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Dubai offers one of the world's most diverse education markets with 17+ curricula. Here's what parents need to know:
The most popular choice with 60+ schools. Students follow the UK National Curriculum, taking GCSEs at 16 and A-Levels at 18. Top performers include Dubai College (74% A*-A at A-Level) and Dubai British School.
Browse British Schools →32+ schools offer the IB Diploma. UAE students averaged 32.63 points in 2025 vs 30.58 globally. Top schools include JESS (37.2 avg), NLCS Dubai (37 avg), and Nord Anglia (36.2 avg).
Browse IB Schools →40+ schools follow the US system with AP courses and SAT preparation. Popular with families planning US university applications. Includes GEMS Dubai American Academy (Outstanding rated).
Browse American Schools →50+ schools serve the large Indian expat community. Often the most affordable option with fees starting from AED 8,000. Top schools include GEMS Modern Academy and Indian High School.
Browse Indian Schools →Dubai schools consistently outperform global averages. Here are the highlights:
