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 Garhoud

District: Garhoud

Founded: 1979

Curriculum: American

Annual Fees: AED 14,540 - 23,570

Al Mawakeb schools are managed by AMSI and provide a comprehensive university preparatory education to students of all backgrounds and nationalities.

Although their medium of instruction is English, they have a multilingual learning environment. Students study the English, French, and Arabic languages from K-12.

Upon completing twelve years of education, students receive a high school diploma which enables the graduates to pursue higher education worldwide

Address: Al Garhoud

District: Garhoud

Founded: 1985

Curriculum: American

Annual Fees: AED 13,915 - 21,845

The school follows the American Curriculum (California CCSS and NGSS) in English, Math, Sciences, Social Sciences, Commercial Sciences, Physical Education, Art, and Music. Arabic, Islamic Education and Social Studies follow the Ministry of Education curriculum.

The school’s programs are designed to meet the vision and mission of the school, and they are continuously modified accordingly. Highly qualified and experienced heads of departments together with the school’s curriculum coordinator monitor the implementation of each program in each department.

Dubai International Private School – Garhoud (DIPS-G) provides students with a rigorous academic curriculum and a multicultural environment where they ask questions, develop solutions, and collaborate with peers.

At DIPS-G, we cherish students’ abilities and trust they deserve the opportunity for excellence and distinction. We are committed to providing international education standards yet adhering to local traditions. Students are encouraged to embrace accountability, independence, and teamwork in their daily lives. We provide an inclusive learning environment and encourage students to achieve and show their best potential.

DIPS-G is a double-accredited US curriculum school by NEASC (New England Association for Schools and Colleges) and COGNIA (previously AdvancEd). We are committed to ensuring our students develop their 21st-century skills and are well-acquainted with knowledge and skills to be able to explore the world, solve problems, and overcome challenges.

Our students take responsibility for their own learning and apply their learning to a diverse and changing world; overcoming challenges that may lie ahead.

Address: Garhoud

District: Garhoud

Founded: 1990

Curriculum: CBSE

Annual Fees: AED 7,888 - 11,900

We will be the pre-eminent intellectual, creative school where research and design transform and drive learning and teaching to address issues of urbanisation, technological change, economic empowerment, sustainability and globalisation, through effective engagement while employing better communication and organized systems to meet social needs.

The GEMS Legacy School prepares students to become leaders by helping them to contribute and succeed in a continuously evolving global arena, thereby ensuring that tomorrow’s world is a better and more just place.

We help students build the skills and competencies for success and leadership in the emerging creative economy. We motivate students to apply their practical and theoretical knowledge to improve conditions for local and global communities. At GEMS Legacy School, we promote Academic Rigor, Philanthropy as well and Innovation and the school tagline ‘A Legacy of Empathy, Resilience, Leadership and Sustainable Living’ reflects the ethos and culture of the school.

Our vision, values and mission align themselves with the shifts in the global economy, society and environment. We desire to change the status quo through creativity and innovation – both in what and how we teach and in the intellectual ambitions of the school itself. We aim to orient our students’ academic experiences to become critically engaged citizens dedicated to solving problems and contributing to the welfare of the public.

The GEMS Legacy School will embrace these principles and innovate to address shifts in the global economy, society and environment that require individuals to grapple with complex problems, pursue more fluid and flexible career pathways and collaboratively create change.

Address: Opp. Dubai Festival City, Al Garhoud Schools Area

District: Garhoud

Founded: 1970

Curriculum: American, Arabic, British

Annual Fees: AED 4,733 - 6,509

With over 50 years of experience, we are extremely proud of our diverse and progressive learning community which benefits from an excellent curriculum delivered by our dedicated and passionate practitioners. It is a place where not only are we concerned with your child’s academic progress but with the whole child, ensuring that by the time they leave us, they not only achieve the qualifications they require but also the life skills to be successful in today’s world. Grammar students are prepared for the challenges ahead and ready for life as global citizens.

Equally important is your child’s personal development. We are a fully inclusive school that offers excellent support. Our excellent care and personalized approach to every student make Grammar a very special place to be in.

As a new pupil of our school, your child will be warmly welcomed into the Grammar family and our dedicated team works assiduously to ensure that our pupils feel supported and encouraged at every stage of their educational pathway.

Address: Al Garhoud

District: Garhoud

Founded: 1979

Curriculum: CBSE

Annual Fees: AED 4,500 - 8,506

Gulf Indian High School has a solid reputation for providing effective academic programs to its students. In all that we do, we place the needs of each of our students at the heart of our work. Hence, we have been successful in fostering academic excellence.

GIHS’s mission is to advance the learning skills of students within a global context, by providing quality and affordable education and shaping generations of responsible global citizens. The school will groom the citizens of tomorrow through an integrated education model that encompasses the development of their physical, academic, emotional and social competencies. GIHS’ goal is to work with commitment coupled with the support of professionals in instilling values of honour and honesty in the students and boosting their self-confidence, aptitude, creativity and knowledge.

Our vision is to establish ourselves as an outstanding educational provider in Dubai at an affordable price that makes a difference in the lives of the students, be renowned for Quality Education, Adding Values and Community Services, become leaders in the academic field as well as management practices, be known for creating an excellent learning experience that provides a conducive environment for the pursuit of knowledge and classroom learning and is popular for our desire to actively advance the welfare of the public communities.

Address: Garhoud

District: Garhoud

Curriculum: MOE

Annual Fees: Enquire with school