A list of 200 schools in Dubai

The education section in Dubai is vast and extensive and offers all communities an array of options for children to reach their potential. Boasting over 200 public and private schools, of which 90 per cent are the latter, there are so many curriculums available including Arabic, American, British, French, Indian and Filipino.

With varying tuition fees, the array of educational institutions includes nurseries, private schools, higher education, charter schools and public schools. International schools employ teachers from native English-speaking countries while public education is fully financed by the government and is provided for free to all UAE nationals up to university level.

The education sector in Dubai continues to grow and boasts an extensive plethora of private and public schools in the capital and beyond. Different curriculums cater for a diverse and multicultural population.

With varying tuition fees, the array of educational institutions includes nurseries, private schools, higher education, charter schools and public schools. International schools employ teachers from native English-speaking countries while public education is fully financed by the government and is provided for free to all UAE nationals up to university level. …Read More

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Address: 27th Street, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, Muhaisnah 1

District: Abu Dhabi City

Founded: 2006

Curriculum: American, MOE

Annual Fees: AED 17,762 - 32,997

Founded in 2006, SMS is a private, neighbourhood school which promotes international teaching and learning methods while also prioritizing and celebrating the traditions and core Islamic values derived from strong links with the culture of the Emirates.

Currently, there are 1710 students enrolled in the school from Kindergarten to Grade 12. There are presently 120 instructional staff of varying nationalities. SMS boasts separate male and female campuses for Grades 5 -12 along with a range of speciality laboratories (technology, biology, physics, chemistry), sports facilities, soft-surface playgrounds, STrEaM activity room, libraries, multipurpose halls, a health clinic and canteens.

SMS provides an enhanced US Curriculum based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are adhered to for Science. The Ministry of Education program is used for Arabic, Islamic Education and Social Studies.

Students are offered a broad range of electives as well as numerous extra-curricular activities. The learning environments are interactive and student-centred; while the Apple Education programme and use of online platforms ensure that students are fully equipped with the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century.

SMS is currently a NEASC-accredited school.

Address: Nouakchott Street, Next to Mushrif Park

District: Abu Dhabi City

Founded: 1996

Curriculum: British

Annual Fees: AED 34,359 - 73,769

Address: Al Warqa 1

District: Abu Dhabi City

Founded: 2003

Curriculum: American, MOE

Annual Fees: AED 16,619 - 41,547

Address: Al Nahda 2

District: Abu Dhabi City

Founded: 2004

Curriculum: British, IGCSE, UK EYFS

Annual Fees: AED 21,848 - 41,201

TSPS offers the National Curriculum for England giving students access to a unique, culturally relevant curriculum. They enhance student learning through an enriching extracurricular programme, which provides an opportunity for every child to succeed – known as the Ultra-Curriculum.

They recognise the importance of preparing our students to become global citizens and providing them with an education that is meaningful and relevant to their personal, social and academic aspirations. TSPS provides learners with an active and engaging experience that embraces 21st-century skills and recognises that these skills are essential in an ever-changing world.

They aim for Bahraini and expatriate students to become the next generation of scientists and scholars as well as leaders of their countries, raising aspirations amongst community members to make a significant contribution to the local and global economy.

Students begin their educational journey in Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) where they follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. From Year 1, students move to the English National Curriculum, enhanced and adapted to take account of their multi-cultural student body and status as an international school.  In Years 10 and 11, students study for IGCSEs accredited by Cambridge International Exams (CIE), AQA and Edexcel examination boards.

They also offer a range of vocational BTEC First courses for students who want the option of just coursework leading to a qualification rather than examinations.  In Years 12 and 13, students have the choice of a wide range of AS and A-level subjects along with some BTEC options.

At its’ heart, Sheffield Private School – Dubai is committed to ensuring students have access to the highest quality learning experiences and are able to function effectively.

Address: Dubai Academic City

District: Abu Dhabi City

Founded: 2002

Curriculum: MOE

Annual Fees: Enquire with school

Address: Remraam Community, Dubailand -

District: Abu Dhabi City

Curriculum: British, IGCSE

Annual Fees: AED 44,000 - 62,000

Their vision is to be a leading British curriculum school in Dubai offering the highest quality education for children of all nationalities and abilities, at a competitive price in a unique, innovative, and inclusive learning community.

