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 65,000–95,000
  4. 4. GEMS Modern Academy — Al Nahda, KHDA Outstanding, Indian (CBSE) / IB, fees AED 30,000–41,000
  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 47,807–84,928
  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 World Academy — Al Barsha South, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 71,113–123,442
  13. 13. Greenfield International School — The Meadows, 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 55,243–100,256
  16. 16. North London Collegiate School Dubai — Dubai Hills, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 95,000–140,000
  17. 17. Raffles World Academy — Umm Suqeim, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 33,544–87,990
  18. 18. Sunmarke School L.L.C — Jumeirah Village Triangle, KHDA Very Good, British / IB, fees AED 53,040–88,538
  19. 19. Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) — Dubai Healthcare City, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 68,868–114,268
  20. 20. Universal American School - Branch — Dubai Festival City, KHDA Very Good, American / IB, fees AED 44,000–73,000
  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 Qusais, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 47,255–93,297
  23. 23. Collegiate International School — Dubailand, KHDA Good, IB / American, fees AED 39,478–70,630
  24. 24. Dar Al Marefa Private School — Al Mizhar, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 46,000–76,000
  25. 25. Dunecrest American School L.L.C — Al Furjan, KHDA Good, American / IB, fees AED 41,500–90,050
  26. 26. Dwight School L.L.C — Jumeirah Village Circle, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 65,117–110,755
  27. 27. Fairgreen International School L.L.C — Sustainable City, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 53,000–86,000
  28. 28. GEMS International School Al Khail L.L.C — Dubai Hills, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 44,000–87,000
  29. 29. Nibras International School — Dubailand, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 25,316–50,321
  30. 30. 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.