Jumeira Baccalaureate School (JBS)
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Jumeira Baccalaureate School (JBS) delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Well-suited to internationally mobile families valuing curriculum portability families. At $12,000–$25,000/year, it sits above the Dubai average, reflecting its premium positioning. Note: Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and BTEC.
- Tuition: $12,000–$25,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 25) Dubai international school · 780 students total.
- 60 nationalities top: Emirati.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:45am.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS verified.
780
60 (Emirati)
22 avg / 25 max
Fixed intake
IBO, CIS
IB Diploma and BTEC
About Jumeira Baccalaureate School (JBS)
We pride ourselves on high academic standards, however we are more than this. Truly excellent education is about developing a passion for life-long learning and a capability for independent thinking. Our confident and articulate students are encouraged to discover interests that extend beyond the classroom. Our school community allows students to develop moral values, and display kindness, courage, respect and integrity towards each other and throughout our diverse and multicultural environment.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $12,000 – $25,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 43325-Dirham 91840 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $22,350(+21%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $24,850 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 91th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Tuition AED 43,000-92,000 by grade. Registration AED 2,000. Assessment fee AED 1,000. Exam fees AED 2,500-5,500 for DP. Transport AED 4,500-7,500/year. Uniforms AED 500-1,200.
IB
IB Diploma and BTEC
We undertake the IB Diploma, the IB Career Certificate, BTEC in IT
In the 5 graduating classes JBS have had a 100% pass rate for the IBCP/BTEC and 100% of students achieve 24 points or more (24 points is the minimum score for the diploma). Our Highest scores to date has been 42 Points out of a maximum of 45.
French and Arabic
At JBS we follow a response to intervention framework and work hard to remove individual barriers that are preventing a student from accessing their own learning; this not only increases their overall well-being, but allows them to make appropriate targeted progress.
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No
7:45am – Pre-K to KG1 finish their day at 1:45pm, KG2 to Grade 5 finish at 2:30pm . Grade 6 to grade 12 finish at 3:13pm
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No
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Safa, Jumeirah, Al Wasl, Business Bay
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Emirati
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Tuition AED 43,000-92,000 by grade. Registration AED 2,000. Assessment fee AED 1,000. Exam fees AED 2,500-5,500 for DP. Transport AED 4,500-7,500/year. Uniforms AED 500-1,200.
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