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Questions & answers
Common questions about Dubai Carmel School, answered from KHDA inspection data:
What did KHDA inspectors highlight as this school's strengths?
According to the most recent KHDA inspection, this school's notable strengths include:
- Students’ personal development in FS and at Post-16.
- Students’ understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture.
- Students’ social responses and their innovation skills.
- 🏛️ 44 years of excellence
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- As a matter of urgency, address health and safety issues by providing thorough training to all members of staff.
- Ensure a wider representation of governors with a range of expertise.
- Improve students’ attainment in all subjects.
- Develop a rigorous process which will produce accurate school self-evaluation.
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Good → Acceptable (2008 to 2023). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
How does the school perform across different age groups?
KHDA rates each phase separately for attainment and progress in core subjects:
- Foundation Stage — islamic education attainment: Not Applicable, english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Good
- Primary — islamic education attainment: Good, english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Acceptable
- Secondary — islamic education attainment: Good, english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Acceptable
- Post 16 — islamic education attainment: Good, english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Good
How competitive is admission to Dubai Carmel School?
Moderate Demand. Apply 6-12 months ahead. Good chances. Admission-difficulty score: 47/100.
How have fees at this school changed?
Looking at Grade 5 fees from 2011 to 2025 (KHDA open data), tuition has gone from AED 7,956 to AED 9,809 — a +23% change.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1 across 66 teachers (plus 22 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Dubai Carmel School is in Al Qusais First, the area KHDA lists for it. On the map it falls within the Al Nahda Second municipal community (about 61,936 residents). The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Stadium on the Green Line, 2.7 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: NA. External exams: IGCSE.