Dubai Private School Fees

Dubai private school fees cover both international schools (e.g. Dubai College, JESS, GEMS Wellington) and local private schools (e.g. those offering UK, Indian or hybrid curricula). Fees range from AED 25,000 to AED 120,000+ per year depending on school type and tier.

International schools (private, global curricula)

• Budget: AED 25,000–45,000 (primary)
• Mid-tier: AED 50,000–75,000 (primary)
• Premium: AED 75,000–120,000+ (primary and secondary)
• Curricula: British, IB, American, etc.
• Regulation: KHDA

Local private schools (various curricula)

• Fees: Often AED 25,000–60,000+ per year
• Curricula: British, Indian (CBSE, ICSE), IB, or hybrid
• Audience: Expats and locals

Key differences

	International schools	Local private schools
Curriculum	British, IB, American	British, Indian, IB, hybrid
Fees	AED 25,000–120,000+	AED 25,000–60,000+
KHDA	Regulated	Regulated
University path	Global	Global or regional

How to choose

• Decide curriculum and budget.
• Compare total cost including registration and extras.
• Consider location and KHDA rating.

See our Dubai fees comparison, primary fees and UAE guide.

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