H.H.Shaikh Rashid Al Maktoum Pakistani School, Dubai
Pakistan School in Al Qusais 1, Dubai
Last updated
Curriculum
Pakistan
KHDA
Acceptable
Location
Dubai, Al Qusais 1
Fees
AED 4K - 9K
The Executive Summary
H.H.Shaikh Rashid Al Maktoum Pakistani School Dubai occupies a distinctive and largely uncontested niche among Al Qusais 1 schools: it is one of the very few institutions in Dubai delivering the Pakistani national curriculum (FBISE) from KG 1 through Grade 12 under a single roof, making it the natural first choice for Pakistani expatriate families who want their children to remain on the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education pathway. With a KHDA rating of Acceptable - held consistently since 2018-2019 after climbing out of a prolonged Weak rating - the school is a story of measured, incremental improvement rather than academic excellence. School fees Dubai parents will find genuinely affordable, ranging from AED 4,800 to AED 9,000 per year, making it by far the most cost-accessible full-cycle school in the area. The school's motto, Every Child is a Winner, reflects a community-centred ethos that prioritises belonging, Islamic identity and personal development alongside academics. Attainment and progress in Islamic Education were good across the school - by the high school, most students could memorise and recite The Holy Qur'an and had an excellent understanding of how to relate what they were learning to their lives - and this spiritual and moral dimension is the school's most visible and celebrated strength.
FBISE Pakistani CurriculumAED 4,800 Entry FeesKG 1 to Grade 12Acceptable KHDA 2024Strong Islamic Education
“The teachers are so cooperative and understanding. After joining mid-session we were very satisfied with the methodologies the team uses to educate our kids. Special thanks to the whole SRAMPS team for being creative with children.”
— Primary Phase ParentAcademic Framework & Learning Style
The school follows the Pakistani national curriculum, accredited and examined by the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) - the same board that governs secondary education across Pakistan. This is a critically important distinction for families: qualifications earned here are directly recognised by Pakistani universities, and the curriculum structure mirrors what students would experience back home, easing transitions in either direction. The school is structured into four phases - Early Years (KG 1-KG 2), Primary (Grades 1-5), Middle (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). In the High School phase, students sit the FBISE Secondary School Certificate (SSC) in Grades 9-10 and the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) in Grades 11-12. Elective streams in Grades 11-12 include Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, General Science, Commerce, and Humanities, offering reasonable breadth for a school of this size and fee point.
In terms of attainment, the KHDA 2023-2024 inspection report presents a mixed picture. Islamic Education attainment is Good across Primary, Middle and High phases, which is the school's strongest academic subject. Science attainment is also Good in Primary, Middle and High, with inspectors noting that investigation is well developed. English attainment reaches Good in the High phase, though it remains Acceptable in earlier phases. Mathematics attainment is Acceptable across all phases, with inspectors flagging that students have too few opportunities for investigation and that critical thinking skills are underdeveloped. Arabic as an Additional Language attainment is rated Weak across Primary, Middle and High, which is a persistent concern - though progress is rated Acceptable, indicating that students are moving forward from low starting points. In benchmark assessments, students made significant improvements over two years, now rated outstanding in English, very good in mathematics and good in science according to the KHDA report. The school's PIRLS 2021 average score was 438, falling 24 points short of its target. The school uses the Moral, Social and Cultural Education (MSCE) framework in line with UAE Ministry of Education requirements, and ICT is integrated into the middle phase curriculum. The school does not publish specific FBISE pass rate percentages publicly, so parents should request this data directly during admissions. University destination data is not published, though the school has hosted career guidance events such as the Empowered: Navigating College Admissions and Career Paths session. Academically, the school is appropriate for families seeking curriculum continuity with Pakistan rather than a pathway to Western universities.
