Collegiate International School Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Collegiate International School Dubai offers Other education, with a highly diverse student body of 66 nationalities. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Dubai averages. Graduates leave with IB Diploma and US Diploma.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and US Diploma.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 18 (max 18) Dubai international school · 400 students total.
- 66 nationalities top: USA and ARABS.
- Ages: 4-4 school day starts at 7:30am.
400
66 (USA and ARABS)
18 avg / 18 max
Rolling
IB Diploma and US Diploma
About Collegiate International School Dubai
Collegiate International School is a community school providing a warm and caring atmosphere, for happy students and families .we empower our students with a holistic, rigorous and international education for success in an ever changing world.
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): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): Educational psychologist available
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 39478-Dirham 70630 |
| 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
IB Diploma and US Diploma
American high school diploma, IB.
Arabic, French and Spanish
the Student Support Team is committed to providing an exceptional education for our student population by utilizing the best practices of SEN identification, informed parental consent, and least restrictive environment The Student Support Team is aware of the diverse needs of our student population and seeks to use all possible resources to meet this diversity. The team also strives to support teachers and their work in the classroom by providing services to those students who need extra assistance but cannot receive it in the normal classroom setting.
Yes
yes
7:30am – 1:30pm for KG students and 2:30 for the rest of the school.
Yes there is a cafeteria providing healthy freshly prepared hot meals,salads,sandwiches and snacks.
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
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: USA and ARABS
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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