TOP “OUTSTANDING” SCHOOLS IN DUBAI WITH FEES
The education sector in Dubai remains awe-inspiring, with 23 privately owned schools in the city listed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) as “Outstanding” in 2023. The schools scored high in quality of teaching, performance of students and standards of leadership.
KHDA affirmed that the full inspections will be on hold in 2024-25, except for new schools. Routine inspections and ratings will resume in 2025-26.
Top IB Curriculum Schools
The most attractive International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in Dubai provide an international approach to education.
- Dubai International Academy, Emirates Hills – Avg: AED 62,300
Provides the three IB programs, and is also aimed at creating globally minded students with good academics and extracurricular.
- Deira International School, Festival City – Avg: AED 67,200
Integrates the IB model with the British-style education, which encourages creativity, innovation, and leadership.
- Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS), Jumeirah – Avg: AED 59,600
The school has a reputable IB Diploma program, small classes and student support.
Such schools are favored by expatriate families who want to have a mix of international education and a warm school environment.
Leading British Curriculum Schools
The British curriculum is the most used in Dubai and most of the best institutions continue to be in the Outstanding KHDA status.
- Kings School Al Baraha -Avg: AED 81,900
An excellent student who has current facilities and good performance in exams.
- Repton School, Nad Al Sheba -Avg: AED 80,000.
Provides a combination of the traditional British education and international standards.
- JESS, Arabian Ranches – Avg: AED 79,300
It is reputed to produce confident students who have sound academic backgrounds.
- Kings’ School Dubai – Avg: AED 59,500
It is concerned with creativity and good early education.
- Dubai College – Avg: AED 103,900
One of the most reputable schools in Dubai with high GCSE and A-Level performance.
Other of the best British schools are:
GEMS Wellington International (AED 75,400), Jumeirah College (AED 88,600), Safa Community School (AED 71,900), Dubai British School (EH & JP) (AED 66,30088,700) and Nord Anglia International (AED 87,500).
They both demonstrate how the UK curriculum is powerful in integrating academics, extracurricular activities, and personal development.
Top American Curriculum School in the USA.
- GEMS Dubai American Academy Avg: AED 79,700.
The school is distinguished by the possibility of the American curriculum and a choice between the IB Diploma and the American one. It focuses on learning, leadership and innovation that is technologically driven. Students are being frequently admitted to the best world universities.
Indian Curriculum School of the best-ranked school
- GEMS Modern Academy- Avg: AED 47,500 (ICSE) / AED 73,900 (IB)
It is the only Indian school in Dubai that is rated as outstanding. It is renowned for its academic excellence, cultural diversity and holistic development of the students as it has both Indian and IB programs to address the needs of diverse learning.
French Curriculum School, the best in France.
- Lycée Feminin International Georges Pompidou -Avg: AED 41,000.
This school provides quality bilingual education, which encourages academic and cultural awareness.
KHDA Inspection Pause 2024–25
- Full inspections were suspended until 202425, with exceptions made for new schools.
- Existing ratings are still valid within a period of one year.
- Inspections to resume in 2025 26.
The break can enable schools to concentrate on the quality of teaching and student welfare without compromising the quality of teaching.
Final Takeaway
The Outstanding-rated schools in Dubai are characterized by the world-class education of the IB system, British, American, Indian, and French systems. These institutions offer superior education, state-of-the-art campuses and international learning at prices of AED 40,000 to AED 100,000+.
To parents, the Outstanding list by KHDA is still the most reliable source of selection of a good education in Dubai.
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