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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 24,000 - 67,850
Pupils 1000
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Class Size 25
Ajman Academy is a private, co‑educational day school in Al Tallah (Muwaihat), Ajman, United Arab Emirates, serving children from about age 3 through to 18. The school teaches the National Curriculum of England within an International Baccalaureate (IB) framework: it is an IB World School authorised for the Primary Years Programme (PYP), operates the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in secondary and offers British senior pathways such as IGCSE and AS/A‑level; the school has also been recorded as progressing towards or a candidate for the IB Diploma. English is the language of instruction; Arabic (and UAE‑required Arabic/Islamic studies) are taught and the school provides English‑as‑an‑Additional‑Language support. Published information describes a purpose‑built campus near the E311 corridor with dedicated music, art and design spaces, science and food‑technology laboratories, robotics/IT labs and a 1:1 Apple device programme; the curriculum emphasises transdisciplinary PYP units of inquiry and technology integration across learning.
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Instructs in English, Persian
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 8,960 - 19,197
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Italian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary)
Al Adab Iranian Private School for Girls is a private institution located behind Al-Bustan Center in Al Qusais 1, Dubai. It serves learners aged 4 to 18 and offers a range of curricula, including the IB Diploma Programme, American, Indian, Italian curricula, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge Secondary. Although the name suggests a girls' school, the program notes indicate private provision for both boys and girls. The Iranian country affiliation informs language and cultural offerings, such as Persian/Farsi language classes for guest students. The campus provides facilities that support a variety of activities and learning environments. The school emphasizes international and bilingual programmes for the 4–18 age group, with the IBDP as a central pathway for higher education in different jurisdictions. Overall, the school combines exposure to multiple international curricula with Iranian cultural connections, positioned in a Dubai setting to meet diverse student needs. The school opens pathways to education abroad.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 11,596 - 24,655
Pupils 1714
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 14
Al Diyafah High School L.L.C. is a KHDA‑inspected British‑curriculum school in Al Nahda 2, Al Qusais, Dubai, offering a continuous learning pathway from Early Years (FS1) through Sixth Form (Year 13) for pupils aged 3 to 18. The school follows UK examination pathways including Pearson Edexcel IGCSEs and AS/A‑Level options, and offers vocational BTEC Level 3 and Duke of Edinburgh opportunities. Admissions materials state assessments and entrance testing are conducted in English and applicants are expected to communicate basic needs in English, while the staff structure includes a Subject Leader for Arabic, indicating Arabic is taught. Published facilities include state‑of‑the‑art science laboratories and a focus on technology and hands‑on learning; the website also highlights an active extracurricular programme. The school publishes KHDA‑aligned age criteria, school hours and assessment procedures on its admissions pages.
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Instructs in English
Ages 1 - 11 years
Fees AED 65,000 - 78,334
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Class Size 15
Al Fanar School in Nad Al Sheba 4, Dubai, offers a British curriculum for pupils aged 1 to 11, spanning Early Years FS1 to Year 6. The programme is grounded in the National Curriculum for England and aligned with KHDA and UAE Ministry of Education requirements. In Early Years, learning is play‑rich and inquiry‑led under the Head–Heart–Hands model, fostering language, thinking, emotional wellbeing, and creativity through movement, making, and purposeful play. In Primary (Years 2–6), the curriculum blends NCfE with a relational, culturally rooted pedagogy, organized in 3–5 week inquiry blocks that connect subjects to real‑world contexts. Assessment is human, holistic, and forward‑looking, relying on observation, dialogue, and rich documentation. The school emphasizes learning beyond exams, with real‑world inquiry, collaborative projects, and a focus on wellbeing and ethical action. Emirati heritage, Arabic language, and Islamic education are integrated with global learning, supported by sensory, nature‑based learning and outdoor environments today.