North London Collegiate School Middle East
IB curriculum, Meydan City, Pre-KG–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
- 2022–23, Very good, Full Inspection Report
- 2020–21 and 2021–22, no inspection
- 2019–20, Good, Full Inspection Report
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
- IB
- Year groups
- Pre-KG–Grade 12
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 2017
- External examinations
- IB Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Accreditation
- IB Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Extra-curricular activities
- Science & engineering club, confirmed
Students and staff
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 1,782 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 182 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 53 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 54 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- British Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 4 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Jonathan Spencer Locke Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 2 Feb 2024, as the report prints it.
- Principals since 2019–20
- 1 change of principal Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- James Robert Monaghan, 2019–20 to 2022–23 → Jonathan Spencer Locke, 2023–24
Contact
- Address
- Meydan City
- Phone and email
- +971 4 319 0888principal@nlcsdubai.ae
- 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: Very good in 1 report and Good in 1 report.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Very good in 1 report and Good in 1 report.
LeadershipLeadership and management
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Very 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.
| Area | KG | PYP | MYP | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Student attainment is exceptional across English, mathematics and science but progress is not so strong especially for the highest attainers. Attainment and progress are generally acceptable in Islamic education and Arabic as reported last year. In the Kindergarten (KG), children’s attainment and progress are very good. Students are effective communicators, and they collaborate purposefully and enthusiastically. Interactions are positive. Learning skills are better developed in the Diploma Programme (DP).
Personal and social development
Students enjoy school and conduct themselves with maturity. They are courteous and cooperative, take responsibility for their learning and make healthy lifestyle choices, including healthy food and physical activity. Students demonstrate a clear understanding of Islamic values and appreciate how they are reflected in UAE society. Students demonstrate a strong sense of social responsibility, but enterprise and entrepreneurship are less evident.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Teachers have a solid grasp of their subject matter and engage in detailed lesson planning, often using questions to encourage deep thinking and reflection among students. Despite this, the approach to teaching can be inconsistent, with all students sometimes receiving identical assignments regardless of their individual learning levels.
Wellbeing
Leaders are actively committed to optimising the well-being of staff, students and parents. Student well-being is systematically monitored using documents, data, and protocols, with interventions adapted based on impact assessments. The well-being committee liaises with class ambassadors and provides an effective student listening service. Extensive extra-curricular activities promote community involvement and leadership opportunities.
Inclusion
Inclusion leaders demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting inclusivity. The school's identification procedures effectively pinpoint learning barriers utilising internal and external specialists. Inclusion staff understand student needs and provide diverse classroom support strategies, while well-structured IEPs set challenging targets. Classroom support is not always tailored well to support the progress of these students in classrooms.
Leadership and management
The quality of leadership is inconsistent. Leaders understand the school’s strengths and weaknesses, but their selfevaluation is too generous. There is a robust focus on academic and personal performance supported by the IB curriculum. School development plans include too many actions. Parents are highly supportive. Governors contribute considerably to the performance of the school. Staff are suitably deployed
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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
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).
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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 | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, North London Collegiate School Middle EastIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2019–20 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentDP | |||
| Islamic Education attainmentMYP | |||
| Islamic Education attainmentPYP | |||
| Islamic Education progressDP | |||
| Islamic Education progressMYP | |||
| Islamic Education progressPYP |
International and benchmark tests
The National Agenda section of each Full Inspection Report since 2015–16: the school's results in PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS and benchmark tests against KHDA's targets. The only results in the reports that are not an inspector's judgement.
KHDA's verdicts, 2023–24
| Aspect | Whole school | Emirati cohort |
|---|---|---|
| International and Benchmark Achievement | ||
| Leadership: International and Emirati Achievement | Not in this report | |
| Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacy | ||
| Overall school standards in the National Agenda Parameter | Not in this report |
Registration requirements: Met Fully
- The Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) data suggest that students are performing at the high international benchmark level.
- The school exceeded the target set by 66 points.
- Progression in the National Agenda Parameter, using the GL progress tests, is very good.
