List of Dubai schools | Dubai School Guide

Moving to Dubai with your family likely raises many questions. In particular, for parents with young children, the most important question, besides finding the perfect home, is what are the best schools in Dubai and where to find them. The city is home to numerous excellent educational institutions with many types of school curricula, so we have prepared a comprehensive list of schools in Dubai categorized by type of curriculum and rating. You can use the above map of Dubai with pinned schools for choosing a school for your child, and you can filter the schools by curriculum and city area.

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Dubai schooling system

All children between the ages of five and 15 are required to attend school. Although Dubai has both public and private schools, 90% of education is provided by private schools, offering American, British, French or other curricula and a range of grades from FS (Foundation Stage) to Grade 12. The list below includes schools categorized by the primary curriculum they offer (although there are many schools that provide multiple curricula) and the KHDA rating

Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) rates schools on a scale of six results, from Outstanding (substantially exceeds expectation), Very Good (exceeds expectation), Good (meets the expectation), Acceptable (meets the minimum level of quality), Weak (below expectation) to Very Weak (significantly below expectation.

Best British curriculum schools in Dubai

The following list of schools have the best KHDA rating - they're rated "Outstanding" and "Very Good":


1. Dubai British School Emirates Hills

Dubai British School Emirates Hills


2. Dubai English Speaking School

Dubai English Speaking School

  • Location: Oud Metha Rd, Umm Hurair 2

  • Founded: 1963

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 6

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 1,712

  • Annual fees: AED 38,305 – 47,406

  • KHDA Rating: Outstanding


3. GEMS Jumeirah Primary School

Photo of a school GEMS Jumeirah Primary School

  • Location: Al Safa 1 - 27 19th St

  • Founded: 1996

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 6

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 1,442

  • Annual fees: AED 40,865 – 51,511

  • KHDA Rating: Outstanding


4. GEMS Royal Dubai School

GEMS Royal Dubai School

  • Location: 76 11 A St, Al Mizhar, Al Mizhar 1

  • Founded: 2005

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 6

  • Curriculum: British, Special Needs

  • Number of students: 1,080

  • Annual fees: AED 47,000

  • KHDA Rating: Outstanding


5. GEMS Wellington International School

GEMS Wellington International School

  • Location: Al Sufouh, Sheikh Zayed Road

  • Founded: 2007

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 2,000

  • Annual fees: AED 43,941 – 95,597

  • KHDA Rating: Outstanding


6. Horizon English School

Horizon English School

  • Location: Al Safa Area, Near Al Safa Park

  • Founded: 1989

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 6

  • Curriculum: British, UK EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

  • Number of students: 900

  • Annual fees: AED 40,872 – 54,770

  • KHDA Rating: Outstanding


7. Jumeirah English Speaking School Al Safa

Jumeirah English Speaking School Al Safa

  • Location: 28 8 B St, Al Safa, Al Safa 1

  • Founded: 1975

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 700

  • Annual fees: AED 39,837 – 49,230

  • KHDA Rating: Outstanding


8. Jumeirah English Speaking School Arabian Ranches

Jumeirah English Speaking School Arabian Ranches

  • Location: Arabian Ranches

  • Founded: 1975

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Nursery to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 1,420

  • Annual fees: AED 39,837 – 93,852

  • KHDA Rating: Outstanding


9. Kings' School Al Barsha

Kings' School Al Barsha

  • Location: Al Barsha 3

  • Founded: 2014

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 2,400

  • Annual fees: AED 53,622 – 97,798

  • KHDA Rating: Outstanding


10. Kings' School Dubai

Kings' School Dubai

  • Location: 26th St, Umm Suqeim, Umm Suqeim 3

  • Founded: 2004

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 6

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 914

  • Annual fees: AED 43,619 – 66,383

  • KHDA Rating: Outstanding


11. Repton School

Repton School

  • Location: Nad Al Sheba, Nad Al Sheba 3

  • Founded: 2007

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 1,771

  • Annual fees: AED 52,863 – 95,000

  • KHDA Rating: Outstanding


12. Deira International School

Deira International School


13. Dubai British School Jumeirah Park

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park

  • Location: Al Worood 1 St, Jumeirah Park

  • Founded: 2015

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Year 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education), IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)

  • Number of students: 1,270

  • Annual fees: AED 58,000–75,000

  • KHDA Rating: Very good


14. GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail

GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail

  • Location: Al Marabea' St, E44

  • Founded: 2013

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 1,500

  • Annual fees: AED 43,941 – 86,760

  • KHDA Rating: Very good


15. GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis

  • Location: D54 Street, Silicon Oasis

  • Founded: 2011

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 4,308

  • Annual fees: AED 37,296 – 82,511

  • KHDA Rating: Very good


16. Hartland International School

Hartland International School

  • Location: Sobha Hartland, Nad Al Sheba, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City

  • Founded: 2015

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education), IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), UK EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

  • Number of students: 1,000

  • Annual fees: AED 41,000 – 78,000

  • KHDA Rating: Very good


17. Jebel Ali School

Jebel Ali School

  • Location: Remraam Desert Road, Mudon

  • Founded: 1977

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education)

  • Number of students: 645

  • Annual fees: AED 45,891 – 74,950

  • KHDA Rating: Very good


18. Kings' School Nad Al Sheba

Photo of a school Kings' School Nad Al Sheba

  • Location: 3 26th St, Nad Al Sheba, Nad Al Sheba 3

  • Founded: 2014

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 6

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 445

  • Annual fees: AED 50,200 – 74,340

  • KHDA Rating: Very good


19. MSB Private School

MSB Private School

  • Location: Al Nahda 2, Al Ghusais

  • Founded: 1985

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 12

  • Curriculum: British, IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)

