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Dubai Schools at a Glance (2025-26)

226 Private Schools
23 Outstanding KHDA Rating
17+ Curricula Available
387K+ Students Enrolled

School Curricula in Dubai

Dubai offers one of the world's most diverse education markets with 17+ curricula. Here's what parents need to know:

British Curriculum (GCSE/A-Level)

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.

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International Baccalaureate (IB)

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).

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American Curriculum

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).

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Indian Curriculum (CBSE/ICSE)

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.

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Understanding KHDA School Ratings

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) inspects all Dubai private schools. Here's what each rating means:

Outstanding

The highest rating. Only 23 schools achieve this. These schools demonstrate exceptional teaching, student outcomes, and leadership.

Very Good

High-quality education with many outstanding features. 46 schools hold this rating, often on the cusp of Outstanding.

Good

Solid performance meeting expectations. The largest category with 75+ schools. Many offer excellent value for money.

Acceptable

Meets minimum standards with areas for improvement. Parents should review inspection reports carefully.

Note: KHDA paused full inspections for 2024-25 and 2025-26. Current ratings are from 2023-24. KHDA also rates schools separately for Wellbeing and Inclusion — we display these on every school profile.

Dubai School Exam Results 2025

Dubai schools consistently outperform global averages. Here are the highlights:

IB Diploma 2025

  • UAE average: 32.63 points (global: 30.58)
  • UAE pass rate: 90.87% (global: 81.26%)
  • Top school: JESS Arabian Ranches (37.2 avg)

A-Levels 2025

  • Dubai College: 74% A*-A, 93.6% A*-B
  • Brighton College: 70%+ A*-A
  • DBS Jumeirah Park: 50% A*-A

GCSE 2025

  • Dubai College: 59.4% Grade 9
  • DBS Emirates Hills: 43% Grade 9
  • South View School: 44% Grades 9-7

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