableSame as 2014–15Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  11. Six-level scale starts in 2015–16. Earlier reports used four levels.
  12. 2014–15AcceptableSame as 2013–14Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  13. 2013–14AcceptableSame as 2012–13Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  14. 2012–13AcceptableSame as 2011–12Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  15. 2011–12AcceptableSame as 2010–11Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  16. 2010–11AcceptableSame as 2009–10Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  17. 2009–10AcceptableSame as 2008–09Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  18. 2008–09AcceptableFirst reportFull Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab) PDF

Checked 16 September 2026.

North American International School KHDA rating in full: every year, the judgements, quotes with pages, the parent survey →

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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

12 findings in the last report: 3 strengths, 9 development points, 7 recurring across the last 5 reports.

Group by

Checked 16 September 2026.

Islamic Education

Note 1

1 strength

  • Strength

    Students’ awareness and understanding of Islamic values and their social responsibility.

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

Health, safety and safeguarding

1 strength

  • Strength

    The arrangements for health and safety and the maintenance of the premises.

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

Parents and community

1 strength

  • Strength

    The school’s partnership with parents and the community.

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

Teaching

4 development points

  • Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 5 reportsNote 2

    Improve the quality of teaching so that all students achieve well.

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

  • Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 5 reports

    Improve the effectiveness of the monitoring of teaching and learning by school leaders.

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

  • Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 5 reports

    Improve the school’s assessment procedures and teachers’ use of assessment information in lesson planning

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11

Leadership and self-evaluation

2 development points

  • Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports

    Ensure that governors have the capacity and the expertise to offer challenge and support to school leaders.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 13

  • Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports

    Ensure that the school has a detailed reading literacy improvement plan that identifies specific and measurable targets, with named leaders responsible for checking the effectiveness of the plan.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 9, paragraph 6

Reading and literacy

1 development point

  • Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 5 reportsEmirati students

    Ensure that the gaps in reading skills between Emirati students and other students are significantly narrowed.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 9, paragraph 7

Personal development and wellbeing

2 development points

  • Development required

    Implement a systematic approach to wellbeing, focusing on the engagement of students and informed by comprehensive data analysis.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 10, paragraph 9

  • Development required

    Ensure that the promotion of wellbeing is embedded in all aspects of school life.

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

Findings from 1 of 11 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.

Leadership

Principal at the 2023–⁠24 inspection
Justin Allen McCauley Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Appointed 8 Jan 2019, as the report prints it. The current principal is under Location.
Principals since 2011–⁠12
2 changes of principal
Mrs. Sonia Mahajan, 2011–12 to 2018–19 → Justin Allen McCauley, 2019–20 to 2023–24 → MICHELLE ANNETTE MOTLEY, in KHDA's directory on 2026-09-18
  1. Back to text, source A

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 3

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Subjects

Academic outcomes, North American International School

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

SubjectFoundation StagePrimarySecondary
Islamic EducationNot in this reportGoodAcceptable
ArabicNot in this reportGoodAcceptable
EnglishAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
MathematicsAcceptableGoodAcceptable
ScienceAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable

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, North American International School

Islamic Education, by inspection report

Rated2015–162016–172018–192019–202022–232023–24
Islamic Education attainmentMiddleAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education attainmentElementaryAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education attainmentHighAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education progressMiddleAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education progressElementaryAcceptableGoodGoodGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education progressHighAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable

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 AchievementWeakWeak
Leadership: International and Emirati Acceptable AchievementAcceptableNot in this report
Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacyWeakWeak

Registration requirements: Met Fully

  • Outcomes in the 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) were close to the center-point on the threshold scale.
  • Students' results fell significantly below the school's target and significantly below 2016 outcomes.
  • Outcomes for Emirati students taking the assessment were even lower, with students’ results being nearly 100 points below the 2021 target.
  • Outcomes in Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments in all grades in English, mathematics and science were all weak over a two-year period.
  • Emirati students performed less well that others in all grades and in all subjects.
  • Students’ outcomes in benchmark assessments were marginally better in Arabic as a first and as an additional language.

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 progress toward achieving the UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
  • 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve its UAE National Agenda targets — is approaching expectations
  • 2017–18: Students’ attainment based on 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 — meets expectations
  • 2015–16: Progress towards meeting the National Agenda targets — was above expectation

Recognised by UAE universities?

UAE universities ask for the Ministry of Education’s equivalency of the Grade 12 certificate. For this school’s curriculum, the student needs:

  • American: five approved subjects a year in Grades 10 to 12 (D or 60%), an English score (EmSAT 1100, IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 61) and a maths score (EmSAT 500 or SAT 450). Without the scores, the equivalency is limited.

Arab students also need Arabic, and Muslim students Islamic Studies, in each of the last three years.
KHDA attests the certificate first. Ask the school which body accredits it.Source Ministry of Education, equivalency service, read 24 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)

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    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

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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.

Debate & strategy

  • Model United Nations

Facilities

  • Music rooms

Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports

  • Martial arts
  • Drama
  • Art
  • Robotics

Also mentioned: life skills courses, Flag Day, Commemoration Day, National Day

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2019–20

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    Full Inspection Report 2019–20

    Page 12

    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 · Children are taught Arabic in both KG1 and KG2. Children in KG1 attend two Arabic lessons per week, while children in KG2 attend four lessons. Each lesson lasts for 30 minutes. One qualified teacher delivers the program. The school uses a modified MoE Arabic curriculum for both Arabs and non-Arabs.

Courses after 16

  • Advanced Placement · AP

External examinations

  • AP

Support for students of determination and the gifted

  • Accurate identification systems are in place for students of determination, but less so for students with gifts and talents. p. 20
  • Students’ individual education plans (IEPs) are not fully integrated in lessons and the quality of support is inconsistent. p. 20
  • Identification is mostly accurate for students of determination but less so for those with gifts and talents. p. 21
  • The assessment information, along with parents’ input, informs IEPs. p. 21

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 3

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Students

From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.

Students, 2024–⁠25
909 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
Teachers
83 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Students of determination
49 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Emirati students
244 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Largest nationality group
Emirati Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
Guidance counsellors
2 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
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    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

  2. 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, North American International School

YearStudentsTeachersTeacher turnover
2024–25909Not availableNot available
2023–2481783Not available
2022–236327324%
2021–22509Not availableNot available
2020–21470Not availableNot available
2019–204685733%
2018–195346221%
2017–1862765Not available
2016–175936314%
2015–165696220%
2014–154996025%
2013–14424Not availableNot available
2012–13389Not availableNot available
2011–12313Not availableNot available
2010–11169Not availableNot available

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

Location

Address
Al Mizhar First
Phone and email
+971 4 288 4844principal@naischool.aePrincipal: MICHELLE ANNETTE MOTLEY
As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27

Around the school

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Schools nearby

Within 10 km, by straight-line distance, not a route.

  1. Arab Unity School

    0.2 km · Acceptable 2023–24 · British

  2. American Academy for Girls

    0.4 km · Good 2023–24 · American

  3. Mirdif American School

    0.5 km · Good 2023–24 · American

  4. Dubai Modern Education School

    0.6 km · Acceptable 2023–24 · MOE, American

  5. GEMS Royal Dubai School

    0.7 km · Very good 2023–24 · British

All 8 schools in Al MizharAll American curriculum schools in Dubai

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 18 September 2026.

Sources

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Full 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

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