Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology
Dubai College is a UK school located in Al Sufouh. The school offers a curriculum that spans 13 years, providing a structured educational pathway for its students.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 97,415 to AED 110,305, varying depending on grade level. Families living in Al Safouh First, Al Safouh Second, Hessa Street in the Al Sufouh 2 area, and Jumeirah will find the campus conveniently accessible for their commute.
Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.
A new academic enrichment programme, Charlton's Scholars Series, is being launched for all Year 11 students. It focuses on interdisciplinary exploration of questions about knowledge, power and the future, building analytical and intellectual skills valued by universities and employers beyond examinations.
Source: school websiteDubai College is introducing EDGE (Empathy, Design, Growth and Enterprise), a new hands-on, project-based Key Stage 3 curriculum beginning with Year 7 in the 2026–27 academic year, designed to develop creativity, digital literacy, problem-solving and communication skills.
Source: school websiteThe school reports a standout rugby season with record participation across boys' and girls' programmes. The U19 girls won the Emirates Dubai 7s Gulf Championship, while the U12 and U19 girls claimed DASSA titles, and the school's sevens tournament continued to grow as the UAE's largest school sevens event.
Source: school websiteThe academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.
KHDA rated Dubai College "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 12th consecutive "Outstanding". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.
Dubai College is an outstanding school with exceptionally high results in English, mathematics and science, outstanding personal development, and strongly collegiate leadership. Progress in Islamic Education and Arabic has improved, though attainment in these subjects still lags behind other areas. Inspectors recommend strengthening strategic leadership of wellbeing and inclusion.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 13 to 17 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 45 performance indicators rated in both reports, 4 improved, 0 declined and 41 kept the same rating.
Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 2 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.
Islamic Education — Progress (Secondary): Good → Very good · Islamic Education — Progress (Post-16): Good → Very good · Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Secondary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress (Secondary): Good → Very good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Secondary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress (Secondary): Good → Very good
7 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
6 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Post-16 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Post-16 | Good | Very good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Post-16 | N/A | — |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Post-16 | N/A | — |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Post-16 | N/A | — |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Post-16 | N/A | — |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching for effective learning | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Assessment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Assessment | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Governance | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
Dubai College received an outstanding overall rating from KHDA. Inspectors highlighted outstanding attainment and progress in English, mathematics and science, excellent personal development, and highly effective leadership. Arabic as a first language remains acceptable, and governance, rated very good, needs broader stakeholder representation and more systematic monitoring.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 21 to 25 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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