Best British Schools in Dubai 2026

Compare all 100 British schools across Dubai. KHDA ratings, fees, exam results, and more.

100
Schools
23
Outstanding
AED 46K
Avg Fee
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#SchoolKHDA RatingCurriculumAvg FeeEst.Students
1Deira International SchoolOutstandingUKAED 64,96220052034
2Dubai British SchoolOutstandingUKAED 72,89920051205
3Dubai British School Jumeirah ParkOutstandingUKAED 75,59820152142
4Dubai CollegeOutstandingUKAED 101,09819781112
5Dubai English Speaking CollegeOutstandingUKAED 67,94820051863
6Dubai English Speaking SchoolOutstandingUKAED 67,94819731017
7GEMS Founders School - Dubai BranchOutstandingUKAED 31,80020166231
8GEMS Jumeira Primary School - Dubai BranchOutstandingUKAED 54,27519941466
9GEMS Royal Dubai School - Dubai BranchOutstandingUKAED 51,2722005846
10GEMS Wellington Academy -FzeOutstandingUKAED 65,71620114265
11GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai BranchOutstandingUKAED 73,78220052907
12Horizons English School L.L.COutstandingUKAED 37,81219891379
13Jumeirah CollegeOutstandingUKAED 87,40420001463
14Jumeirah English Speaking SchoolOutstandingUKAED 59,6141976755
15Jumeirah English Speaking School (Br)OutstandingUKAED 79,86820051814
16Kings School Al Barsha L.L.COutstandingUKAED 80,67020143053
17Kings School Dubai L.L.COutstandingUKAED 59,49120041157
18Kings School Nad Al Sheba L.L.COutstandingUKAED 60,60020141160
19Nord Anglia International School L.L.COutstandingUKAED 81,31520142944
20Regent International Private School L.L.COutstandingUKAED 76,35319921591
21Safa British SchoolOutstandingUKAED 60,85920051669
22Safa Community SchoolOutstandingUKAED 68,76120142560
23Victory Heights Primary School L.L.COutstandingUKAED 44,47320121040
24Arcadia British SchoolVery goodUKAED 63,61420161173
25Arcadia Global SchoolVery goodUKAED 50,50020231495
26Brighton College Dubai L.L.CVery goodUKAED 79,77320181194
27Dubai Heights AcademyVery goodUKAED 69,9212017645
28Emirates International School L.L.C.Very goodUKAED 56,54319912326
29GEMS First Point School L.L.CVery goodUKAED 60,02220141954
30GEMS Founders School MizharVery goodUKAED 30,99920184739
31GEMS Metropole School - Dubai BranchVery goodUKAED 43,82720144066
32GEMS New Millennium School L.L.CVery goodUKAED 28,35020132654
33GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.CVery goodUKAED 72,52420132472
34Hartland International School - FZVery goodUKAED 70,79220151998
35Horizon International School L.L.CVery goodUKAED 56,07020081545
36Jebel Ali School (Br of Taaleem Management (L L C))Very goodUKAED 62,95819782027
37Kent College L.L.C - FZVery goodUKAED 83,76520161399
38Pristine Private SchoolVery goodUKAED 21,03419922057
39Raffles International School L.L.C (Umm Suqeim South Br)Very goodUKAED 55,77820081343
40Ranches Primary SchoolVery goodUKAED 58,44320151089
41Repton Al Barsha Fz-LlcVery goodUKAED 73,48020131489
42Repton SchoolVery goodUKAED 72,93120072621
43Royal Grammar School Guildford L.L.CVery goodUKAED 102,98120211662
44Springdales School L.L.CVery goodUKAED 32,86420111527
45Sunmarke School L.L.CVery goodUKAED 73,98620162085
46The Aquila SchoolVery goodUKAED 46,63820181281
47The Arbor School L.L.CVery goodUKAED 72,46520181391
48The School of Research Science L.L.CVery goodUKAED 58,47620033519
49The Winchester School - DUBAI BRANCHVery goodUKAED 21,79320034303
50Al Diyafah High School L.L.CGoodUKAED 14,25519821964
51Al Salam Community School L.L.CGoodUKAED 32,66520191993
52Al Salam Private SchoolGoodUKAED 22,34119891267
53Apple International SchoolGoodUKAED 10,16019945363
54Cambridge International SchoolGoodUKAED 30,28520042891
55Capital School L.L.CGoodUKAED 36,9672014910
56Citizens SchoolGoodUKAED 65,4552022629
57Dove Green Private School L.L.CGoodUKAED 49,6152014657
58Dubai Gem Private SchoolGoodUKAED 24,34419831101
59Dubai Scholars Private SchoolGoodUKAED 20,53619942748
60English Language Private SchoolGoodUKAED 7,58619822005
61GEMS Winchester SchoolGoodUKAED 28,65220114182
62International School of Creative Science Nad Alshiba L.L.CGoodUKAED 48,71920161657
63M S B Private SchoolGoodUKAED 19,74819921463
64Newlands SchoolGoodUKAED 28,88020171042
65Oxford SchoolGoodUKAED 14,95219882316
66Smart Vision SchoolGoodUKAED 42,0222014461
67South View School L.L.CGoodUKAED 53,71320181315
68ST. Mary Catholic High School - DubaiGoodUKAED 13,15319681967
69Star International SchoolGoodUKAED 40,2892000625
70Star International School (Branch)GoodUKAED 53,84320081250
71The City School International PrivateGoodUKAED 19,88119891017
72The English College Dubai L.L.CGoodUKAED 50,47219921498
73The Sheffield Private School L.L.CGoodUKAED 31,88520041211
74The Westminster School - DUBAI BRANCHGoodUKAED 13,13719885271
75Al Ghaf Private School L.L.CAcceptableUKAED 45,000202055
76Al Sadiq Islamic English SchoolAcceptableUKAED 6,03719892213
77Arab Unity School L.L.CAcceptableUKAED 7,28719753615
78Cedar School L.L.CAcceptableUKAED 25,9282021376
79Deira Private SchoolAcceptableUKAED 27,6672009875
80Dubai Carmel SchoolAcceptableUKAED 14,7841982740
81Durham School L.L.CAcceptableUKAED 50,1272022479
82GEMS Albarsha National School - Dubai BranchAcceptableUKAED 58,12320171020
83Grammar SchoolAcceptableUKAED 5,98919741379
84Oak Tree Primary SchoolAcceptableUKAED 21,6332016620
85Pace Modern British School L.L.CAcceptableUKAED 24,10320211055
86Queen International SchoolAcceptableUKAED 18,8491998689
87ST MARY HIGH SCHOOL MUHAISNAH L.L.CAcceptableUKAED 16,49820151265
88The Apple International Community SchoolAcceptableUKAED 17,36420211123
89The International School of ChoueifatAcceptableUKAED 31,90119943900
90The International School of Choueifat (Branch)AcceptableUKAED 38,03820122957
91Amity English SchoolNot Yet InspectedUKAED 18,750202444
92BC Academy International School L.L.CNot Yet InspectedUKAED 55,000202415
93Dubai British School JumeiraNot Yet InspectedUKAED 63,0032024531
94GEMS Founders School DS DWC-LLCNot Yet InspectedUKAED 42,0002024554
95GEMS Metropole School - Al WahaNot Yet InspectedUKAED 40,50020231505
96Glendale International School LLCNot Yet InspectedUKAED 40,4072023305
97Hampton Heights International SchoolNot Yet InspectedUKAED 16,5282024255
98New Dawn Private SchoolNot Yet InspectedUKAED 23,2222024293
99Rashid and Latifa SchoolNot Yet InspectedUKAED 49,957202497
100Pace Springfield International SchoolNot Yet InspectedUKAED 23,342202462
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KHDA rating distribution

Outstanding
23 schools
Very good
26 schools
Good
25 schools
Acceptable
16 schools

Fee range

Lowest avg fee
AED 5,989
Median
AED 48,719
Highest
AED 102,981

Based on 100 schools with published fees. Many schools offer sibling discounts of 5-15%.

British schools by area

Al Qusais First (7)Al Barsha Second (7)Al Mizhar First (2)Al Warqa First (2)Al Nahda Second (5)Dubai Investment Park First (3)Oud Metha (2)Jabal Ali First (4)Mirdif (2)Dubai Land (4)Al Safa First (3)Umm Suqeim Third (2)Dubai Sports City (2)Muhaisanah Fourth (2)Nadd Al Shiba Third (2)Al Twar First (2)Al Safouh First (3)Umm Hurair First (2)Al Khail (2)Nadd Al Shiba First (2)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many British schools are there in Dubai?

There are 100 British schools across Dubai, of which 23 are rated Outstanding.

What is the average fee for British schools in Dubai?

The average annual tuition for British schools is approximately AED 46,006. Fees vary widely by school age, facilities, and location.

Which is the best British school in Dubai?

Deira International School is the highest-rated British school in Dubai, with a KHDA rating of Outstanding — located in Dubai Festival City.

How are these schools ranked?

Schools are ranked by their DubaiSchools Score (0-100), which combines KHDA rating, wellbeing and inclusion scores, improvement trajectory, track record, and scale. See our full methodology for the formula.