British schools in Dubai under AED 30,000 a year
33 British schools in Dubai have a lowest published annual tuition fee under AED 30,000, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Private School | Oud Metha | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 4,528 | AED 11,888 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Al Sadiq Islamic English School | Al Qusais | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 4,687 | AED 9,499 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Grammar School | Al Garhoud | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 5,120 | AED 7,040 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Arab Unity School L.L.C | Al Mizhar | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 6,462 | AED 10,808 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Apple International School | Al Qusais | Good (2023-24) | AED 6,993 | AED 20,131 after discount (KHDA AED 27,960 before discount) | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| ST. Mary Catholic High School - Dubai | Oud Metha | Good (2023-24) | AED 7,361 | AED 15,812 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Dubai Carmel School | Al Qusais | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 9,121 | AED 15,479 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| The Westminster School - DUBAI BRANCH | Al Qusais | Good (2023-24) | AED 9,362 | AED 18,203 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Al Diyafah High School L.L.C | Al Nahda | Good (2023-24) | AED 9,506 | AED 20,475 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| M S B Private School | Al Nahda | Good (2023-24) | AED 11,816 | AED 27,681 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Oxford School | Muhaisnah | Good (2023-24) | AED 11,856 after discount (KHDA AED 12,695 before discount) | AED 20,128 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Pristine Private School | Al Nahda | Good (2023-24) | AED 12,300 | AED 21,611 after discount (KHDA AED 29,204 before discount) | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| ST. Mary Catholic High School - Dubai Muhaisnah Branch | Muhaisnah | Good (2023-24) | AED 12,498 | AED 24,177 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Dubai Gem Private School | Oud Metha | Good (2023-24) | AED 13,519 | AED 27,756 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Al Salam Private School | Al Nahda | Good (2023-24) | AED 14,276 | AED 33,642 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| The City School International Private | Nad Al Hamar | Good (2023-24) | AED 14,781 | AED 35,694 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| The Winchester School - DUBAI BRANCH | Jebel Ali | Very good (2023-24) | AED 14,950 | AED 33,352 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Queen International School | Deira | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 15,554 | AED 29,170 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Dubai Scholars Private School | Al Qusais | Good (2023-24) | AED 15,833 | AED 32,568 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| The Apple International Community School | Al Karama | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 15,850 after discount (KHDA AED 19,427 before discount) | AED 20,955 after discount (KHDA AED 25,728 before discount) | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Oak Tree Primary School | Al Quoz | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 16,225 | AED 27,041 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Cedar School L.L.C | Al Warqa | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 20,195 after discount (KHDA AED 25,244 before discount) | AED 43,791 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Pace Modern British School L.L.C | Al Rashidiya | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 20,267 | AED 30,100 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| GEMS Winchester School | Dubailand | Good (2023-24) | AED 20,370 | AED 38,403 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Newlands School | Al Warqa | Good (2023-24) | AED 21,372 | AED 40,072 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Star International School, Al Twar | Al Twar | Good (2023-24) | AED 22,027 | AED 47,200 after discount (KHDA AED 71,409 before discount) | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Deira Private School | Dubai Festival City | Acceptable (2023-24) | AED 22,867 | AED 32,925 after discount (KHDA AED 41,147 before discount) | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Capital School L.L.C | Al Qusais | Good (2023-24) | AED 23,000 after discount (KHDA AED 40,000 before discount) | AED 48,000 after discount (KHDA AED 66,600 before discount) | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| The Sheffield Private School L.L.C | Al Nahda | Good (2023-24) | AED 23,631 | AED 44,563 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| Al Salam Community School L.L.C | Al Twar | Good (2023-24) | AED 23,795 | AED 41,102 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| GEMS Cambridge International School, Dubai | Al Twar | Good (2023-24) | AED 23,795 | AED 36,775 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| GEMS Founders School - Dubai Branch | Al Barsha | Very good (2023-24) | AED 24,749 | AED 37,124 | KHDA fee table | 22 October 2026 |
| GEMS Founders School Mizhar | Al Mizhar | Good (2023-24) | AED 24,877 | AED 37,856 | 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 British schools in Dubai start under AED 30,000?
33 British schools on this page have a lowest payable annual tuition fee under AED 30,000, checked against KHDA on 22 October 2026.
What is the lowest British school fee on this page?
The lowest payable annual tuition on this page is AED 4,528, at English Language Private 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.