Best British-Curriculum Schools in Dubai (by KHDA Rating)

Dubai's British-curriculum (and British/IB) private schools, ranked by KHDA rating.

The British (UK) curriculum is the most widely offered in Dubai, running from EYFS through IGCSE (Year 11) to A-Levels (Year 13). It suits families who may return to the UK or who want globally recognised A-Level qualifications.

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Generated from KHDA ratings and published fees — not a paid ranking.

  1. 1. Deira International School — Dubai Festival City, KHDA Outstanding, British / IB, fees AED 44,616–89,889
  2. 2. Dubai British School Emirates Hills — Emirates Hills, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 53,027–79,541
  3. 3. Dubai British School Jumeirah Park — Jumeirah Park, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 46,000–83,015
  4. 4. Dubai College — Al Sufouh, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 97,415–110,305
  5. 5. Dubai English Speaking College — Dubai Academic City, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 84,325–90,633
  6. 6. Dubai English Speaking School — Oud Metha, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 43,084–53,320
  7. 7. GEMS Jumeirah Primary School (JPS) — Jumeirah, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 44,200–55,714
  8. 8. GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch — Al Sufouh, KHDA Outstanding, British / IB, fees AED 47,527–103,399
  9. 9. Horizon English School Dubai — Al Wasl, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 31,503–44,121
  10. 10. Jumeirah College — Al Safa, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 78,946–98,681
  11. 11. Jumeirah English Speaking School — Al Safa, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 54,131–65,098
  12. 12. Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS), Arabian Ranches — Arabian Ranches, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 54,130–105,607
  13. 13. Kings School Al Barsha L.L.C — Al Barsha, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 57,999–110,108
  14. 14. Kings School Dubai L.L.C — Umm Suqeim, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 47,179–71,801
  15. 15. Nord Anglia International School L.L.C — Al Barsha, KHDA Outstanding, British / IB, fees AED 69,625–105,288
  16. 16. Repton School — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Outstanding, British / IB, fees AED 57,178–102,753
  17. 17. Safa Community School — Al Barsha South, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 54,437–89,440
  18. 18. Victory Heights Primary School L.L.C — Dubai Sports City, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 40,138–54,733
  19. 19. Arcadia School - Dubai Branch — Jumeirah Village Triangle, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 67,687–96,209
  20. 20. Brighton College Dubai L.L.C — Al Barsha South, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 67,384–111,062
  21. 21. Dubai Heights Academy — Al Barsha South, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 48,688–96,880
  22. 22. GEMS FirstPoint School — The Villa, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 44,288–75,756
  23. 23. GEMS Founders School - Dubai Branch — Al Barsha, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 24,749–37,124
  24. 24. GEMS Royal Dubai School - Dubai Branch — Al Mizhar, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 40,000–76,763
  25. 25. GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.C — Dubai Hills, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 47,527–93,959
  26. 26. Hartland International School — Sobha Hartland, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 48,781–92,803
  27. 27. Horizon International School L.L.C — Umm Al Sheif, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 38,832–73,124
  28. 28. Jebel Ali School — Damac Hills, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 49,630–82,190
  29. 29. Kent College L.L.C - FZ — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Very Good, British / IB, fees AED 59,518–108,013
  30. 30. Kings School Nad Al Sheba L.L.C — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 43,264–99,392
  31. 31. Raffles International School L.L.C (Umm Suqeim South Br) — Umm Suqeim, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 34,055–87,879
  32. 32. Ranches Primary School — Arabian Ranches, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 50,436–61,643
  33. 33. Regent International Private School L.L.C — The Greens, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 49,076–73,225
  34. 34. Repton Al Barsha Fz-Llc — Al Barsha South, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 53,540–89,774
  35. 35. Royal Grammar School Guildford L.L.C — Tilal Al Ghaf, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 78,758–119,713
  36. 36. Safa British School — Al Safa, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 45,428–73,550
  37. 37. Sunmarke School L.L.C — Jumeirah Village Triangle, KHDA Very Good, British / IB, fees AED 54,104–91,643
  38. 38. The English College Dubai L.L.C — Al Safa, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 52,112–68,265
  39. 39. The Winchester School - DUBAI BRANCH — Jebel Ali, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 14,950–33,352
  40. 40. Al Diyafah High School L.L.C — Al Nahda, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 9,506–20,475
  41. 41. Al Salam Community School L.L.C — Al Twar, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 23,795–41,102
  42. 42. Al Salam Private School — Al Nahda, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 14,276–33,642
