Dubai International School Fees Comparison

Comparing international school fees in Dubai helps families choose the right school for their budget and curriculum. This guide compares schools across budget, mid-tier and premium bands with indicative annual tuition in AED.

Fee bands at a glance (primary, annual, indicative)

Band	Annual tuition (primary)	Example schools
Budget	AED 25,000–45,000	GEMS Founders, Raffles International, Sunrise English
Mid-tier	AED 50,000–75,000	GEMS Wellington, Jumeirah College, Repton Dubai
Premium	AED 75,000–120,000+	Dubai College, JESS, Nord Anglia, Kings’ School

Budget schools comparison

GEMS Founders School, Raffles International School and Sunrise English Private School typically sit in the AED 25,000–45,000 range for primary. Curricula include British, Cambridge and IPC. Fees rise in secondary and exam years.

Mid-tier schools comparison

GEMS Wellington International School, Jumeirah College and Repton Dubai offer primary fees around AED 55,000–75,000 per year. Secondary and IGCSE/IBDP can be AED 75,000–95,000. Strong facilities and curriculum choice.

Premium schools comparison

Dubai College, Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS), Nord Anglia International School and Kings’ School Al Barsha sit at the premium end. Primary AED 80,000–105,000; secondary/IBDP AED 95,000–120,000+ per year. Outstanding KHDA ratings and university placement.

What to add beyond tuition

Include registration, capital development, learning support, EAL and board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A-Level) when comparing total cost. See our UAE fees guide and Hidden Fees guide.

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