Dubai National School – Al Twar

Dubai National School is a private, independent institution serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 with an international American program of studies to meet the needs of the multi-national community in Dubai. It was inaugurated on August 1988. Strategic locations have been carefully selected to serve interested students in Dubai and Sharjah. DNS has now two branches with a total of 5000 students. It has enjoyed strong support from the community since commencement in September 1988 and has been accredited by NEAS & C since 2003.

Its High School Diploma is recognized by the Ministry of Education and can be equated with the National Secondary Certificate. DNS embraces a commitment to high standards. There is a strong emphasis on teaching students to live in the Islamic faith within the context of the American Education Program. 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.

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.

The core of our philosophy has been derived from the basic pillars of the U.A.E, society and from the General Objectives of the National Educational Policy. The uniqueness of Dubai National School is through having Islamic beliefs and practices as essential elements in its programs. Muslim students are encouraged to practice the Islamic faith within the context of the modern American educational system. They are continuously instructed to have a spirit of religious tolerance.
We believe that:

Moral Education is primarily the responsibility of parents, then the school, the community, and the media.

Education is a continuous process as stipulated by our Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), “Seek Education from the Cradle to the Grave”.

Our international educational programs should be well-organized to provide disciplined and challenging education which will prepare students for post high school opportunities.

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”

Academic emphasis should be matched and balanced with moral values, athletics and arts to enable students to develop their talents and hobbies.

Continuous development of all administrative and teaching staff is a must.