Proven Track Record

Academic
Results & Achievements

Transparent, independently verified academic performance data demonstrating consistent excellence across all grade levels at NAIS Dubai.

+35pp Science Growth
3 Years
68% AP Pass Rate
Score 3+
1080 SAT Average
2024–25
6.4 IELTS Average
Band Score
78% University Entry
IELTS Band 6+
MAP Assessment Data

MAP Growth
2024–2025

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) is an internationally recognised assessment used to track student growth over time. Our Grade 9 results for 2025–26 set a strong baseline in Algebra and Life Science.

Algebra 1 MAP · Grade 9

Strong Algebra Foundation

Grade 9 students performed strongly in their first Algebra 1 MAP baseline, aligned to California Standards — setting a clear benchmark for tracking future growth.

62% At / Above Norm
38% Above Norm
24% Top Quartile
Life Science MAP · Grade 9

Biology Baseline Established

Life Science MAP results show a healthy first-year baseline aligned with Grade 8/9 Biology standards. Results directly inform targeted teaching for 2026.

57% At / Above Norm
31% Above Norm
18% Top Quartile
MAP Progress Ratings

Outstanding Progress
in Key Subjects

NAIS students demonstrate exceptional learning velocity — with Grades 9–12 rated Outstanding in Mathematics progress and Very Good in Science.

Science Progress (Gr 9–12)
76% Very Good
Mathematics Progress (Gr 9–12)
84% Outstanding
Science Progress (Gr 1–5)
96% Outstanding
3-Year Trend Analysis

3-Year MAP
Attainment Trend

Tracking students performing at or above national norm across all phases. Every subject shows upward momentum over three consecutive academic years.

Science — At or Above National Norm

Phase 2 · Gr 1–5
🔬
49%
84%
+35 pp
Best improvement
Phase 3 · Gr 6–8
🧪
48%
58%
+10 pp
Steady growth
Phase 4 · Gr 9–12
⚗️
62%
71%
+9 pp
DSIB: Good
Phase 4 · Above Norm
37%
54%
+17 pp
High performers ↑

Mathematics — At or Above National Norm

Phase 2 · Gr 1–5
52%
79%
+27 pp
Outstanding progress
Phase 3 · Gr 6–8
📐
58%
71%
+13 pp
Very Good progress
Phase 4 · Gr 9–12
📊
63%
76%
+13 pp
Outstanding progress
Phase 4 · Above Norm
🏆
41%
57%
+16 pp
High performers ↑
AP Performance 2024–25

Advanced Placement
Exam Results

Our high school students sit internationally recognised examinations that open doors to universities around the world.

Advanced Placement · Grades 10–12

AP Courses — University-Level Results

College Board AP examinations. A score of 3+ earns university credit worldwide. NAIS offers 10+ AP courses across sciences, humanities, and technology.

68% Overall Pass Rate
10+ Courses Offered
AP Psychology 80%
AP Computer Science 78%
AP Environmental Science 63%
AP Physics 1 58%
SAT · Grades 11–12

SAT Results — 3 Years of Improvement

The SAT (total 1600) is the global standard for college admissions. NAIS students show consistent improvement across three consecutive years in both Reading & Writing and Mathematics.

1080 Avg Total 2024–25
+48 Points Gained
EBRW — Reading & Writing 560 (+36 over 3 yrs)
Mathematics 520 (+26 over 3 yrs)

15% of students scored 1400+ (Top Tier) in 2024–25, up from 8% in 2022–23.

IELTS · English Proficiency

IELTS — Strong English Proficiency

IELTS measures English language ability for university entry. Band 6.0 is the standard requirement for most universities worldwide. Our students consistently exceed this benchmark.

6.4 Average Band
78% Band 6.0+
42% Band 7.0+
Achieved University Entry (Band 6+) 78%
Top University Threshold (Band 7+) 42%
PSAT Performance

PSAT Results
Grade 11 · 2024–2025

NAIS students in Grades 10 and 11 sit the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) as a college readiness benchmark. Both years show meaningful score improvements, placing our students on a strong trajectory toward university success.

Grade 11 EBRW: Score improved from 488 to 510 — a +22 point gain year-over-year, exceeding the College Board benchmark.

Grade 11 Math: Score improved from 432 to 455 — a +23 point gain, approaching the College Board Math benchmark.

Grade 10 EBRW
475
Mean Score 2024–25
Grade 11 EBRW
510
+22 pts from last year
Grade 10 Math
420
Mean Score 2024–25
Grade 11 Math
455
+23 pts from last year

61% of Grade 11 students met the EBRW College Board Benchmark

🎓
The Ultimate Measure

100% University
Acceptance Rate

Every NAIS graduate gains admission to a university. Our dedicated counselling team guides students to top universities in North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and beyond.

100%
University Acceptance
20+
Years of Excellence
45+
Nationalities

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