The mission is to:

  • Deliver challenging, stimulating, and relevant learning experiences for pupils that are engaging, fun, and add value to individual character and skills.
  • Foster and grow the spirit of internationalism, perseverance, integrity, tolerance, empathy, kindness, ambition, and happiness in students.
  • Develop strong social vision and responsibility in pupils enabling them to positively impact their current and future communities.
  • Embrace local values and the UAE National Agenda to develop a sense of pride in the UAE as home or second home.
  • Encourage and develop confidence, curiosity, creativity, innovation, independent thought, and entrepreneurship in the pursuit of learning excellence.
  • Engage with and excel in utilising current pedagogies and global, quality educational practices.
  • Create and develop a holistic, robust, nurturing pastoral framework focusing on positive mental health and a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
  • Recruit the highest quality staff who are able, innovative, energetic, and who champion each child in their care.
  • Promote close working relationships with pupils, parents, and stakeholders as a matter of routine.
  • Obsess about the details!

Address: Al Quoz 4, Near Jumeira University

District: Abu Dhabi City

Founded: 2011

Curriculum: CBSE

Annual Fees: AED 14,000 - 32,000

Springdales School is one of India’s most distinguished private schools. Established in 1955 by veteran British educationist Mrs. Rajni Kumar, the school quickly grew from a small nursery to a full-fledged educational institution and made a distinct mark with its vibrancy and fresh approach.

Over the last 60 years, the school has earned a reputation for being a progressive institution that helps students build character through its values-based education. It has received national and international recognition for its high level of academic excellence, innovative educational practices, holistic approach, and emphasis on performing arts, internationalism, and humanitarian ethos.

Springdales is known for its pioneering role in education in India, and many of the innovative practices implemented by the school have been adopted by schools across India.

Recognised for the important and pioneering work being done at the school, Springdales received strong support from national leaders such as Prime Minister Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru and President Dr. Zakir Hussain, and many other eminent leaders of the country.

More than 60 years on, Springdales continues to lead from the front. It opened its first overseas school in Dubai in 2013 on a magnificent purpose-designed campus offering education from Pre-K to G12. The campus, based in Al Quoz 4, next to Jumeira University, has three classroom complexes, for KG, Primary and Secondary (Middle and High) Schools. It also has flood-lit Track and Field facilities for Athletics, an Olympic indoor pool, bus parking and sheltered outdoor play areas.

It also boasts dedicated science laboratories, campus-wide wifi, library/resource centre and indoor courts of racquet sports and basketball, a martial arts dojo and dance studios to include but a few of the world-class facilities that are available to the students and wider community.

Address: Oud Metha

District: Abu Dhabi City

Founded: 1968

Curriculum: British

Annual Fees: AED 8,456 - 16,389

The school is governed by a Management Board, chaired by Bishop Paul Hinder, and managed by Joseph Flynn, Managing Director.

A Director of Teaching and Learning, provides support for school improvement planning and professional development in the school

They serve with compassion to develop a deep sense of integrity, mutual respect and tolerance within the Marian family so that the uniqueness of each person is celebrated, allowing them to holistically develop as successful learners and responsible citizens.

Within the next five years, they envision a school community that consistently strives to develop highly independent learners who confidently showcase innovation through meaningful reflection and purposeful collaboration.

They aim to achieve this by ensuring every teacher inspires students through effective questioning and feedback to reach their highest potential in a culturally diverse society.

Address: 22 Street Corner 27 Street, Community 245, Muhaisnah 4

District: Abu Dhabi City

Founded: 2014

Curriculum: British

Annual Fees: AED 11,228 - 15,311

Their mission is to provide holistic, quality, affordable, and inclusive education that develops innovative, globally aware and lifelong learners who are capable of making good moral judgments, guided by the values of respect, honesty, compassion, and excellence in a multicultural environment.

The vision is to achieve high standards of teaching and learning involving research & technology while nurturing a growth mindset in our students in order to meet the expectations of the national agenda within the next five years, and eventually transform into a distinguished school in Dubai.

Address: Al Twar 2

District: Abu Dhabi City

Founded: 2005

Curriculum: British

Annual Fees: AED 20,365 - 58,946

Star International School Al Twar is a co-educational international British school in Al Twar (FS and Primary) and Al Qusais (Secondary), Dubai, delivering the National Curriculum for England, which is student-centred and challenges students to excel academically, emotionally and socially. They also benefit from being part of a growing number of schools worldwide, owned and operated by the International Schools Partnership.

Their close relationships with families and the community are what sets them apart from many other schools.

All teachers are native English speakers, working alongside specialist teachers who deliver the Ministry of Education’s Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies curriculum. The Senior Leadership Team are mainly British, bringing years of experience from schools all over the world to our international school.

Learning and teaching standards are constantly observed, and specialist consultants from British owners, the International Schools Partnership (ISP), ensure they are constantly developing to give students the best environment to develop academically as well as socially.