Earlier reports
- 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is above expectations
- 2019–20: Overall, the school’s progress toward achieving the UAE National Agenda targets — meets 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:
- IB: the IB Diploma, or six IB subject certificates at grade 3 or above with 21 points, including English, maths and a science.
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
- Science & engineering club · science appreciation society
Facilities
- Music rooms
- Art studio
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Full Inspection Report 2019–20
Page 13
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 · Arabic is introduced to children in KG. The programme includes listening, speaking, writing, vocabulary and phonics. Children have one lesson of 40 minutes per week in KG1 and four of 40 minutes in KG2.
External examinations
- IB
Facilities
- Buildings
- Lifts
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- Identification procedures for students of determination, those with gifts and talents and those for whom English is an additional language, are secure. p. 18
- Well-structured individual education plans (IEPs) set challenging targets, but they are not always followed through in lessons. p. 19
- Inclusion staff understand students’ needs and provide a range of classroom support strategies. p. 19
- Effective one-to-one learning support, provided by trained staff, enables students to access the curriculum, develop social skills and make steady progress. p. 19
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Fees
Tuition across 15 year groupsNote 1
AED 91,735 to AED 143,681Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Pre-KG to Grade 12, 2026–27
Tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, North London Collegiate School Middle East, 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 | ||
| Pre-KG | AED 91,735 | AED 91,735 |
| KG1 | AED 96,157 | AED 96,157 |
| KG2 | AED 104,999 | AED 104,999 |
| Primary | ||
| Grade 1 | AED 104,999 | AED 104,999 |
| Grade 2 | AED 104,999 | AED 104,999 |
| Grade 3 | AED 104,999 | AED 104,999 |
| Grade 4 | AED 108,314 | AED 108,314 |
| Grade 5 | AED 108,314 | AED 108,314 |
| Grade 6 | AED 127,103 | AED 127,103 |
| Secondary | ||
| Grade 7 | AED 127,103 | AED 127,103 |
| Grade 8 | AED 127,103 | AED 127,103 |
| Grade 9 | AED 132,629 | AED 132,629 |
| Grade 10 | AED 132,629 | AED 132,629 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Grade 11 | AED 143,681 | AED 143,681 |
| Grade 12 | AED 143,681 | AED 143,681 |
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 15 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 15 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
9 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 4 development points, 4 recurring across the last 3 reports.
Personal development and wellbeing
Note 13 strengths
Strength
Students’ attitudes, behaviour and relationships which support their high levels of attainment and examination successes.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Strength
Students’ active support for the school and community, as well as their excellent work ethic.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Strength
The ethos of care, courtesy and consideration which permeates the whole school community.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Curriculum and challenge
1 strength
Strength
The extensive provision of extra-curricular and enrichment activities.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Inclusion of students of determination
1 strength
Strength
The expertise, vision, determination and leadership of the inclusion department, and the provision for wellbeing.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Islamic Education
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 3 reportsNote 2
Raise attainment and progress in Islamic Education and Arabic by strengthening leadership and improving the quality and consistency of teaching.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Teaching
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 3 reports
Ensure greater consistency in teaching, learning and assessment, develop teachers’ skills in supporting the needs of all students and ensure that students are sufficiently challenged.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Leadership and self-evaluation
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 3 reports
Ensure that development planning identifies the most important priorities to be pursued and improve the effectiveness of middle leaders by developing their understanding of best practice.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11
Health, safety and safeguarding
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 3 reports
Promote a culture of health and safety across the whole school community.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 12
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, 2019–20 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.
History
3 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2019–20 to 2023–24.
History of North London Collegiate School Middle EastOverall 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 GoodFull Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- 2020–21 and 2021–22No inspection.
- 2019–20First reportFull Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)
- 2017–18 and 2018–19No inspection.
- Opened in 2017–18. 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.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, North London Collegiate School Middle East
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 1,782 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 1,549 | 182 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 1,233 | 148 | 12% |
| 2021–22 | 1,059 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 850 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 739 | 108 | Not available |
| 2018–19 | 534 | Not available | Not available |
| 2017–18 | 275 | 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
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)