Cambridge International School Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Cambridge International School Dubai is an international school in Dubai, UAE, preparing students for IGCSE and A-Levels. 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 2,500 students from 65 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 25 (max 30) Dubai international school · 2,500 students total.
- 65 nationalities top: Asian.
- Ages: 4-4 school day starts at 7:40 AM.
2,500
65 (Asian)
25 avg / 30 max
Rolling
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Cambridge International School Dubai
-Growing By Learning -Pursuing Excellence -Leading Through Innovation -Global Citizenship
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 23795-Dirham 36775 |
| 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
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, AS and A levels.
Consistently better than the national average of England
French Arabic
CIS is a fully exclusive school
Yes
Yes
7:40 AM – 2:30 PM
Yes
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Asian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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