British Schools in Dubai - List with Reviews

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82 schools found in Dubai

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park 

5.0 from 11 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:1 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park (DBSJP), a Taaleem School was founded in 2015. DBSJP is very quickly establishing itself as one of the leading British schools in the region, offering a broad and balanced education to children from all around the world. We are a unique school tha... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

North London Collegiate School Dubai 

5.0 from 11 reviews
Curriculum:English,IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

North London Collegiate School Dubai (NLCS) combines an ambitious academic education with pastoral care that genuinely values each individual and a range of extra-curricular activities that caters for every possible interest and talent. For families who aspire to world-class univer... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

The Aquila School 

5.0 from 10 reviews
Curriculum:English, EYFS, IBCP, IBDP, BTEC, IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 15 Max Class Size:24

The Aquila School Dubai is an exciting international British school near The Villa, Dubai, with so much to offer your child. Our experienced and passionate staff are committed to ensuring every child develops a love of learning and acquires the skills and knowledge they need for th... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Dubai College 

5.0 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:11 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Dubai College is a British, independent, selective and co-educational school (850 students 11-18, majority British with 230 in the Sixth Form) which has established an excellent regional and international reputation. The school is a member of HMC, COBIS and BSME and is a not for pr... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Regent International School 

5.0 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Regent International School Dubai follows the National Curriculum of England and offers an outstanding education culminating in the GCSEs in Year 10 and 11, and A levels in Year 12 and 13. We are rated “Outstanding” by the British School Overseas Inspection authority and “Ver... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Dubai British Foundation 

5.0 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:2 to 6 Max Class Size:Unknown

Dubai British Foundation (DBF), is a Taaleem pre-school. founded in 2014 and located in the thriving Jumeirah Islands area of Dubai, DBF is a purpose-built Early Years British International School, offering England's EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum and a Rising 3's... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba 

5.0 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 12 Max Class Size:Unknown

Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba is a unique and nurturing learning environment where children are encouraged to strive to aim high and achieve well, through our personalised approach to learning. Pupils from Foundation Stage, through to Year 6, enjoy the unique and rich curriculum, wi... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

The Arbor School  School eco icon

5.0 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 13 Max Class Size:20

The Arbor School Dubai offers a unique ecological approach to learning within a positive and caring school environment. The Arbor School is home to innovative problem solvers and creative thinkers with a strong set of ethical values and a deep understanding of the world we live... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Dubai Heights Academy 

5.0 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 13 Max Class Size:24

At Dubai Heights Academy we provide educational excellence alongside a quality inclusive education system. We aim to inspire students to dream more, learn more, do more and become more; through positive energy, vision and unity. We have a progressive, creative and engaging schoo... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

St. Mary's Catholic High School 

5.0 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:5 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

St. Mary's Catholic High School, founded in 1968 by Fr. Eusebius Daveri, St. Mary’s Catholic High School Dubai, has grown from its humble origins into an internationally renowned institution which, every year, sees its graduates gain places in some of the most prestigious univers... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

The Arcadia Preparatory School 

5.0 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 15 Max Class Size:Unknown

The Arcadia Preparatory School is more than just a school, it is an educational experience that brings learning to life, challenges our thinking and shapes creative and confident students into life-long learners. When you walk through the doors you get the palpable sense of a warm,... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Nord Anglia International School Dubai 

5.0 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:English,IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

At Nord Anglia International School Dubai we use a personalised approach to learning that inspires ambition and produces exceptional achievement in every subject across the curriculum. Our teachers respond to your child's strengths and adapt the learning model to help them overc... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Kings’ School Dubai 

5.0 from 3 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 11 Max Class Size:Unknown

At Kings’ School Dubai we follow the National Curriculum for England as a framework which we then adapt to ensure a conceptual, integrated and enriched learning experience for our young learners. It is important that we contextualise the curriculum so that children understand wha... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Foremarke School 

4.9 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 14 Max Class Size:Unknown

Foremarke School is now Repton School Al Barsha

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Dubai English Speaking School and College 

4.9 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:12 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Dubai English Speaking School and College (DESSC) students originate from over sixty different countries and this global element creates an environment of high ambition and confidence, which facilitates in preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow. They are caring, courteous a... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

JESS, Dubai 

4.8 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

At Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) we believe that the capacity for critical and creative thinking is a uniquely human attribute. We are equipping our students with the skills for a future where they will be required to think first - #FutureReady. All of our staff work t... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Star International School, Mirdif 

