Dubai Private School Fees 2026

Dubai private school tuition ranges from roughly AED 10,000 to over AED 100,000 a year. Budget for registration, transport, uniform, books and trips on top.

See the Dubai School Fees Index 2026 → (average fees by curriculum and KHDA rating, with downloadable data).

Browse by fee band

• Affordable schools (under AED 40k)
• Schools under AED 40,000
• Schools under AED 60,000
• Best value (high rating, lower fee)

Lowest published fees

1. Indian High School, Al Garhoud — Al Garhoud, KHDA Good, CBSE, fees AED 4,000–7,000
2. The Central School — Deira, KHDA Acceptable, Indian (CBSE), fees AED 4,081–7,183
3. New Indian Model School, Dubai — Al Karama, KHDA Good, CBSE, fees AED 4,500–8,000
4. Gulf Indian High School (GIHS) — Al Karama, KHDA Good, CBSE, fees AED 4,989–9,434
5. The Indian High School, Dubai — Al Karama, KHDA Very Good, CBSE, fees AED 6,000–11,000
6. GEMS Our Own — Al Qusais, KHDA Very Good, Indian (CBSE), fees AED 7,000–14,000
7. Al Shorouq Private School — Al Qusais, KHDA Good, MOE (UAE National), fees AED 7,000–12,000
8. Apple International School — Al Karama, KHDA Good, British, fees AED 8,000–15,000

Most premium

1. Dubai College — Al Sufouh, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 97,415–110,305
2. North London Collegiate School Dubai — Dubai Hills, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 95,000–140,000
3. Dubai English Speaking College — Oud Metha, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 84,325–90,633
4. Jumeirah College — Umm Suqeim, KHDA Outstanding, British, fees AED 78,946–98,681
5. Royal Grammar School Guildford L.L.C — Dubai Hills, KHDA Very Good, British, fees AED 78,758–119,713
6. GEMS World Academy — Al Barsha South, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 71,113–123,442
7. Nord Anglia International School L.L.C — Al Barsha, KHDA Outstanding, British / IB, fees AED 69,625–105,288
8. Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) — Dubai Healthcare City, KHDA Very Good, IB, fees AED 68,868–114,268

Frequently asked questions

How much are school fees in Dubai?

From roughly AED 10,000 to over AED 100,000 a year. Indian/CBSE schools are usually the most affordable; premium British and IB schools sit at the top.

What extra costs are there beyond tuition?

Registration and deposit, transport, uniform, books and devices, trips and sometimes meals.

Which Dubai schools offer the best value?

See our best-value list — KHDA Outstanding or Very Good schools with starting fees under AED 50,000.