Good
Islamic Education Attainment (Primary-High)
KHDA DSIB Inspection 2023-2024
Good
Science Attainment (Primary-High)
KHDA DSIB Inspection 2023-2024
438
PIRLS 2021 Average Score
24 points below target; benchmark improvements noted
Acceptable
Mathematics Attainment (All Phases)
Critical thinking and investigation flagged as weak areas
Extracurricular Activities (ECAs)
For a school operating at highly affordable fee levels, SRAMPS demonstrates a commendable range of enrichment activities that extend well beyond the classroom. The school's event calendar - documented extensively on its website - reveals a genuinely active co-curricular culture. Sports provision includes badminton, basketball, tennis, football and cricket, with dedicated facilities for each. The school organises an Annual Sports Day and an Indoor Sports Gala, and students have participated in the Mini ILT20 cricket event, reflecting the community's deep connection to the sport.
In the performing arts and cultural space, the school stages an Annual Play and has held Graduation Ceremonies, Art Exhibitions, and writing competitions including a dedicated Young Author programme and a Vocab Marathon. The Qirat Competition - testing Quranic recitation - is a signature annual event that reflects the school's Islamic identity. Academic enrichment events include an Integrated Learning Expo Competition (Grades 2-8), a Mathematics Day, a Robotics YAS Activity and a Pitch Black Session that introduces students to immersive science experiences. Cultural awareness is embedded through events such as Cultural Diversity Day, UAE National Day celebrations, and trips to the Shindagha Museum and the Sharjah Book Festival. Community and wellbeing initiatives include Kindness Week, World Health Day, Earth Day activities, and a student-led recycling initiative. The school also maintains a Sustainability Champions programme and Wellbeing Champions roles that give students meaningful leadership responsibilities. While the school does not publish a numbered ECA catalogue, the breadth of documented activities suggests a lively, if informally structured, enrichment programme.
5+
Competitive Sports Offered
Badminton, basketball, tennis, football, cricket
Annual Qirat CompetitionRobotics & STEM ActivitiesYoung Author ProgrammeSustainability ChampionsMini ILT20 Cricket
Pastoral Care & Well-being
Pastoral care at SRAMPS is one of the school's genuine strengths, and the KHDA 2023-2024 report corroborates what parents consistently describe - a warm, community-centred environment where students feel safe and known. The school's personal development ratings are Good across all phases and Very Good in High School, which is notable for an Acceptable-rated school. Inspectors found that the behaviour of most students is commendable, bullying is rare, and students display tolerance and positivity. Students in the High phase in particular were singled out for displaying very mature and responsible attitudes and playing positive roles in daily school management.
The school has implemented a structured wellbeing programme that includes a daily empathy initiative, a gratitude lunch served by Grade 12 students to staff, morning fitness activities during assemblies, and a nutrition and fitness challenge. Wellbeing Champions and Sustainability Ambassadors are student-led roles that give pupils a genuine sense of agency. The school employs a dedicated psychologist (Ms. Saiqa Batool) and one guidance counsellor, which is a lean support structure for 1,357 students - parents of children with more complex emotional needs should probe the depth of this provision during admissions. Safeguarding policies are described by KHDA inspectors as secure and supported by regular staff training, with incident reports and medical records maintained securely. A Health Clinic is on-site with qualified medical staff who coordinate with the Dubai Health Authority on immunisation programmes. One area flagged by inspectors is that girls frequently do not participate in formal physical education lessons, which is a wellbeing concern the school has been asked to address.
“This school is a place where knowledge meets inspiration, and every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and shape a brighter future. The teachers are not rude - they are polite and friendly.”
— High School ParentCampus & Facilities
Located on Baghdad Street in Al Qusais 1, SRAMPS occupies a purpose-built urban campus that has been operational since 1995. The school is conveniently positioned in one of Dubai's most densely Pakistani-populated residential districts, making it highly accessible by foot, bus and school transport for families living in Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Muhaisnah and surrounding areas. The campus is not large by the standards of premium Dubai schools, and the KHDA inspection notes that the premises impose certain limitations on inclusion provision - a candid acknowledgement that physical space is a constraint.
