Outstanding schools in Dubai
Dubai British School Emirates Hills vs Nord Anglia International School Dubai
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Dubai British School Emirates Hills vs Nord Anglia International School Dubai at a glance
- Dubai British School Emirates Hills publishes annual fees from AED 53,027 to AED 79,541, against AED 69,625 to AED 105,288 at Nord Anglia International School Dubai, which works out roughly 24% below Nord Anglia International School Dubai across the fee range.
- For FS1, Dubai British School Emirates Hills charges AED 53,027 and Nord Anglia International School Dubai AED 69,625, so Dubai British School Emirates Hills saves AED 16,598 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum; Nord Anglia International School Dubai adds IB.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Dubai British School Emirates Hills is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2005, with Nord Anglia International School Dubai following in 2014.
- Location wise, Dubai British School Emirates Hills sits in Emirates Hills and Nord Anglia International School Dubai in Al Barsha South, so the school run may decide it.
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| Dubai British School Emirates Hills | Nord Anglia International School Dubai | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Emirates Hills, Dubai | Al Barsha South, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British | British, IB |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 53,027 - 79,541 /yr | AED 69,625 - 105,288 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2005 | 2014 |
| Facilities | 13 listed | 19 listed |
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