IB Schools in Dubai
Dubai is the regional hub for the International Baccalaureate, from the Primary Years Programme through to the IB Diploma. Compare every authorised IB school in the emirate below by fees, rating and reviews.
Fees at a glance
| School | Curriculum | Annual fees from | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis | British | AED 40,340 | Very Good |
| Dubai International Academy | IB | AED 44,979 | Outstanding |
| Nord Anglia International School Dubai | British | AED 69,625 | 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 |
| Jumeirah English Speaking School - Arabian Ranches | British | AED 54,129 | Outstanding |
| Deira International School | British | AED 44,616 | Outstanding |
| GEMS Dubai American Academy | American | AED 66,185 | Outstanding |
| Emirates International School - Jumeirah | IB | AED 38,636 | Very Good |
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 IB schools are there in Dubai?
Talem lists 33 IB curriculum schools in Dubai, ranging from full three-programme World Schools to schools offering the Diploma alongside another curriculum.
What is the IB Diploma?
A two-year pre-university programme scored out of 45, taken at 16 to 18. It is highly regarded by universities worldwide for its breadth and academic rigour.
Are IB schools in Dubai expensive?
IB schools sit at the premium end, and many charge above AED 70,000 a year for the Diploma years, though more accessible options exist. Compare full fee structures on each profile.