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 — Nad Al Sheba, 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. Emirates International School, Jumeirah — Umm Suqeim, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 48,000–73,000
  10. 10. Emirates International School, Meadows — The Meadows, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 44,000–71,000
  11. 11. GEMS World Academy — Al Barsha South, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 71,113–123,442
  12. 12. Greenfield International School — Dubai Investments Park, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 34,470–82,865
  13. 13. Jumeira Baccalaureate School — Jumeirah, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 43,325–91,840
  14. 14. Kent College L.L.C - FZ — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Very Good, British / IB, fees AED 55,243–100,256
  15. 15. North London Collegiate School Dubai — Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 95,000–140,000
  16. 16. Raffles World Academy — Umm Suqeim, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 33,544–87,990
  17. 17. Sunmarke School L.L.C — Jumeirah Village Triangle, KHDA Very Good, British / IB, fees AED 53,040–88,538
  18. 18. Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) — Dubai Healthcare City, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 68,868–114,268
  19. 19. Universal American School - Branch — Dubai Festival City, KHDA Very Good, American / IB, fees AED 44,000–73,000
  20. 20. Uptown International School — Mirdif, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 31,145–78,420
  21. 21. Ambassador International Academy L.L.C — Al Khail Gate, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 47,255–93,297
  22. 22. Bloom World Academy — Al Barsha South, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 48,000–85,000
  23. 23. Collegiate International School — Umm Suqeim, KHDA Good, IB / American, fees AED 39,478–70,630
  24. 24. Dar Al Marefa Private School — Al Khawaneej, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 46,000–76,000
  25. 25. Dunecrest American School L.L.C — Al Barari, KHDA Good, American / IB, fees AED 41,500–90,050
  26. 26. Dwight School L.L.C — Dubai Sports City, 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, KHDA Good, IB, fees AED 52,415–79,488
  29. 29. Emirates National Schools - Dubai Branch — Al Khawaneej, KHDA Acceptable, IB, fees not published

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.