The City School International Dubai
The City School International Dubai
The City School International (TCSI) Dubai is a British curriculum school in Nad Al Hamar, with roots dating back to 1978 in Karachi and the Dubai campus established in 2006. Part of City School Holdings International with affiliated schools across Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Oman. The school follows a modified British National Curriculum from FS1 through Year 13 with IGCSE and AS Level qualifications. Rated Good by KHDA since 2017-18 with Very Good ratings in Mathematics, Science, English, and Personal Development at primary and secondary levels. TCSI serves approximately 650-900 students with a teacher-student ratio of 1:12. The villa-style campus features a swimming pool, gymnasium, two libraries, science and ICT labs, basketball courts, and expansive play areas. The school educates the whole child with a focus on academic rigour, social awareness, and creativity.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Fees are the tuition figures KHDA approves for 2026/27, matching the school's own "Tuition Fee Total" column. KHDA records no discount, so the approved and charged columns agree on every year group. The sixth form is priced by stream as well as year: Year 12 Commerce is AED 33,530 while Year 12 Science and both Year 13 streams are AED 35,694. The school bills a separate compulsory "Other Fee" of AED 1,920 to 3,290 with the first instalment, covering books, stationery, medical, library, lab, trips and digital subscriptions - it is not in the figures above. Paid in three instalments across a ten-month year. Registration is AED 500, non-refundable. Transport is separate, AED 3,500 to 9,000 by zone.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
UK Early Years Foundation Stage with play-based learning. Arabic exposure from Foundation Stage. Part of international school network with 45+ year educational legacy.
Modified British National Curriculum adapted to UAE Ministry of Education requirements. Arabic as a core subject with Islamic Education. KHDA rates English, Mathematics, and Science as Very Good at primary level.
Cambridge IGCSE programme. Very Good ratings in English, Mathematics, and Science at secondary level. MUN, debate club, and Young Entrepreneurs competitions. Inter-house and inter-school sporting competitions.
AS and A-Level qualifications. University preparation and career counselling. Part of City School Holdings International network with global educational connections.
Science laboratories for practical experiments.
Computer and technology learning labs.
Two well-stocked libraries for all age groups.
Swimming pool for PE and swimming lessons.
Well-equipped gymnasium with indoor sports facilities.
Outdoor basketball courts for PE and competitions.
Expansive play areas with shaded zones for recreation.
On-campus canteen/cafeteria.
Principal
Principal of The City School International Dubai. Leads the school's British curriculum programme with focus on educating the whole child, developing strengths while preparing independent, responsible citizens.
Vice Principal
Quality Assurance Head of Assessment & Data & Exam Officer
Head of Secondary and Head of Department Mathematics
KS1 Section Head
Head of Early Years foundation stage
Head of Inclusion and Wellbeing
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Plot #416-1297, Nad Al Hamar, Dubai, UAE