  • Number of students: 500

  • Annual fees: AED 9,605 – 22,500

  • KHDA Rating: Very good


20. Nord Anglia International School

Photo of a school Nord Anglia International School

  • Location: Al Barsha, Al Barsha 3

  • Founded: 2013

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, IB (International Baccalaureate), IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)

  • Number of students: 1,800

  • Annual fees: AED 63,447 – 95,946

  • KHDA Rating: Very good


21. Raffles International School

Raffles International School

  • Location: 20th St, Umm Suqeim, Umm Suqeim 3

  • Founded: 2007

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), UK EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

  • Number of students: 1,450

  • Annual fees: AED 30,384 –78,408

  • KHDA Rating: Very good


22. Ranches Primary School

Ranches Primary School

  • Location: Arabian Ranches 2

  • Founded: 2015

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 6

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 550

  • Annual fees: AED 45,000 – 55,000

  • KHDA Rating: Very good


23. Raffles World Academy

Raffles World Academy


24. Regent International School

Photo of a school Regent International School


25. Repton School Al Barsha

Repton School Al Barsha


26. Safa British School

Safa British School

  • Location: Al Safa, Al Safa 1

  • Founded: 2004

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 1,120

  • Annual fees: AED 42,000 – 65,000

  • KHDA Rating: Very good


27. Safa Community School

Safa Community School


28. Sunmarke School

Sunmarke School


29. The Winchester School

The Winchester School

  • Location: D 51, Jebel Ali

  • Founded: 2003

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 3,800

  • Annual fees: AED 13,822 – 30,835

  • KHDA Rating: Very good


30. Victory Heights Primary School

Victory Heights Primary School

  • Location: Dubai Sports City

  • Founded: 2013

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 6

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 850

  • Annual fees: AED 36,576 – 49,877

  • KHDA Rating: Very good

British curriculum schools in Dubai (rated Good and lower)

1. Al Diyafah High School

Al Diyafah High School


2. Al Salam Community School (ASCS)

Al Salam Community School (ASCS)

  • Location: Al Twar, Al Twar 2

  • Founded: 1985

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education), IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)

  • Number of students: 1,100

  • Annual fees: AED 22,000 – 38,000

  • KHDA Rating: Good


3. Al Salam Private School & Nursery

Al Salam Private School & Nursery

  • Location: Behind NMC hospital, Al Nahda, Al Nahda 2

  • Founded: 1985

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 8

  • Curriculum: British, IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)

  • Number of students: 1,200

  • Annual fees: AED 16,700 – 22,369

  • KHDA Rating: Good


4. Ambassador International Academy

Ambassador International Academy

  • Location: Al Khail Gate, Al Quoz, Dubai Plot No. 3653942

  • Founded: 2019

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 9

  • Curriculum: British, IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 1,030

  • Annual fees: AED 28,400 – 53,010

  • KHDA Rating: Good


5. Apple International School - Primary Campus

Apple International School - Primary Campus


6. Arcadia School

Arcadia School


7. Brighton College

Brighton College

  • Location: Al Barsha, Al Barsha South

  • Founded: 2018

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education)

  • Number of students: 600

  • Annual fees: AED 55,550 – 91,400

  • KHDA Rating: Good


8. Cambridge International School

Photo of a school Cambridge International School


9. Capital School

Capital School


10. Dove Green Private School

Dove Green Private School

  • Location: Green Community, Dubai Investments Park

  • Founded: 2014

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 9

  • Curriculum: British, UK EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

  • Number of students: 700

  • Annual fees: AED 42,000 – 55,000

  • KHDA Rating: Good


11. Dubai Gem Private School

Dubai Gem Private School


12. Dubai Scholars Private School

Dubai Scholars Private School


13. GEMS FirstPoint School

GEMS FirstPoint School

  • Location: Al Ain Rd, The Villa

  • Founded: 2014

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 1,412

  • Annual fees: AED 40,183 – 68,734

  • KHDA Rating: Good


14. GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar

GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar

  • Location: Al Mizhar, Al Mizhar 1

  • Founded: 2016

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 10

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 3,030

  • Annual fees: AED 23,000 – 35,000

  • KHDA Rating: Good


15. GEMS Founders School Al Barsha

GEMS Founders School Al Barsha

  • Location: Al Barsha, Al Barsha South

  • Founded: 2016

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, NCfE (Northern Council for Further Education)

  • Number of students: 6,139

  • Annual fees: AED 22,455 – 33,683

  • KHDA Rating: Good


16. Horizon International School

Horizon International School

  • Location: Street 9A, Off Al Wasl Rd

  • Founded: 2008

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to A-Levels

  • Curriculum: British, IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)

  • Number of students: 950

  • Annual fees: AED 35,232 – 66,346

  • KHDA Rating: Good


17. International School of Creative Science Nad Al Sheba

International School of Creative Science Nad Al Sheba

  • Location: Nad Al Sheba, Nad Al Sheba 3

  • Founded: 2016

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 12

  • Curriculum: British, UK EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

  • Number of students: 1,250

  • Annual fees: AED 26,800 – 52,650

  • KHDA Rating: Good


18. Kent College Dubai

Kent College Dubai


19. Pristine Private School

Pristine Private School

  • Location: Street 15, Al Nahda, Al Nahda 2

  • Founded: 1992

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 1,492

  • Annual fees: AED 10,054 – 18,835

  • KHDA Rating: Good


20. South View School

South View School

  • Location: Al Thamam 41, Remraam, Dubailand

  • Founded: 2018

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 11

  • Curriculum: British, IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)

  • Number of students: 1,200

  • Annual fees: AED 43,000 – 61,500

  • KHDA Rating: Good


21. St. Mary's Catholic High School

St. Mary's Catholic High School

  • Location: 247 Oud Metha Rd, Umm Hurair 2

  • Founded: 1968

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Year 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 2,500

