Cost of International School in Dubai 2025–2026
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
- Tuition: Main fee; rises in secondary and exam years.
- One-off fees: Registration, capital development (often AED 5,000–20,000+ total).
- Learning support / EAL: AED 10,000–30,000+ per year if needed.
- Board exams: IGCSE, IB, A-Level – AED 5,000–15,000+ per session in senior years.
- 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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