4.8 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 15 Max Class Size:26

Star International School Mirdif is a BSME accredited, co-educational British Curriculum Through-School in the heart of the Mirdif community. Currently, the school is open to year groups EYFS 1 through to Year 10, with plans to expand into Year 11 in September 2022, to welcome the ... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Dove Green Private School 

4.8 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 14 Max Class Size:Unknown

At Dove Green Private School Dubai we follow the National Curriculum for England delivered by fully qualified, experienced, and UK trained staff. We strive to challenge all our students to realise their full potential in all fields of endeavour. We set high academic standards as we... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

International School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba 

4.8 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English, UAE Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 15 Max Class Size:Unknown

International School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba (ISCS Nad Al Sheba) welcomes prospective parents and students from all nationalities. We aim to provide a unique education that is second to none. Our curriculum nurtures, cultivates, and fosters creative and critical thinkin... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

GEMS Wellington Primary School 

4.8 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 11 Max Class Size:Unknown

GEMS Wellington Primary School is committed to inspiring intellectual and ethical excellence, ensuring that students are prepared to participate with integrity in a global community.  We provide a collaborative and caring community in which each student is known, understood an... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

The Alpha School 

4.8 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 11 Max Class Size:Unknown

The Alpha School is not just another new school. Alpha is a school with a difference. Our mission, vision and values are embedded within our three pillars. Our safe and nurturing community with its focus on the whole child means all feel truly valued. Ongoing reflection drives ... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Dubai British School 

4.7 from 3 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Dubai British School (DBS) has established itself as one of the leading British schools in the region, offering a broad and balanced education to children from all around the world. We are a unique school that places the wellbeing of our students and the interests of our community ... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

GEMS Metropole School - Motor City 

4.6 from 16 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 17 Max Class Size:Unknown

GEMS Metropole School Dubai is a private GEMS Education school in Dubai’s Motor City, offering the National Curriculum for England for Foundation Stage to Year 13. Our school provides a high standard, international education to students from all over the world. Our culturally ... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

South View School 

4.6 from 11 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

At South View School, we offer exceptional value – a high-quality British education within reach of the community. Our mission is to provide our students with a high-quality, authentic British education that will truly add value and enable them to access the global opportuniti... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Newlands School, Dubai 

4.6 from 9 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 16 Max Class Size:Unknown

British Curriculum School Newlands School, Dubai follows the UK National Curriculum, which is a subject-based curriculum taught in discrete key stages. This also includes the teaching of Arabic and Islamic Studies as well as cross-curricular activities. We promote student's wellbe... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis 

4.6 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis is a distinctive and special place where children feel valued and imagination is very much alive. We encourage the various talents of our students in order to ensure that they all develop a confidence and independence that is recognised by ev... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Victoria English School 

4.6 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:2 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Victoria English School Dubai (VES) provides a high quality British style education in an international setting serving expatriate and local children. The curriculum is designed and adapted to suit the multicultural nature of the school, maintaining a positive culture of academic e... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Raffles World Academy 

4.5 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English,IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Raffles World Academy (RWA) is an independent, co-educational KG – G12 (pre-school – Year 13) IB World School.  We offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), up to G5 (Year 6), IGCSE in G9 -10 (Years 11 -12) and the IB Diploma and Courses in G11 -12... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

The English College Dubai 

4.5 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

The English College Dubai is a non-selective all through school (ages 3-18) which embraces being inclusive. We cater to all nationalities and religions; this is reflected in the values and culture of the whole school community ensuring that learners feel welcome, accepted, safe and... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Providence English Private School 

4.4 from 11 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Providence English Private School (PEPS) is committed to the education of children from their early ages with a long term view to creating well educated, capable young men and women who are high achievers and who go on to contribute to the development of their own societies and cou... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Brighton College Dubai 

4.4 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 15 Max Class Size:Unknown

Brighton College Dubai offers pupils a vibrant and challenging learning environment, and a distinctive British independent school ethos which reflects the values and dynamic culture of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. Brighton College, England’s top co-educational school opene... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Kent College Dubai 

4.3 from 13 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Kent College Dubai (KCD) was established in 2016 with the aim of providing the same high-quality education to families in Dubai as that offered by the founding school Kent College in Canterbury. Our school has quickly grown into a warm, friendly and caring community school. With... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

