Pristine Private School
British curriculum, Al Nahda Second, FS1–Year 13
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
- British
- Year groups
- FS1–Year 13
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 1992
- External examinations
- IGCSE, AS, A Levels Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Accreditation
- CAIE Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Extra-curricular activities
- Swimming, Athletics, Cycling, Choir & singing and more, 8 confirmed
Students and staff
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 2,057 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 158 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 85 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 1 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- Pakistani Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 5 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Shagufa Kidwai Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 1 Apr 2005, as the report prints it.
- Principals since 2011–12
- 2 changes of principal
- Mr. Peter Winder, 2011–12 to 2012–13 → Aisha Ansari, 2013–14 to 2014–15 → Ms. Shagufa Kidwai, 2015–16 to 2023–24
Contact
- Address
- Al Nahda Second
- Phone and email
- +971 4 267 4299info@pristineschool.com
- 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: Good in 9 reports and Acceptable in 4 reports.
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: 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 | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Childrens’ achievements in Foundation Stage are outstanding. Students in Post-16 typically demonstrate better outcomes and learning skills compared those to Primary and Secondary. Across the phases, students’ outcomes in mathematics are very good. In Secondary, students perform better in mathematics and science compared to English. Students in Arabic as a first language and as an additional language make the expected progress across the school.
Personal and social development
Students across the school have very positive, mature and responsible attitudes. Behaviour is exemplary. Students are strongly aware of Islamic values; they appreciate the Emirati values of kindness and tolerance. An excellent work ethic is evident from Foundation Stage onwards; children are highly creative and participate in Market Days to give an early understanding of enterprise. Students of all ages have a very mature understanding of environmental issues.
Teaching, curriculum and care
In the Foundation Stage, teachers demonstrate an outstanding grasp of early childhood learning, engaging young learners with dynamic, targeted activities. While teaching excellence is noted in several subjects, the quality of teaching across primary and secondary phases shows variability. In both the Foundation Stage and Post-16, precise assessments are effectively employed to enhance student learning, with teachers' verbal feedback playing a crucial role in refining students' work and clarifying misunderstandings.
Wellbeing
Elevating community well-being is a high priority for leaders. With excellent support of the well-being governors, all leaders diligently advance the school's ethos and vision by embodying well-being principles, crafting an enriching curriculum, and formulating well-being initiatives alongside extracurricular activities for both pupils and staff. Students perceive themselves as vital members of the school community, experiencing significant growth in confidence and self-esteem. They possess a sophisticated comprehension of well-being.
Inclusion
The school's robust commitment to inclusivity stems from the dedication of its governors and inclusion teams. Significant investments in resources and continuous professional development empower teachers to effectively address the diverse needs of students, including those with determination and the most able. Parents play a pivotal role in the school's community, contributing significantly to the breadth and quality of provision offered. Many students of determination achieve very good progress from their individual starting points.
Leadership and management
All leaders establish a strategic direction and shared vision of the school. They are committed to inclusion and well-being. Professional and effective relationships and communication contribute to positive morale. The monitoring of teaching and learning is accurate and impacts positively on students’ achievement. Leaders are successful in engaging parents in their children’s education. Governors actively seek their views. All aspects of the daily management of the school are efficient. The school’s facilities in the junior campus are excellent.
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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, Pristine Private 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 attainmentSecondary | |||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentPost-16 | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressPrimary | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressSecondary | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressPost-16 |
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 |
Registration requirements: Met Fully
- With an average score of 651 (Advanced International Benchmark), the school exceeded its target in Progress in the International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2021.
- In the Granada Learning (GL) benchmarking assessments, almost all year groups across the three subject areas maintained outstanding judgements from 2021-2022 to 2022-2023.
Earlier reports
- 2022–23: Progress in international assessment — is above expectations
- 2019–20: Overall, the schools progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
- 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progress toward achieving its UAE National Agenda targets — is above expectations
- 2017–18: Overall, the school's provision for achieving National Agenda targets — is above expectations
- 2016–17: Attainment based on the National Agenda Parameter benchmarks — is above expectations in English, above expectations in mathematics and above expectations in science
- 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:
- British: five IGCSE or GCSE passes (grade E or 3) and one A level or two AS levels (grade E).
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.
Water sports
- Swimming
Individual sports
- Athletics · relay races
- Cycling · Bike Track
Music
- Choir & singing · choir performances
Art & design
- Art · Outdoor Art Studio · Art Atelier
Science & technology
- Robotics
- Coding
- Science & engineering club · Discovery Lab · Little Chefs Kitchen Science Lab
Facilities
- Makerspace
· - Playing field
- Running track
- Sports courts
· - Swimming pool
· - Art studio
· - Music rooms
Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports
- Photography & film
- Modern & jazz dance
Also mentioned: Engineer for a Day, Banker for a Day, numerous student-led charity events, Market Days, establishing a school Green Space, audio editing for voiceovers, blogs and podcasts
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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 · The school provides one thirty-minute lesson in FS2 and one forty-minute lesson in Year 1 of Arabic per week. Due to the small number of native Arabic speakers, they are given the MoE Arabic as an additional language curriculum together with non-native Arabic learners.
