International Schools in DubaiCost, Quality & Market Intelligence — 2026 Data
Based on 203 schools · 55 with published fee data · Updated April 2026
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$19,609
per year
+24%
above published tuition
72/100
Dubai, UAE has 203 international schools. The median true annual cost (including hidden fees) is $19,609. Published tuition typically understates the real cost by 24%. Admissions are mostly open (rolling). The most common curricula are British, IB, Indian.
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Key facts
- 203 international schools 55 with verified published fees · WhereNext-curated DB.
- Median true cost: $19,609/yr tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, activities).
- Hidden-fee markup: +24% published tuition typically understates real annual cost by this amount.
- Top curricula British (32) · IB (22) · Indian (6).
- Admissions mix 158 open · 33 moderate · 9 competitive · 3 highly selective.
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Curriculum Breakdown
Admissions Difficulty
158
Open / Rolling
33
Moderate
9
Competitive
3
Highly Selective
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Data source: WhereNext International School Database. 203 schools in Dubai, 55 with published fee data. Last updated April 2026.
True cost: Published tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, exams, activities) based on city-specific norms.
Value score: 0-100 composite measuring class size, diversity, accreditations, and learning support relative to cost percentile.
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