Despite its modest footprint, the school has invested in key functional facilities. Separate boys' and girls' wings each have spacious, shaded outdoor areas for assemblies and school events. A dedicated sports ground supports badminton, basketball and tennis, while a multi-functional field is used for football and cricket. Early Years students benefit from a shaded outdoor Jungle Gym with AstroTurf flooring. Three science laboratories - for Physics, Chemistry and Biology - are equipped for practical experiments. All classrooms are fitted with interactive projectors, reflecting the school's stated commitment to digital integration. The school also features a dedicated Health Clinic with qualified medical staff and an Isolation Room compliant with KHDA and DHA guidelines. Technology infrastructure is developing: AI is referenced in the middle phase curriculum, and ICT is integrated across subjects, though the KHDA report notes that technology and other resources remain limited overall. There is no swimming pool, dedicated performing arts theatre or library referenced in the school's published facilities - parents seeking those amenities will need to look elsewhere.
3
Science Laboratories
Physics, Chemistry and Biology - equipped for practical sessions
1995
Year Campus Established
30+ years serving the Pakistani community in Al Qusais
Interactive Projectors in All ClassroomsPhysics, Chemistry, Biology LabsShaded Outdoor Sports GroundOn-Site Health ClinicSeparate Boys and Girls WingsAstroTurf Early Years Play Gym
Teaching & Learning Quality
The KHDA 2023-2024 inspection provides a nuanced picture of teaching quality at SRAMPS. Teaching for effective learning is rated Good in the High School phase, but only Acceptable in Foundation Stage, Primary and Middle - meaning the majority of students experience teaching that meets but does not exceed basic standards. The strongest teaching is found in Islamic Education, science and the High phase, where inspectors observed teachers facilitating learning rather than simply directing it. In these contexts, teachers demonstrate secure subject knowledge and plan purposeful lessons that encourage discussion and critical thinking.
The weakest area is the Foundation Stage (KG), where assessment is rated Weak - the only Weak rating in the entire inspection report. Inspectors found that KG teachers provide too few opportunities for active learning, rely excessively on worksheets rather than discovery-based approaches, and use assessment procedures that do not accurately capture what children know or what they need to learn next. This is a significant concern for parents of young children. In other phases, assessment is Acceptable, with internal procedures linked to curriculum standards and students benchmarked against international norms. However, feedback in workbooks is described as limited, and differentiation - tailoring tasks to different ability levels - is identified as inconsistent. The teacher-to-student ratio is approximately 1:16 (84 teachers for 1,357 students), which is reasonable. The largest nationality group of teachers is Pakistani, suggesting strong cultural and linguistic alignment with the student body. Seven teaching assistants support 58 students of determination. The KHDA report notes that technology and resources remain limited, and professional development - while evidenced through improved outcomes in some areas - has not yet fully resolved the KG assessment gap.
1:16
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
84 teachers for 1,357 students
7
Teaching Assistants
Supporting 58 students of determination
Weak
KG Assessment Rating
Only Weak rating in the 2023-2024 KHDA report - key concern for Early Years parents
Leadership & Management
Ms. Aisha Nasim has served as Principal of SRAMPS since 3 September 2019, making her one of the longer-serving heads among comparable community schools in Dubai. The KHDA inspection describes her as an influential principal who is creating a modern inclusive environment focused on the development of learning skills - a notably positive characterisation within an otherwise Acceptable-rated report. Her tenure has coincided with the school's sustained climb from Weak ratings (held from 2011 to 2018) to Acceptable, a trajectory that reflects genuine organisational improvement even if the pace has been gradual.
Leadership effectiveness is rated Acceptable overall by KHDA, as is school self-evaluation and improvement planning. The development plan is described as based on both internal and external outcome data, and it has led to some improvements - particularly in science and Islamic Education. However, inspectors note that the quality of planning is insufficient in places and that monitoring of implementation has yet to be fully established. Parents and the community are rated Good - the strongest leadership sub-rating - reflecting the school's genuine success in building enthusiastic parental partnerships. The school communicates with families via WhatsApp (for fee payment confirmations), social media (Facebook and Twitter), and in-person events. The school has recently introduced Zenda, a digital fee payment platform, demonstrating a willingness to modernise administrative processes. Governance is rated Acceptable. The school's ownership structure is private, and the local community has provided considerable support, though the KHDA report notes that students' engagement beyond the school remains restricted. The school's strategic direction - as articulated through its values of Respect, Responsibility, Positivity and Integrity - is clearly communicated and visibly embedded in school culture.
