Beyond academics Nord Anglia International School Dubai focuses on a child’s complete education. This includes welfare the Arts and STEAM. Nord Anglia International School Dubai quickly became known as a high-performing school.
Nord Anglia International School Dubai in Al Barsha 2 is near Hessa Street and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. Its students come from Arabian Ranches to Dubai Investment Park. They also come from Emirates Hills and Umm Suqeim. Let’s explore what makes this school unique.
Nord Anglia International School Dubai opened in 2014. It was built when the Jacobs family owned the school group. They had a long-term view of profit and margins. The school grew faster than expected. This put pressure on classrooms corridors and facilities. Recently a separate Secondary building opened. It eases pressure from the growing student population. It also enriches educational offerings. This includes an impressive maker/design space.
Over 3050 students attend Nord Anglia International School. The largest group of students is British. Students come from over 80 nationalities. Many Italian French German and Australian children attend.
The school divides provision into four age groups. Early Years serves children aged 3 to 4. Primary serves children aged 5 to 11. Secondary serves children aged 11 to 16. Sixth Form serves students aged 16 to 18. Average class sizes are around 22 students. The school welcomes students from over 91 nationalities. Nord Anglia International School Dubai offers a British education. This includes EYFS I/GCSE and Sixth Form. Sixth Form offers A Level and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. From 2025/26 BTEC and IB Courses will also be options. Currently about 60% of students take A Levels. The remaining 40% take the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Nord Anglia International School Dubai was the second Nord Anglia school to open in the UAE. The first was the British International School in Abu Dhabi. Today there are four Nord Anglia schools in the Emirates. Each shares the same values and ambition for students. Other Nord Anglia schools in the UAE include The Swiss International Scientific School Dubai. There is also Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi. Many see Nord Anglia International School Dubai as the model for opening a new outstanding school in the UAE.
Nord Anglia International School Dubai aims to be the best school in Dubai. It challenges students to think in new ways. It also raises their expectations. The school connects every child globally. This is done through the worldwide Nord Anglia network. Every child learns social graces confidence and skills. These are important outside of academics. They help students thrive after graduation.
The school wants to be known for great learning outstanding results and a distinguished community. It focuses on each child’s happiness and well-being. It offers programs like the Juilliard Performing Arts Programme. Principal Matthew Farthing champions Nord Anglia International School Dubai. He enjoys working with children. He takes pride in the school. He also enjoys the variety in his role. He values balancing education with strategy and business. Mr. Farthing cites the opportunity to be in a group of schools as why he joined Nord Anglia Education. This includes teacher development student exchange programs and partnerships. These partnerships include Dubai Opera Juilliard UNICEF and MIT.
The school offers multiple curricula because of its size and budget. Nord Anglia International School Dubai provides a wide range of subjects and pathways. It includes the IB Diploma Programme BTEC qualifications the High School Diploma and A-level courses. This meets diverse student interests.
NAS Dubai has a strong reputation for university placements. Its alumni network provides access to people in every industry and sector across every continent.
Its facilities are top-notch. No expense was spared building Nord Anglia International School Dubai. It opened in 2014. NAS Dubai was built when the school group was owned by the Jacobs family. They are a Swiss entity. They had a longer-term view of profit and margins. The school reached capacity quickly putting pressure on the space. Recently the school opened a separate Secondary building. It enriches the offerings. Despite this the school reached capacity again after one year. Nord Anglia International School students have access to all facilities they need.