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.

Strengths

• Broad Diploma (six subjects plus core) keeps options open
• Highly portable and respected by universities globally
• Emphasis on research, writing and independent thinking

Trade-offs to weigh

• Academically demanding workload in the Diploma years
• Fewer schools offer it, and they often sit at the premium end
• Less subject specialisation than A-Levels

Near popular communities

• IB schools near Al Barsha
• IB schools near Arabian Ranches
• IB schools near Damac Hills
• IB schools near Downtown Dubai
• IB schools near Dubai Hills
• IB schools near Dubai Marina
• IB schools near Emirates Hills
• IB 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 International Academy (DIA) — Emirates Hills, KHDA Outstanding, IB, fees AED 50,000–75,000
3. 3. GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch — Al Barsha, KHDA Outstanding, American / IB, fees AED 65,000–95,000
4. 4. GEMS Modern Academy — Al Nahda, KHDA Outstanding, Indian (CBSE) / IB, fees AED 40,000–62,000
5. 5. GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch — Al Sufouh, KHDA Outstanding, British / IB, fees AED 44,000–96,000
6. 6. Nord Anglia International School L.L.C — Al Barsha, KHDA Outstanding, British / IB, fees AED 63,000–96,000
7. 7. Repton School — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Outstanding, British / IB, fees AED 53,000–95,000
8. 8. Dubai International Academy Albarsha — Al Barsha, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 50,000–83,000
9. 9. Dubai International Academy L.L.C — Al Quoz, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 38,000 – AED 75,000
10. 10. Emirates International School, Jumeirah — Jumeirah, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 48,000–73,000
11. 11. Emirates International School, Meadows — The Meadows, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 44,000–71,000
12. 12. GEMS Wellington Academy -Fze — Al Sufouh, KHDA Very Good, British / IB, fees AED 44,000–96,000
13. 13. GEMS World Academy — Al Barsha South, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 65,000–100,000
14. 14. Greenfield International School — The Meadows, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 44,000–73,000
15. 15. Jumeira Baccalaureate School — Jumeirah, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 52,000–83,000
16. 16. Kent College L.L.C - FZ — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Very Good, British / IB, fees AED 60,000–92,000
17. 17. North London Collegiate School Middle East L.L.C - FZ — Dubai Hills, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 95,000–140,000
18. 18. Raffles International School, South Campus — Umm Suqeim, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 42,000–68,000
19. 19. Raffles World Academy — Umm Suqeim, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 50,000–80,000
20. 20. Sunmarke School L.L.C — Jumeirah Village Triangle, KHDA Very Good, British / IB, fees AED 55,000–87,000
21. 21. Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) — Dubai Healthcare City, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 72,000–111,000
22. 22. Universal American School - Branch — Dubai Festival City, KHDA Very Good, American / IB, fees AED 44,000–73,000
23. 23. Uptown International School — Mirdif, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 42,000–68,000
24. 24. Ambassador International Academy L.L.C — Al Qusais, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 20,000–38,000
25. 25. Collegiate International School — Dubailand, KHDA Good, IB / American, fees AED 42,000–68,000
26. 26. Dar Al Marefa Private School — Al Mizhar, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 46,000–76,000
27. 27. Dunecrest American School L.L.C — Al Furjan, KHDA Good, American / IB, fees AED 48,000–79,000
28. 28. Dwight School L.L.C — Jumeirah Village Circle, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 68,000–108,000
29. 29. Fairgreen International School L.L.C — Sustainable City, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 53,000–86,000
30. 30. GEMS International School Al Khail L.L.C — Dubai Hills, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 44,000–87,000
31. 31. Nibras International School — Dubailand, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 28,000–46,000
32. 32. Emirates National Schools - Dubai Branch — Al Barsha, KHDA Acceptable, IB, fees AED 20,000 – AED 35,000

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.