Dubai Schools Directory

80+ Top International Schools

British, IB, American, Indian, French & German Curricula

BritishOutstanding

GEMS Wellington International School

Dubai Hills Estate

Leading IPC-accredited British school in Dubai Hills Estate with outstanding KHDA rating and strong international reputation. Emphasis on critical thinking and global citizenship.

Fees: AED 54,000/yr (Primary)

BritishOutstanding

Dubai College

Al Barsha

Premium all-boys secondary school with outstanding KHDA rating. Highly selective entry. Strong academic performance and renowned sports program.

Fees: AED 0/yr (Primary)

BritishOutstanding

Repton School Dubai

Al Barsha

Sister school of renowned UK Repton, offering British education with outstanding KHDA rating. Traditional academics with modern facilities in Al Barsha.

Fees: AED 52,000/yr (Primary)

BritishVery Good

JESS (Jumeirah English Speaking School)

Jumeirah

Established British school in prime Jumeirah location serving families with English-curriculum education. Known for inclusive ethos and strong community.

Fees: AED 44,000/yr (Primary)

AmericanOutstanding

Dubai American Academy (GEMS DAA)

Al Barsha

Flagship American IB school with outstanding KHDA rating. Full IB programme and strong college-placement track record. Serves expat families seeking US curriculum.

Fees: AED 58,000/yr (Primary)

SwissOutstanding

Swiss International Scientific School Dubai

Jumeirah Hills

Unique Swiss-curriculum school with outstanding KHDA rating. Emphasis on STEM and multilingualism. Attracts European expat families and global learners.

Fees: AED 56,000/yr (Primary)

IBOutstanding

Jumeirah College

Jumeirah

Secondary IB school with outstanding KHDA rating. Full International Baccalaureate programme. Strong tradition of academic excellence in beachside Jumeirah.

Fees: AED 0/yr (Primary)

IBVery Good

Raffles International School Dubai

Dubai Hills Estate

IB-focussed school in Dubai Hills Estate with very good KHDA rating. Multilingual approach and strong emphasis on holistic development.

Fees: AED 48,000/yr (Primary)

AmericanVery Good

Dwight School Dubai

Emirates Hills

Premium American curriculum school in Emirates Hills with very good KHDA rating. Project-based learning and strong college counselling.

Fees: AED 55,000/yr (Primary)

BritishVery Good

GEMS Modern Academy

Dubai Hills Estate

Flagship GEMS school combining British curriculum with modern pedagogical approaches. Very good KHDA rating and strong academic results across Dubai Hills Estate campus.

Fees: AED 40,000/yr (Primary)

IBVery Good

GEMS World Academy

Dubai Hills Estate

IB-focused school emphasizing global competence and cultural awareness. Very good KHDA rating with strong IB results.

Fees: AED 42,000/yr (Primary)

BritishVery Good

Kings' School Dubai

Jumeirah

British curriculum school in beachside Jumeirah with very good KHDA rating. Emphasis on character development alongside academics.

Fees: AED 46,000/yr (Primary)

BritishGood

Kings' School Al Barsha

Al Barsha

British curriculum option in Al Barsha with good KHDA rating. Affordable premium education in established community.

Fees: AED 38,000/yr (Primary)

IBVery Good

Horizon International School

Dubai Silicon Oasis

IB school in tech-focused Dubai Silicon Oasis with very good KHDA rating. Strong STEM and innovation focus.

Fees: AED 41,000/yr (Primary)

BritishVery Good

Safa Community School

Safa

Inclusive British primary school in Safa with very good KHDA rating. Strong community ethos and accessible pricing.

Fees: AED 35,000/yr (Primary)

BritishGood

Safa British School

Safa

British curriculum school in Safa with good KHDA rating. Value option for British education in family-friendly community.

Fees: AED 33,000/yr (Primary)

BritishOutstanding

Brighton College Dubai

Al Barsha

Sister school of Brighton College UK with outstanding KHDA rating. British excellence combined with modern pedagogy in Al Barsha.

Fees: AED 51,000/yr (Primary)

IBVery Good

Nord Anglia International School Dubai

Dubai Marina

IB school part of global Nord Anglia network with very good KHDA rating. Access to STEAM and global learning initiatives.

Fees: AED 54,000/yr (Primary)

BritishGood

Dubai British School

Jebel Ali

Established British school in Jebel Ali with good KHDA rating. Value-conscious British education for growing families.

Fees: AED 31,000/yr (Primary)

BritishVery Good

Dubai British School Emirates Hills

Emirates Hills

British primary feeder school in exclusive Emirates Hills with very good KHDA rating. Premium location and facilities.

