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.

Strengths

• Available across every price band and most communities
• Clear, well-understood progression — IGCSE then A-Levels
• Eases transfers to and from the UK and other British schools

Trade-offs to weigh

• A-Level specialisation (3-4 subjects) is narrower than the IB
• Quality varies a lot — check the KHDA rating, not just the 'British' label
• The most sought-after British schools fill early; waitlists are common

Near popular communities

• British schools near Al Barsha
• British schools near Arabian Ranches
• British schools near Damac Hills
• British schools near Downtown Dubai
• British schools near Dubai Hills
• British schools near Dubai Marina
• British schools near Emirates Hills
• British schools near Jumeirah

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 41,000–82,000
2. 2. Dubai British School Emirates Hills — Emirates Hills, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 49,000–74,000
3. 3. Dubai British School Jumeirah Park — Jumeirah Park, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 58,000–75,000
4. 4. Dubai College — Al Sufouh, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 85,000–120,000
5. 5. Dubai English Speaking College — Oud Metha, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 55,000–78,000
6. 6. Dubai English Speaking School — Oud Metha, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 55,000–78,000
7. 7. GEMS Jumeirah Primary School (JPS) — Al Safa, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 41,000–52,000
8. 8. GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch — Al Sufouh, KHDA Outstanding, British / IB, fees AED 44,000–96,000
9. 9. Horizon English School Dubai — Al Safa, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 41,000–55,000
10. 10. Jumeirah College — Umm Suqeim, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 72,000–105,000
11. 11. Jumeirah English Speaking School — Al Safa, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 40,000–94,000
12. 12. Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS), Arabian Ranches — Arabian Ranches, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 40,000–94,000
13. 13. Kings School Al Barsha L.L.C — Al Barsha, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 54,000–98,000
14. 14. Kings School Dubai L.L.C — Umm Suqeim, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 44,000–66,000
15. 15. Nord Anglia International School L.L.C — Al Barsha, KHDA Outstanding, British / IB, fees AED 63,000–96,000
16. 16. Repton School — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Outstanding, British / IB, fees AED 53,000–95,000
17. 17. Safa Community School — Al Safa, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 58,000–85,000
18. 18. Victory Heights Primary School L.L.C — Sports City, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 36,000–52,000
19. 19. Ambassador Kindergarten — Al Qusais, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 18,000–29,000
20. 20. Brighton College Dubai L.L.C — Al Mizhar, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 62,000–100,000
21. 21. Dubai Heights Academy — Al Barsha South, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 55,000–90,000
22. 22. GEMS FirstPoint School — The Villa, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 46,000–72,000
23. 23. GEMS Founders School - Dubai Branch — Al Barsha, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 24,000–40,000
24. 24. GEMS Royal Dubai School - Dubai Branch — Al Mizhar, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 47,000–68,000
25. 25. GEMS Wellington Academy -Fze — Al Sufouh, KHDA Very Good, British / IB, fees AED 44,000–96,000
26. 26. GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.C — Dubai Hills, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 44,000–87,000
27. 27. GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis — Silicon Oasis, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 37,000–83,000
28. 28. Hartland International School — Sobha Hartland, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 41,000–78,000
29. 29. Horizon International School L.L.C — Umm Al Sheif, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 43,000–69,000
30. 30. Jebel Ali School — Mudon, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 46,000–75,000
31. 31. Kent College L.L.C - FZ — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Very Good, British / IB, fees AED 60,000–92,000
32. 32. Kings School Nad Al Sheba L.L.C — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 50,000–74,000
33. 33. North London Collegiate School Dubai — Dubai Hills, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 95,000–140,000
34. 34. Raffles International School L.L.C (Umm Suqeim South Br) — Umm Suqeim, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 42,000–68,000
35. 35. Ranches Primary School — Arabian Ranches, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 42,000–67,000
36. 36. Regent International Private School L.L.C — The Greens, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 46,000–73,000
37. 37. Repton Al Barsha Fz-Llc — Al Barsha, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 55,000–87,000
38. 38. Royal Grammar School Guildford L.L.C — Dubai Hills, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 78,000–120,000
39. 39. Safa British School — Al Safa, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 46,000–73,000
40. 40. Sunmarke School L.L.C — Jumeirah Village Triangle, KHDA Very Good, British / IB, fees AED 55,000–87,000
41. 41. The English College Dubai L.L.C — Al Safa, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 38,000–60,000
42. 42. The Millennium School Dubai — Al Qusais, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 16,000–30,000
