Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Australian
52K - 90K AED
Al Barsha
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology
Australian International School is an Australian school that has been providing quality education in Al Barsha South since its establishment in 2021. The school caters to boys and girls aged 3 to 14, offering classes from Pre-K to Year 8 with a current enrollment of 424 students.
The curriculum follows the Australian educational framework, ensuring a comprehensive approach to development and academic readiness for young learners. The school holds accreditation from Education Queensland and has received a "Good" rating for the 2023-2024 inspection period.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 52,000 to AED 85,000, making it accessible for families in the community. The school serves residents from Al Barsha South and surrounding neighborhoods, including Al Barsha First, Al Barsha Second, and Al Barsha South First.
Annual tuition at Australian International School ranges from AED 52,000 (Pre primary) to AED 90,000 (Grade 11) for 2026-2027, across 17 year groups, or about AED 4,333 to AED 7,500 a month. All 16 grade fees are unchanged from 2025-2026.
KHDA rated Australian International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection.
Inspectors rated the Australian International School - Dubai as good overall. Achievement in English, mathematics and science is good in Primary and Secondary, but attainment is acceptable in Phase 1 and in Islamic Education and Arabic. Leadership, wellbeing and personal development are strong, though middle leaders need greater involvement in self-evaluation.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1-21), inspected 26 to 01 March 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | ||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Primary | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Primary | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Phase 1 | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Good |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Good |
| English — Progress | Phase 1 | Good |
| English — Progress | Primary | Good |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 1 | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 1 | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 1 | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Good |
| Science — Progress | Phase 1 | Good |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Good |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | Good |
| Learning skills | Phase 1 | Good |
| Learning skills | Primary | Good |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Good |
| Students' personal and social development | ||
| Personal development | Phase 1 | Very good |
| Personal development | Primary | Very good |
| Personal development | Secondary | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Phase 1 | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Secondary | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 1 | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Secondary | Good |
| Teaching and assessment | ||
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 1 | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Secondary | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 1 | Good |
| Assessment | Primary | Good |
| Assessment | Secondary | Good |
| Curriculum | ||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 1 | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Secondary | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 1 | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Secondary | Good |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | ||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 1 | Very good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Very good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Secondary | Very good |
| Care and support | Phase 1 | Acceptable |
| Care and support | Primary | Good |
| Care and support | Secondary | Good |
| Leadership and management | ||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Good |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities, and resources | Whole school | Good |
2023-2024 inspection
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