The Sheffield Private School 

4.2 from 13 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Founded in 2004, The Sheffield Private School (TSPS) is a British curriculum school driven by the vision of becoming the leading affordable British style school in Dubai. TSPS offers the National Curriculum for England giving students access to a unique, culturally relevant curr... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School 

4.2 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 11 Max Class Size:Unknown

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School provides first class education based on the English National Curriculum. It is one of the most sought after primary schools in Dubai teaching students from Foundation Stage to Year 6. GEMS Jumeirah Primary School has excellent facilities and is loca... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Jumeirah College 

4.2 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:12 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Jumeirah College Dubai is an outstanding British school in Dubai - not just in terms of academics, but also in terms of developing each and every one of our students socially, physically and emotionally. We don’t believe in comparing our students to average benchmarks. Instead... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

The Oxford School, Dubai 

4.2 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

At The Oxford School, Dubai students are given a holistic education that focuses on building their confidence and self-discipline . Our pastoral program is underlined by a child-centered approach that nurtures the individual abilities of each child, motivating students to utilize t... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Kings' School Al Barsha 

4.2 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Kings’ School Al Barsha is an educational community centred around positive outcomes for young people. The school’s vision and values embrace the challenges of academic excellence, responsibility and leadership, emotional awareness and participation in a wide variety of activit... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Victory Heights Primary School 

4.2 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 11 Max Class Size:Unknown

At Victory Heights Primary School (VHPS), our vision is to create a school which is at the centre of the local community and is bursting with happy learners, who are enthusiastic about exploring the world around them. Our aim is to create a fun and stimulating learning environment,... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

GEMS FirstPoint School - The Villa 

4.2 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

GEMS FirstPoint School offers a welcoming and friendly environment where learners are inquisitive, growing both socially and academically. The exceptional facilities and staff inspire learning through the National Curriculum for England for children from Early Years Foundation Stag... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Pristine Private School 

4.1 from 9 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Pristine Private School (PPS) Core Values provide the foundation for all our academic, student and community programs and activities. We value intellectual freedom, curiosity, and engagement; critical and creative inquiry; rigorous debate; and intellectual integrity in all endeavor... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Oaktree Primary School 

4.1 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 11 Max Class Size:Unknown

As a part of the Athena Education group of schools, Oaktree Primary School is a diverse educational institution that is committed to offering true learning that encourages students to grow into independent individuals who add value to society. Our students are motivated to learn th... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Sharjah English School 

4.0 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Sharjah English School (SES) has, for more than four decades, has been the school of choice for families seeking an excellent and challenging UK education for their children. Our school site near University City is readily accessible to students from Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah,... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Al Salam Community School 

4.0 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al Salam Community School (ASCS) opened its doors in September 2019.   It is conveniently located in Al Twar 2, only 15 minutes from Mirdif and 20 minutes from Dubai Silicon Oasis. We follow the National Curriculum for England (NCfE) beginning in Foundation Stage with the Ear... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Ghaf Private School 

4.0 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 13 Max Class Size:20

Ghaf Private School Dubai want students to learn by doing, ‘hands-on’, through play, interaction, and collaboration with each other and with their teachers. Learning is student-centred and inquiry-led. Teachers facilitate learning and lead students into experience and present t... Read More

Dubai, UAE 

Repton School Al Barsha 

4.0 from 3 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Repton Al Barsha’s vision is to provide a world class education within Dubai with a clear focus on the UAE National Agenda, the school will promote an inclusive community of lifelong learners through the pillars of academic excellence, holistic education and pastoral care. Our... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Hartland International School 

3.9 from 9 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Hartland International School provides an enriched education through the National Curriculum for England, empowering young minds to think creatively, problem solve and to exceed expectations. Modelled on the richness of the best international approach to education, our school unloc... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Horizon International School 

3.9 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Horizon International School was founded in 2008, and has established itself as one of the Best British Schools in Dubai. Located in central Dubai, we take pride in offering a quality education that is globally recognised and valued, to students from all nationalities. At Horizo... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Al Salam Private School 

3.8 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al Salam Private School Dubai l is a very successful British International Curriculum School set at the edge of historic Dubai. We are currently going through a historic transition ready for the start of the 2019/20 academic year. The school has been a through-school, (FS1 to Year ... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

GEMS Founders School Dubai 

3.8 from 22 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Conveniently positioned in the heart of the Dubai city, GEMS Founders School Dubai, is the newest additional to GEMS English schools and invites you to join us on our journey of learning! GEMS Founders School – Dubai is an National Curriculum for England school, providing stud... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
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