Outstanding schools in Dubai
Dubai College vs Horizon English School
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Dubai College vs Horizon English School at a glance
- Dubai College publishes annual fees from AED 97,415 to AED 110,305, against AED 43,849 to AED 58,825 at Horizon English School, which works out roughly 102% above Horizon English School across the fee range.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Horizon English School starts younger, admitting from age 3 against age 11 at Dubai College.
- Dubai College is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1978, with Horizon English School following in 1989.
- Location wise, Dubai College sits in Al Sufouh and Horizon English School in Al Wasl, so the school run may decide it.
- Dubai College lists the larger facilities set on Talem, 22 against 15.
VS
| Dubai College | Horizon English School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Sufouh, Dubai | Al Wasl, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 97,415 - 110,305 /yr | AED 43,849 - 58,825 /yr |
| Ages / years | 11 - 18 years | 3 - 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1978 | 1989 |
| Facilities | 22 listed | 15 listed |
Fee Calculator
Pick a year group at each school to compare costs side by side
Dubai College
Choose a year group to see the cost.
Horizon English School
Choose a year group to see the cost.
Tuition only, before sibling discounts. Schools set their own instalment plans; transport, uniform and registration are billed separately.