Collegiate International School
Collegiate International School is a IB / American curriculum private school in Umm Suqeim, Dubai. Rated Good by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 39,478–70,630.
Fee notes
2026-27 KHDA fact sheets, checked 12 October 2026. Tuition shown is payable tuition after any discount explicitly published in each sheet. Gross tuition and the published discount are retained separately. Fixed compulsory charges are separate; optional supplies, services, variable examination charges and enrolment charges are excluded. Confirm discount eligibility and current intake with admissions. Approved fee grades are not evidence of current admissions availability.
Parent sentiment: Predominantly Positive.
What parents praise
- Strong curriculum and pathways
- Supportive and accessible leadership/staff
- Positive learning environment and student wellbeing
- Good value for money/affordable fees
- Strong community and activities
Concerns parents raise
- Inconsistent teaching quality/classroom management in Middle School
- Challenges with rapid growth
- Less structured wellbeing for older students
These are summaries of public commentary, not independently verified findings. See the profile’s review sources and confidence labels.
School-run drive times to nearby communities
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~3 min, pick-up ~4 min, 1.5 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~12 min, pick-up ~16 min, 9.7 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~12 min, pick-up ~15 min, 9.8 km by road
- Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~17 min, 12 km by road
- Palm Jumeirah: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~18 min, 14.9 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~17 min, pick-up ~19 min, 16.7 km by road
- Emirates Hills: drop-off ~18 min, pick-up ~20 min, 17.7 km by road
- The Springs: drop-off ~20 min, pick-up ~22 min, 17.7 km by road
- Motor City: drop-off ~19 min, pick-up ~22 min, 18.3 km by road
- Dubai Marina: drop-off ~18 min, pick-up ~16 min, 18.8 km by road
Related pages
- Umm Suqeim area guide
- American-curriculum schools in Dubai
- IB schools in Dubai
- Dubai schools under AED 40,000 a year
Data last reviewed: 2026-06-25. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.
Frequently asked questions
What is Collegiate International School's KHDA rating?
Collegiate International School is rated Good in its most recent KHDA inspection (2023-24). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at Collegiate International School?
Published annual fees are AED 39,478–70,630. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does Collegiate International School follow?
Collegiate International School follows the IB / American curriculum.
Which communities is Collegiate International School near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Umm Suqeim (~3 min), Jumeirah (~12 min), Al Barsha (~12 min). See the school-run section for more communities.