Best Schools in Dubai
These are Dubai's highest-rated schools: every school below holds a KHDA Outstanding or Very Good rating, the top two tiers in the emirate's inspection framework. Compare fees and curricula, read parent reviews, and shortlist with confidence.
Fees at a glance
| School | Curriculum | Annual fees from | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMS Jumeirah Primary School | British | AED 44,200 | Outstanding |
| Dubai International Academy | IB | AED 44,979 | Outstanding |
| Dubai British School Jumeirah Park | British | AED 55,350 | Outstanding |
| Horizon English School | British | AED 43,849 | Outstanding |
| Nord Anglia International School Dubai | British | AED 69,625 | Outstanding |
| Lycée Français International | French | AED 29,488 | Outstanding |
| GEMS Wellington International School | British | AED 47,527 | Outstanding |
| Repton School Dubai | British | AED 57,178 | Outstanding |
| GEMS Modern Academy | Indian CISCE | AED 30,983 | Outstanding |
| Safa Community School | British | AED 54,437 | Outstanding |
Fees shown are annual starting tuition, read from each school's own published fee schedule and not estimated or interpolated; ratings come from KHDA, ADEK, SPEA and other regulator publications. How Talem verifies → Talem holds 5,695 published fee rows, one for every year group a school publishes, and 362 of the 416 schools listed publish 2026/2027 fees. Open a school's fee page for its full year-by-year ladder and the academic year it covers, or browse the UAE school fee index, every school that publishes a fee structure, grouped by emirate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many top-rated schools are there in Dubai?
Talem lists 65 Dubai schools rated Outstanding or Very Good by KHDA, across British, American, IB and Indian curricula.
What makes a school Outstanding in Dubai?
Outstanding is KHDA's highest inspection rating, awarded for exceptional teaching, student outcomes and leadership. Very Good is the second tier. Both are re-assessed in regular inspection cycles.
Are the best schools in Dubai always the most expensive?
No. While many premium schools hold top ratings, a number of Outstanding and Very Good schools start under AED 40,000 a year. Sort this list by fees to see the value options.