Australian International School Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Australian International School Dubai is an international school serving expat families in Dubai, UAE. Annual tuition runs $5,000-$15,000; total annual cost reaches roughly $13,500 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. The school enrols around 1,290 students from 60 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Australian International School Dubai.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 25 Dubai international school · 1,290 students total.
- 60 nationalities top: Emirati.
- Ages: 4-4 school day starts at 8.00am.
1,290
60 (Emirati)
25 avg
Rolling
About Australian International School Dubai
The Australian International School is driven by a deep belief that every student is capable of successful learning. A high priority is given to building and maintaining positive and caring relationships between staff, students and parents. There is a strong collegial culture of mutual trust and support among teachers and school leaders and parents are valued as partners in the promotion of student learning and wellbeing. The school works to maintain a learning environment that is safe, respectful, tolerant, inclusive and that promotes intellectual rigor.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 52000-Dirham 90000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $13,500(+35%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $16,000 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 79th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
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Other
Arabic and French
Students are grouped by ability for literacy from prep (KG2) and learning support teaches work as part of the literacy block to provide additional assistance to students with learning difficulties. Students with disabilities are supported by our Special Needs Teacher. Each of these students has an individual learning plan.
Yes. The Australian International School accepts students with disabilities and learning difficulties and employs a psychologist, learning support teachers and a special needs teacher to support classroom teachers to provide appropriate programs for these students.
No
8.00am – 3.00pm
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Emirati
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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