  • Annual fees: AED 8,456 – 16,389

  • KHDA Rating: Good


22. Star International School

Star International School

  • Location: 7th St, Al Twar, Al Twar 2

  • Founded: 2005

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 11

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 580

  • Annual fees: AED 27,000 – 46,500

  • KHDA Rating: Good


23. Star International School Mirdif

Star International School Mirdif

  • Location: 24 B St, Mirdif

  • Founded: 2008

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 11

  • Curriculum: British, UK EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

  • Number of students: 800

  • Annual fees: AED 27,000 – 46,500

  • KHDA Rating: Good


24. The Apple International Community School

The Apple International Community School

  • Location: 29A Street, Behind Karama Centre Near Karama Park, Al Karama

  • Founded: 2021

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 7

  • Curriculum: British, NCfE (Northern Council for Further Education), UK EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

  • Number of students: 5,786

  • Annual fees: AED 18,500 – 21,000

  • KHDA Rating: Good


25. The Aquila School

The Aquila School

  • Location: Arjan-Dubailand, Wadi Al Safa 5

  • Founded: 2018

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 10

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 850

  • Annual fees: AED 45,000 – 66,000

  • KHDA Rating: Good


26. The Arbor School

The Aquila School

  • Location: Jebel Ali Village, Al Furjan

  • Founded: 2018

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 10

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 810

  • Annual fees: AED 34,000 – 76,500

  • KHDA Rating: Good


27. The City School International

The City School International

  • Location: 10th St, Nadd Al Hamar

  • Founded: 1978

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 612

  • Annual fees: AED 16,970 – 31,000

  • KHDA Rating: Good


28. The English College

The English College


29. The Sheffield Private School

The Sheffield Private School

  • Location: Al Nahda, Al Nahda 2

  • Founded: 2004

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), UK EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

  • Number of students: 1,400

  • Annual fees: AED 21,848 – 41,202

  • KHDA Rating: Good


30. The Westminster School

The Westminster School

  • Location: School Zone, Baghdad Street, 10th St

  • Founded: 1995

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 5,078

  • Annual fees: AED 8,410 – 15,831

  • KHDA Rating: Good


31. Al Sadiq Islamic English School

Al Sadiq Islamic English School

  • Location: Behind Al Tawar Center, 5th St, Al Qusais, Al Qusais 2

  • Founded: 1989

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 2 to Year 11

  • Curriculum: British, IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)

  • Number of students: 2,080

  • Annual fees: AED 4,333 – 8,783

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


32. Arab Unity School

Arab Unity School

  • Location: 5 3a St, Al Mizhar, Al Mizhar 1

  • Founded: 1974

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 2 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)

  • Number of students: 3,000

  • Annual fees: AED 7,909 – 13,107

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


33. Deira Private School

Deira Private School

  • Location: 32 Street, Al Twar 3, Deira

  • Founded: 2009

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Nursery to Year 7

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 300

  • Annual fees: AED 21,142 – 38,042

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


34. Dubai Carmel School

Dubai Carmel School

  • Location: Amman Street, Al Nahda, Al Nahda 2

  • Founded: 1990

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 2 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)

  • Number of students: 900

  • Annual fees: AED 8,433 – 14,312

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


35. English Language Private School Dubai

English Language Private School Dubai

  • Location: Near Sheikh Rashid Hospital, Oud Metha Rd, Umm Hurair 2

  • Founded: 1978

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 2 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, GCSE, IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)

  • Number of students: 1,500

  • Annual fees: AED 4,170 – 10,980

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


36. GEMS Al Barsha National School

GEMS Al Barsha National School

  • Location: Umm Sequim Street, Al Barsha 2 South

  • Founded: 2020

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education), IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), UK EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

  • Number of students: 1,188

  • Annual fees: AED 42,000 – 62,000

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


37. GEMS Metropole School

GEMS Metropole School

  • Location: Honsho Road, Up Town Motor City

  • Founded: 2014

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 2,561

  • Annual fees: AED 33,792 – 45,989

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


38. GEMS Winchester School

GEMS Winchester School

  • Location: Dubailand, near IMG Worlds of Adventure

  • Founded: 2011

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 3,900

  • Annual fees: AED 18,300 – 34,500

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


39. Grammar School

Grammar School

  • Location: Al Garhoud Schools Area, Opp Dubai Festival City

  • Founded: 1970

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 2 to Year 12

  • Curriculum: British, GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education)

  • Number of students: 1,250

  • Annual fees: AED 12,053 – 16,249

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


40. Newlands School

Newlands School

  • Location: Al Warqa, Al Warqa

  • Founded: 2017

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 11

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 730

  • Annual fees: AED 19,200 – 31,800

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


41. Oaktree Primary School

Oaktree Primary School


42. Oxford School

Oxford School

  • Location: Beirut St., Muhaisnah 4, Al Qusais Industria Area Dubai

  • Founded: 1988

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)

  • Number of students: 1,928

  • Annual fees: AED 11,448 – 18,150

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


43. Queen International School

Photo of a school Queen International School

  • Location: Hamriya, Deira, near Deira Post Office

  • Founded: 1998

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 1,156

  • Annual fees: AED 14,381 – 26,969

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


44. Smart Vision School

Smart Vision School


45. St. Mary's Catholic High School Al Muhaisnah

Photo of a school  St. Mary's Catholic High School Al Muhaisnah

  • Location: 22 Street, Community 245

  • Founded: 2015

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 11

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 1,165

  • Annual fees: AED 11,228 – 15,311

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


46. The Alpha School

The Alpha School

  • Location: 14 10a St, Al Qusais, Al Qusais 3

  • Founded: 2017

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 6

  • Curriculum: British, MOE - Ministry of Education

  • Number of students: 300

  • Annual fees: AED 19,750 – 28,500

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


47. Cedar School

Cedar School

  • Location: Al Warqa’a First

  • Founded: 2020

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: British, GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education), IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), NCfE (Northern Council for Further Education)

