Grammar School

Grammar School is a British curriculum private school in Al Garhoud, Dubai. Rated Acceptable by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 5,120–7,040.

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: Mixed.

What parents praise

• Caring and inclusive environment
• Dedicated and supportive teachers and staff
• Affordable fees for British curriculum
• Improved student personal development and wellbeing
• Good community and parent-teacher-student relationships

Concerns parents raise

• KHDA rating consistently 'Acceptable'
• Inconsistencies in teaching quality and assessment
• Academic outcomes need improvement
• Lack of published detailed exam results
• Middle leadership and governors' effectiveness require development

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

• Mirdif: drop-off ~15 min, pick-up ~17 min, 10.5 km by road
• Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~16 min, pick-up ~15 min, 12.2 km by road
• Jumeirah: drop-off ~20 min, pick-up ~15 min, 15 km by road
• Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~22 min, pick-up ~21 min, 22.5 km by road
• Al Barsha: drop-off ~24 min, pick-up ~24 min, 27 km by road
• Dubai Hills: drop-off ~26 min, pick-up ~27 min, 27.8 km by road
• Motor City: drop-off ~27 min, pick-up ~28 min, 29.7 km by road
• Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): drop-off ~30 min, pick-up ~31 min, 30.5 km by road
• Palm Jumeirah: drop-off ~26 min, pick-up ~28 min, 32.1 km by road
• The Springs: drop-off ~32 min, pick-up ~30 min, 32.3 km by road

Official website

Related pages

• Nearby area: Mirdif guide
• British-curriculum schools in Dubai
• Dubai schools under AED 40,000 a year

Data last reviewed: 2026-03-05. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.

Frequently asked questions

What is Grammar School's KHDA rating?

Grammar School is rated Acceptable in its most recent KHDA inspection (2023-24). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.

How much are the fees at Grammar School?

Published annual fees are AED 5,120–7,040. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.

What curriculum does Grammar School follow?

Grammar School follows the British curriculum.

Which communities is Grammar School near?

Estimated morning school-run times include Mirdif (~15 min), Downtown Dubai (~16 min), Jumeirah (~20 min). See the school-run section for more communities.