43. 43. The Winchester School - DUBAI BRANCH — Jebel Ali, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 18,000–31,000
44. 44. Al Diyafah High School L.L.C — Al Karama, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 12,000–22,000
45. 45. Al Salam Community School L.L.C — Al Quoz, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 25,000–40,000
46. 46. Al Salam Private School — Al Quoz, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 19,000–32,000
47. 47. Apple International School — Al Karama, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 8,000–15,000
48. 48. Arcadia School - Dubai Branch — Al Barsha, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 47,000–75,000
49. 49. Cambridge International School — Al Mizhar, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 25,000 – AED 45,000
50. 50. Capital School L.L.C — Al Barsha, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 26,000–43,000
51. 51. Dove Green Private School L.L.C — Dubai Investment Park, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 39,000–63,000
52. 52. Dubai Gem Private School — Al Barsha, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 19,000–32,000
53. 53. Dubai Scholars Private School — Al Barsha, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 18,000–31,000
54. 54. GEMS Cambridge International School, Dubai — Al Mizhar, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 23,000–38,000
55. 55. GEMS Founders School Mizhar — Al Mizhar, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 24,000–38,000
56. 56. GEMS International School — Al Khail, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 50,000–82,000
57. 57. GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch — Motor City, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 34,000–54,000
58. 58. GEMS Winchester School — Al Nahda, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 22,000–37,000
59. 59. Greenwood International School (GIS) — Al Barsha, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 18,000–31,000
60. 60. International School of Creative Science Nad Alshiba L.L.C — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 38,000–62,000
61. 61. M S B Private School — Deira, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 10,000 – AED 18,000
62. 62. Newlands School — Al Barsha, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 22,000–36,000
63. 63. Oxford School — Al Karama, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 12,000–20,000
64. 64. Pristine Private School — Al Nahda, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 16,000–27,000
65. 65. Smart Vision School — Al Barsha, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 34,000–54,000
66. 66. South View School L.L.C — Remraam, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 42,000–68,000
67. 67. St Marys Catholic School Dubai — Al Qusais, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 11,000–18,000
68. 68. ST. Mary Catholic High School - Dubai — Muhaisnah, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 14,000–23,000
69. 69. ST. Mary Catholic High School - Dubai Muhaisnah Branch — Muhaisnah, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 14,000–23,000
70. 70. Star International School Mirdif — Mirdif, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 29,000–48,000
71. 71. Star International School, Al Twar — Al Twar, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 25,000–43,000
72. 72. The Aquila School — Dubailand, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 34,000–55,000
73. 73. The Arbor School L.L.C — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 54,000–86,000
74. 74. The City School International Private — Al Barsha, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 18,000–31,000
75. 75. The School of Research Science L.L.C — Al Barsha, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 45,000–72,000
76. 76. The Sheffield Private School L.L.C — Al Barsha, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 26,000–43,000
77. 77. The Westminster School - DUBAI BRANCH — Al Barsha, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 10,000–18,000
78. 78. Al Ghaf Private School L.L.C — Al Barsha, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 12,000 – AED 22,000
79. 79. Al Sadiq Islamic English School — Al Quoz, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 10,000 – AED 20,000
80. 80. Arab Unity School L.L.C — Al Quoz, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 12,000 – AED 22,000
81. 81. Cedar School L.L.C — Al Barsha, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 18,000 – AED 30,000
82. 82. Deira Private School — Dubai Festival City, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 41,000–82,000
83. 83. Dubai Carmel School — Al Quoz, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 15,000 – AED 25,000
84. 84. English Language Private School — Bur Dubai, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 10,000 – AED 18,000
85. 85. GEMS Albarsha National School - Dubai Branch — Al Barsha, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 15,000 – AED 25,000
86. 86. Grammar School — Al Karama, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 12,000 – AED 20,000
87. 87. Oak Tree Primary School — Al Barsha, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 18,000 – AED 30,000
88. 88. Pace Modern British School L.L.C — Al Barsha, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 20,000 – AED 35,000
89. 89. Queen International School — Al Barsha, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 12,000 – AED 22,000
90. 90. The Apple International Community School — Al Quoz, KHDA Acceptable, British, fees AED 20,000 – AED 35,000

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.