  • Number of students: 800

  • Annual fees: AED 21,457 – 29,778

  • KHDA Rating: Not rated yet


48. Citizens School

Citizens School

  • Location: 243 22 D St, Al Satwa

  • Founded: 2022

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 6

  • Curriculum: British

  • Number of students: 2,600

  • Annual fees: AED 45,000 – 65,000

  • KHDA Rating: Not rated yet


49. Ghaf Private School

Ghaf Private School

  • Location: Jebel Ali Village, Al Muntazah

  • Founded: 2020

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 8

  • Curriculum: British, UK EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

  • Number of students: 350

  • Annual fees: AED 35,000 – 49,500

  • KHDA Rating: Not rated yet


50. Durham School Dubai

Durham School Dubai

  • Location: Green Community Village

  • Founded: 2022

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Grade 9

  • Curriculum: UK EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

  • Number of students: 1,700

  • Annual fees: AED 42,600 – 57,000

  • KHDA Rating: Not rated yet


51. PACE Modern British School

PACE Modern British School

  • Location: Al Rashidiya

  • Founded: 2021

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Grade 6

  • Curriculum: British, GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education), UK EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

  • Number of students: /

  • Annual fees: AED 19,300 – 23,600

  • KHDA Rating: Not rated yet


52. Royal Grammar School Guildford

Royal Grammar School Guildford

  • Location: Tilal Al Ghaf, Hessa St

  • Founded: 2021

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 7

  • Curriculum: GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education), UK EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

  • Number of students: 600

  • Annual fees: AED 75,000 – 114,000

KHDA Rating: Not rated yet

Best American curriculum schools in Dubai

1. GEMS Dubai American Academy

Photo of a school GEMS Dubai American Academy

  • Location: Hessa Street, Sheikh Zayed Rd

  • Founded: 1998

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American, IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 2,900

  • Annual fees: AED 61,190 – 86,260

  • KHDA Rating: Outstanding


2. Universal American School

Photo of a school Universal American School

  • Location: 90 58a Street - Rebat St, Dubai Festival City

  • Founded: 2005

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American, IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 1,030

  • Annual fees: AED 29,864 – 76,670

  • KHDA Rating: Very Good

American curriculum schools in Dubai (rated Good and lower)

1. Al Ittihad Private School - Al Mamzar

Photo of a school Al Ittihad Private School - Al Mamzar

  • Location: Cairo St, Al Mamzar

  • Founded: 1978

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 1,765

  • Annual fees: AED 18,221 – 42,556

  • KHDA Rating: Good


2. Al Ittihad Private School - Jumeirah

Al Ittihad Private School - Jumeirah


3. Al Mawakeb - Al Barsha

Al Mawakeb - Al Barsha


4. Al Mawakeb - Al Garhoud

Al Mawakeb - Al Garhoud

  • Location: Unnamed road, Al Garhoud

  • Founded: 1979

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 2,600

  • Annual fees: AED 14,540 – 23,570

  • KHDA Rating: Good


5. Al Mawakeb - Al Khawaneej

Al Mawakeb - Al Khawaneej

  • Location: 25 26 A St, Al Mizhar, Al Mizhar 1

  • Founded: 2018

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 1,016

  • Annual fees: AED 33,450 – 64,350

  • KHDA Rating: Good


6. American Academy for Girls

American Academy for Girls


7. American School of Dubai

American School of Dubai


8. Clarion School

Clarion School

  • Location: D 13 Al Asayel Street

  • Founded: 2016

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre KG to Grade 7

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 240

  • Annual fees: AED 43,000 – 76,500

  • KHDA Rating: Good


9. Collegiate International School

Collegiate International School

  • Location: 50, Al Maydar Street, Formerly Street 34

  • Founded: 2011

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American, IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 7,750

  • Annual fees: AED 33,000 – 60,000

  • KHDA Rating: Good


10. Dubai National School Al Barsha

Dubai National School Al Barsha


11. Dubai National School Al Twar

Dubai National School Al Twar

  • Location: 35 10th St, Al Qusais, Al Qusais 1

  • Founded: 1988

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 1,500

  • Annual fees: AED 18,373 – 35,905

  • KHDA Rating: Good


12. Dunecrest American School

Dunecrest American School

  • Location: Wadi Al Safa 3

  • Founded: 2018

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American, IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 515

  • Annual fees: AED 46,000 – 89,000

  • KHDA Rating: Good


13. GEMS Al Khaleej International School

GEMS Al Khaleej International School

  • Location: Nouakchott St, Al Warqa, Al Warqa 4

  • Founded: 1992

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 2,065

  • Annual fees: AED 16,546 – 31,661

  • KHDA Rating: Good


14. Greenwood International School

Greenwood International School


15. Mirdif American School

Mirdif American School


16. North American International School

North American International School


17. Sharjah American International School

Sharjah American International School

  • Location: Street 13, Al Warqa, Al Warqa 1

  • Founded: 2005

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American, MOE – Ministry of Education

  • Number of students: 1,568

  • Annual fees: AED 16,619 - 41,547

  • KHDA Rating: Good


18. The School of Research Science

The School of Research Science


19. Al Maaref Private School

Al Maaref Private School

  • Location: Baghdad Street, Al Qusais, Al Qusais 1

  • Founded: 1987

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG-1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 1,500

