Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
United Arab Emirates offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 359 international schools in United Arab Emirates. Filter by curriculum, fees (average AED 42,118), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 359 international schools in United Arab Emirates covering 40 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (159), American Curriculum (77), IB (PYP) (55), IB (MYP) (55), IB (DP) (55). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Annual tuition across United Arab Emirates runs from about AED 500 to AED 161,000, averaging roughly AED 42,118. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in United Arab Emirates run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
1 of the 359 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
doris lists every international school in United Arab Emirates we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.
