Schools & Universities in Dubai
Dubai has the UAE's largest and most varied education market, from British, American, IB and Indian schools to leading universities. Compare fees, ratings and reviews below to shortlist the right school or university.
Fees at a glance
| School | Curriculum | Annual fees from | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMS School of Research and Innovation | British | AED 92,800 | Not Rated |
| GEMS Al Barsha National School | British | AED 40,000 | Acceptable |
| GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis | British | AED 40,340 | Very Good |
| 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 |
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 5,698 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 schools and universities are there in Dubai?
Talem lists 217 schools and universities in Dubai, spanning British, American, IB and Indian schools plus higher-education institutions. Filter by type, curriculum, fees or rating to narrow the list.
What are the best schools in Dubai?
Dubai's strongest schools are the ones KHDA rates Outstanding or Very Good. Sort this list by rating, or browse the Top Rated and Outstanding Schools collections.
How much does school cost in Dubai?
Dubai school fees span a wide range, from under AED 10,000 a year to over AED 100,000 at premium schools. Every school profile shows the full fee structure by grade.