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Al Ittihad Private SchoolCampus & Facilities in Al Mamzar، Dubai

Curriculum
American
KHDA
Good
Location
Dubai, Al Mamzar
Fees
AED 19K - 42K
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Campus & Facilities

Acceptable
KHDA Facilities Rating
The only domain rated below Good in the 2023–2024 inspection; a noted area for improvement
1,543
Students on Roll
A large school by Dubai standards, serving Nursery through Grade 12 on a single campus
AED 42,434
Highest Annual Fee
Below the American curriculum Dubai average of AED 37,431 at mid-range; facilities reflect this pricing tier
1:13
Student-to-Teacher Ratio
Slightly better than Dubai's private school average of 13.6:1 across 204 schools
On-Site NurseHealthy Food CafeteriaReading CornersGood Wellbeing ProvisionEst. 1975

Al Ittihad Private School has occupied its Al Mamzar location since its establishment in 1975, making it one of Dubai's oldest private schools. The campus serves 1,543 students across a full Nursery to Grade 12 span, operating as a single-site school in a well-established residential neighbourhood. Campus size data has not been disclosed publicly, so a precise footprint cannot be confirmed — [MISSING: campus size in square metres or acres] — though the school's age and urban setting suggest a traditional rather than purpose-built suburban campus design.

Facility data available from the KHDA inspection and school profile is limited. Confirmed amenities include a school cafeteria serving healthy food only, a school nurse on site, reading corners distributed across the school, and access to technology for research and learning. High school students in particular use learning technology to support higher-order thinking. Beyond these, specific details on science laboratories, sports facilities, a gymnasium, swimming pool, library, performance spaces, or maker spaces have not been publicly disclosed — [MISSING: full facility inventory including sports halls, labs, library, arts spaces].

The KHDA's 2023–2024 inspection delivered a pointed verdict on the physical environment: management, staffing, facilities and resources were rated only Acceptable — the sole domain to fall below Good in an otherwise Good-rated school. Inspectors noted that buildings and equipment are adequately maintained and that health and safety procedures are highly effective, with comprehensive fire drill and evacuation records. However, the inspection also recommended that governors do more to ensure the provision of learning resources needed to move the school forward. This is a meaningful gap for a school with 1,543 students and ambitions to improve academic outcomes.

On the fee-to-facility question, IPS Mamzar's fees range from AED 18,635 to AED 42,434, placing it broadly in line with the citywide median of AED 35,525 and below the American curriculum median of AED 33,610 at the midpoint. At this fee level, parents should expect functional but not premium facilities — and the Acceptable inspection rating for resources confirms that expectation is broadly met, though not exceeded. Among the 42 American curriculum schools in Dubai, where fees can reach AED 96,263, IPS Mamzar sits in the mid-range tier; parents considering higher-fee American curriculum alternatives should anticipate meaningfully stronger facility provision elsewhere. What IPS Mamzar does offer — a healthy-food cafeteria, on-site medical care, and a wellbeing-focused environment rated Good overall — reflects a school that prioritises student care within its resource constraints.