Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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American
60K - 70K AED
Al Qusais
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology
The School of Research Science US High School is a US school located in Al Qusais, operating since 2020. The school welcomes boys and girls aged 13 to 18, covering Grade 9 to Grade 12, with a current enrolment of 830 students.
This institution provides a comprehensive US education and prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. The school is accredited by US standards and has received an "Acceptable" rating for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 60,168 to AED 70,039. The school serves families in Al Qusais and the surrounding areas, including Al Qusais First, Al Qusais School Zone, and locations behind Lulu Supermarket.
Annual tuition at The School of Research Science US High School ranges from AED 60,168 (Grade 9) to AED 70,039 (Grade 12) for 2026-2027, across 4 year groups, or about AED 5,014 to AED 5,837 a month. All 4 grade fees are unchanged from 2025-2026.
KHDA rated The School of Research Science US High School "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 2 times since 2022-2023.
This Dubai school was rated acceptable overall. Islamic Education and Arabic achievement were relative strengths, while English, mathematics and science remained acceptable. Teaching, assessment and curriculum were inconsistent, governance was weak, and high staff turnover disrupted leadership continuity, though safeguarding and wellbeing provision were strong.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1-21), inspected 26 February to 01 March 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 25 performance indicators rated in both reports, 5 improved, 0 declined and 20 kept the same rating.
Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 4 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024
School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Weak → Acceptable
School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Weak → Acceptable
School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Weak → Acceptable
School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Weak → Acceptable
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Whole school | N/A | N/A |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Whole school | N/A | N/A |
| English — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Language of instruction — Attainment | Whole school | - | N/A |
| Language of instruction — Progress | Whole school | - | N/A |
| Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Whole school | Weak | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Whole school | Very good | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Weak | Acceptable |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Governance | Whole school | Weak | Weak |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
The School of Research Science-US received an overall acceptable rating. Islamic Education and Arabic achievement is good, while English, mathematics and science remain acceptable. Leadership faces significant staff turnover, weak self-evaluation and governance, and the school must strengthen teaching quality, attendance and punctuality across grades.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1-19), inspected 20 to 24 March 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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