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Dubai has 11 schools in the islamic category, providing families with focused options.
Compare 5 Islamic international schools in Dubai, United arab emirates. Filter by curriculum, fees (average AED 22,697), location, and more to find the right international school now.
The Central School Dubai, situated in Al Nahda 2, has delivered the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum since 1982. Serving over 3,000 students from kindergarten to Grade 12, the campus features dedicated science laboratories, computer rooms, a library, a central playground, basketball courts, and volleyball courts. Academics are systematically reinforced by distinct annual events including Science Week, Math Week, and a student talent hunt. A unique initiative at the school is its practical environmental stewardship program. Under the Green Legacy initiative, overseen by student eco-commandos, pupils plant saplings across the school grounds and maintain them daily to build active environmental tracking habits. The secondary curriculum incorporates specialized subjects such as Information Technology alongside Islamic Studies or Moral Science. Daily student transportation is fully managed through a fleet of nearly thirty buses equipped with smart attendance tracking and continuous closed-circuit television monitoring.
Indian High School Dubai is a not-for-profit day school operating at three campuses in Oud Metha, Al Garhoud and Dubai Silicon Oasis, serving students from age 3 to 18. The school follows the CBSE curriculum, aligned with MOE guidelines, with Arabic, Islamic Education and UAE Social Studies integrated where relevant. Optional electives include French, Computer Applications and Artificial Intelligence from grade 8, and Senior Secondary offers 21 subject combinations with career guidance and counselling. Founded in 1961, it is part of The Indian High Group of Schools and began with a mission to provide affordable education for Indian expatriates in the UAE. Facilities include a Library of around 30,000 books, Science Labs, and the Future Forward Leeway Lab with 3D printers, Raspberry Pi and Arduino boards, plus an F1-style CAD/CAM facility and a wind tunnel. A two-storey indoor Sports Complex, outdoor fields and clubs support sport, arts and public speaking.
Victory Heights Primary School - City of Arabia is a British curriculum school serving children from Foundation Stage 1 through Year 6. Situated in Dubailand, the campus provides specific amenities such as an indoor 25-metre swimming pool, astroturf sports pitches, a STEAM laboratory, and an expansive art studio. The curriculum delivers the English National Curriculum with a focus on giving children hands-on opportunities to design and experiment. A truly unique feature of the school is its "Small By Design" initiative. By deliberately maintaining low student-to-teacher ratios and capping class sizes at 25, the school ensures that every single learner is known by name and receives individualized attention. Students also participate in specialist Arabic and Islamic studies, taught by native speakers, to connect with UAE culture. This tight-knit structure creates a welcoming community for overseas and expatriate families seeking a supportive environment in Dubai.
Al Ittihad Private School Mamzar is a long‑standing private school in Dubai offering an American curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Founded in 1975 under the auspices of Al Arabia for Educational Development, it forms the founding branch of IPSMamzar, a four‑school network that emphasizes Emirati heritage and Islamic values within the curriculum and campus life. The school delivers lessons in English across most subjects, with Arabic, Islamic, and social studies taught under the Ministry of Education framework, and students graduate with an American High School Diploma accredited by the Ministry of Education. The campus comprises four purpose‑built divisions (Kindergarten, Elementary, Boys's, and Girls's) and features extensive facilities: large gymnasium with two indoor pools, three libraries, science laboratories, computer labs, art rooms, a KG music room, mosques and prayer spaces, clinics, and air‑conditioned cafeterias. Extra‑curriculars include on‑site soccer, Taekwondo, and swimming academies and a strong arts and physical education program.
North American International School Dubai follows an American-based curriculum, with English and Mathematics aligned to the Common Core Standards and other subjects built on California State Standards. Arabic and Islamic Education are delivered according to Ministry standards, and UAE National Education is integrated into the Social Studies program. The school serves KG1 through Grade 12, organized into Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, and High School, with a student-centered approach. French is offered as a foreign language from Grade 5 upwards. MAP assessments are compulsory for all students, and formal exams occur at the ends of December, March, and June. The High School program includes SAT readiness and college-admission requirements. Established in 2007 by Mr. and Mrs. Taher, NAIS serves students from 56 nationalities, fostering inclusion and a multicultural environment. Notable programs include the Model United Nations and a range of clubs in STEM, Arts, and Languages. This supports inquiry and growth.
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