  • Annual fees: AED 11,932 – 34,332

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


20. American International School

American International School


21. American School of Creative Science

American School of Creative Science

  • Location: Nad Al Sheba, Nad Al Sheba 3

  • Founded: 2016

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG to Grade 9

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 420

  • Annual fees: AED 35,000 – 58,500

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


22. Dubai Arabian American Private School

Dubai Arabian American Private School

  • Location: 1 27th St, Muhaisnah, Muhaisnah

  • Founded: 2006

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 1,415

  • Annual fees: AED 15,915 – 35,484

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


23. Dubai International Private School Al Garhoud

Dubai International Private School Al Garhoud

  • Location: Casablanca St, Garhoud

  • Founded: 1985

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 2,392

  • Annual fees: AED 13,915 – 21,845

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


24. Dubai International Private School Al Quoz

Dubai International Private School Al Quoz

  • Location: 46 60 Street, Al Quoz - Al Quoz 1

  • Founded: 1985

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 2,200

  • Annual fees: AED 13,915 – 21,845

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


25. Dubai International Private School Al Quoz

Dubai International Private School Al Quoz

  • Location: Algeria St, Al-Mizher

  • Founded: 1996

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American, MOE - Ministry of Education

  • Number of students: 2,744

  • Annual fees: AED 12,694 – 23,395

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


26. Ignite School

Ignite School

  • Location: Street No. 414 Al Warqa'a 3

  • Founded: 2018

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 700

  • Annual fees: AED 28,000 – 41,000

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


27. International Academic School

International Academic School

  • Location: Al Warqa, Al Warqa 1

  • Founded: 2006

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 1,250

  • Annual fees: AED 13,861 – 25,991

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


28. School of Modern Skills

School of Modern Skills

  • Location: 27th Street Muhaisnah 1

  • Founded: 2006

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American, MOE - Ministry of Education

  • Number of students: 1,850

  • Annual fees: AED 16,171 – 28,341

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


29. New Academy School

New Academy School

  • Location: 14 C St, Al Raffa Area, Bur Dubai

  • Founded: 1990

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 1,300

  • Annual fees: AED 11,380 – 28,480

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


30. Next Generation School

Next Generation School


31. Nibras International School

Nibras International School

  • Location: Dubai Investment Park - 1

  • Founded: 2005

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American, MOE - Ministry of Economy

  • Number of students: 1,100

  • Annual fees: AED 22,827 – 45,374

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


32. Philadelphia Private School

Philadelphia Private School

  • Location: 17 A St - Muhaisnah, Muhaisnah 4

  • Founded: 2006

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American, Special Needs

  • Number of students: 1,300

  • Annual fees: AED 18,514 – 31,704

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


33. Renaissance School

Renaissance School

  • Location: Dubai Sports City

  • Founded: 2018

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 7

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 550

  • Annual fees: AED 35,000 – 65,000

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


34. Bright Learners Private School

Bright Learners Private School

  • Location: 56A Street, Al Rashidiya

  • Founded: 2020

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 6

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 59

  • Annual fees: AED 22,750 – 27,750

  • KHDA Rating: Not rated yet


35. Dubai Schools Mirdif

Dubai Schools Mirdif

  • Location: Algeria Road, Uptown - 15th St, Mirdif

  • Founded: 2021

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 800

  • Annual fees: AED 29,900 – 38,800

  • KHDA Rating: Not rated yet


36. iCademy Middle East

iCademy Middle East

  • Location: Unit G01, Block 05, Dubai Knowledge Park

  • Founded: 2010

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: 600

  • Annual fees: AED 18,332 – 25,672

  • KHDA Rating: Not rated yet


37. The Fifth Dimension Elementary School

The Fifth Dimension Elementary School

  • Location: Nad Al Sheba, Nad Al Sheba 4

  • Founded: 2021

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 5

  • Curriculum: American

  • Number of students: /

  • Annual fees: AED 34,000 – 37,500

  • KHDA Rating: Not rated yet


38. Vernus International Primary School

Vernus International Primary School

Best IB curriculum schools in Dubai

1. Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills

Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills

  • Location: First Al Khail St, Emirates Hills

  • Founded: 2005

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 2,500

  • Annual fees: AAED 40,988 – 72,625

  • KHDA Rating: Very Good


2. Emirates International School Meadows

Emirates International School Meadows

  • Location: Emirates Living, Meadows 4

  • Founded: 2005

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: EY to Year 13

  • Curriculum: IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 1,665

  • Annual fees: AED 26,802 – 79,488

  • KHDA Rating: Very Good


3. GEMS World Academy

GEMS World Academy

  • Location: E44, Al Barsha, Al Barsha South

  • Founded: 2008

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Nursery to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 1,400

  • Annual fees: AED 65,747 – 114,128

  • KHDA Rating: Very Good


4. Jumeira Baccalaureate School

Jumeira Baccalaureate School

  • Location: 53B Street, Al Wasl Rd

  • Founded: 2010

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 800

  • Annual fees: AED 39,750 – 84,197

  • KHDA Rating: Very Good


5. Uptown International School

Uptown International School

  • Location: Mirdif Area, Tripoli Street, Algeria St

  • Founded: 2005

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: IB (International Baccalaureate), UK EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

  • Number of students: 1,400

  • Annual fees: AED 40,500 – 72,500

KHDA Rating: Very Good

IB curriculum schools in Dubai (rated Good and lower)

