Enrolia lists 194 schools in Dubai. Curricula include A-Levels, American, Australian and BTEC. Annual fees range AED 3,628 – 254,968. Compare them by area and fees below, or search the way you think — in plain language.
What to compare before you shortlist.
Dubai grades private schools on a six band scale where Good is the national minimum standard, and the band governs the fee increase a school may charge. What the bands rest on, and why the report you open probably describes 2023-24.
Updated 16 August 2026 · 13 min read
The American curriculum schools in Dubai that publish a fee, in two bands, plus the registers that record a school's US accreditation and its authorised AP courses.
Updated 15 August 2026 · 10 min read
A budget of AED 30,000 reaches roughly half of the Dubai schools that publish a fee, but not an even half of every curriculum, and the fee you filter on is the one the youngest year group pays.
Updated 13 August 2026 · 9 min read
Co-ed · Al Barsha, Dubai
Independent, not-for-profit US curriculum PreK-12 international school in Dubai with 86 nationalities and mission-driven education.
AED 60,571 – 89,319 / yr
Co-ed · Dubai Sports City, Dubai
Leading IB World School in Dubai offering rigorous, personalised education from PreK to Grade 12 with a focus on finding every student's spark of genius.
AED 65,117 – 110,755 / yr
Co-ed · Al Barsha, Dubai
Outstanding American school in Dubai offering K-12 education with American curriculum and IB Diploma programme.
AED 66,185 – 93,300 / yr
Co-ed · Tilal Al Ghaf, Dubai
British curriculum school for ages 3-18 with world-class education, small class sizes, and heritage of over 500 years.
AED 78,758 – 119,713 / yr
Co-ed · Al Barsha, Dubai
British independent school in Dubai offering education from Nursery to Year 13 with emphasis on academic excellence, kindness, and curiosity.
AED 64,175 – 105,773 / yr
Co-ed · Jumeirah, Dubai
Outstanding British curriculum school in Dubai, top 1% worldwide, Years 7-13.
AED 78,946 – 98,681 / yr
Co-ed · Sport City, Dubai
GEMS School of Research and Innovation combines world-class teaching, AI technology, and unmatched facilities to reimagine education in Dubai.
AED 92,800 – 128,800 / yr
Co-ed · Al Barsha South, Dubai
Award-winning IB World School delivering PYP, MYP, DP and CP for ages 2-19 with 60% alumni acceptance to top universities.
AED 71,113 – 123,442 / yr
Co-ed · Al Barsha, Dubai
Top international British school in Dubai (Ages 3-18) offering personalised learning, British curriculum, IB & A-Levels in Sixth Form, with state-of-the-art facilities and global community.
AED 69,625 – 105,288 / yr
Co-ed · Nad Al Sheba, Dubai
An all-through IB school offering ambitious academics, pastoral care, and extensive extra-curricular activities for students Pre-KG to Grade 12.
AED 79,351 – 143,681 / yr
Co-ed · Al Jaddaf, Dubai
Top-ranked bilingual IB school in Dubai offering day and boarding education for ages 3-18, with world-class facilities and leading university placements.
AED 60,834 – 254,968 / yr
Co-ed · Jebel Ali, Dubai
A provider of premium quality British education in the UAE with a warm, inclusive community.
AED 67,687 – 96,209 / yr