Cost of International School in Dubai

The total cost of international school in Dubai includes tuition plus registration, capital development, learning support, board exams and other extras. Budget AED 30,000–130,000+ per year depending on school tier and year group.

Annual cost by tier (indicative, primary)

• Budget: AED 30,000–50,000 (tuition + typical extras)
• Mid-tier: AED 55,000–85,000 (tuition + typical extras)
• Premium: AED 85,000–130,000+ (tuition + typical extras)

What drives total cost

1. Tuition: Main fee; rises in secondary and exam years.
2. One-off fees: Registration, capital development (often AED 5,000–20,000+ total).
3. Learning support / EAL: AED 10,000–30,000+ per year if needed.
4. Board exams: IGCSE, IB, A-Level – AED 5,000–15,000+ per session in senior years.
5. Other: Transport, uniform, trips.

Example: 5-year primary total (budget)

• Tuition: AED 35,000 × 5 = AED 175,000
• Registration + capital: AED 8,000–15,000 (one-off)
• Total: Approx. AED 185,000–195,000

Example: 5-year primary total (premium)

• Tuition: AED 95,000 × 5 = AED 475,000
• Registration + capital: AED 15,000–25,000 (one-off)
• Total: Approx. AED 495,000–510,000

See our Dubai fees structure and UAE guide.

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