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 35,000 - 49,500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Al Ghaf Private School L.L.C is a Dubai-based private school offering a British Curriculum blended with the International Primary Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage for learners aged 3 to 18. The English National Curriculum covers core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science, with foundation subjects including ICT, Design & Technology, Geography, History, Art and Physical Education. Students study Modern Foreign Languages including French and Spanish, and Arabic is taught daily in line with MOE guidelines. Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and Islamic History are delivered under the MOE Arabic & Islamic programme, with Tajweed for Muslim students. A Life Skills Programme sits at the heart of learning, emphasising decision making, problem solving, creative thinking, critical thinking, effective communication and interpersonal skills. The school name reflects the Ghaf Tree, a symbol of resilience and tolerance in the UAE. Facilities include a spacious indoor gym, a multi-purpose space, a small theatre, an IT suite and a Library/Resources Centre, with flexible classrooms for STREAM and music, an Inclusion (SEND) unit, outdoor learning areas and a garden. A STEAM lab supports robotics in Year 4.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 16 years
Fees AED 4,579 - 9,499
Type Co-educational
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Al Sadiq Islamic English School is located in Al Qusais, Dubai (P.O. Box 16196), behind Al Twar Centre, with easy access to Al Qusais Metro. The school follows the National Curriculum for England, including the Early Years Foundation Stage for FS2 and the Cambridge IGCSE programme in Years 10–11, serving students from 4 to 16 and offering English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, Islamic Education, and Moral, Social and Cultural Studies. In the Athena Education group, students may continue at Grammar School to study for AS and A-Levels. The campus provides dedicated spaces for ICT, Art and STEAM, a well-equipped library, and three science laboratories, plus three computer labs and two covered basketball courts. Extra-curriculars include film-making workshops and photography, junior debate clubs, EEG public speaking competitions, a Student Council, and badminton and photography as hobbies, fostering leadership, creativity, and physical wellbeing. The British Curriculum is rooted in Islamic values and principles.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 23,795 - 41,102
Pupils 1946
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 25
Al Salam Community School is an independent, fee‑paying British curriculum school located on 18th Street in Al Twar 2, Dubai. It follows the National Curriculum for England from the Early Years Foundation Stage (FS1) through Year 13, offering external examinations including IGCSEs and AS/A levels, and serves pupils aged 3 to 18. The school publishes that the languages of instruction are English and Arabic and that it implements the UAE Ministry of Education requirements for Arabic, Islamic Education and UAE social studies. Published facilities include more than 70 classrooms, seven science laboratories plus specialist technology, art, media and design labs, a 1,000 square metre multipurpose hall, a six‑lane 25 metre swimming pool with privacy covering, extensive indoor and outdoor sports fields and over 4,000 sqm of external play areas; the campus is described as accessible for people of determination and includes a heritage centre. A distinctive element the school publishes is its Rahhal programme — KHDA‑approved flexible pathways (Encounters, Frontiers and Foundations) that offer alternative timetables and a licensed examination centre — and a stated emphasis on inclusion and wellbeing.
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Instructs in English
Ages 2 - 16 years
Fees AED 18,252 - 31,390
Pupils 1250
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 16
Al Salam Private School in Al Nahda Second, Dubai, is a co-educational British-curriculum school and nursery serving children aged 2 to 16. It delivers the UK Early Years Foundation Stage in Salam Nursery and the National Curriculum for England across Foundation, Primary and Secondary phases, with Key Stage 4 IGCSE programmes accredited by Cambridge and Edexcel, while also meeting UAE Ministry of Education requirements. English is the medium of instruction; Arabic is taught under the Ministry framework (first- or second-language pathways and Moral, Social and Cultural Studies delivered in Arabic) and Islamic Education is provided for Muslim students. The school site describes campus facilities and recent additions including a dedicated football pitch and science laboratories, and publishes information about libraries, arts and sports provision and extracurricular activities. The school also highlights personalised learning, inclusion and wellbeing provision and notes external recognition (SENDIA and wellbeing awards) and participation in international assessments on its website.
