International Schools in Dubai
COMING SOON: A comprehensive guide to international schools in Dubai with detailed reviews on each school and independent comments from parents, teachers and education consultants.
There a plenty of international schools expat parents can choose from in Dubai. It's recommended to contact the school directly for the most up-to-date information, and to enquire about admission policies.In primary schools especially, space can be limited; it's important to enrol your child as soon as possible and to reserve a spot at the more reputable international schools.
Recommended internationals schools in Dubai
American School of Dubai
www.asdubai.org
Sex: Co-educational
Curriculum: American
Ages: 3 to 18
The American School of Dubai is an independent, non-profit body aiming to offer the best of American-style education. The school is situated in Al Barsha and has been established for 40 years. The campus is divided into four separate school sites of approximately 400 students each: early primary, upper primary, middle school, and high school. Read more
Bradenton Academy Dubai
www.bradentonprepdubai.com
Sex: Co-educational
Curriculum: American
Ages: 3 to 18
Situated in Dubai Sports City, the Bradenton Academy offers a leading American-curriculum education along with world-class sports facilities and leading athletic development across many disciplines. Read more
Deira International School
www.disdubai.ae
Sex: Co-educational
Curriculum: British and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
With pupils of more than 70 nationalities, this is truly an international school. Most teachers are British or Australian and the curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales. Read more
Dubai American Academy
www.gemsaa-dubai.com
Sex: Co-educational
Curriculum: American and International Baccalaureate
Ages: Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12
The Dubai American Academy is a GEMS school which opened in Al Barsha in 1997. It has since developed a great reputation amoung expat parents in Dubai. The curriculum is American based, enriched with international elements. Read more
Dubai College
www.dubaicollege.org
Sex: Co-educational
Curriculum: British
Ages: 11 to 18
Situated in the ‘new Dubai’ district and set in 19 acres of spacious, landscaped grounds, Dubai College has developed an excellent reputation over the last 30 years and is a popular choice for parents wanting a British education for their children. Read more
Dubai Modern High School
www.gemsmhs.com
Sex: Co-educational
Curriculum: Indian
Ages: 3 to 18
A large ICSE (Indian) curriculum school, Dubai Modern High School was rated "outstanding" by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau in 2012 and is one of the GEMS group of schools. Read more
Dubai British School
www.dubaibritishschool.ae
Sex: Co-educational
Curriculum: British
Ages: 3 to 18
Situated in the Springs area of Emirate Hills in Dubai, Dubai British School is a thriving 1000-student strong school which opened in 2005 as part of the Taaleem educational group. With well-equipped sport, academic and cultural facilities, the school aims to foster well-rounded individuals. Read More
Dubai English Speaking School
www.dessdxb.com
Sex: Co-educational
Curriculum: British
Ages: Year 1 to Year 6
Since 1963, DESS has offered excellent primary school education to English-speaking expats in Dubai. The school has a well-established sporting tradition and a good reputation amoung expat parents. Read more
Emirates International School
www.eischools.ae
Sex: Co-educational
Curriculum: International (IPC, IGCSE, IB)
Ages: 3 to 18
Opened in 1991, this school has grown rapidly and offering an international curriculum provides education to 1,800 children of more than 70 different nationalities. Read more
Wellington International School
www.wellingtoninternationalschool.com
Sex: Co-educational
Curriculum: British and International Baccalaureate (Year 12 and 13)
Ages: 3 to 18
Although only opened in 2005, this GEMS school already has an excellent reputation. Its state-of-the-art facilities, academic track record and sporting achievements are already the envy of many more established schools in Dubai. Read more
