International Schools in Dubai Fees 2025–2026
International Schools in Dubai Fees
International schools in Dubai charge annual tuition from AED 25,000 to AED 120,000+ depending on tier and year group. This guide lists schools by fee band. All are KHDA-regulated.
Budget (AED 25,000–45,000 primary)
- GEMS Founders School
- GEMS Cambridge International School
- Raffles International School
- Sunrise English Private School
Mid-tier (AED 50,000–75,000 primary)
- GEMS Wellington International School (lower years)
- Jumeirah College
- Repton Dubai (lower years)
- GEMS World Academy (lower years)
Premium (AED 75,000–120,000+ primary and secondary)
- Dubai College
- Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS)
- GEMS Wellington International School
- Nord Anglia International School
- Kings’ School Al Barsha
- Repton School Dubai
Additional costs
- Registration / enrolment: One-off; often AED 2,000–10,000+.
- Capital development: Often annual or one-off.
- Learning support / EAL: Extra if required.
- Board exams (IGCSE, IB, A-Level): Not in tuition; AED 5,000–15,000+ per session.
How to use this
- Shortlist by budget and curriculum.
- Request full fee schedules from each school.
- Compare total cost over the years your child will attend.
See our Dubai fees comparison, best schools and UAE guide.
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