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Instructs in English
Ages 2 - 18 years
Fees AED 34,015 - 74,500
Pupils 1506
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Class Size 11
Ambassador International Academy (AIA) is an international IB World School located in Al Khail Gate, Al Quoz, Dubai. The school blends the English National (British) curriculum with the International Baccalaureate continuum, offering the PYP, MYP and DP (and the IB Career-related Programme) alongside alternative pathways such as a BTEC diploma for senior students. It serves learners from early years through to senior school (ages 2 to 18 as on file) and delivers its programmes primarily in English, with English Language Learning (ELL) support for those who need it. The school complies with UAE requirements for Arabic as an additional language and additionally offers modern languages including French, Spanish and German together with a home‑country language programme. Notable facilities cited by the school include dedicated STEAM provision — a Gaming Design & Coding Lab and a Product Design Lab — and a broad co‑curricular programme; the school also highlights personalised learning, AI‑integrated teaching approaches and entrepreneurship as distinctive elements of its provision.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 12 years
Fees AED 19,200 - 23,250
Pupils 1300
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 28
Amity English School Dubai is an international British‑curriculum school located in the Al Qusais school zone of Dubai, offering education from Foundation Stage (FS1 & FS2) through Primary and lower Secondary (up to Year 8) and serving children aged 3 to 12. The school follows a British programme delivered in English and includes subject teaching in English across the curriculum; Arabic is taught as a language subject. As part of the Amity Education Group, the school emphasises project‑based learning and an entrepreneurship strand in its Primary programme alongside design‑thinking activities. The campus description lists technology‑enabled classrooms and dedicated academic, arts and sports facilities, including a swimming pool, football field, library, science laboratories, an indoor multi‑purpose area and a maker's room to support hands‑on and cross‑curricular projects. Admissions information and school policies are published on the school website.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 3264
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 16
Arab Unity School is an independent British school in Al Mizhar, Dubai, with over 40 years of operation. It describes itself as the most affordable British school in Dubai, offering the British curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage through to IGCSE and A Levels. The school covers EYFS, Primary, Secondary (Boys and Girls), and Sixth Form. It focuses on developing globally conscious, respectful, and reliable individuals. Inclusion support and extra-curricular activities are available.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 14 years
Fees AED 25,865 - 33,788
Pupils 2256
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 17
Arcadia Global School is a British-curriculum day school in Jebel Ali Village, Al Furjan, Dubai, offering Early Years through Year 9 (FS1–Year 9) for children aged 3 to 14. The school follows the National Curriculum for England (EYFS, KS1–KS3) and operates an enriched programme that includes Early Years Explorers and an Enrichment Learning Programme; a 12-week Junior MBA is part of the primary curriculum for Years 3–6. The school's published policies state that the language of instruction is English; Arabic and Islamic Studies are provided in A/B streams from Year 1 (with Islamic B delivered in English for non‑Arab Muslim students) and French is offered in the secondary programme. Campus facilities listed by the school include science and ICT labs, STREAM labs, a library, art and music rooms, a full‑size astroturf football pitch, MUGA court, cricket nets, a 25 m swimming pool plus a learner pool, and a large multipurpose hall. Campus location is shown as adjacent to Al Furjan Metro Station.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 20,765 - 81,732
Pupils 1077
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 12
Arcadia School, located in Jumeirah Village Triangle (District 9), Dubai, is a British curriculum day school providing education from Foundation Stage through Sixth Form (typical entry ages 3–18). The school teaches the National Curriculum for England across Key Stages 1–5 and prepares students for GCSE/iGCSE and GCE A‑level pathways; English is the medium of instruction. In line with UAE requirements it offers Arabic (Arabic A for native speakers and Arabic B for non‑native speakers), UAE Social Studies, Moral Education and Islamic Studies delivered as A/B streams where applicable; Modern Foreign Languages are taught in secondary and basic French is offered through enrichment. Facilities described on the school site include a LEED‑certified campus with temperature‑controlled swimming pools, indoor multi‑purpose sports halls, a 3G pitch and running track, climbing walls, specialist science, art, music and food‑technology rooms, language and library facilities, maker spaces and multiple iMac suites. The school highlights an Apple‑enhanced digital strategy with one‑to‑one iPad provision and in‑school enrichment programmes (Early Years Explorers, Enrichment Learning Programme, Sports Academy and Performing Arts).
