Citizens School
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Citizens School is an international school serving expat families in Dubai, UAE. Annual tuition is estimated at $5,000-$15,000 USD (unverified — confirm with the school). The school enrols around 774 students from 79 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Citizens School.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr estimated range, unverified — confirm with the school.
- 79 nationalities top: Russian, Iranian, British.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:30AM.
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79 (Russian, Iranian, British, Indian, Canadian)
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About Citizens School
Citizens School provides a learning experience that focuses on the whole growth of a learner and is built around each child’s unique requirements, giving them the choices to explore themes, expand interests and determine the routes that they want to go on. A Place to be Inspired, Empowered, and Thrive
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000(est.) |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 40500-Dirham 80000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $13,500(+35%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $16,000 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 79th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Verify fees directly with school. Fees may not include registration, transport, or exam costs.
Other
French, Arabic
unknown
Yes
Yes, we ensure to communicate in a language they are comfortable in and train them in English during our English language sessions.
7:30AM – FS1 - 1:30PM FS2 & Year 1 - 2:30PM Year 2 - Year 9 - 3:30PM
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Russian, Iranian, British, Indian, Canadian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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