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School Fees at a Glance

Indian curriculumAED 5,000–40,000a yearBritish curriculumAED 15,000–120,000+a yearAmerican curriculumAED 30,000–90,000a yearIB curriculumAED 40,000–130,000a year

Typical ranges — every school differs. Compare properly in the School Fees Explorer.

Start Here: Essential Education Guides

Eight flagship guides — enrolling, choosing, curricula, KHDA ratings, fees and waiting lists.

How to Enrol Your Child in a Dubai School: A First-Timer's Guide for New ResidentsAdmissions & EnrollingA Parent's Guide to Choosing the Right School in DubaiChoosing a SchoolBritish vs American vs IB Curriculum in Dubai: How Parents ChooseCurriculum GuidesKHDA School Ratings in Dubai Explained: What the Grades Really MeanKHDA RatingsSchool Fees in Dubai: What the Fee Really IncludesSchool Fees & CostsNursery Admissions in Dubai: Ages, Documents and What to Ask on a TourNurseries & Early YearsDubai School Waiting Lists: How They Work and When to ApplyAdmissions & EnrollingScholarships at Dubai Universities: What Exists and How to ApplyUniversities & Higher Education

Your School Journey

Choosing a Dubai school, in the right order.

  1. Choose your curriculum
  2. Check what it costs
  3. Read the KHDA ratings
  4. Join waiting lists early
  5. Enrol, step by step

Schools by Country

Dubai schools through the eyes of families from your country — curriculum and language choices.

PakistanIndiaPhilippinesUnited KingdomEgyptBangladeshNigeriaSaudi Arabia

All 195 countries-and-families guides: Browse all by country.

Schools & Nurseries Near You

Schools and nurseries, neighbourhood by neighbourhood — how parents choose.

Dubai MarinaDeiraBur DubaiAl BarshaMirdifDowntown DubaiJumeirahUmm Suqeim

All 92 area guides: Browse all 92 areas.

Education Tools

Compare the fees and plan the terms before you apply.

School Fees ExplorerCompare typical fees by curriculum before you shortlist.School Term PlannerTerm dates and holiday planning for Dubai schools.

Browse by Topic

375 Education guides, grouped by what your family needs.

Schools by Country195 guidesSchools by Area92 guidesNurseries & Early Years95 guidesCurriculum Guides26 guidesUniversities & Higher Education10 guidesSchool Fees & Costs13 guides

Quick Answers

How much are school fees in Dubai?

Typical yearly fees by curriculum: Indian about AED 5,000–40,000; British about AED 15,000–120,000+; American about AED 30,000–90,000; IB about AED 40,000–130,000. The School Fees Explorer compares typical fees by curriculum before you shortlist.

Are Dubai school fees rising in 2026–27?

No — KHDA has frozen school fees for the 2026–27 academic year, so approved schools cannot raise them that year.

What is KHDA and what do its ratings mean?

KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) is Dubai's education regulator. It inspects schools and rates them from Outstanding down to Very Weak — our KHDA ratings guide explains what each grade really means.

When should we apply for a school place?

Popular schools run waiting lists, so apply months ahead. Most international-curriculum schools start their year in late August/September; Indian-curriculum schools start in April. Our waiting lists guide explains how the lists work and when to apply.

Which curriculum should we choose?

It depends on where the family may live next and the budget: British, American, IB and Indian curricula differ in exams and transfer routes. Our British vs American vs IB guide walks through how parents choose.

What days do children go to school in Dubai?

Monday to Friday, with Friday a shorter day. The School Term Planner has the term dates and holiday planning.