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: Al Barsha 1, Al Thuwayma Street

District: Al Barsha

Founded: 1990

Curriculum: MOE

Annual Fees: AED 7,952 - 16,962

The reality began when the school was opened in the academic year 1988/1989 under the name of the “Hebron School and Kindergarten” in a small rented villa in the Jumeirah area of Dubai, with a number of students under the age of 30 and a teaching staff of five teachers, With three semesters.

It is undoubtedly a modest start, but it is full of hope for success and determination to achieve the goal. With the help of God, and as a result of the untiring efforts of the school principals, Al-Arqam School was able to prove its presence in the educational arena and to rise in the ladder of growth and development in all fields: building, study level, programs and Curricula, facilities, facilities and educational services.

With the steady growth in the number of pupils and pupils, the current building in Al Barsha has been moved to enable the school to absorb the increasing demand for it and to adapt to the continuous growth in the stages and grades educational facilities and services.

Address: Al Barsha

District: Al Barsha

Founded: 1997

Curriculum: American

Annual Fees: AED 14,540 - 23,570

In a complex and rapidly changing world, we will steadfastly provide an excellent education in a caring and respectful environment dedicated to the wellbeing and happiness of all students.

At Al Mawakeb, we are convinced that every human being is valuable and deserves the opportunity for self-realization and self-fulfillment. We are committed to providing a high-quality education and applying a distributed leadership model that will encourage our students to embrace accountability, self-reliance and teamwork in their daily lives. We aim to work with parents, students, teachers and other stakeholders to provide all students with a caring, sustainable and inclusive learning environment in which collaboration, innovation, talent, and critical thinking are valued and encouraged, thus empowering children to achieve their fullest potential.

We are committed to developing their 21st century skills and building students to become well-rounded, goal-driven and holistic individuals who are advocates of multiculturalism and are capable of solving global, local, and environmental issues. We will challenge students to take personal responsibility for their own learning and to apply their learning to a diverse and changing world.

Address: Intersection of First Al Khail & Hessa Street, Opposite the Saudi German Hospital, Al Barsha

District: Al Barsha

Founded: 1966

Curriculum: American

Annual Fees: AED 56,001 - 82,581

Established in 1966, The American School of Dubai is a not-for-profit, US curriculum, PreK-12 international community school helping students become future ready as empathetic, self-aware, resilient, innovative, communicators and global citizens.

ASD was established in 1966, before the founding of the United Arab Emirates, and is one of the oldest international schools in Dubai. Since that time, ASD has maintained its strong sense of community.

The American School of Dubai has a rich history, one that dates back to the very early years of Dubai. Founded by the Dubai Petroleum Company, the school has grown from merely a handful of students learning together in a small apartment in Deira, to nineteen hundred students learning together at our vibrant, state-of- the-art Al Barsha campus.

Student life and learning have evolved over the decades and ASD has continuously provided rigorous academic and extracurricular opportunities for every student. Although the American School of Dubai has grown and changed over a span of over fifty years, the spirit of community has remained a driving force behind the success of the school and its students.

Address: Al Barsha 3

District: Al Barsha

Founded: 2021

Curriculum: IB

Annual Fees: AED 52,000 - 71,000

AIS Dubai continues the relationship the Al Sharif Investment Trading Group began over 15 years ago with the Government of Queensland in delivering the Australian Curriculum framework in the UAE. The innovative world class Australian Curriculum Framework, delivered by outstanding Australian teachers, Arabic specialists and skilled support staff, is designed to ensure each child learns within a future focused, supportive environment

Their learning environments facilitate opportunities for students and staff to excel; to build a culture of success where individual talents are not only developed but also supported. Using an inquiry based learning curriculum model, in flexible learning spaces within state of the art facilities, AIS Dubai ensures your learner comes first. Students will develop a deeper understanding about the world around them and their place in it, as well as a love of lifelong learning.

They provide an education that is inclusive and sets high expectations for all students, and focuses on transitions into individual career pathways for 21st century careers.

Within each learning area, the Australian Curriculum is organised around key learning principles that reflect a combination of best practice in educational research:

  • Engaged Learning – Relevance, Active Learning Negotiated, Inquiry Approach
  • Connected Learning – Pathways For Personal Need
  • Rigorous Learning – Intellectual Rigour, Literacy, NumeracyICT Links
  • ‘How To’ Learning – CCEs, Education And Career Planning
  • Individualised Learning – Inclusive, Responsive

Address: Al Barsha - Al Barsha South

District: Al Barsha

Founded: 2022

Curriculum: IB

Annual Fees: AED 50,000 - 78,000

Bloom Education supports the development of future generations through partnerships with world-class international education brands, own brand schools and nurseries, and the operation of UAE Charter Schools and New Generation Schools.

