Our Legacy
‘Salam’ means ‘peace’ in Arabic and together with the statement ‘where every child is special’, Salam is firmly embedded into the ethos of the school and a fundamental belief we inculcate in our staff and students. Diversity, tolerance and inclusion underpin the importance of celebrating individuality and a collective sense of purpose. These values fit very well into that of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. It is reflected in all Al Salam has achieved in showing care and commitment for over 35 years in Dubai as well as all it strives to achieve in the future.
Al Salam Private School began as a nursery in 1985 and three years later, Al Salam Private School was established. The location of the school changed as it grew and larger sites were used to accommodate the growing numbers. Al Salam operated in the historic communities of Dubai, Al Rigga, to Al Muteena and later Hor Al Anz through to its current site in Al Nahda 2.
In September 2019, Al Salam began a new phase in its journey with the building of a second campus, Al Salam Community School, in Al Twar 2. The new campus was to be the home of Al Salam’s enhanced and diversified secondary and Post-16 provision as students were moved across from ASPS to ASCS.
In line with the aspiration of the Al Salam to provide outstanding value for money, the new and state-of-the-art facility set out to build it’s tradition of exceptional levels of student achievement and character development.
Al Salam Private School continued on its path as a very high-performing school with more focused provision within the Primary and KS3 year groups.
Our schools are comprised of an international body of highly qualified and experienced staff and enjoys a community of students from around the world. We are dedicated to the positive growth of all our students- intellectually, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
For more than ten years, Al Salam Private School has been an approved and accredited IGCSE and IAS/IAL School by both Cambridge University International Examinations (CIE) and also Edexcel. The aim of our curriculum is to encourage students to be empathetic, responsible and capable of critical thinking, analytical thought and independent reasoning.
Results have been consistently outstanding, with GCSE results of A*-C averaging 99.6% from 2009 to 2016 inclusive; compared to a UK average of 68.5%. A*-A grades have averaged 69.2% over the same time period; compared to a UK average of 21.5%. Individual students have had exceptional success including the highest attainment in a subject locally and internationally and made their way into world-class universities and career paths. With over 35 years of expertise, Al Salam School is a pearl in the heart of historic Dubai and a great example of a school that reflects both the legacy and ambition of the UAE.
The Next Chapter: Al Salam Community School
It is this profound legacy—built on trust, academic rigour, and a genuinely caring community—that paved the way for our next chapter. Since the inception of Al Salam Community School, high student achievement and exemplary student behaviour has been a hallmark of Al Salam’s Legacy. We cherish these aspects of our reputation and look to further enrich it as we grow.
Our commitment to maintaining these high standards was immediately evident:
- Inaugural Examination Results: Our results were outstanding with 96% A*-C and 88% A*-B at IGCSE in Year 11.
- A-Level Success: Our inaugural Year 13 pupils achieved 100% A*-C with nearly half at A* grade in A Level. They have since commenced studies at leading universities both locally and globally.
Where Al Salam Community School is Going
We know our community will continue to thrive as we attract more families and team members who share our values and who work together as partners in the learning and development of our children.
It is our ambition to foster truly exceptional learning experiences and a culture for innovation and creativity so that pupils are challenged to take their thinking further and deeper. We look forward to welcoming you to our community and we are confident you will find the environment at Al Salam to be one which is both personally and academically enriching.