Fees: AED 44,000/yr (Primary)

BritishVery Good

GEMS Jumeirah Primary

Jumeirah

Primary feeder school in Jumeirah village with very good KHDA rating. Strong progression pathway to secondary schools.

Fees: AED 40,000/yr (Primary)

BritishVery Good

GEMS Royal Dubai School

Jebel Ali

Value British school in Jebel Ali with very good KHDA rating. Comprehensive through-school offering with good results.

Fees: AED 35,000/yr (Primary)

BritishGood

Hartland International School

Dubai Silicon Oasis

British school in Dubai Silicon Oasis with good KHDA rating. Community-focused with value pricing.

Fees: AED 33,000/yr (Primary)

BritishVery Good

Sunmarke School

Al Barsha

British school in Al Barsha with very good KHDA rating. Strong community and good value through-school option.

Fees: AED 36,000/yr (Primary)

BritishGood

Arcadia School

Arabian Ranches

British school in Arabian Ranches with good KHDA rating. Family-community focus in villa area.

Fees: AED 32,000/yr (Primary)

BritishGood

Arcadia Preparatory School

Arabian Ranches

British prep school in Arabian Ranches with good KHDA rating. Strong feeder to secondary schools.

Fees: AED 30,000/yr (Primary)

IBGood

Fairgreen International School

Dubai Hills Estate

IB school in Dubai Hills Estate with good KHDA rating. Focus on sustainable development and global citizenship.

Fees: AED 39,000/yr (Primary)

IBGood

Uptown International School

Jumeirah Village Circle

IB school in Jumeirah Village Circle with good KHDA rating. Value IB option in accessible community.

Fees: AED 34,000/yr (Primary)

AmericanVery Good

Dwight School Dubai (Primary)

Emirates Hills

American curriculum primary school in luxury Emirates Hills location with very good KHDA rating.

Fees: AED 52,000/yr (Primary)

IBVery Good

Jumeirah Baccalaureate School

Jumeirah

Sixth-form only IB school in Jumeirah with very good KHDA rating. Specialized in final years of IB diploma.

Fees: AED 0/yr (Primary)

AmericanGood

Star International School

Mirdif

Value American curriculum school in Mirdif with good KHDA rating. Affordable US-curriculum option.

Fees: AED 28,000/yr (Primary)

AmericanGood

Collegiate American School

Dubai Marina

American curriculum school in Dubai Marina with good KHDA rating. Waterfront location with strong US-college pathway.

Fees: AED 44,000/yr (Primary)

FrenchVery Good

Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou

Mirdif

Leading French school in Mirdif with very good KHDA rating. French and English curricula with strong academic reputation.

Fees: AED 35,000/yr (Primary)

FrenchGood

Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé

Dubai Marina

French curriculum school in Dubai Marina with good KHDA rating. Francophone education accessible to marina residents.

Fees: AED 32,000/yr (Primary)

GermanVery Good

German International School Dubai

Al Barsha

German curriculum school in Al Barsha with very good KHDA rating. German language immersion with strong STEM focus.

Fees: AED 40,000/yr (Primary)

BritishVery Good

GEMS Wellington School Silicon Oasis

Dubai Silicon Oasis

Wellington-branded school in tech-focused Silicon Oasis with very good KHDA rating. British curriculum with STEM emphasis.

Fees: AED 39,000/yr (Primary)

BritishGood

The English College

Jumeirah

British school in Jumeirah with good KHDA rating. Emphasis on English language and liberal arts.

Fees: AED 36,000/yr (Primary)

BritishGood

Victory Heights Primary School

Victory Heights

British primary in emerging Victory Heights community with good KHDA rating. Good value in growth area.

Fees: AED 27,000/yr (Primary)

BritishGood

Ranches Primary School

Arabian Ranches

Budget-friendly British primary in Arabian Ranches villa community with good KHDA rating.

Fees: AED 25,000/yr (Primary)

IndianVery Good

GEMS New Millennium School

Jebel Ali

Leading CBSE-curriculum school with very good KHDA rating. Largest Indian curriculum institution in Dubai.

Fees: AED 20,000/yr (Primary)

IndianVery Good

GEMS Our Own Indian School

Jebel Ali

CBSE school with very good KHDA rating. Value Indian education with strong exam results.

Fees: AED 19,000/yr (Primary)

IndianGood

Delhi Private School Dubai

Al Barsha

CBSE school in Al Barsha with good KHDA rating. Affordable Indian curriculum option.

Fees: AED 17,500/yr (Primary)

IndianVery Good

JSS International School

Dubai Hills Estate

Premium CBSE school in Dubai Hills Estate with very good KHDA rating. Strong academics and modern facilities.

