Dubai National School, Al Twar

Dubai National School is a renowned private educational institution that serves learners from pre-KG to grade 12 as it opened its doors - in August 1988. It is located in Al Twar 1 area around 20 minutes from Mirdiff and 10 minutes from Sharjah. We follow the American curriculum, which is based on 21st-century skills. We also offer a wide range of elective courses that are compatible with the personalized learning path of each learner to facilitate the pursue of their tertiary education in leading universities globally and locally.

The school is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees who are very ambitious and keen on providing a first-class education and facilities. Teachers are recruited locally and internationally and the staff-student ratio is 1:9. Staff development programs are continuously taking place.

DNS has contemporary facilities with three large swimming pools, various sport courts, modern science labs and computer labs accompanied by flexible indoor and outdoor learning spaces that would make DNS an outstanding learning community with core values targeted towards underpinning the learners’ high academic aspirations.

Both students and faculty contribute to the international flavour of the campus and all share in the rights and privileges without discrimination. This focus on diversity and excellence has earned the school an outstanding record on preparing its graduates for university studies. Traditional values such as patriotism, good discipline, respect for all and especially the elderly, respect for religious beliefs, loyalty, Silat Al Rahim (family relations) & devotion to truth are highly respected and integrated into the curricula. Moreover, as a school we subscribe to the Declaration of the Rights of the Child as adopted by the United Nations; "Each child, as a unique individual, regardless of his/her ethnic background, should enjoy special protection, be given opportunities and facilities to develop physically, mentally, socially and spiritually in a healthy and appropriate manner in conditions of freedom and dignity” At DNS, we are looking forward to welcoming you to be part of our family and we assure you that you child would relish our enriching and unforgettable learning experiences.

At DNS, we believe that moral Education is primarily the responsibility of parents, then the school, the community, and the media. Our international educational programs should be well-organized to provide disciplined and challenging education which will prepare students for post-high school opportunities. Academic emphasis should be matched and balanced with moral values, athletics and arts to enable students to develop their talents and hobbies. Continuous professional development of all administrative and teaching staff is essential to ensure the continuity of the long learning process. Parents are regarded as our strategic partners whose suggestions and voices are highly valued.

Dubai National School- Al Twar is an authorized American school that provides distinguished educational services for more than 1500 students of Emirati, Arab and international citizenships. It was among the first schools in the U.A.E. to obtain the accreditation and reaccreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Knowledge (NEASC). The school recruits highly qualified teaching and administrative staff to maintain high quality education even during the pandemic circumstances and this was done through the wise use of its rich, technological human resources and well-equipped premises. The school provides students with individualized care and support to ensure accelerated learning progress. A wide range of elective courses are available to all the high school students to meet their various needs, interests, and abilities. We are filled with feelings of pride as our graduates are successfully admitted to the local and the international top-ranking universities and colleges.

Dubai National School-Al Twar continues to fulfil its promise to all parents to provide their children with highly Innovative American education within the U.A.E. local societal traditions with more focus on the Arabic language, Islamic values , and morals of tolerance, equality, and justice.

Dubai National School offers a distinguished American curriculum to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. In addition to the AP core subjects. Its High School Diploma is recognized by the Ministry of Education and can be equated with the National Secondary Certificate. Beyond its rigorous academic program, DNS equips students with the academic excellence, attitude, motivation as well as Islamic values required to build strong, independent, and devoted citizens who contribute to the development of society.

DNS core values are considered as an integral educational ethos that forges our school’s multicultural and globalized community as these nucleus values accompanied with other various dragon traits would result in creating a safe, healthy, and happy learning environment which meets the diverse needs of all the members of the learning community.

DNS blends the American style of education and Middle Eastern history with the Emirati Islamic values to create a welcoming environment where children are encouraged to develop outstanding skills and comprehensive progress through utilizing the most advanced technological platforms, as well as curricular and extra-curricular activities.We, in DNS, promote tolerance, harmony, and empathy through active participation in nationwide and global activities. DNS provides a safe and supportive surrounding where children strive for discovering their own interests and seek to empower their lifelong learning. DNS has now two branches with a total of 5000 students. It has enjoyed strong support from the community since its commencement in September 1988. DNS has been accredited by NEASC since 2003.