A pioneer in the Middle East education sector for more than 10 years, Bloom Education has introduced and operated leading American, English and International Baccalaureate curriculum education brands in the UAE market and has provided exceptional educational experiences and opportunities to more than 16,000 students.

The partner of choice for international school brand Brighton College, Bloom Education has been entrusted to deliver and sustain the highest international standards locally and has been selected by Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) to operate the Abu Dhabi Charter Schools programme. Bloom Education has been chosen by Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) to operate schools in the Northern Emirates, as part of the ‘Ajyal’ (new ‘generation’) school initiative.

With a keen focus on providing the best educational opportunities to help craft better futures for the youth of the UAE, Bloom Education launched its first ‘own-brand’ premium IB school, Bloom World Academy, in Dubai in August 2022. The school has introduced many firsts in the UAE, such as Learning Achievement Passports (LAP), individual learning pathways and the later start time of 9am, allowing for students’ learning to be in balance with family life.

As the population grows and the world becomes more competitive, our focus continues to be on discovering the world’s best education brands and to provide stellar alternatives to moving abroad for a world-class education.

Address: Al Barsha 2 South

District: Al Barsha

Curriculum: British

Annual Fees: AED 55,551 - 91,400

They strive to create a family-orientated, respectful and vibrant community for all of our pupils, which will impart or provide:

  • A love of learning for its own sake.
  • A foundation of knowledge and body of skills with which to understand and question the world we live in and to prepare them, through an innovative approach to education, for the world which they will inhabit in the future.
  • An awareness and appreciation of the spiritual dimension in our lives.
  • An enthusiasm for the world beyond the classroom – in particular, sport, music and the performing arts.
  • A respect for difference in others and a recognition that the efforts and achievements of every individual in our community are valued equally.

In short, they strive to turn out well-educated, respectful and intellectually curious men and women who are ready to step forward in life taking a full, active and positive role in the UAE and the wider world.

Address: Al Barsha South

District: Al Barsha

Founded: 2017

Curriculum: British

Annual Fees: AED 37,570 - 68,305

At Dubai Heights Academy, our passion is to instil the joy of learning in every child. Truly engaging and inspiring experiences at primary and secondary school help set children on the pathway to lifelong learning.

Our watchword is inclusivity. We believe in helping every child to realise their full potential, making the most of their individual abilities and personalities. This embraces children across the full spectrum of educational needs. Our Vision is a school designed around Every Child, Every Mind and Everybody:

  • For Every Child – a platform for academic achievement, cognitive development, and personal excellence.
  • For Every Mind – an engaging approach, inclusive environment and progressive learning experiences.
  • For Everybody – the inspiration to be the best versions of themselves.

We are proud to be located in Dubai and to mirror His Highness Sheikh Mohammed’s vision of a ‘city for everyone’. Like Dubai itself, we work to create an environment which is diverse, forward thinking, innovative, ambitious, tolerant and welcoming.

Our goal is to help every child to realise the ‘heights’ of their personal potential. We aim to assist each child to grow through their intellectual, emotional, recreational and educational journeys.

  • Provide a British curriculum education so that each student has excellent opportunities and support to develop academically socially and emotionally.
  • Build a progressive creative and engaging facility with enriching programmes and state of the art technology where every student feels secure signification and valued.
  • Empower young inquisitive  minds, nurture positive thinking in a holistic  learning environment  that fosters independent learners with the life skills to  innovate  and problem solve.
  • Instil the value of working hard to achieve goals and accepting challenges enthusiastically and applying knowledge  in daily life and in future career.  through open parent  dialogue and community partnerships.

Address: Al Barsha

District: Al Barsha

Founded: 2004

Curriculum: IB

Annual Fees: AED 41,500 - 75,470

Address: Al Khail Rd - Al Barsha - Al Barsha South

District: Al Barsha

Curriculum: American

Annual Fees: AED 29,900 - 46,800

Dubai Schools Mirdif will offer an American Curriculum based on the New York State Education Department – NYSED, leading to an American high school diploma. Focused on empowering and inspiring students across a variety of abilities and backgrounds. The curriculum will nurture empathetic and self-driven students who will embody personal values of responsibility, tolerance and pride

Address: Al Barsha south 2

District: Al Barsha

Curriculum: British

Annual Fees: AED 42,000 - 62,000

We offer a world-class education founded on the National Curriculum for England. This educational programme, from Foundation through to A-Levels, is internationally recognised and will provide our students with the opportunity to access some of the finest universities in the UAE as well as overseas.

We place specific emphasis on developing literacy and numeracy skills in both Arabic and English through equal bilingual language instruction in the Foundation years.

Our teaching and learning programs will develop your children’s critical thinking, leadership, creativity and problem-solving skills through a variety of engaging and innovative student-centred activities.

In FS1 and FS2 girls and boys will be taught co-educationally with girls and boys taught together in every class. From Y5 onwards girls and boys will be taught separately.