Parents choosing an international school in the UAE often want to know: which IGCSE subjects does each school offer? This guide helps you compare IGCSE subject offerings at popular schools in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah so you can make an informed choice.

Important: Subject lists change annually. Schools may add or remove subjects based on demand, staffing, and timetabling. Always confirm current offerings with the school before enrolling.

Dubai — IGCSE Schools and Subject Offerings

British International School Abu Dhabi (BISAD) — Abu Dhabi

Also serves Dubai families; Cambridge curriculum

Category	Subjects Offered
Core	English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Languages	French, Spanish, Arabic, Latin, German
Humanities	History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies, Global Perspectives
Arts	Art & Design, Music, Drama, Media Studies
Technology	Computer Science, Design Technology
Total	24+ options

Brighton College Abu Dhabi

Cambridge IGCSE

Category	Subjects Offered
Core	English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Sciences
Languages	French, Spanish, Arabic, Latin
Humanities	History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies, Global Perspectives
Arts	Art & Design, Music, Drama, Media Studies
Technology	Computer Science, Design Technology
Total	23+ options

Brighton College Dubai

Cambridge IGCSE

Category	Subjects Offered
Core	English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Sciences
Languages	French, Spanish, Arabic, Latin
Humanities	History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies, Religious Studies
Arts	Art & Design, Music, Drama, Media Studies
Technology	Computer Science, Design Technology
Total	22+ options

Dubai College

Cambridge IGCSE; Al Sufouh, Dubai

Category	Subjects Offered
Core	English, Mathematics, Sciences
Languages	Arabic, French, Spanish, German
Humanities	History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies
Arts	Art & Design, Music, Drama
Technology	Computer Science, Design Technology
Total	20+ options

Dubai English Speaking College (DESC)

Cambridge IGCSE

Category	Subjects Offered
Core	English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Sciences
Languages	French, Spanish, Arabic
Humanities	History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies
Arts	Art & Design, Music, Drama
Technology	Computer Science, Design Technology
Total	20+ options

GEMS Modern Academy Dubai

Edexcel IGCSE

Category	Subjects Offered
Core	English Language, Mathematics, Sciences
Languages	Arabic, French, Spanish
Humanities	History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies
Arts	Art & Design, Music, Drama
Technology	Computer Science, Design Technology
Additional	Psychology, Sociology, Media Studies
Total	25+ options

GEMS Wellington International School

Cambridge IGCSE

Category	Subjects Offered
Core	English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Sciences
Languages	French, Spanish, Arabic
Humanities	History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies
Arts	Art & Design, Music, Drama
Technology	Computer Science, Design Technology
Total	20+ options

Horizon International School Dubai

Edexcel IGCSE

Category	Subjects Offered
Core	English Language, Mathematics, Sciences
Languages	Arabic, French, Spanish
Humanities	History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies
Arts	Art & Design, Music, Drama
Technology	Computer Science, Design Technology
Additional	Psychology, Sociology
Total	22+ options

King’s School Dubai

Cambridge IGCSE

Category	Subjects Offered
Core	English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Sciences
Languages	French, Spanish, Arabic, Latin, German
Humanities	History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies
Arts	Art & Design, Music, Drama, Media Studies
Technology	Computer Science, Design Technology
Total	24+ options

Raffles International School Dubai

Cambridge IGCSE; Singapore curriculum blend

Category	Subjects Offered
Core	English Language, Mathematics, Sciences
Languages	Mandarin Chinese, Arabic
Humanities	History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies
Arts	Art & Design, Music
Technology	Computer Science, Design Technology
Total	18+ options

Singapore International School Dubai

Cambridge IGCSE

Category	Subjects Offered
Core	English Language, Mathematics, Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Languages	Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, English Literature
Humanities	History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies, Global Perspectives
Arts	Art & Design, Music, Drama
Technology	Computer Science, Design Technology
Total	20+ options

Wellington International School Dubai

Cambridge IGCSE

Category	Subjects Offered
Core	English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Sciences
Languages	French, Spanish, Arabic
Humanities	History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies
Arts	Art & Design, Music, Drama
Technology	Computer Science, Design Technology
Total	20+ options

Abu Dhabi — IGCSE Schools and Subject Offerings

See British International School Abu Dhabi and Brighton College Abu Dhabi in the Dubai section above — both are in Abu Dhabi.

Repton School Abu Dhabi

Cambridge IGCSE

Category	Subjects Offered
Core	English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Sciences
Languages	French, Spanish, Arabic, Latin
Humanities	History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies
Arts	Art & Design, Music, Drama
Technology	Computer Science, Design Technology
Total	20+ options

Sharjah — IGCSE Schools and Subject Offerings

Victoria International School Sharjah

Cambridge IGCSE

Category	Subjects Offered
Core	English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Sciences
Languages	French, Spanish, Arabic
Humanities	History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies
Arts	Art & Design, Music, Drama
Technology	Computer Science, Design Technology
Total	20+ options

Other Popular UAE Schools — Confirm Subject Lists

The following schools also offer IGCSE; contact them directly for current subject lists:

• Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
• Jumeirah College (Dubai)
• The British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) (Abu Dhabi)
• Aldar Academies (various campuses)
• Al Yasmina School (Abu Dhabi)
• Cambridge International School Dubai
• Diyafah International School (Dubai) — typically 25+ subjects
• GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi

How to Use This Guide

1. Identify schools in your preferred emirate and fee range.
2. Check subject fit — Does the school offer the subjects your child needs for university or career goals?
3. Verify with the school — Request the current IGCSE subject booklet or curriculum handbook. Subject availability can change year to year.
4. Ask about blocks — Some schools timetable subjects in blocks; not all combinations may be possible.
5. Consider exam board — Cambridge vs Edexcel — both are recognised; ensure resources and tutors match the board.

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