Outstanding schools in Dubai
Dubai College vs Kings' School Al Barsha
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Dubai College vs Kings' School Al Barsha at a glance
- Dubai College publishes annual fees from AED 97,415 to AED 110,305, against AED 57,999 to AED 105,873 at Kings' School Al Barsha, which works out roughly 27% above Kings' School Al Barsha across the fee range.
- For Year 7, Dubai College charges AED 97,415 and Kings' School Al Barsha AED 88,615, so Kings' School Al Barsha saves AED 8,800 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Kings' School Al Barsha 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 Kings' School Al Barsha following in 2014.
- Location wise, Dubai College sits in Al Sufouh and Kings' School Al Barsha in MBR City, so the school run may decide it.
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| Dubai College | Kings' School Al Barsha | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Sufouh, Dubai | MBR City, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 97,415 - 110,305 /yr | AED 57,999 - 105,873 /yr |
| Ages / years | 11 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1978 | 2014 |
| Facilities | 22 listed | 18 listed |
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