Top 20 A Level Schools in Dubai

Dubai has a dense ecosystem of British-curriculum schools and colleges, many of which offer Cambridge International or Pearson Edexcel A Levels alongside IGCSE. This list highlights A Level-focused pathways and deliberately excludes full IB-only and American-only schools, even if they are popular in the city.

How this list is ranked (and what “A Level results data” really means)

Useful datapoints for A Level providers in Dubai include:

• A*/A and A*/A/B rates at A Level over several years
• Value-added measures where schools publish them
• Number of entries per subject (and how broad the subject offer is)
• Top-in-UAE or top-in-world awards for Cambridge/Edexcel (where applicable)
• University destinations in the UK, Europe, North America, and regionally

Where detailed data isn’t public, families look at inspection reports (KHDA), subject breadth, and the quality of pastoral and exam support systems.

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The Top 20 (Dubai)

Below are 20 of the most commonly short‑listed A Level pathways and options in Dubai.

1. Dubai College (Sixth Form) – Highly selective British school with strong A Level outcomes and competitive UK/overseas university placements.
2. Jumeirah College – Well-known for its A Level provision, strong exam culture, and breadth of subject options.
3. Jumeirah English Speaking School / JESS Arabian Ranches (secondary) – British-curriculum route with established A Level pathways and good inspection outcomes.
4. Dubai British School (DBS) – Emirates Hills / Jumeirah Park – British schools with A Level options and strong pastoral care.
5. Dubai English Speaking College (DESC) – Popular British-style sixth form with solid A Level support and exam-year routines.
6. GEMS Wellington International School (sixth form) – Large British-curriculum school; families should confirm specific Cambridge/Edexcel A Level subjects on offer.
7. Kings’ School Dubai / Al Barsha (senior years) – British curriculum with a growing senior programme; confirm A Level structure and exam boards.
8. Brighton College Dubai (Sixth Form) – British-branded college; strong expectations and structured A Level support.
9. The English College Dubai (Sixth Form) – Longstanding British school; often shortlisted for its exam-focused environment and UK pathway.
10. GEMS Founders School (Dubai) – senior section – Value-focused British school; confirm A Level subject breadth and cohort sizes.
11. Hartland International School (senior years) – British curriculum; families should confirm when full A Level provision is in place and which boards are used.
12. Raffles International School (senior years) – Option often shortlisted for value + British pathway; confirm exam board and subjects.
13. Other Cambridge International A Level schools in Dubai – A wide range of British-curriculum schools across the city offer Cambridge A Levels; verify subjects and outcomes.
14. Pearson Edexcel A Level providers in Dubai’s main expat districts – Schools using Edexcel often offer strong Maths, Sciences, and Business A Levels; confirm exact course list.
15. British-curriculum schools along Sheikh Zayed Road and central Dubai – Convenient for families working centrally; check A Level timetables and transport.
16. British-curriculum schools in newer communities (e.g. Dubai Hills, Arabian Ranches 2, Dubai Silicon Oasis) – Growing communities with newer campuses; confirm track record and first A Level cohorts.
17. Schools with STEM-focused A Level streams in Dubai – For Engineering/Medicine-bound students, look for strong Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and Chemistry provision.
18. Schools with humanities and social sciences strength at A Level – For Law, PPE, and related degrees, look for strong History, Economics, and English Literature teaching.
19. Private colleges and exam centres offering standalone A Level entries – Useful for resits or non-traditional paths; confirm recognition and supervision standards.
20. Online British A Level providers used by Dubai families – UK-based or regional providers delivering Cambridge/Edexcel A Levels online, with exams sat at approved centres in Dubai.

What to do next (quick checklist)

• Confirm which A Level exam board (Cambridge or Pearson Edexcel) and exactly which subjects are offered in Years 12–13.
• Ask for recent A Level results (A*/A rates, number of entries, and typical university destinations).
• Check how the school structures mock exams, past-paper practice, and targeted intervention for students at risk of missing their offers.
• Consider location, transport, and timetable – long commutes can hurt A Level study time and energy.

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