British Curriculum
British curriculum schools follow the English National Curriculum, leading to IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. Compare schools across the UAE by fees, inspection rating and reviews below.
| Institutions | 174 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (AED) | 5K to 161K |
| Top curricula | British, IB, Indian CBSE |
| Most common emirate | Dubai (99) |
Our top 5 picks
The schools we'd point a friend to first, with a note on why.
- 1
- Curriculum
- British
- Fees (AED)
- 97K to 110K
- KHDA
- Outstanding
- Founded
- 1978
- Location
- Al Sufouh, Dubai
Why we picked it
Founded in 1978 and still selective on entry. Routinely sends graduates to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, with A-level outcomes that sit comfortably above the UK average.
- 2
- Curriculum
- British
- Fees (AED)
- 79K to 99K
- KHDA
- Outstanding
- Founded
- 1999
- Location
- Dubai
Why we picked it
Sister school to Dubai College in the GEMS family. Year 7 onwards only, which means an entirely senior-school environment with strong A-level results and a famously consistent culture.
- 3
- Curriculum
- British
- Fees (AED)
- 43K to 53K
- KHDA
- Outstanding
- Founded
- 1963
- Location
- Dubai
Why we picked it
One of Dubai's oldest schools, founded 1963. Primary only, not-for-profit, with fees well below most Outstanding peers. Feeder relationships with Jumeirah College and Dubai College for the secondary years.
- 4
- Curriculum
- British
- Fees (AED)
- 53K to 80K
- KHDA
- Outstanding
- Founded
- 2005
- Location
- Dubai
Why we picked it
Part of the Taaleem group, on a purpose-built campus serving FS1 to Year 13. Outstanding rating combined with a strong music and performing arts programme.
- 5
- Curriculum
- British
- Fees (AED)
- 64K to 83K
- KHDA
- Outstanding
- Founded
- 2015
- Location
- Dubai
Why we picked it
The newer sibling of DBS Emirates Hills, opened 2015. Same Outstanding rating with a smaller cohort and a more residential feel.
The other 169 institutions
Open in search
Yasmina British Academy
GEMS Wesgreen International School
Wales International School
Victory Heights Primary School
Victoria English School
The Winchester School
The Westminster School Dubai
The Scholars School
The Oxford School Dubai
The Hope English School
The English College Dubai
The City School International – Sharjah
The City School International Dubai
The Bloomington Academy
The Arbor School
The Aquila School
The Apple International Community School
Sunmarke School
Star International School Mirdif
Star International School, Al Twar
St. Mary Private High School - Ras Al Khaimah
St Mary High School Muhaisnah
St Mary's Catholic High School Fujairah
St. Mary's Catholic High School Dubai
Frequently asked questions
- How many British schools are there in the UAE?
- Talem lists 174 British curriculum schools across the UAE, teaching the English National Curriculum through IGCSE and A-Level.
- What is the British curriculum?
- The British curriculum follows the English National Curriculum, with Key Stages leading to IGCSE exams around age 16 and A-Levels around age 18.
- Which are the best British schools in the UAE?
- The strongest British schools tend to hold Outstanding or Very Good KHDA ratings. See the Top British Schools collection, or sort this list by rating.