AGES 5 TO 11

PRIMARY CURRICULUM

Our Primary curriculum nurtures confident, curious, and optimistic learners who make remarkable progress. Following the English National Curriculum, which is adapted to meet the needs of our diverse international community, our students enjoy a stimulation and academically enriching education.
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OUR PRIMARY CURRICULUM

At Primary, our 5 to 11-year-olds follow the English National Curriculum, which is adapted to our unique international setting. Our curriculum is respected around the world, thanks to the careful structure of each Key Stage, which lays the foundations for a lifelong educational journey.

Both academically rigorous and flexible, our curriculum focuses on the core subjects of English, maths, and science, while also expanding knowledge music, art, drama, humanities, and languages. We also place a clear emphasis on personal, social, health, and economic (PSHE) education. 

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LOWER PRIMARY

Our broad and balanced Key Stage 1 curriculum includes English, maths, science, Arabic, languages, geography, history, art and craft, music, PE (including swimming), health education, and ICT. 

Your child’s teachers will create a rich and stimulating environment where they’ll develop their language and literacy skills, too. Engaging experiences will develop their interest in reading with fluency, accuracy, understanding, and enjoyment.

In maths and science, real-world experiences bring theoretical concepts to life. Our students also link these subjects to other areas of the curriculum, immersing themselves in cross-curricular learning and exciting projects and topics.

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UPPER PRIMARY

At Key Stage 2, we continue to nurture our children’s natural curiosity, supporting them to become increasingly independent and confident learners.

Your child will begin to explore subjects in more depth and make use of our specialist facilities. Subjects include English, maths, science, languages, Arabic, humanities, ICT, music, drama, dance, art, PE, social studies, and DICE subjects (design, innovation, computing, and enterprise).

Our teachers will personalise learning to your child's needs and abilities. They’ll also extend and challenge, encouraging them to take risks and grow in intellectual confidence, all within a safe and happy environment. 

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A TYPICAL DAY AT NAS DUBAI

With inspiring curricula, dynamic spaces, and world-class teachers, school days at NAS Dubai are engaging and full of fun experiences.
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Mindful mornings
After a warm welcome from their teacher, our Primary students settle into class. Mindfulness activities create a sense of calm and set our learners up for the day.
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Bringing learning to life
Across the core subjects, we challenge our students to think critically and tackle real-world issues. These foster a love for literacy and numeracy, as well as science, languages, the arts, and STEAM.
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World languages
Our Primary students study Arabic and a second language of their choice - French, German, Mandarin, or Spanish. This is the perfect way to immerse themselves in new cultures, which are brought to life by our specialist teachers.
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Creative expression
The performing arts are an important part of every student's day. Our children love to express their creativity through dance and drama, inspired by visiting specialists from The Juilliard School.
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DICE curriculum
Exhilarating Design, Innovation, Computing, Enterprise (DICE) subjects give students the chance to brainstorm ideas, tackle tricky challenges, and work together to solve problems.
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Feeding bright minds
At lunch, our students enjoy a tasty meal freshly prepared by our in-house caterers, Lunchbox. It's then time to explore some our fantastic outdoor spaces, including our Pirate Ship Playground and multi-purpose areas.
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Something for everyone
The learning never stops at NAS Dubai! Enriching after-school activities - from ballet to animation, cricket to coding – offer something for every student.
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HOW WE TEACH

INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS

Outstanding teachers make outstanding schools, which is why we only recruit the best. Your child will learn from highly qualified educators who are at the forefront of global techniques. They’ll inspire your child to achieve more than they ever thought possible – and prepare them for the challenge of Secondary. 
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OUR FACILITIES

A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT

On our modern campus, seamlessly connected Primary and Secondary spaces promote interactive, purposeful collaboration between students of all ages and backgrounds. This creates a strong sense of community, fostering openness and respect. 
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CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ACHIEVEMENT

At NAS Dubai, we offer a truly international school experience, which inspires our students to achieve remarkable results and make a difference in the world outside the classroom.

OUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
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