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Instructs in English
Ages 5 - 12 years
Fees AED 50,000 - 60,000
Curriculum British Curriculum
BC Academy International School is a British-curriculum international primary school located in Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai. It delivers the British National Curriculum adapted for international relevance and cultural inclusion and, for the purposes of this directory entry, serves children aged 5 to 12. The school's stated core programme includes English, mathematics and science; Arabic (Arabic A & B), Islamic Education and UAE Social Studies are taught in line with UAE Ministry of Education and KHDA requirements. The school provides SEN and EAL support and embeds PSHE, digital literacy, environmental awareness and project-based/entrepreneurial learning across year groups. Notable facilities published on the school website include a c.215,000 sq ft campus with modern classrooms, a multilingual library, science, STEM and innovation labs and maker spaces, indoor and outdoor play areas and a sports pitch; the campus also offers a school canteen, bus service, 24-hour security and on-site medical staff. The school is KHDA licensed.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 64,175 - 105,773
Pupils 1500
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 24
Brighton College Dubai is a British, co-educational day school located in Al Barsha South, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It delivers the Brighton College curriculum, derived from the National Curriculum for England: Early Years follow the EYFS, primary and prep follow the National Curriculum, and the Senior School prepares pupils for International GCSEs and A‑levels. The College serves FS1–Year 13 (ages 3–18). The language of instruction is English, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support; Arabic and Islamic Education are included in the programme and modern languages provision includes French from Year 1 with Spanish and German offered in later key stages. The campus (around 40,000 sq m / 42 acres) provides a 25‑metre swimming pool, indoor sports hall and gym, football and rugby pitches, tennis and padel courts, a 400m running track, design and science labs, music and drama studios and specialist art and ceramics spaces. The school runs an extensive co‑curricular programme, including the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, and has formal links with Brighton College UK.
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Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification
Class Size 25
British International School Ajman is a British-curriculum international school located in Al Nuaimia, Ajman (Salahuhddin Al Ayyubi Street, behind Safeer Mall). The school publishes that it follows the British/Cambridge pathway with Early Years Foundation Stage (KG1–KG2), Cambridge Primary (ages 5–11), Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels (A Levels normally taken in Grades 11–12), and Pearson BTEC International Level 3 programmes. Instruction is delivered in English; the kindergarten is described as a bilingual English/Arabic setting and Arabic is taught as a Ministry of Education subject across phases. From Grade 2, French and Urdu are offered as additional language options. Published facilities include a robotics laboratory, science and classroom labs, a football pitch, basketball court, cricket nets and a multipurpose indoor sports hall, plus an on‑campus greenhouse, rock garden and butterfly garden and separate foundation‑stage play and outdoor learning areas. The school highlights its BTEC provision (Pearson accredited and Ministry‑equalised) and membership of regional British school networks in its published materials.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 23,795 - 36,775
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
GEMS Cambridge International School Dubai is a co-educational British/Cambridge curriculum school in Al Twar 1, Dubai. Rated 'Good' by KHDA and recipient of the Leading Parent Partnership Award, the school offers Foundation Stage through Key Stage 5 with Duke of Edinburgh's International Awards and school transport.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 20,500 - 48,000
Curriculum British Curriculum
Capital School Dubai is a British-curriculum international school in Al Qusais, Dubai, offering education from Early Years through Secondary for ages 3–18. The school follows the National Curriculum for England, preparing pupils for GCSEs and A‑levels and noting the possibility of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Instruction is in English, and the school operates a trilingual programme from Foundation Stage 1 in which pupils study French and Arabic alongside English; Arabic provision is divided into Arabic for Arabs and Arabic for non‑Arabs, and Islamic studies are provided for Muslim students. Published facilities and programmes include a fully equipped science laboratory with regular biweekly STEM challenges, specialist physical-education provision with timetabled swimming lessons delivered by qualified coaches, and a broad extra‑curricular offer (for example cricket, basketball, netball, football, gymnastics, water polo and clubs in arts, STEM and languages). The school also states provision for SEN, EAL and gifted-and-talented support.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 14 years
