British Curriculum

GCSE & A-Level schools.

Institutions	85
Fee range (AED)	5K to 120K
Top curricula	British, IB, Indian CBSE
Most common emirate	Dubai (85)

Our top 5 picks

The schools we'd point a friend to first, with a note on why.

1
School
Admissions Open
Dubai College
Al Sufouh, Dubai
british
AED 97K - 110K
Outstanding
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
School
Admissions Open
Jumeirah College
Dubai
british
AED 79K - 99K
Outstanding
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
School
Admissions Open
Dubai English Speaking School
Dubai
british
AED 43K - 53K
Outstanding
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
School
Admissions Open
Dubai British School Emirates Hills
Dubai
british
AED 53K - 80K
Outstanding
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
School
Admissions Open
Dubai British School Jumeirah Park
Dubai
british
AED 64K - 83K
Outstanding
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.

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Our top 5 picks

Dubai College

Jumeirah College

Dubai English Speaking School

Dubai British School Emirates Hills

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park

The other 80 institutions

Victory Heights Primary School

The Winchester School

The Westminster School Dubai

The Oxford School Dubai

The English College Dubai

The City School International Dubai

The Arbor School

The Aquila School

The Apple International Community School

Sunmarke School

Star International School Mirdif

Star International School, Al Twar

St Mary High School Muhaisnah

St. Mary's Catholic High School Dubai

Springdales School Dubai

South View School

Smart Vision School

The Sheffield Private School

School of Research Science Dubai

Safa Community School

Safa British School

Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai

Repton School Dubai

Repton Al Barsha

Regent International School

Ranches Primary School

Raffles International School

Queen International School

Pristine Private School

PACE Modern British School

Oaktree Primary School

Nord Anglia International School Dubai

Newlands School

New Dawn Private School

MSB Private School

Kings' School Umm Suqeim

Kings' School Nad Al Sheba

Kings' School Al Barsha

Kent College Dubai

Jumeirah English Speaking School - Arabian Ranches

Jumeirah English Speaking School

International School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba

Horizon International School

Horizon English School

Hartland International School

Grammar School Dubai

GEMS Winchester School - Dubai

GEMS Wellington International School

GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail

GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis

GEMS Royal Dubai School

GEMS New Millennium School - Al Khail

GEMS Metropole School - Motor City

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School

GEMS Founders School - Dubai South

GEMS Founders School - Al Mizhar

GEMS FirstPoint School

GEMS Cambridge International School Dubai

GEMS Al Barsha National School

English Language Private School

Durham School Dubai

Dubai Scholars Private School

Dubai Heights Academy

Dubai Gem Private School

Dubai Carmel School

Dove Green Private School

Deira Private School

Deira International School

Citizens School

Cedar School

Capital School Dubai

Brighton College Dubai