The English College Dubai fees 2026/27
The English College Dubai charges AED 52,112-68,265 in tuition per year for 2026/27, across 15 year groups from FS1 to Year 13, in Al Safa. A full journey from FS1 to Year 13 costs AED 873,426 in tuition across 15 published years. Registration, transport and other charges are additional, and every one Talem holds is listed below.
Fees read from the school's published 2026-27 fee schedule. Last checked 10 July 2026. How Talem verifies →
Tuition fees 2026/27
All fees in AED per academic year, across 15 year groups.
| Year Group | Stage | Ages | KHDA Approved | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | Foundation Stage | 3-4 | AED 52,112 | AED 52,112 |
| FS2 | Foundation Stage | 4-5 | AED 52,112 | AED 52,112 |
| Year 1 | Key Stage 1 | 5-6 | AED 54,654 | AED 54,654 |
| Year 2 | Key Stage 1 | 6-7 | AED 54,654 | AED 54,654 |
| Year 3 | Key Stage 2 | 7-8 | AED 57,196 | AED 57,196 |
| Year 4 | Key Stage 2 | 8-9 | AED 57,196 | AED 57,196 |
| Year 5 | Key Stage 2 | 9-10 | AED 57,196 | AED 57,196 |
| Year 6 | Key Stage 2 | 10-11 | AED 57,196 | AED 57,196 |
| Year 7 | Key Stage 3 | 11-12 | AED 56,982 | AED 56,982 |
| Year 8 | Key Stage 3 | 12-13 | AED 56,982 | AED 56,982 |
| Year 9 | Key Stage 3 | 13-14 | AED 56,982 | AED 56,982 |
| Year 10 | Key Stage 4 (GCSE/IGCSE) | 14-15 | AED 61,817 | AED 61,817 |
| Year 11 | Key Stage 4 (GCSE/IGCSE) | 15-16 | AED 61,817 | AED 61,817 |
| Year 12 | Sixth Form (A Level/BTEC) | 16-17 | AED 68,265 | AED 68,265 |
| Year 13 | Sixth Form (A Level/BTEC) | 17-18 | AED 68,265 | AED 68,265 |
KHDA Approved is the maximum tuition KHDA has approved this school to charge for 2026-2027. School Fee is what the school itself publishes. This school bills at its approved fee. See the KHDA record
2026-27 fees, taken from the school own column headed KHDA Approved Fees for 2026/27 and matching the KHDA schedule row for row. Years 7 to 9 are published below Years 3 to 6, which is the approved schedule, not an error. The optional STEAM Thrive programme costs AED 3,000 a year and runs from Year 6 to Year 13; it is marked not applicable below Year 6. An application fee of AED 500 applies from Year 3 upward, and a deposit of 10% of annual fees is deducted from the first term. Families with three or more children enrolled receive 10% off the third child and 15% off the fourth. Books, uniform, bus, canteen, optional activities and external examination entry are all charged separately. No scholarship scheme is published.
Payment Information
Non-refundable application fee (from Year 3 onwards, includes age-appropriate assessment)
Non-refundable, deducted from first term fees upon acceptance
Three terms: August to December, January to March, and April to June.
Bank transfer, cheque, credit card
- Application fee of AED 500 is non-refundable
- Tuition deposit of 10% is non-refundable but deducted from first term fees
- One full term written notice required for withdrawal
- No refund for the current term if the required notice period is not provided
Common questions
How much are The English College Dubai fees?
The English College Dubai charges AED 52,112-68,265 in tuition per academic year for 2026/27, across 15 year groups. FS1 is AED 52,112 and Year 13 is AED 68,265.
How much does The English College Dubai cost in total?
Adding up the published tuition for every year group, FS1 to Year 13 at The English College Dubai comes to AED 873,426 at 2026/27 fees, an average of AED 58,228 a year.
What is the registration fee at The English College Dubai?
The English College Dubai charges 10% of annual tuition fees. Non-refundable, deducted from first term fees upon acceptance
Does The English College Dubai offer fee discounts?
Yes. Sibling Discount (3rd child): 10% off tuition. Sibling Discount (4th child): 15% off tuition. Academic Excellence Scholarship (Y10 & Y12): 25% fee reduction. International Learner Scholarship (Y10 & Y12): 25% fee reduction. Tomorrow's Leader Scholarship (Y10 & Y12): 25% fee reduction.
What do The English College Dubai fees include?
2026-27 fees, taken from the school own column headed KHDA Approved Fees for 2026/27 and matching the KHDA schedule row for row. Years 7 to 9 are published below Years 3 to 6, which is the approved schedule, not an error. The optional STEAM Thrive programme costs AED 3,000 a year and runs from Year 6 to Year 13; it is marked not applicable below Year 6. An application fee of AED 500 applies from Year 3 upward, and a deposit of 10% of annual fees is deducted from the first term. Families with three or more children enrolled receive 10% off the third child and 15% off the fourth. Books, uniform, bus, canteen, optional activities and external examination entry are all charged separately. No scholarship scheme is published.
Compare with nearby schools
Schools in Dubai with a similar starting fee, each with its full year-by-year ladder.
- Jumeirah English Speaking School feesAl SafaAED 54,129-65,097
- Safa British School feesAl SafaAED 45,428-73,550
- GEMS Jumeirah Primary School feesAl SafaAED 44,200-55,714
- Jumeirah College feesAl SafaAED 78,946-98,681
- Australian International School Dubai feesAl Barsha SouthAED 52,000-90,000
- Dubai British School Emirates Hills feesEmirates HillsAED 53,027-79,541
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