  43. 43. Apple International School — Al Qusais, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 6,993–20,131
  44. 44. Arcadia Global School — Al Furjan, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 40,000–65,000
  45. 45. Capital School L.L.C — Al Qusais, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 23,000–48,000
  46. 46. Citizens School — Al Satwa, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 42,150–85,000
  47. 47. Dove Green Private School L.L.C — Dubai Investments Park, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 42,000–65,000
  48. 48. Dubai Gem Private School — Oud Metha, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 13,519–27,756
  49. 49. Dubai Scholars Private School — Al Qusais, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 15,833–32,568
  50. 50. GEMS Cambridge International School, Dubai — Al Twar, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 23,795–36,775
  51. 51. GEMS Founders School Mizhar — Al Mizhar, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 24,877–37,856
  52. 52. GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch — Motor City, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 38,393–51,190
  53. 53. GEMS Metropole School Al Waha — Dubailand, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 40,000–53,000
  54. 54. GEMS Winchester School — Dubailand, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 20,370–38,403
  55. 55. International School of Creative Science Nad Alshiba L.L.C — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 34,287–65,504
  56. 56. M S B Private School — Al Nahda, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 11,816–27,681
  57. 57. Newlands School — Al Warqa, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 21,372–40,072
  58. 58. Oxford School — Muhaisnah, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 11,856–20,128
  59. 59. Pristine Private School — Al Nahda, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 12,300–21,611
  60. 60. Smart Vision School — Al Barsha, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 31,618–77,806
  61. 61. South View School L.L.C — Remraam, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 46,510–66,519
  62. 62. ST. Mary Catholic High School - Dubai — Oud Metha, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 7,361–15,812
  63. 63. ST. Mary Catholic High School - Dubai Muhaisnah Branch — Muhaisnah, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 12,498–24,177
  64. 64. Star International School Mirdif — Mirdif, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 32,730–57,510
  65. 65. Star International School, Al Twar — Al Twar, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 22,027–47,200
  66. 66. The Aquila School — Dubailand, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 48,673–77,876
  67. 67. The Arbor School L.L.C — Al Furjan, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 58,806–97,232
  68. 68. The City School International Private — Nad Al Hamar, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 14,781–35,694
  69. 69. The School of Research Science L.L.C — Al Warqa, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 37,163–79,790
  70. 70. The Sheffield Private School L.L.C — Al Nahda, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 23,631–44,563
  71. 71. The Westminster School - DUBAI BRANCH — Al Qusais, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 9,362–18,203
  72. 72. Al Ghaf Private School L.L.C — Jebel Ali, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 35,000–51,000
  73. 73. Al Sadiq Islamic English School — Al Qusais, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 4,687–9,499
  74. 74. Arab Unity School L.L.C — Al Mizhar, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 6,462–10,808
  75. 75. Cedar School L.L.C — Al Warqa, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 20,195–43,791
  76. 76. Deira Private School — Dubai Festival City, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 22,867–32,925
  77. 77. Dubai Carmel School — Al Qusais, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 9,121–15,479
  78. 78. Durham School Dubai — Dubai Investments Park, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 55,269–99,000
  79. 79. English Language Private School — Oud Metha, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 4,528–11,888
  80. 80. GEMS Albarsha National School - Dubai Branch — Al Barsha South, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 45,428–67,060
  81. 81. Glendale International School — Oud Metha, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 42,000–57,600
  82. 82. Grammar School — Al Garhoud, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 5,120–7,040
  83. 83. Oak Tree Primary School — Al Quoz, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 16,225–27,041
  84. 84. Pace Modern British School L.L.C — Al Rashidiya, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 20,267–30,100
  85. 85. Queen International School — Deira, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 15,554–29,170
  86. 86. The Apple International Community School — Al Karama, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 15,850–20,955

Frequently asked questions

How much do British schools in Dubai cost?

Fees span a wide range — roughly AED 25,000 to over AED 100,000 a year depending on the school and year group.

British curriculum or IB in Dubai — which is better?

Neither is universally better. A-Levels allow deep specialisation in 3-4 subjects; the IB Diploma is broader.

Which Dubai areas have the most British schools?

They are spread across the city, with clusters around Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills, JVC and Al Barsha.