Schools & Education Calculators
Free financial calculators for UAE residents
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Choosing the right school in the UAE is one of the most important decisions for expat families. Our comprehensive suite of education calculators helps you navigate the complex landscape of UAE schooling, from understanding KHDA ratings and DSIB inspections to calculating true education costs beyond tuition fees. Whether you're comparing British, American, IB, or Indian curriculum schools in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah, our tools provide accurate data from official KHDA sources to help you make informed decisions.
Our School Finder includes 218 KHDA-approved schools with up-to-date fee structures, curriculum information, location data, and official DSIB ratings on the six-point scale. The fee spread is the number most families underestimate: Grade 1 tuition runs from AED 2,612 to AED 102,588 a year with a median of AED 28,533, and by Grade 12 the median is AED 41,460 against a top of AED 140,382. The School Fee Calculator helps families budget the full run from KG through Grade 12, applying the KHDA Education Cost Index — 2.35% for 2025-26 and a 0% freeze for 2026-27 — and breaks down total annual costs including tuition, uniforms, transport, books, registration fees, and extracurricular activities, so you see the complete financial commitment of each school option.
All our school data is sourced directly from KHDA official reports, school inspection results, and verified fee schedules. We update our database annually at the start of each academic year to reflect current fee structures, curriculum changes, and DSIB rating updates. It is worth knowing what KHDA fixes beyond the rating: tuition may be taken in three termly instalments capped at 40%, 30% and 30%, or in 10 equal monthly instalments with no permitted admin surcharge; the registration deposit is capped at 10% of annual tuition, is deducted from the tuition rather than added to it, and is refundable if you cancel 60 or more days before the start date; and the application fee is capped at AED 500. Use these calculators to compare schools side-by-side, plan your education budget, and find the best fit for your child's learning needs and your family's financial situation in the UAE.
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School Finder
Search 218 KHDA-approved schools (Dubai data) on the six-point DSIB scale, curriculum, location and fee — Grade 1 tuition spans AED 2,612 to AED 102,588
School Fee Calculator
Annual school costs — tuition, uniforms, transport and activities — plus the full KG1-to-Grade-12 projection on the KHDA Education Cost Index (2.35%, frozen at 0% for 2026-27)
Compare Schools
Up to 5 schools side by side on fee, DSIB rating and curriculum — the median Grade 1 fee is AED 28,533 and the median Grade 12 fee AED 41,460