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Top 10 Schools in Dubai

Dubai is home to some of the finest educational institutions in the region, catering to a diverse, multicultural community. With a wide range of curriculums from British and American to International Baccalaureate and beyond, the city offers parents and students access to world-class schooling.

1. Repton School Dubai

Repton first embarked on its international expansion in 2007. In the UAE alone, Repton has established 4 branches across Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with the first opening held in Nad Al Sheba in Dubai and the other branch located in Al Barsha.

Repton School Nad Al Sheba offers unparalleled British Education and is recipient of an “Outstanding” score for 10 consecutive years as of 2024 by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority of Dubai (KHDA).

Tuition fees range between US$ 15,209 for FS1 – US$ 27,332 for Year 13.

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2. GEMS Wellington International School

The school is located in Al Sufouh, Dubai and is part of the esteemed GEMS Education Group. The school offers both the British and IB Curriculum across all educational levels. As per KHDA, the school has received an “outstanding” score for 14 years consecutively.

Tuition fees range between US$ 12,322 for FS1 – US$ 26,807 for Year 13.

3. Jumeirah English Speaking School

JESS is one of the oldest schools founded in Dubai, providing education to its students since 1976. The school grew to accommodate over 2000 students in their main branch in Al Safa 1 and over 1400 students in their other branch in the Arabian Ranches Community. The school has received an “outstanding” score for 13 consecutive years as of 2024.

Tuition fees range between US$ 13,158 for FS1 – US$ 27,107 for Year 13.

4. Dubai College

Dubai College, just like JESS, is also one of the oldest and most reputable schools in the Emirate. Founded in 1978, Dubai College is a leading British Curriculum school located in Al Sufouh 2, right opposite to Palm Jumeirah. The school has maintained an “outstanding” score for 13 consecutive years as reported by KHDA.

Tuitions fees range between US$ 25,379 for Year 7 – US$ 28,738 for Year 13.

5. Dubai International Academy

DIA is an IB (International Baccalaureate) Curriculum school located in Emirates Hills, Dubai. The school offers various co-curricular activities for all students from KG1 – Year 13. As per KHDA, the school has maintained an “outstanding” score for 2 consecutive years as of 2024.

Tuition fees range between US$ 11,964 for KG1 – US$ 21,199 for Year 13.

6. Nord Anglia International School Dubai - NAS

Nord Anglia Education offers world-renowned education frameworks that best suit their students, including both the British Curriculum as well as the recognized IB Curriculum. Nord Anglia has 4 schools located in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

In Dubai, their main branch is located in Nad Al Sheba and has received an “outstanding” score for 2 consecutive years as of 2024 by KHDA.

Tuition fees range between US$ 18,051 for FS1 – US$ 27,298 for Year 13.

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7. Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou

The French International School Georges Pompidou offers French education across its 2 branches, located in both Oud Metha and Academic City. The school received an “outstanding” score for 9 consecutive years for primary education, and a “very good” score for their secondary education level for 5 consecutive years as of 2024.

Tuition fees range between US$ 8,219 for KG (PS) – US$ 13,486 for Grade 12 (Terminale).

8. Jumeirah College

Located in Al Safa 1, Jumeirah College provides premium British Education for students between Year 7 – Year 13. The school has been receiving an “outstanding” score for 13 years consecutively as per KHDA as of 2024.

Tuition fees range between US$ 20,999 for Year 7 – US$ 26,249 for Year 13.

9. Universal American School

UAS is a school located in Ras Al Khor, Dubai Festival City, offering their students both American and IB educational frameworks from pre-school all the way to Grade 12. According to KHDA, the school has received a “very good” score for 6 consecutive years as of 2024.

Tuition fees range between US$ 10,740 for Pre-KG – US$ 22,058 for Grade 12.

10. Swiss International Scientific School

SISD is an International School based in Al Jaddaf, Dubai Health Care City, and is part of the Nord Angelia Education. SISD offers both English and bilingual (French and German) educational framework through their IB Curriculum. As per the latest report by KHDA, SISD has received a “very good” score as of 2024.

Tuitions fees range between US$ 15,737 for Pre-KG – US$ 29,568 for Grade 12.

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