1. Dar Al Marefa Private School

Dar Al Marefa Private School

  • Location: 47th St, Al Khawaneej, Al Khawaneej 1

  • Founded: 2008

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 770

  • Annual fees: AED 36,000 – 75,000

  • KHDA Rating: Good


2. Dubai International Academy Al Barsha

Dubai International Academy Al Barsha

  • Location: Al Barsha Rd, Al Barsha, Al Barsha 1

  • Founded: 2004

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 1,450

  • Annual fees: AED 41,500 – 75,470

  • KHDA Rating: Good


3. Emirates International School Jumeirah

Emirates International School Jumeirah

  • Location: EAl Thanya St, Umm Al Sheif

  • Founded: 1991

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: EY 1 to Year 13

  • Curriculum: IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 2,210

  • Annual fees: AED 35,054 – 74,283

  • KHDA Rating: Good


4. Fairgreen International School

Fairgreen International School

  • Location: The Sustainable City

  • Founded: 2018

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 11

  • Curriculum: IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 720

  • Annual fees: AAED 44,000 – 78,500

  • KHDA Rating: Good


5. GEMS International School Al Khail

GEMS International School Al Khail


6. Greenfield International School

Greenfield International School

  • Location: Near Dubai Lagoon, Dubai Investment Park - 1

  • Founded: 2007

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 1,319

  • Annual fees: AED 31,750 – 76,315

  • KHDA Rating: Good


7. North London Collegiate School

North London Collegiate School


8. Swiss International Scientific School

Swiss International Scientific School

  • Location: Dubai Healthcare City, Phase 2 Al Jaddaf

  • Founded: 2015

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 1,500

  • Annual fees: AED 53,000 – 99,000

  • KHDA Rating: Good


9. Towheed Iranian School for Boys

Towheed Iranian School for Boys

  • Location: Al Meydan Road, Al Quoz 1

  • Founded: 1958

  • Gender: Boys

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: IB (International Baccalaureate), Iranian

  • Number of students: 800

  • Annual fees: AED 14,290 – 18,883

  • KHDA Rating: Good


10. Dwight School Dubai

Dwight School Dubai

  • Location: Dubai Sports City

  • Founded: 2018

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 400

  • Annual fees: AED 58,500 – 99,500

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


11. New World Private School

New World Private School


12. Bloom World Academy

Bloom World Academy

  • Location: Al Barsha, Al Barsha South

  • Founded: 2022

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: IB (International Baccalaureate), UK EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

  • Number of students: 350

  • Annual fees: AED 50,000 – 78,000

  • KHDA Rating: Not rated yet


13. Emirates National Schools (ENS) Dubai

Emirates National Schools (ENS) Dubai

  • Location: Al Khwaneej First

  • Founded: 2021

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 8

  • Curriculum: IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 2,544

  • Annual fees: AED 31,000 – 37,000

  • KHDA Rating: Not rated yet

Best CBSE curriculum schools in Dubai

1. Delhi Private School (DPS)

Delhi Private School (DPS)

  • Location: The Gardens, Jebel Ali

  • Founded: 2003

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: G 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 3,758

  • Annual fees: AED 10,298 – 14,416

  • KHDA Rating: Very Good


2. GEMS Our Own English High School

GEMS Our Own English High School

  • Location: 41 St, Al Warqa, Al Warqa 3

  • Founded: 1968

  • Gender: Girls

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 10,400

  • Annual fees: AED 7,237 – 15,313

  • KHDA Rating: Very Good


3. GEMS New Millennium School

GEMS New Millennium School

  • Location: Al Khail Rd

  • Founded: 2013

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 2,200

  • Annual fees: AED 18,188 – 31,025

  • KHDA Rating: Very Good


4. JSS Private School

JSS Private School

  • Location: 343 & 132, 40 B St, Al Safa

  • Founded: 2011

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 1,926

  • Annual fees: AED 11,228 – 24,384

  • KHDA Rating: Very Good


5. The Millennium School

The Millennium School

CBSE curriculum schools in Dubai (rated Good and lower)

