South View School Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
South View School Dubai follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a highly diverse student body of 77 nationalities. At $6,000–$11,000/year, it sits below the Dubai average — offering strong value. Note: Affordable British curriculum school.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at South View School Dubai.
- Tuition: $6,000–$11,000/yr published annual range.
- 77 nationalities top: British, Egyptian, Jordanian.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at KG1 - KG2: 8:00 KG3 - upwards: 7:45.
- Accreditations: COBIS verified.
1,200
77 (British, Egyptian, Jordanian, South African, Indian)
26 max
Rolling
COBIS
About South View School Dubai
South View School is an international school offering an exceptional, high-quality, British based education within the Dubai South community.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $6,000 – $11,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 46510-Dirham 66519 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $12,000(+41%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $14,500 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 5th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Affordable British curriculum school. IGCSE and A-Levels. KHDA Good rating. Registration ~AED 1,500. Located in Dubailand area.
British
IGCSE
Not yet available
Arabic, Spanish, French
The Inclusion Department offers a range of support to students with a broad spectrum of learning styles and needs. SVS' Inclusion Department is positioned in the heart of the school to reflect its inclusive philosophy and approach. All lessons will be differentiated to support the needs of all learners, this includes students who are more able, gifted and/or talented as well as those for whom learning presents some challenges.
Inclusion Programme
English Language support is available for SVS' English Language Learners both within their lessons and as part of a withdrawal programme where required, to ensure that the students can access their learning and make great progress on their learning journey.
KG1 - KG2: 8:00 KG3 - upwards: 7:45 – KG1 - KG2: 13:00 KG3 - - G5: 14:30 G6 - upwards: 15:30
Yes, paid extra
Not at the moment
Recommended neighborhoods
Dubailand, Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Al Warqa
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: British, Egyptian, Jordanian, South African, Indian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Affordable British curriculum school. IGCSE and A-Levels. KHDA Good rating. Registration ~AED 1,500. Located in Dubailand area.
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