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British schools in Dubai

There are 107 British curriculum private schools in Dubai. 42 of them are rated Very good or better by KHDA, including Deira International School, Dubai British School and Dubai British School Jumeirah Park. 17 are newer or not yet rated. Where fees are published, yearly fees start from AED 4,528, and half of these schools start at AED 40,000 or less. Most are in Al Qusais (8), Al Barsha (7) and Umm Suqeim (5).

About the British curriculum. Follows the National Curriculum for England. Students usually take GCSEs or IGCSEs around Year 11, then A Levels or BTECs in Years 12 and 13. Year groups run from FS1 to Year 13. Compare curricula.

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British schools by area

Al Qusais8Al Barsha7Umm Suqeim5Nad Al Sheba5Dubailand5Al Nahda5Dubai Sports City4Al Twar4Oud Metha3Al Safa3Jumeirah3Arabian Ranches3Al Barsha South3Jebel Ali3Al Khail3Al Warqa3Muhaisnah3Al Quoz3Al Furjan2Dubai Investment Park2Al Sufouh2Academic City2Mirdif2Meydan City2Umm Hurair2Nad Al Hamar2Al Mizhar2Emirates Road1Al Satwa1Al Wasl1Dubai Festival City1Emirates Hills1Umm Al Sheif1Dubai Silicon Oasis1Jumeirah Village Circle1Motor City1Deira1Al Garhoud1Al Karama1Al Rashidiya1Al Awir1Dubai South1Wadi Al Safa1

Other curricula in Dubai

American40IB38Indian34UAE Ministry of Education14French8

Data from the KHDA school directory, last checked 23 October 2026. Always confirm fees, places and admissions details with the school. How ratings work.