Fees: AED 21,000/yr (Primary)

IndianGood

Indian High School Dubai

Mirdif

CBSE school in Mirdif with good KHDA rating. Value Indian education for large community.

Fees: AED 17,000/yr (Primary)

IndianVery Good

Springdales School Dubai

Mirdif

Premium CBSE school in Mirdif with very good KHDA rating. Sister school of prestigious Delhi Springdales.

Fees: AED 20,500/yr (Primary)

IndianGood

Ambassador School Dubai

Mirdif

CBSE school in Mirdif with good KHDA rating. Affordable Indian education with solid academics.

Fees: AED 18,000/yr (Primary)

IndianVery Good

GEMS Modern Academy (Indian Curriculum)

Dubai Hills Estate

CBSE offering from GEMS with very good KHDA rating. Modern pedagogy combined with Indian curriculum.

Fees: AED 22,000/yr (Primary)

IndianGood

Apostolic Carmel School

Jebel Ali

CBSE school in Jebel Ali with good KHDA rating. Value Catholic-oriented Indian education.

Fees: AED 16,000/yr (Primary)

IndianGood

Vidhyapith International School

Mirdif

CBSE school in Mirdif with good KHDA rating. Budget-friendly Indian curriculum option.

Fees: AED 15,500/yr (Primary)

IBGood

Baccalaureate School Dubai

Jumeirah Village Circle

IB-focused school in JVC with good KHDA rating. Value IB option with growing reputation.

Fees: AED 35,000/yr (Primary)

IBGood

International Baccalaureate School Dubai

Mirdif

IB primary and secondary school in Mirdif with good KHDA rating. Strong STEM focus.

Fees: AED 34,000/yr (Primary)

AmericanGood

Credence High School

Dubai Hills Estate

American curriculum secondary in Dubai Hills Estate with good KHDA rating. College-prep focus.

Fees: AED 0/yr (Primary)

BritishGood

Deira International School

Deira

British school in Deira with good KHDA rating. Value option in central location near creek.

Fees: AED 23,000/yr (Primary)

AmericanVery Good

American International School Dubai

Al Barsha

Premium American curriculum school in Al Barsha with very good KHDA rating. Strong college placement.

Fees: AED 52,000/yr (Primary)

BritishGood

GEMS Kyoto Nurture School

Dubai Hills Estate

British early-years specialist with good KHDA rating. Montessori-influenced approach in Dubai Hills Estate.

Fees: AED 32,000/yr (Primary)

BritishGood

Chelsea International School

JVC

British primary in JVC with good KHDA rating. Value option in accessible community.

Fees: AED 29,000/yr (Primary)

FrenchGood

Arenelle International School

Dubai Hills Estate

French curriculum school in Dubai Hills Estate with good KHDA rating. Bilingual immersion focus.

Fees: AED 34,000/yr (Primary)

IndianGood

GEMS United Indian School

Jebel Ali

CBSE school with good KHDA rating. Value Indian option with growing facilities.

Fees: AED 19,000/yr (Primary)

IBGood

Luminous Mind School

Mirdif

IB school with good KHDA rating. Focus on inquiry-based learning in accessible Mirdif location.

Fees: AED 33,000/yr (Primary)

AmericanGood

Universal American School

Mirdif

American school in Mirdif with good KHDA rating. College-prep focus with diverse student body.

Fees: AED 35,000/yr (Primary)

IBVery Good

GEMS International School Dubai

Dubai Hills Estate

Flagship GEMS IB school with very good KHDA rating. Strong IB results and modern facilities.

Fees: AED 45,000/yr (Primary)

BritishVery Good

GEMS Cambridge International School

Meadows

British school in villa community Meadows with very good KHDA rating. Cambridge-focus curriculum.

Fees: AED 41,000/yr (Primary)

BritishGood

Oxford School Dubai

Al Barsha

British school in Al Barsha with good KHDA rating. Value option with solid academics.

Fees: AED 31,000/yr (Primary)

IndianVery Good

Global Indian International School

Mirdif

Premium CBSE school with very good KHDA rating. Strong academics and modern facilities.

Fees: AED 21,000/yr (Primary)

BritishGood

Precious Kids Nursery

Jumeirah

Specialized nursery in Jumeirah with good KHDA rating. Focus on early childhood development.

Fees: AED 0/yr (Primary)

BritishGood

Discovery Primary School

Arabian Ranches

British primary in Arabian Ranches with good KHDA rating. Discovery-based learning approach.

Fees: AED 24,000/yr (Primary)

BritishGood

English Nursery Playschool

Al Barsha

Nursery specialist in Al Barsha with good KHDA rating. Play-based early learning.

Fees: AED 0/yr (Primary)

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