American schools in Dubai under AED 40,000 a year
30 American schools in Dubai have a lowest published annual tuition fee under AED 40,000, according to KHDA. Fees rise with year group, so the highest fee is shown too.
Last checked against KHDA on 22 October 2026. KHDA confirmed no private school fee increase for 2026-27; see the 2026-27 fee freeze.
| School | Area | KHDA rating | Lowest tuition | Highest tuition | Fee sheet | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Academy School | Al Raffa | Good (2023-24) | AED 9,238 | AED 24,625 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Dubai Modern Education School | Al Mizhar | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 11,956 | AED 18,624 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Al Maaref Private School L.L.C | Al Qusais | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 12,906 | AED 34,634 after discount (KHDA AED 37,134 before discount) | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| American International School | Al Qusais | Good (2023-24) | AED 13,405 | AED 21,732 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| International Academic School | Al Warqa | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 14,992 | AED 28,112 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Dubai International Private School | Al Garhoud | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 15,051 | AED 23,629 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha L.L.C | Al Barsha | Good (2023-24) | AED 15,726 | AED 25,493 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud L.L.C | Al Garhoud | Good (2023-24) | AED 15,726 | AED 25,493 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Dubai National School, Al Twar | Al Twar | Good (2023-24) | AED 15,898 after discount (KHDA AED 19,872 before discount) | AED 38,836 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Dubai International School, Al Quoz | Al Quoz | Good (2023-24) | AED 15,974 | AED 25,080 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Modern Skills School L.L.C | Muhaisnah | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 17,000 | AED 29,572 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Sharjah American International Private School | Al Warqa | Good (2023-24) | AED 17,976 | AED 44,938 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Al Ittihad Private School | Al Mamzar | Good (2023-24) | AED 18,635 | AED 42,434 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Philadelphia Private School | Muhaisnah | Good (2023-24) | AED 19,517 | AED 42,987 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Greenwood International School | Muhaisnah | Good (2023-24) | AED 20,124 | AED 30,860 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Al Ittihad Private School (Br) | Al Safa | Good (2023-24) | AED 22,219 | AED 43,272 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| North American International School L.L.C | Al Mizhar | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 22,923 after discount (KHDA AED 30,664 before discount) | AED 39,896 after discount (KHDA AED 49,061 before discount) | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Dubai National School | Al Barsha | Good (2023-24) | AED 24,172 | AED 39,665 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Next Generation School L.L.C | Al Barsha | Good (2023-24) | AED 25,076 | AED 49,376 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Nibras International School | Dubai Investments Park | Good (2023-24) | AED 25,316 | AED 50,321 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Mirdif American School | Al Mizhar | Good (2023-24) | AED 25,944 | AED 47,081 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Ignite School L.L.C | Al Warqa | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 28,658 | AED 45,034 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Dubai Schools Corporation L.L.C Albarsha | Al Barsha South | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 30,603 after discount (KHDA AED 31,398 before discount) | AED 47,900 after discount (KHDA AED 54,186 before discount) | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba | Nad Al Sheba | Acceptable (2024-25) | AED 30,603 | AED 47,900 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| GEMS Al Khaleej International School - Dubai Branch | Al Warqa | Good (2023-24) | AED 30,675 after discount (KHDA AED 33,932 before discount) | AED 63,457 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| American School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba | Nad Al Sheba | Good (2023-24) | AED 35,000 after discount (KHDA AED 35,822 before discount) | AED 71,000 after discount (KHDA AED 72,669 before discount) | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Vernus International Primary School - FZCO | Dubai Silicon Oasis | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 35,704 | AED 45,175 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C | Al Mizhar | Good (2023-24) | AED 36,181 | AED 69,602 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| American Academy for Girls | Al Mizhar | Good (2023-24) | AED 36,485 after discount (KHDA AED 45,618 before discount) | AED 65,270 after discount (KHDA AED 71,113 before discount) | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Collegiate International School | Umm Suqeim | Good (2023-24) | AED 39,478 | AED 70,630 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
Fees are payable tuition from KHDA fact sheets, checked live. Where a school publishes a discount, the fee after that discount is shown, with the KHDA figure before discount alongside. Always confirm the fee for your child's year group with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How many American schools in Dubai start under AED 40,000?
30 American schools on this page have a lowest payable annual tuition fee under AED 40,000, checked against KHDA on 22 October 2026.
What is the lowest American school fee on this page?
The lowest payable annual tuition on this page is AED 9,238, at New Academy School, according to KHDA.
Does the starting fee apply to every year group?
No. The lowest fee is usually for the youngest year group. Fees rise in later years, so check the highest fee column and the school's KHDA fee table for your child's year.
Are these fees rising in 2026-27?
KHDA confirmed on 22 May 2026 that there will be no increase in school fees for private schools in Dubai for the 2026-27 academic year. Extras such as transport and uniforms are not covered by that statement, so check them with the school.