Top 20 A Level Schools in Dubai

This guide is written by Tutopiya’s education experts to help families compare A Level options.

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 and British pathway; confirm exam board and subjects.
13. Safa Community School (senior years) – British curriculum; confirm Cambridge/Edexcel A Level provision and subject breadth.
14. Dubai Heights Academy (sixth form) – British school with senior pathway; verify A Level board and outcomes.
15. Regent International School (senior years) – British curriculum option; families should confirm A Level subjects and exam support.
16. Sunmarke School (sixth form) – British curriculum with positive inspection feedback; confirm Cambridge/Edexcel A Level offer.
17. GEMS FirstPoint School (senior section) – British pathway; verify A Level provision and cohort size.
18. Dubai British School Jumeirah Park (sixth form) – Part of the DBS group; confirm A Level board and subject list for this campus.
19. Tutopiya / King’s InterHigh / Wolsey Hall Oxford (online A Levels) – Online A Level options: Tutopiya for tutoring and exam prep; King’s InterHigh and Wolsey Hall for full distance-learning. Dubai students can sit exams at approved local centres.

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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