Fees AED 20,195 - 31,735
Pupils 359
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 22
Cedar School is a co‑educational British curriculum school in Al Warqa'a First, Dubai, offering the National Curriculum for England and serving children aged 3 to 14. The school publishes that English is the language of instruction and that it teaches Arabic and UAE social studies alongside core subjects; it also notes targeted support for learners of English as an additional language and a range of SEND and inclusion provisions. Published information describes a deliberately small, community‑focused campus with bright, well‑equipped classrooms, science and ICT laboratories, a library and reading spaces, indoor and outdoor play areas and dedicated inclusion/therapy rooms. The school operates school transport and runs early‑years ‘Stay & Play' sessions; its published materials also highlight a diverse pupil intake and an emphasis on personalised attention as a defining feature of the programme.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 14 years
Fees AED 40,500 - 80,000
Pupils 629
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 10
Citizens School is a British-curriculum day school in Dubai serving early years, primary and lower-secondary learners (recorded here as ages 3 to 14). The school follows the British National Curriculum delivered through its Citizens Future Framework, preparing learners towards UK benchmarks and external qualifications, and embedding digital and AI literacy across subjects. The school states that learning is conducted in English and that Arabic is introduced from the Foundation Stage as part of its UAE-mandated provision. Distinctive features include a structured entrepreneurship and venture-building programme (with access to a Citizens Venture Fund), transdisciplinary/project-based learning and an emphasis on real-world application. The campus includes purpose-built STEM labs, sports facilities, a 1,100 m² Wellbeing Centre, a Black Box production studio and library; the school publishes a typical staff:student ratio of about 1:10. Inclusion and EAL pathways are described to support learners with diverse needs and those learning English as an additional language.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 44,616 - 89,889
Pupils 1930
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Class Size 9
Deira International School is a private, co-educational day school in Dubai Festival City (Al Badia) serving Foundation Stage through Year 13 (ages 3–18). The school delivers the National Curriculum for England across primary and lower secondary while offering International Baccalaureate pathways in the senior phase; Key Stage 5 students follow a two‑year IB programme with options for the IB Diploma, IB Courses or the IB Career‑related Programme. English is the language of instruction; the school provides UAE‑required provision in Arabic (A and B), UAE Social Studies and Islamic Studies for Muslim students, and a foreign‑language programme including French and Spanish. The campus includes specialist teaching spaces and separate primary and secondary libraries, expansive science, design & technology, computing and art facilities, Forest School areas, three multi‑purpose sports halls, natural grass and additional football pitches, cricket nets, two 25‑metre pools, a full FIFA‑approved astroturf pitch, a health centre and a wellbeing centre. The school is part of the Al‑Futtaim Education Foundation and highlights industry placement links for post‑16 students.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 14 years
Fees AED 22,867 - 41,147
Pupils 800
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 13
Deira Private School is a British-curriculum day school in Al Twar 3, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, providing education from Foundation Stage (FS1) through Year 8 (ages 3–14). The school follows the National Curriculum for England as its core curriculum while integrating the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), and incorporates STEAM, coding and AI-supported learning. English is the language of instruction; Arabic is taught as a compulsory subject for Arab nationals and as Arabic as a Foreign Language for non‑Arab students, and Islamic Education is provided for Muslim pupils in line with UAE Ministry of Education requirements. The campus includes specialist facilities such as a STEM laboratory, science and ICT suites, art, music and drama studios, a food and design lab, recording studio, library, auditorium, multi‑purpose indoor sports hall, outdoor sports pitch and running track, a mindfulness room and dedicated SEND and ELL rooms. The school also highlights character education as a central element of its programme.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - null years
