Nibras International School is a American Curriculum / Advanced Placement school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1996. Annual tuition ranges from $6,886 to $13,663 USD.
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Scholarships Available
ISP Scholarships offer up to 75% off tuition over two years. Three types: ISP Academic Excellence, ISP International Learner, and ISP Tomorrow's Leaders. Eligibility requires GPA 3.5 or above with no grade lower than a B (Middle and High School), official on-site testing at NIS, exemplary TORCH values, a recommendation letter from a recent administrator, and consideration of family circumstances and number of siblings attending NIS. Scholarships include personalised mentorship and access to international ISP programmes.
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About
Nibras International School is a private co-educational day school located in Dubai Investments Park 1, Dubai, UAE, serving students aged 4 to 18 from Kindergarten through Grade 12. It offers a rigorous NEASC-accredited American curriculum aligned to AERO Common Core Plus standards with Advanced Placement programmes, and is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP). The school emphasises inclusion, multilingualism through English, Arabic, and French instruction, and social-emotional wellbeing, drawing a highly international student body of approximately 100 nationalities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
NEASC-accredited American curriculum (AERO Common Core Plus) with Advanced Placement; highly international community of approximately 100 nationalities; fully inclusive school with dedicated Inclusion Team for SEN, EAL, and Gifted & Talented learners; multilingual program with English, Arabic, and French; part of International Schools Partnership (ISP) with access to global programmes and ISP scholarships of up to 75% off tuition; on-campus DHA-licensed paediatrician and full-time nurse; structured university admissions pathway with 1:1 mentoring.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG1-KG2 | AED 6,886~$ 1,876 |
| Grade 10 | AED 13,687~$ 3,729 |
| Grades 1-3 | AED 7,686~$ 2,094 |
| Grades 4-6 | AED 9,581~$ 2,611 |
| Grades 7-9 | AED 11,582~$ 3,156 |
| Grades 11-12 | AED 13,687~$ 3,729 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 25,316 - 50,231. Application fee: $136.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact the Admissions Team or fill out an online inquiry form. 2. Schedule a school tour (in-person or virtual). 3. Submit application with required documents (Emirates ID/Residence Visa, passport, current school year report). 4. Complete in-school or online assessment and interview. 5. Receive offer, confirm acceptance within 7 days, and pay AED 2,300 registration fee. 6. Receive pre-start orientation information including uniforms and timetables.
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School Day
KG sessions run from 7:45am to 1:00pm. Grades 1–12 run from 7:45am to 2:45pm. On Fridays, hours end earlier for all grades, at 11:45am.
Student Life
Kindergarten and Elementary students wear a bright green polo shirt with dark blue skulotte/shorts/trousers and a dark blue sweater. Middle and High School students wear a bright green polo shirt with dark trousers and a dark blue sweater. Uniforms are purchased separately from Trutex at Cityland Mall. PE kit consists of a bright green and blue polo, blue shorts or trousers, and a swimming kit.
The cafeteria provides nutritious meals designed by SwissCanonica and a nutritional specialist. Daily meals include fresh vegetables for starters, protein-rich mains with vegetarian options, and desserts, with grab-and-go options available.
Wellbeing & Safety
Wellbeing is a defined Life Competency within the Learning.First framework, balancing mental, emotional and physical health. The school supports student wellbeing through an Inclusion Team and counselors, with mentors and a focus on positive emotional development. On-campus medical support includes a full-time nurse and a Dubai Health Authority-licensed paediatrician. KHDA guidance informs wellbeing strategies and family engagement.
Safeguarding is a core commitment with staff trained to spot concerns early, guided by safeguarding policies. The team includes a School Guidance Counselor (Secondary), Divisional Safeguard Leads for Elementary and Secondary, and a Designated Safeguarding Lead. On-campus security includes CCTV surveillance, controlled access points, visitor registration and IDs. Medical support via a full-time nurse and DHA-licensed paediatrician. Regular lessons cover digital safety and online risk awareness.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) network.