Dubai International School Fees Comparison 2025–2026
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.
If you want to move beyond fee ranges and actually compare school fit, use Tutopiya’s International School Finder to narrow options by curriculum, budget and family priorities, then send an enquiry directly to schools you shortlist.
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