Fees AED 11,139 - 15,592
Pupils 3750
Type Co-educational
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Class Size 30
Delhi Private School Dubai is a private, co-educational school located in The Gardens, Jebel Ali, Dubai, near Ibn Battuta Mall. Established in 2003, it is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and delivers a CBSE-aligned curriculum that also integrates EYFS in the early years and UAE requirements. The Kindergarten blends CBSE with EYFS and introduces basic Arabic, UAE culture and the Universal Values of Islam to ease transition to Grade I. Primary to Senior School follow CBSE with subject options and language choices, including Hindi and French in Grade IV and Grade XI–XII streams in Science, Commerce and Humanities. The 6.83-acre campus offers smart classrooms, extensive laboratories, libraries, Arabic resources, and specialized spaces, plus a KG STEAM Bus, an Organic Farm, and a Zen Zone. Co-curriculars include performing arts, public speaking, chess, Model UN, and Global Citizenship programs such as GALOP, with pastoral care and inclusion support.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 16 years
Fees AED 42,000 - 60,000
Pupils 700
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 20
Dove Green Private School is a British curriculum school located in the Green Community, Dubai Investments Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It follows the National Curriculum for England from Foundation Stage through to Year 11 and (on file) admits pupils aged 3 to 16. Instruction is delivered by predominantly UK‑trained staff with English and Mathematics central to the programme; the school also teaches Arabic (meeting KHDA requirements), French and Islamic studies (taught in Arabic to native speakers and in English to non‑native speakers). The campus comprises some 66 classrooms and a range of specialist facilities including science laboratories (chemistry, biology, physics), design and food technology rooms, a computer suite, an auditorium, three music rooms, art and drama/dance suites, two sports halls, two covered swimming pools (20m and 25m) plus an infants' pool, a strength and conditioning suite and a full‑size astroturf, together with two libraries. The school publishes information on iPad use in lessons, iGCSE options and an active extra‑curricular and inclusion programme.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 53,027 - 79,541
Pupils 1190
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 27
Dubai British School Emirates Hills (DBSEH) is a Taaleem-operated British international school in The Springs and Meadows area of Emirates Hills, Dubai, serving boys and girls aged 3 to 18. The school follows the National Curriculum for England across Foundation, Primary and Secondary phases and offers GCSE/IGCSE examinations and a Sixth Form with A‑Level and BTEC pathways (DBS is an approved BTEC centre). Instruction is in English with provision for English as an Additional Language; Arabic is taught as part of the curriculum and Modern Foreign Languages include French and Spanish. DBSEH operates on two nearby campuses — a main campus for Years 3–13 and an ‘Islands' campus for Rising 3–Year 2 — and publishes facilities including a secondary library, an on‑site café and a school gym known as the ‘Fit Pit', alongside specialist learning spaces and staff for STEAM, performing arts and inclusion. The school also highlights an emphasis on Positive Education/Positive Psychology within its whole‑school approach.
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Instructs in English
Ages 2 - 18 years
Fees AED 43,500 - 69,872
Pupils 1750
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 18
Dubai British School Jumeira, located in Al Wasl adjacent to the Dubai Water Canal, delivers the British Curriculum from Early Years (Rising 3s) through Sixth Form (Year 13). The campus features specific zones for Foundation Stage, Primary, and Secondary students, alongside dedicated spaces for BTEC assignments and design technology. Secondary learning emphasizes disciplinary literacy and structured talk in every subject, requiring students to engage with complex academic texts across disciplines. The school’s co-curricular program partners with external providers for unique offerings like Cyber Hockey Academy and Surf House Dubai, alongside internal clubs such as the Sustainability Squad and Arabic Calligraphy Club. A distinctive feature of the curriculum is the deliberate cross-subject integration in Key Stage 3; for instance, students apply principles from English Literature directly into their Design Technology projects, supported by targeted vocabulary instruction and personalized literacy interventions to ensure comprehension across all disciplines.
