The two most popular international curricula in Dubai are British (100 schools) and International Baccalaureate (30 schools). Here is how they compare based on real data.
At a Glance
| British | IB | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Schools | 100 | 30 |
| Average Annual Fee | AED 46,006 | AED 67,700 |
| Outstanding Rated | 23 | 8 |
| Very Good Rated | 26 | 15 |
| Good Rated | 25 | 6 |
Key Differences
Structure: British schools follow the UK National Curriculum with GCSEs at 16 and A-Levels at 18. IB schools follow the IB framework with the IB Diploma Programme at 16-18.
Assessment: British schools use subject-specific external exams. IB uses a combination of internal assessments and external exams with a maximum score of 45 points.
Cost: IB schools tend to be more expensive on average (AED 67,700 vs AED 46,006) due to higher licensing and training requirements.
Compare specific schools side-by-side using our comparison tool, or browse all British schools and IB schools.