1. Credence High School

Credence High School

  • Location: Near Al Khail Mall, Al Quoz, Al Quoz 4

  • Founded: 2014

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education), Indian

  • Number of students: 1,600

  • Annual fees: AED 13,000 – 26,000

  • KHDA Rating: Good


2. GEMS Legacy School

GEMS Legacy School

  • Location: 2nd St, Garhoud

  • Founded: 1990

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 7

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 5,350

  • Annual fees: AED 7,888 – 10,528

  • KHDA Rating: Good


3. GEMS Our Own Indian School

GEMS Our Own Indian School

  • Location: Near Wearmart Hyper Market, Al Meydan Rd

  • Founded: 1991

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 3,650

  • Annual fees: AED 6,523 – 13,297

  • KHDA Rating: Good


4. GEMS Our Own High School Al Warqa'a

Photo of a school GEMS Our Own High School Al Warqa'a

  • Location: Al Warqa 1, Near Aswaq Supermarket, Al Warqa 2

  • Founded: 1968

  • Gender: Boys

  • Grades: KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 4,719

  • Annual fees: AED 7,237 – 15,069

  • KHDA Rating: Good


5. Global Indian International School

Global Indian International School

  • Location: Near Al Manar Islamic Center, Al Meydan Rd

  • Founded: 2017

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 11

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 770

  • Annual fees: AED 16,500 – 34,824

  • KHDA Rating: Good


6. Primus Private School

Primus Private School

  • Location: Al Warqa, Al Warqa 1

  • Founded: 2008

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 1,400

  • Annual fees: AED 11,339 – 22,731

  • KHDA Rating: Good


7. Springdales School

Springdales School

  • Location: Al Quoz 4, Near Jumeira University

  • Founded: 2013

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 1,150

  • Annual fees: AED 18,814 – 32,000

  • KHDA Rating: Good


8. The Indian Academy

The Indian Academy

  • Location: Beirut St., Muhaisnah 4, Al Qusais Industria Area

  • Founded: 2012

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 600

  • Annual fees: AED 11,102 – 22,000

  • KHDA Rating: Good


9. The Indian High School Al Garhoud

The Indian High School Al Garhoud

  • Location: Garhoud Area, Near GIGICO Metro Station

  • Founded: 1961

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 4

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 4,170

  • Annual fees: AED 5,276 – 5,525

  • KHDA Rating: Good


10. Woodlem Park School

Woodlem Park School


11. Amity School

Amity School

  • Location: School Zone, Al Qusais, Al Qusais 1

  • Founded: 2017

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 9

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 700

  • Annual fees: AED 13,500 – 26,100

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


12. Bright Riders School

Bright Riders School


13. Buds Public School

Buds Public School

  • Location: Muhaisinah 1st, Close to Union Co-Op/Etihad Mall

  • Founded: 1987

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 822

  • Annual fees: AED 7,907 – 14,118

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


14. Crescent English School

Crescent English School

  • Location: Al Qusais, behind Lulu Center

  • Founded: 1984

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 1,300

  • Annual fees: AED 2,643 – 9,591

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


15. Gulf Indian High School

Gulf Indian High School

  • Location: Al Garhoud, Near New RTA office

  • Founded: 1979

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 2,000

  • Annual fees: AED 4,498 – 8,506

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


16. Little Flower English School

Little Flower English School

  • Location: behind Talal Supermarket, Hor Al Anz

  • Founded: 1984

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 6

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 872

  • Annual fees: AED 3,548 – 3,823

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


17. New Indian Model School

New Indian Model School

  • Location: Next to National Charity School, Rebat St, Garhoud

  • Founded: 1980

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 6,500

  • Annual fees: AED 3,915 – 6,811

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


18. Sabari Indian School

Sabari Indian School


19. The Central School

The Central School

  • Location: Al Nahda, Al Nahda 2

  • Founded: 1986

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 3,000

  • Annual fees: AED 3,718 – 6,545

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


20. The Elite English School

The Elite English School

  • Location: Near Century Mall, Al Wuheida Road Deira

  • Founded: 1992

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 1,850

  • Annual fees: AED 4,480 – 9,889

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


21. The Indian International School - DSO
Photo of a school  The Indian International School - DSO

  • Location: Industrial Area, Dubai Silicon Oasis

  • Founded: 2011

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 10

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: 2,000

  • Annual fees: AED 9,679 – 14,290

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


22. Gulf Model School

Gulf Model School


23. Pearl Wisdom School

Pearl Wisdom School

  • Location: Plot 1479 Hor Al Anz, Abu Hail

  • Founded: 1982

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 8

  • Curriculum: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) India

  • Number of students: /

  • Annual fees: AED 13,000 – 17,500

  • KHDA Rating: Not rated yet

Best French curriculum schools in Dubai

1. Lycee Francais International

Lycee Francais International

  • Location: Oud Metha

  • Founded: 2006

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: French

  • Number of students: 2,561

  • Annual fees: AED 35,010 – 48,093

  • KHDA Rating: Very Good


2. Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou Primary Oud Metha (Kindergarten only)

Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou Primary Oud Metha (Kindergarten only)


3. Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou (Primary School only)

Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou (Primary School only)

  • Location: Academic City

  • Founded: 2006

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Grade 6 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: French

  • Number of students: 1,417

  • Annual fees: AED 35,010 – 48,093

  • KHDA Rating: Very Good


4. Lycee Libanais Francophone Prive Meydan

Lycee Libanais Francophone Prive Meydan

  • Location: Nad Al Sheba

  • Founded: 2021

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: French

  • Number of students: 1,200

  • Annual fees: AED 38,000 – 44,000

  • KHDA Rating: Very Good

French curriculum schools in Dubai (rated Good and lower)

1. International Concept for Education

  • Location: Al Meydan Rd, Nad Al Sheba 1

  • Founded: 2013

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 10

  • Curriculum: French, IB (International Baccalaureate)

  • Number of students: 478

  • Annual fees: AED 45,000 – 82,000

  • KHDA Rating: Good


2. Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz

  • Location: 10 10A Street, Al Quoz, Al Quoz 1

  • Founded: 2017

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 8

  • Curriculum: French

  • Number of students: 983

  • Annual fees: AED 36,000 – 56,000

  • KHDA Rating: Good

MOE curriculum schools in Dubai

1. Al Rashid Al Saleh Private School

Al Rashid Al Saleh Private School

  • Location: Oud Metha Street, Opposite the Iranian Club

  • Founded: 1971

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: MOE - Ministry of Education

  • Number of students: 2,626

  • Annual fees: AED 8,527 – 18,298

  • KHDA Rating: Good


2. Al Arqam Private School

Al Arqam Private School

  • Location: Al Thuwayma Street, Al Barsha 1

  • Founded: 1990

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: MOE - The Ministry of Education

  • Number of students: 801

  • Annual fees: AED 7,952 – 16,962

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


3. Al Eman Private School

Al Eman Private School

  • Location: 284 Al Khawaneej St, Al Rashidiya

  • Founded: 1973

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 9

  • Curriculum: MOE - The Ministry of Education

  • Number of students: 498

  • Annual fees: AED 5,825 – 8,679

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


4. Al Shorouq Private School

Al Shorouq Private School

  • Location: 32 73 B St, Jumeirah, Jumeirah Jumeirah 1

  • Founded: 1986

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: MOE - The Ministry of Education

  • Number of students: 1,955

  • Annual fees: AED 7,032 – 11,694

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


5. Islamic School for Training and Education

Islamic School for Training and Education

  • Location: Muhaisnah, Muhaisnah 1

  • Founded: 1982

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: MOE - The Ministry of Education

  • Number of students: 467

  • Annual fees: AED 8,500 – 12,500

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


6. National Charity School Primary

National Charity School Primary

  • Location: 279 Salah Al Din St, Hor Al Anz

  • Founded: 2021

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 4

  • Curriculum: MOE - The Ministry of Education

  • Number of students: /

  • Annual fees: AED 4,366 – 4,972

  • KHDA Rating: Not rated yet

Best CISCE curriculum schools in Dubai

1. GEMS Modern Academy

GEMS Modern Academy

  • Location: Nad Al Sheba, Nad Al Sheba 3

  • Founded: 1986

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations)

  • Number of students: 3,800

  • Annual fees: AED 28,646 – 52,427

  • KHDA Rating: Outstanding


2. Ambassador School

Ambassador School

  • Location: 41A Street, Mankhool, Bur Dubai

  • Founded: 2010

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations)

