Outstanding schools in Dubai 2026-27
23 private schools in Dubai are rated Outstanding by KHDA, the highest grade of its inspection framework. Their published 2026-27 annual fees run from AED 29,488 to AED 115,088. 18 of them start under AED 60,000 a year at the entry grade.
Most common curricula: British (17), IB (4), French (2), American (1).
| School | Area | Curriculum | 2026-27 annual fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycee Francais International | Silicon Oasis & Academic | French | AED 29,488 to AED 62,363 |
| GEMS Modern Academy | Meydan & Creek Harbour | Indian | AED 30,983 to AED 73,876 |
| Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha | Oud Metha & Zabeel | French | AED 31,276 |
| Horizons English School | Jumeirah & Umm Suqeim | British | AED 31,503 to AED 44,121 |
| Victory Heights Primary School | Sports City & Motor City | British | AED 40,138 to AED 54,733 |
| Dubai English Speaking School | Oud Metha & Zabeel | British | AED 43,084 to AED 53,320 |
| GEMS Jumeira Primary School | Jumeirah & Umm Suqeim | British | AED 44,200 to AED 55,714 |
| Deira International School | Airport & Festival City | IB, British | AED 44,616 to AED 89,889 |
| Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills | Emirates Hills, JLT & Parks | IB | AED 44,979 to AED 79,696 |
| Dubai British School Jumeirah Park | Emirates Hills, JLT & Parks | British | AED 46,003 to AED 111,799 |
| Kings School | Umm Suqeim & Sufouh | British | AED 47,179 to AED 71,801 |
| GEMS Wellington International School | Umm Suqeim & Sufouh | IB, British | AED 47,527 to AED 103,399 |
| Dubai British School | Emirates Hills, JLT & Parks | British | AED 53,027 to AED 79,541 |
| Jumeirah English Speaking School - Arabian Ranches | Dubailand & Ranches | IB, British | AED 54,130 to AED 105,607 |
| Jumeirah English Speaking School - Jumeirah | Jumeirah & Umm Suqeim | British | AED 54,131 to AED 65,098 |
| Safa Community School | Barsha & Quoz | British | AED 54,437 to AED 89,440 |
| Repton School | Meydan & Creek Harbour | UK/IB | AED 57,178 to AED 102,753 |
| Kings School Al Barsha | Barsha & Quoz | British | AED 57,999 to AED 115,088 |
| GEMS Dubai American Academy | Barsha & Quoz | American | AED 66,185 to AED 93,300 |
| Nord Anglia International School | Barsha & Quoz | British | AED 69,625 to AED 105,288 |
| Jumeirah College | Jumeirah & Umm Suqeim | British | AED 78,946 to AED 98,681 |
| Dubai English Speaking School (College) | Silicon Oasis & Academic | British | AED 84,325 to AED 90,633 |
| Dubai College | Umm Suqeim & Sufouh | British | AED 97,415 to AED 110,305 |
Ratings: latest KHDA inspection. Fees: the schools' published annual tuition, lowest to highest grade. How we collect the data.
Questions parents ask
How many schools in Dubai are rated Outstanding?
23 private schools in Dubai currently hold an Outstanding rating from KHDA, its highest inspection grade.
What is the most affordable Outstanding school in Dubai?
Lycee Francais International has the lowest published fees of the Outstanding schools in Dubai, from AED 29,488 a year at the entry grade.
Which curricula do the Outstanding schools in Dubai teach?
By number of schools: British (17), IB (4), French (2), American (1). A school offering two curricula is counted under both.
Are there Outstanding schools in Dubai under AED 60,000?
Yes, 18: Safa Community School, Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills, Kings School Al Barsha, Repton School, Victory Heights Primary School, Dubai English Speaking School and others. Fees rise with the grade, so check the fee for your child's year.
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