KHDA Inspection Results (Decoded)
The KHDA DSIB 2023-2024 inspection rated H.H.Shaikh Rashid Al Maktoum Pakistani School as Acceptable overall - the same rating it has held since 2018-2019. This is the third consecutive Acceptable rating, suggesting the school has stabilised at this level but has not yet broken through to Good. To understand what Acceptable means in practice: it indicates a school that meets minimum regulatory standards, delivers functional education, and has identifiable strengths, but has not yet achieved the consistency of provision and outcomes required for a Good rating. For the right family - specifically those seeking FBISE curriculum continuity at genuinely affordable fees - Acceptable does not mean inadequate. It means parents should go in with clear eyes about where the school excels and where it does not.
The inspection highlights four areas of excellence: the profound effect of Islamic Education on school culture, improving science outcomes, strong personal development, and secure health and safety procedures. The four key recommendations from KHDA inspectors are: ensuring all teachers deliver skilful differentiation; fixing KG assessment procedures; taking KG children outdoors for integrated learning; and ensuring all students make good progress in Arabic. The school's rating history shows a dramatic turnaround - from six consecutive Weak ratings between 2011-2018 to sustained Acceptable from 2018-2019 onwards. The Dubai Focus Area ratings for 2023-2024 show Acceptable for both Wellbeing and Inclusion, indicating these are areas of ongoing development rather than strength.
Islamic Education - School's Standout Strength
Attainment and progress in Islamic Education are Good across Primary, Middle and High phases. High school students demonstrate excellent Quranic memorisation, recitation with Tajweed rules, and the ability to relate Islamic principles to contemporary life. Inspectors described this as a defining feature of school culture.
Science - Improving Outcomes Across Phases
Science attainment and progress are rated Good in Primary, Middle and High phases. Students develop scientific method skills - predicting, observing, recording and presenting findings - particularly in the High phase. Inspectors noted that investigation is well developed in science, contrasting favourably with mathematics.
Personal Development and School Culture
Personal development is rated Good across all phases and Very Good in High School. Students demonstrate strong understanding of Islamic values, UAE heritage and multicultural awareness. Bullying is rare, behaviour is generally commendable, and student-led roles such as Wellbeing Champions and Sustainability Ambassadors are functioning well.
KG Assessment and Active Learning - Rated Weak
The Foundation Stage received the report's only Weak rating - for assessment. KG teachers rely too heavily on worksheets, provide too few opportunities for active and discovery-based learning, and use assessment procedures that do not accurately capture children's current knowledge or next learning steps. KHDA has specifically recommended taking KG children outdoors and redesigning assessment for this phase.
Arabic Attainment Persistently Weak
Arabic as an Additional Language attainment is rated Weak across Primary, Middle and High phases. Assessment data does not accurately reflect students' proficiency because students are grouped by grade rather than by years of Arabic study. Speaking and extended writing skills are underdeveloped. KHDA has made improving Arabic progress a key recommendation.
Inspection History
2023-2024
Acceptable
2022-2023
Acceptable
2019-2020
Acceptable
2018-2019
Acceptable
2017-2018
Weak
2016-2017
Weak
2015-2016
Weak
2014-2015
Weak
Fees & Value for Money
H.H. Shaikh Rashid Al Maktoum Pakistani School offers one of the most affordable fee structures in Dubai for the 2025–2026 academic year, making it an accessible choice for Pakistani expatriate families. Tuition fees range from AED 4,800 per year for KG to Grade 5, rising to AED 5,450 per year for Grades 6–10, and AED 9,000 per year for Grades 11 and 12. These fees are significantly lower than the Dubai average, reflecting the school's community-focused mission to provide affordable education following the Pakistani national curriculum.
