Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE, A-Levels), strong emphasis on academics and traditions. Popular with UK expat families.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Arcadia School
Arabian Ranches
British school in Arabian Ranches with good KHDA rating. Family-community focus in villa area.
Fees: AED 32,000/yr
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
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
The English College
Jumeirah
British school in Jumeirah with good KHDA rating. Emphasis on English language and liberal arts.
Fees: AED 36,000/yr
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
Ranches Primary School
Arabian Ranches
Budget-friendly British primary in Arabian Ranches villa community with good KHDA rating.
Fees: AED 25,000/yr
Deira International School
Deira
British school in Deira with good KHDA rating. Value option in central location near creek.
Fees: AED 23,000/yr
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
Chelsea International School
JVC
British primary in JVC with good KHDA rating. Value option in accessible community.
Fees: AED 29,000/yr
GEMS Cambridge International School
Meadows
British school in villa community Meadows with very good KHDA rating. Cambridge-focus curriculum.
Fees: AED 41,000/yr
Oxford School Dubai
Al Barsha
British school in Al Barsha with good KHDA rating. Value option with solid academics.
Fees: AED 31,000/yr
Precious Kids Nursery
Jumeirah
Specialized nursery in Jumeirah with good KHDA rating. Focus on early childhood development.
Fees: AED 0/yr
Discovery Primary School
Arabian Ranches
British primary in Arabian Ranches with good KHDA rating. Discovery-based learning approach.
Fees: AED 24,000/yr
English Nursery Playschool
Al Barsha
Nursery specialist in Al Barsha with good KHDA rating. Play-based early learning.
Fees: AED 0/yr