Courses after 16
- A level · A Levels
External examinations
- IGCSE
- AS
- A Levels
Facilities
- Junior campus
- Indoor and outdoor learning centres
- Green Space
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- The identification of students of determination and those who are gifted and talented has improved, resulting in better understanding and provision in class. p. 4
- While students’ individual education plans (IEPS) have improved, some teachers still need support in implementing them. p. 21
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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 pristineschool.com, 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
- «With a 100% cohort entry across 106 students and 813 exam entries, Pristine Private School has once again demonstrated a steadfast commitment to academic excellence.» pristineschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Notably, 52% of all exam entries were awarded A*–A, while 75% achieved A*–B, and an impressive 93% secured grades A*–C.» pristineschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «The highest individual achievement of 8A* was received by 8 students, underscoring the talent and dedication present in our student body.» pristineschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Top in the World for AS Level Mathematics» pristineschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
Class size
- «The average class size is 25 students, though numbers may range between 16 and 30.» pristineschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Early Years classes are capped at a maximum of 25 students.» pristineschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
Admissions
- «Applications may be submitted online via our Online Application Form.» pristineschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «APPLY To Foundation Stage 1 & 2» pristineschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «APPLY To Year 1 - Year 13» pristineschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
School buses
- «The Transport Office is located at the Main Campus.» pristineschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «We are pleased to offer safe and efficient transportation services for students across select areas of Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman in partnership with Progressive Transport LLC—a trusted provider with over 15 years of experience in school transport across the UAE.» pristineschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «RTA compliant school buses are equipped with a full suite of modern safety features to ensure peace of mind for both parents and school staff:» pristineschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Transport fees ranges between AED 5,800 and AED 9,000 and is dependant on the service area.» pristineschool.com 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 15 year groupsNote 1
AED 12,300 to AED 29,204Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
FS1 to Year 13, 2026–27
Tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, Pristine Private 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 | ||
| FS1 | AED 25,959 | AED 25,959 |
| FS2 | AED 26,499 | AED 26,499 |
| Primary | ||
| Year 1 | AED 29,204 | AED 29,204 |
| Year 2 | AED 29,204 | AED 29,204 |
| Year 3 | AED 12,300 | AED 12,300 |
| Year 4 | AED 13,015 | AED 13,015 |
| Year 5 | AED 13,015 | AED 13,015 |
| Year 6 | AED 13,015 | AED 13,015 |
| Secondary | ||
| Year 7 | AED 13,754 | AED 13,754 |
| Year 8 | AED 14,228 | AED 14,228 |
| Year 9 | AED 15,058 | AED 15,058 |
| Year 10 | AED 18,449 | AED 18,449 |
| Year 11 | AED 19,440 | AED 19,440 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Year 12 | AED 20,372 | AED 20,372 |
| Year 13 | AED 20,372 | AED 20,372 |
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
10 findings in the last report: 4 strengths, 6 development points, 4 recurring across the last 5 reports.
Early years
Note 11 strength
StrengthFS
Children’s achievements in FS
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Personal development and wellbeing
1 strength
Strength
Students’ personal and social development
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Health, safety and safeguarding
1 strength
Strength
The high-quality arrangements for health and safety, including the pastoral support for students
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Parents and community
1 strength
Strength
The strong partnership with parents and the effective management of the school’s operation
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 8
Teaching
2 development points
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reportsNote 2
Implement best teaching practices consistently to ensure high achievements for all students, with a particular focus on Arabic.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reports
Strengthen leadership capabilities, particularly among middle leaders, by: - developing a more in-depth understanding of best practices in teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum modification, and empowering them to implement improvement plans and monitor their impact to ensure sustained improvements in students’ outcomes.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 12
Assessment
1 development point
Development requiredStudents of determination
Ensure the accurate and effective use of internal and external assessment information to plan and implement challenging lessons that meet the needs of all students, including the students of determination.
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
Develop a reading action plan to monitor and evaluate the planned interventions.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 9, paragraph 5
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports
Continue to analyse the impact of all wellbeing initiatives rigorously so that further developments and improvements are helpful and targeted.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 10, paragraph 9
Reading and literacy
1 development point
Development required
Ensure that all new members of staff are fully aware of how to interpret NGRT data and understand how they can support the development of the students' literacy skills.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 9, paragraph 6
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.
History
14 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2008–09 to 2023–24.
History of Pristine Private 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)
- 2022–23Same as 2019–20Full 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)
- 2015–16Same 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)
- 2013–14Same as 2012–13Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- 2012–13Up from AcceptableFull 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.
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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, Pristine Private School
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 2,057 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 2,001 | 158 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 1,841 | 159 | 14% |
| 2021–22 | 1,558 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 1,557 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 1,519 | 134 | 24% |
| 2018–19 | 1,485 | 126 | 20% |
| 2017–18 | 1,514 | 130 | 11% |
| 2016–17 | 1,489 | 132 | 16% |
| 2015–16 | 1,521 | 128 | 21% |
| 2014–15 | 1,529 | 132 | 22% |
| 2013–14 | 1,556 | Not available | Not available |
| 2012–13 | 1,373 | Not available | Not available |
| 2011–12 | 1,221 | Not available | Not available |
| 2010–11 | 1,068 | 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 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.
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)