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Instructs in English
Ages 5 - 18 years
Fees AED 64,160 - 83,015
Pupils 2132
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 23
Dubai British School Jumeirah Park is a co-educational British-curriculum day school in the Jumeirah Park area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, serving primary and secondary stages through to Sixth Form for students aged 5 to 18. The school follows the National Curriculum for England supplemented by UAE requirements and prepares students for GCSEs, BTEC qualifications and A-levels, with three post-16 pathways (A-level, hybrid A-level/BTEC and BTEC-only). English is the main language of instruction, and the programme includes Arabic (Arabic A for Arab passport holders and Arabic B for others), Islamic studies where required, and modern languages such as French and Spanish; the school also provides English as an Additional Language and inclusion support. Campus facilities published by the school include science and ICT laboratories, an innovation centre, library, design and food-technology suites, music and drama studios, a 550-seat theatre, an indoor eight-lane swimming pool, sports pitches and courts, a multi-purpose sports hall, fitness suite and a Sixth Form centre. The school is inspected under KHDA/BSO frameworks and publishes inspection reports on its site.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 51,477 - 58,836
Pupils 700
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Class Size 26
Dubai British School Mira provides the English National Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework for students aged 3 to 18. Located in the Mira Oasis community, the campus features specific facilities including a swimming pool for physical education and dedicated learning spaces for foundation, primary, and secondary students. A distinctive feature of the school is its "Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve" philosophy, which integrates personal wellbeing and academic goals into daily routines. The school implements a structured inclusion model, offering "Quality First Teaching" alongside push-in and pull-out interventions led by a specialized Inclusion Team to support diverse learning needs. Students participate in an enrichment program categorized into Active, Creative, and Academic tracks, ensuring a variety of extracurricular options. Furthermore, teachers utilize a specific verbal feedback and diagnostic marking system to track student understanding continuously.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 12,266 - 19,506
Pupils 653
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 10
Dubai Carmel School is a co‑educational private English‑medium school in Al Nahda, Dubai, that follows the UK National Curriculum from Foundation Stage through Key Stage 5 (FS2–Year 13) and serves students aged 4 to 18. The Foundation department implements the Early Years Foundation Stage and older students are prepared for Cambridge Checkpoint assessments, Cambridge IGCSEs and Cambridge AS/A‑Level qualifications. Language of instruction is English; Arabic and French are taught as additional languages and Islamic education is provided for Muslim students. Published on the school website are facilities including computer laboratories, science laboratories, a school library, a clinic, a school canteen and school transportation. The KHDA inspection report published for the school notes that the Ministry of Education's Moral, Social and Cultural Studies (MSCS) programme is taught from Year 2 to Year 10 and records the school's innovation curriculum with project‑based learning and specific wellbeing activities.
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Instructs in English
Ages 11 - 18 years
Fees AED 97,415 - 110,305
Pupils 1140
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 22
Dubai College is an independent, not-for-profit, co-educational, selective secondary school in the Al Sufouh district of Dubai serving Years 7–13 (ages 11–18). It follows an adapted English National Curriculum, with students studying a broad Lower School programme, taking ten I/GCSEs in Years 10–11 and A Levels in the Sixth Form. The language of instruction is English and the school requires incoming pupils to be fluent in written and spoken English. Modern languages include French and Spanish, Latin is offered from Year 9, and Arabic is taught to all students (with an Arabic A course available for Arabic passport holders); Islamic Studies is timetabled for Muslim students. The c.19-acre campus contains extensive specialist facilities including a science block with 21 laboratories, art and design and DT workshops, a music centre with practice rooms and a recording studio, a 900‑seat auditorium, a dedicated Sixth Form centre with study and collaboration spaces, a Sports and Performing Arts Centre with a double-width sports hall and a 25m pool, and the LEED Gold Jafar Centre housing the Bridgman Library and digital studios. A timetabled Positive Education programme runs across year groups.
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