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Dubai College

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Dubai College is one of the few not-for-profit British international schools in the UAE, serving roughly 1,043 students with a traditional IGCSE and A-Level pathway. Named Pearson Outstanding School in 2025 and 2026, the college emphasises holistic education across academic, sporting, creative, and philanthropic pillars. Best suited to families wanting British academic rigour at Dubai's upper-mid tier.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
  • Tuition: $26,526–$30,035/yr published in AED, US$ equivalent.
  • Ages: 11-18 school day starts at 7.50am.
  • Accreditations: BSO, COBIS listed accreditations.
BritishAges 11-18English$26,526–$30,035/yr(Dirham 97415-Dirham 110305)
Est. all-in: $32,131/yr(+14%, modeled)Premium in DubaiModerate admissions84% data coverage
Students

1,043

Class Size

22 max

Admissions

Fixed intake

Accreditations

BSO, COBIS

Qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels

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About Dubai College

School fees range in AED valid for the academic year 2026-2027

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

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.

  • Learning support: limited
  • In-house specialist staff listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  4. 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.
  5. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  6. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Dubai College
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$26,526–$30,035
Annual tuition (AED)Dirham 97415-Dirham 110305
Fee year2026-2027
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$32,131(+14%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$34,631
Cost position in Dubai100th percentile(premium tier)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Highly selective. IGCSE and A-Level curriculum. Exam fees AED 2,000-5,500 per IGCSE/A-Level session. Registration AED 500. Uniforms AED 500-1,500. Technology levy AED 1,000-5,000/year. Re-enrollment deposit typically 10% of tuition.

Curriculum

British

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels

External examinations

GCSE, IGCSE and A level

Exam results

Please refer to our website

Additional languages

French, Spanish, Arabic

Learning support

Please refer to our Student Services page of our website

Special needs staff

Yes

Gifted programmeYes
School hours

7.50am – 3.35pm Sunday to Wednesday 12.35pm Thursday

School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredYes

Recommended neighborhoods

JBR, Dubai Marina, Al Sufouh, The Gardens

Verified: 2026-09-29Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 84%1 named source

At a Glance

Fee Position in Dubai

Premium
Median
$2,000$26,526–$30,035$30,035

School Profile

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Dubai College

Class size: Not published

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