  • Number of students: 842

  • Annual fees: AED 21,123 – 42,298

  • KHDA Rating: Very Good

SABIS curriculum schools in Dubai

1. The International School of Choueifat Al Safouh

The International School of Choueifat Al Safouh

  • Location: Hessa St, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeirah

  • Founded: 1993

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: SABIS

  • Number of students: 4,000

  • Annual fees: AED 20,244 – 38,744

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


2. The International School of Choueifat Dubai Investment Park

The International School of Choueifat Dubai Investment Park

Arabic curriculum schools in Dubai

1. Al Adab Iranian Private School

Al Adab Iranian Private School

  • Location: 1 Al Nahda St, behind Al Bustan Center

  • Founded: 1989

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 and 2, K1-12 (4 to 18 years)

  • Curriculum: Arabic, IB (International Baccalaureate), Iranian, Islamic, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

  • Number of students: 390

  • Annual fees: AED 8,960 – 19,197

  • KHDA Rating: Good


2. Dubai Heights Academy

Dubai Heights Academy

  • Location: Al Barsha, Al Barsha South

  • Founded: 2017

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: FS 1 to Year 9

  • Curriculum: Arabic, British, Islamic

  • Number of students: 280

  • Annual fees: AED 44,200 – 71,900

  • KHDA Rating: Good

Iranian curriculum schools in Dubai

1. Khadeejah Kobra Iranian School for Girls

Khadeejah Kobra Iranian School for Girls

  • Location: Street # 1,  Al Karama

  • Founded: 1955

  • Gender: Girls

  • Grades: Grade 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: Iranian

  • Number of students: 500

  • Annual fees: AED 3,402 – 7,500

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


2. Salman Farsi Iranian School for Boys

Salman Farsi Iranian School for Boys

  • Location: Al Qusais, Al Qusais 1

  • Founded: 1995

  • Gender: Boys

  • Grades: Grade 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: Iranian

  • Number of students: /

  • Annual fees: AED 2,472 – 3,733

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


3. Towheed Iranian School for Girls

Towheed Iranian School for Girls

  • Location: Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd, Al Karama

  • Founded: 1992

  • Gender: Girls

  • Grades: Grade 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: Iranian

  • Number of students: 6,000

  • Annual fees: AED 8,721 – 9,258

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable

Filipino curriculum schools in Dubai

1. The Phillippine School

The Phillippine School

  • Location: Tunis St, Muhaisnah, Muhaisanah 2

  • Founded: 2008

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: Filipino

  • Number of students: 2,500

  • Annual fees: AED 5,956 – 15,065

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


2. United International Private School

United International Private School

  • Location: Muhaisnah 4, 17 A Street

  • Founded: 1992

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 2 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: Filipino

  • Number of students: 2,240

  • Annual fees: AED 6,457 – 14,824

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable

Pakistani curriculum schools in Dubai

1. His Highness Shaikh Rashid Al Maktoum Pakistani School

His Highness Shaikh Rashid Al Maktoum Pakistani School

  • Location: Baghdad Street, Al Qusais, Al Qusais 1

  • Founded: 1995

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: Pakistani

  • Number of students: 1,399

  • Annual fees: AED 3,260 – 6,518

  • KHDA Rating: Acceptable


2. Pakistan Education Academy

Pakistan Education Academy

  • Location: Oud Metha Road, Oud Metha

  • Founded: 1968

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: Pakistani

  • Number of students: /

  • Annual fees: AED 5,857 – 8,210

  • KHDA Rating: Weak

Australian curriculum schools in Dubai

1. Australian International School

Australian International School

  • Location: Al Barsha, Al Barsha South

  • Founded: 2021

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 6

  • Curriculum: Australian

  • Number of students: 1,290

  • Annual fees: AED 52,000 – 90,000

  • KHDA Rating: Not rated yet

Chinese curriculum schools in Dubai

1. Chinese School

Chinese School

  • Location: 6CHJ+2HC - 58 C St, Mirdif

  • Founded: 2020

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG to Grade 6

  • Curriculum: Chinese

  • Number of students: 200

  • Annual fees: AED 25,000 – 28,000

  • KHDA Rating: Not rated yet

German curriculum schools in Dubai

1. German International School

Photo of a school German International School

  • Location: Al Quoz 4, Academic City

  • Founded: 2008

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Year 13

  • Curriculum: German

  • Number of students: 950

  • Annual fees: AED 37,631 – 71,094

  • KHDA Rating: Good

Japanese curriculum schools in Dubai

1. Japanese School

Japanese School

  • Location: 48 B St, Al Wasl

  • Founded: 1980

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-Primary to Grade 9

  • Curriculum: Japanese

  • Number of students: 123

  • Annual fees: AED 19,200 – 25,200

  • KHDA Rating: Good

Indian curriculum schools in Dubai

1. JSS International School

JSS International School

  • Location: JVC

  • Founded: 2009

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

  • Curriculum: Indian

  • Number of students: 2,100

  • Annual fees: AED 14,424 – 37,638

  • KHDA Rating: Very Good

Russian curriculum schools in Dubai

1. Russian International School

Russian International School

  • Location: Mihaisnah 4

  • Founded: 2006

  • Gender: Mixed

  • Grades: KG 1 to Grade 11

  • Curriculum: Russian

  • Number of students: 292

  • Annual fees: AED 14,536 – 23,281

  • KHDA Rating: Good

To Sum Up

In this article, we have provided you with the basic information about schools in Dubai. Also, we are happy to assist you with information about real estate near a school of your choice. Feel free to use this blog as a reference or contact us for more information. Bear in mind that “Good” KHDA rating is the expected level of quality and the “Acceptable” is the minimum level of acceptability required for schools in Dubai.

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