Dubai School Fees Report 2026
Analysis of school fees across the Dubai schools we hold KHDA-published fee data for. Fee trends by curriculum, grade level, and KHDA rating based on official 2025-2026 academic year data.
Key Findings
Fees by Curriculum Type
| Curriculum | Schools | 2024 Avg | 2025 Avg | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British (GCSE/A-Levels) | 84 | AED 65,000 | AED 72,000 | +10.8% |
| American | 35 | AED 70,000 | AED 78,000 | +11.4% |
| IB (International Baccalaureate) | 28 | AED 85,000 | AED 95,000 | +11.8% |
| Indian (CBSE/ICSE) | 52 | AED 18,000 | AED 20,000 | +11.1% |
| Filipino | 12 | AED 12,000 | AED 13,000 | +8.3% |
| Arabic/MoE | 15 | AED 8,000 | AED 8,500 | +6.3% |
Fees by Grade Level (British Curriculum)
Top-Rated Schools (Outstanding)
Methodology
Data Sources
- KHDA Open Data: Official fee schedules for 218 rated schools
- School Websites: Verified fee structures for 2025-2026
- Parent Surveys: 800+ responses on actual costs paid
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Dubai School Fees Report 2026 is built for UAE residents and uses local regulations and fee schedules. Our calculators use official UAE data sources, current regulations, and a methodology checked against those sources. We update fee schedules and formulas when regulators publish changes, and we clearly cite our sources so you can verify results.
All calculations are checked against the official UAE sources cited on each page.