Primary School Fees for International Students in Dubai

Primary school fees for international students in Dubai range from about AED 25,000 to AED 120,000+ per year, depending on school tier. International schools offer curricula such as British, IB PYP, American and Cambridge.

Fee ranges (primary, annual, indicative)

• Budget: AED 25,000–45,000 (GEMS Founders, Raffles, GEMS Cambridge)
• Mid-tier: AED 50,000–75,000 (GEMS Wellington, Jumeirah College, Repton)
• Premium: AED 75,000–120,000+ (Dubai College, JESS, Nord Anglia, Kings’ School)

What primary fees typically cover

• Core tuition
• Often: basic learning materials, some activities
• Usually extra: Registration, capital development, EAL, learning support, transport

How to choose

• Decide budget and curriculum (British, IB, American).
• Request full fee schedules including extras.
• Compare total cost over the primary years.
• Consider secondary fee progression if staying at the same school.

See our Dubai fees comparison and UAE guide.

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