The City School International Private
The City School International Private is a British curriculum private school in Nad Al Hamar, Dubai. Rated Good by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 14,781–35,694.
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
- Strong academic focus and outcomes
- Dedicated and caring staff
- Holistic development and extracurriculars
- Supportive learning environment
- Affordable fees for quality education
Concerns parents raise
- Variability in teaching quality
- Inconsistent monitoring of inclusion support
- Underdeveloped student voice in wellbeing
- Limited creative extracurricular options
- Modest facilities
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 ~14 min, 11.7 km by road
- Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~15 min, pick-up ~17 min, 14.5 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~20 min, pick-up ~20 min, 20.4 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~21 min, pick-up ~25 min, 23.5 km by road
- Arabian Ranches: drop-off ~25 min, pick-up ~29 min, 26.5 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~23 min, pick-up ~28 min, 28 km by road
- Motor City: drop-off ~23 min, pick-up ~25 min, 28.5 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~24 min, pick-up ~26 min, 28.6 km by road
- Damac Hills: drop-off ~26 min, pick-up ~26 min, 30.4 km by road
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): drop-off ~28 min, pick-up ~30 min, 31.3 km by road
Related pages
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 The City School International Private's KHDA rating?
The City School International Private 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 The City School International Private?
Published annual fees are AED 14,781–35,694. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does The City School International Private follow?
The City School International Private follows the British curriculum.
Which communities is The City School International Private near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Mirdif (~15 min), Downtown Dubai (~15 min), Jumeirah (~20 min). See the school-run section for more communities.