IB World Schools
IB World Schools teach the International Baccalaureate, from the Primary Years Programme through to the Diploma. Compare IB schools across the UAE by fees, rating and reviews below.
| Institutions | 49 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (AED) | 16K to 133K |
| Top curricula | IB, British, American |
| Most common emirate | Dubai (31) |
Our top 5 picks
The schools we'd point a friend to first, with a note on why.
- 1
- Curriculum
- IB
- Fees (AED)
- 44K to 78K
- KHDA
- Outstanding
- Founded
- 2005
- Location
- Dubai
Why we picked it
One of the earliest IB-only schools in the UAE, opened in 2005. PYP through DP at the Emirates Hills campus, with a sister school in Al Barsha that follows the same programme.
- 2
- Curriculum
- American, IB
- Fees (AED)
- 66K to 93K
- KHDA
- Outstanding
- Founded
- 1997
- Location
- Al Barsha South, Dubai
Why we picked it
Dual American and IB offer. Senior students can choose between the US high-school diploma with AP and the IB Diploma, with the school regularly featured in lists of strong UAE Diploma outcomes.
- 3
- Curriculum
- Indian CISCE, IB
- Fees (AED)
- 31K to 74K
- KHDA
- Outstanding
- Founded
- 1986
- Location
- Dubai
Why we picked it
Combines ICSE in primary with IB Diploma in the sixth form. Among the more affordable Outstanding IB options, with fees that start in the low 30s rather than the high 40s of most peers.
- 4
- Curriculum
- British, IB
- Fees (AED)
- 48K to 103K
- KHDA
- Outstanding
- Founded
- 2005
- Location
- Dubai
Why we picked it
British curriculum through IGCSE then a choice of IB Diploma or A-levels in the senior years. Al Sufouh campus on Sheikh Zayed Road, strong performing arts and sports programmes.
- 5
- Curriculum
- British, IB
- Fees (AED)
- 57K to 103K
- KHDA
- Outstanding
- Founded
- 2007
- Location
- Dubai
Why we picked it
British school heritage with an IB Diploma route alongside A-levels. Nad Al Sheba campus with boarding option in the senior years, making it one of the few full-boarding-capable schools in Dubai.
The other 44 institutions
Open in search
Victoria International School of Sharjah
Uptown International School
Universal American School
The Aquila School
Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai
Sunmarke School
RAK Academy - Khuzam
Raffles World Academy
Raffles World Academy Sharjah
Philadelphia Private School
Nord Anglia International School Dubai
North London Collegiate School Dubai
Jumeira Baccalaureate School
International Community School – Al Mushrif
Greenfield International School
Deutsche Internationale Schule Sharjah
GEMS World Academy - Dubai
GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi
GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis
GEMS International School - Al Khail
GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi
Emirates National Schools - Sharjah
Emirates National School - Ras Al Khaimah
Emirates International School Meadows
Frequently asked questions
- How many IB schools are there in the UAE?
- Talem lists 49 IB World Schools across the UAE offering the PYP, MYP or Diploma Programme.
- What is the IB Diploma?
- The IB Diploma is a two-year programme for ages 16 to 19, recognised by universities worldwide, covering six subject groups plus the core.
- Is the IB harder than A-Levels?
- The IB is broader, with six subjects plus the core, while A-Levels go deeper into three or four. The better fit depends on your child's strengths and goals.