Dwight School Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Dwight School Dubai.
- Tuition: $18,000–$30,000/yr published in AED, US$ equivalent.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO listed accreditations.
Not published
Fixed intake
1872
IBO
About Dwight School Dubai
Founded in 1872 in New York, Dwight is now a leading international IB World School with campuses on three continents. Dwight Dubai students study four languages, become inquisitive STEAM learners and can access top universities worldwide. Dwight is dedicated to igniting the spark of genius in every child.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
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: moderate
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $18,000–$30,000 |
| Annual tuition (AED) | Dirham 65117-Dirham 110755 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $27,410(+14%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $29,910 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 95th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Premium IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP. Tuition AED 65,000-111,000 by grade. Registration AED 3,000. Assessment fee AED 1,500. Exam fees AED 3,000-6,000 for DP. Transport AED 5,000-9,000/year. Uniforms AED 1,000-2,000.
IB
IB Diploma
Arabic, French, Mandarin, Spanish, German
moderate
English Language Support
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Barsha, Tecom, Dubai Marina, JLT
Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.
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