AED 4,800
Annual Fees From
AED 9,000
Annual Fees To
Year / GradeAnnual Fee
KG 1
AED 4,800KG 2
AED 4,800Grade 1
AED 4,800Grade 2
AED 4,800Grade 3
AED 4,800Grade 4
AED 4,800Grade 5
AED 4,800Grade 6
AED 5,450Grade 7
AED 5,450Grade 8
AED 5,450Grade 9
AED 5,450Grade 10
AED 5,450Grade 11
AED 9,000Grade 12
AED 9,000The school offers flexible payment options, including monthly instalments of AED 480, AED 545, or AED 900 depending on the grade level. Payments can be made via bank transfer to United Bank Limited or through the Zenda app, which also supports card payments and a 'Pay Later' instalment option. A one-time registration fee of AED 500 applies for new students, who are also required to pay the first three months of tuition in full upon enrolment. No fees are charged for the months of July and August.
Given its Acceptable KHDA rating and the breadth of education offered from KG 1 through Grade 12, the school represents strong value for money within the Pakistani curriculum segment in Dubai. The introduction of the Zenda payment platform further enhances convenience for parents, offering rewards, cashback, and flexible financing options.
Additional Costs
Registration Fee500(one-time)
The Final Verdict: Who Is This School For?
SRAMPS is a school with a clear, honest identity - and that clarity is its greatest asset. It is not trying to compete with British curriculum schools in Jumeirah or IB schools in Academic City. It is serving a specific community - Pakistani expatriate families in Al Qusais and surrounding areas - with a curriculum that keeps their children on the FBISE pathway, at fees that are genuinely accessible to middle-income households. The school has made real progress over the past six years, climbing out of a decade of Weak ratings to a stable Acceptable, with genuine strengths in Islamic Education, science, personal development and community culture. Ms. Aisha Nasim's leadership has been a stabilising force, and the school's warm, values-driven culture is evidenced both by KHDA inspectors and by parent feedback.
The school is not the right choice for families prioritising Western university pathways, high academic attainment benchmarks, or premium facilities. The KG assessment weakness is a specific red flag for parents of very young children. Arabic provision is persistently weak. And while the school's enrichment calendar is impressive for its fee level, it cannot match the depth of provision at higher-fee institutions. The honest verdict: for its intended audience, SRAMPS delivers strong value and a nurturing environment. For families outside that specific profile, there are better-matched options among the Al Qusais 1 schools and the broader Dubai education landscape.
THE “RIGHT FIT”
Pakistani expatriate families seeking FBISE curriculum continuity from KG to Grade 12, at genuinely affordable fees (AED 4,800-9,000), within a strong Islamic values framework and a warm, culturally familiar community environment.
THE “WRONG FIT”
Families targeting Western university admissions, parents of KG-age children who prioritise active, play-based early learning, or households seeking premium facilities such as a swimming pool, performing arts theatre or extensive ECA catalogue.
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Over the last year, the teachers and school have made a huge progress with our kids. Good luck and we can't wait for things to get even better.
— Primary Phase Parent
Strengths
- Exceptionally affordable fees - AED 4,800 to AED 9,000 per year
- Full FBISE Pakistani curriculum from KG 1 to Grade 12
- Islamic Education rated Good across all phases by KHDA
- Science attainment Good in Primary, Middle and High phases
- Personal development Very Good in High School
- Warm, community-centred culture with strong Islamic values
- Convenient Al Qusais 1 location for Pakistani residential community
- Stable leadership under Ms. Aisha Nasim since 2019
Areas for Improvement
- Overall KHDA rating is Acceptable - not Good or higher
- KG assessment rated Weak - a specific concern for Early Years parents
- Arabic attainment persistently Weak across Primary, Middle and High
- Limited facilities compared to higher-fee Dubai schools - no pool or theatre
- Girls' participation in physical education flagged as insufficient by KHDA