Life at Kings’ Nad Al Sheba just got better. We now offer families support with subsidised transport, available to students of all age groups.

Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba is a thriving, vibrant community in which students and families alike feel safe, valued and happy. We value our loyal and supportive families at Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba. As a thank you, we would like to offer our parents logistical and financial support in the form of subsidised transport. This programme is open to students of all age groups.

What is Subsidised Transport Scheme?

Transportation at subsidised rates is now available to all students at Kings' School Nad Al Sheba. The School has assigned Mirdiff Transport as its provider. All services will be provided with a qualified and certified driver and bus attendant as per the RTA regulation governing school transportation. Foundation Stage children taking up this service will be provided with a complimentary and compulsory child booster seat.

Door to Door Service

The transportation service will operate via door to door basis. Routes are decided by Kings’ and Mirdiff Transport based on where our families live (minimum operating capacity is 8 students per route). The routes and number of buses operating on a particular route may be changed from time to time as new students access the service.

Application and Registration Process

All applications and payment must be made directly to Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba. Payments and registration can be completed in person at the school.

The fee structure for the use of the bus services is determined by Mirdiff Transport. 

The subsidised cost is AED 4500 per year at a minimum discounted rate of 45%, payable termly as follows:

• Term 1 - AED 1800
• Term 2 - AED 1350
• Term 3 - AED 1350

Details of Subsidy Scheme

The scheme details are as follows:

• All students, including foundation stage students, of Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba are eligible for the transport service at subsidised rates.
• The cost will be AED 4500 per year per student.
• Booster seats are compulsory for foundation stage students using the transport and will be provided by Mirdiff Transport. These are made available free of charge to parents.
• Fees will be payable termly in advance directly to Kings’ Nad Al Sheba.
• The service can be used one way upon availability at 70% of the full rate.
• The service timings for the morning and afternoon will be confirmed when the routes have been defined and are subject to change.
• For drop off, the service will run for Foundation Stage 1 at 1pm(subject to area) and again at 3pm. Foundation Stage 2 children will need to access Kids Club for 1 hour/ECA in order to access the bus service.
• Parents benefiting from sibling discount can use transportation but it will be at full cost.

Terms and Conditions

• • This scheme is valid only at Kings’ Nad Al Sheba Campus.
  • Students studying at other Kings’ Schools can transfer to Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba to benefit from the transport service and discount.
  • Limitations of the scheme:
    • The subsidy cannot be combined with any other discount offered by the school. If you are enrolled in another scheme families can still access the transport service but at the full rate.

Incident Handling and Recording

All incidents will be recorded by Mirdiff Transport and reported to parents. Repeat incidents (3 or more written complaints) will be reported to the school and students may be restricted from using the bus. Incidents on the bus including but not limited to:

• • • Refusal to wear a seatbelt
    • Any sort of fighting, physical or verbal
    • Not following driver or conductor instructions
    • Damage of property

Responsibilities of the School

Mirdiff Transport is the transport provider and is responsible for all aspects of the operations of the service.

The school aims to ensure that Mirdiff Transport is providing a safe, quality transport provision. We will address any issues that are brought to our attention.

Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba will be responsible for the customer service element of the transport service and all complaints or issues should be brought to the attention of the school.