Located on Cairo Street in Dubai, Al Ittihad Private School, Al Mamzar—often referred to as IPS Mamzar—is a coeducational institution delivering an American curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses from early years through senior school. What sets the school apart is its distinct balance between international academics and regional culture, integrating United States and UAE educational systems within a framework firmly rooted in Islamic values.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Strong cultural and Islamic grounding, with parents valuing the school's commitment to UAE heritage and Arabic alongside the US curriculum.
- Supportive and caring teachers, particularly noted for fostering a friendly, nurturing environment in early years and primary sections.
- Relatively accessible tuition rates, offering a more budget-friendly American curriculum option compared to many Dubai competitors.
Negatives
- Inconsistent administration and management, with staff and parents citing communication issues, heavy administrative stress, and bureaucratic HR policies.
- Classroom discipline issues, particularly noted regarding student behavior management within the boys' middle school section.
- Address
- Cairo St., Al MamzarDubaiUnited Arab Emirates
- Website
- http://www.ipsmamzar.com
- [email protected]
- Phone
- United Arab Emirates (+971) 971 42966314
- System
- American
- National education system
- United Arab Emirates, United States
- Curriculum
- AP
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Faculty
- 184
- Students
- Coeducational
- Religious affiliation
- Islamic
