Best IB (International Baccalaureate) Schools in Dubai

Dubai private schools offering the IB programme, ranked by KHDA rating.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) runs as the PYP (primary), MYP (middle) and the IB Diploma (Years 12-13). It is known for breadth, critical thinking and strong recognition at universities worldwide.

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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 International Academy (DIA) — Emirates Hills, KHDA Outstanding, IB, fees AED 44,979–79,696
  3. 3. GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch — Al Barsha, KHDA Outstanding, American / IB, fees AED 66,185–93,300
  4. 4. GEMS Modern Academy — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Outstanding, Indian (CBSE) / IB, fees AED 30,983–73,876
  5. 5. GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch — Al Sufouh, KHDA Outstanding, British / IB, fees AED 47,527–103,399
  6. 6. Nord Anglia International School L.L.C — Al Barsha, KHDA Outstanding, British / IB, fees AED 69,625–105,288
  7. 7. Repton School — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Outstanding, British / IB, fees AED 57,178–102,753
  8. 8. Dubai International Academy Albarsha — Al Barsha, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 53,111–96,309
  9. 9. Emirates International School, Jumeirah — Umm Suqeim, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 38,636–81,872
  10. 10. Emirates International School, Meadows — The Meadows, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 28,990–85,976
  11. 11. GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis — Dubai Silicon Oasis, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 40,340–89,246
  12. 12. GEMS World Academy — Al Barsha South, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 71,113–123,442
  13. 13. Greenfield International School — Dubai Investments Park, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 34,470–82,865
  14. 14. Jumeira Baccalaureate School — Jumeirah, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 43,325–91,840
  15. 15. Kent College L.L.C - FZ — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Very Good, British / IB, fees AED 59,518–108,013
  16. 16. North London Collegiate School Dubai — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 91,735–143,681
  17. 17. Raffles World Academy — Umm Suqeim, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 33,544–93,922
  18. 18. Sunmarke School L.L.C — Jumeirah Village Triangle, KHDA Very Good, British / IB, fees AED 54,104–91,643
  19. 19. Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) — Dubai Healthcare City, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 62,900–118,400
  20. 20. Universal American School - Branch — Dubai Festival City, KHDA Very Good, American / IB, fees AED 40,377–81,834
  21. 21. Uptown International School — Mirdif, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 31,145–78,420
  22. 22. Ambassador International Academy L.L.C — Al Khail Gate, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 35,206–82,527
  23. 23. Bloom World Academy — Al Barsha South, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 48,000–85,000
  24. 24. Collegiate International School — Umm Suqeim, KHDA Good, IB / American, fees AED 39,478–70,630
  25. 25. Dar Al Marefa Private School — Al Khawaneej, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 39,917–81,880
  26. 26. Dunecrest American School L.L.C — Al Barari, KHDA Good, American / IB, fees AED 41,500–90,050
  27. 27. Dwight School L.L.C — Dubai Sports City, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 65,117–110,755
  28. 28. Fairgreen International School L.L.C — Sustainable City, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 49,400–84,500
  29. 29. GEMS International School — Al Khail, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 46,500–79,488
  30. 30. Emirates National Schools - Dubai Branch — Al Khawaneej, KHDA Acceptable, IB, fees AED 23,330–55,000

Frequently asked questions

How much do IB schools in Dubai cost?

IB schools tend to sit toward the higher fee bands — often AED 50,000 to over AED 100,000 a year.

Is the IB harder than A-Levels?

The IB Diploma is broader so the workload is wider; A-Levels go deeper into fewer subjects.

Which Dubai schools offer the IB?

Many offer it alongside British or American tracks. The ranked list shows IB schools by KHDA rating.