International Schools in Dubai - List with Reviews

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Emirates International School Meadows 

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

Emirates International School Meadows is conveniently located in the heart of the beautiful Meadows community within easy access of the Lakes and Dubai Marina developments. The school opened its doors on 10th September 2005, initially for children from KG 2 to Year 10 (4 to 14... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

GEMS World Academy 

4.4 from 8 reviews
Curriculum:IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:2 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

GEMS World Academy Dubai, is a truly international school. Since it was opened in 2008, the school has established itself as an international academy for young world citizens, where students benefit from an education that reaches beyond any single national curriculum. With over 1,5... 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 

Ambassador International Academy 

4.3 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 17 Max Class Size:25

Ambassador International Academy is Dubai’s first affordable IB school offers the International Baccalaureate integrated with English National Curriculum. Through this, the school develops confident young minds that are courageous in their willingness to question what they obser... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Greenfield International School 

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

Greenfield International School, a Taaleem school, is committed to building a truly world-class IB Continuum School recognized in the whole UAE for its strong academic ethos and excellent quality of teaching and learning. Greenfield International is bound by its commitment to de... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Jumeira Baccalaureate School 

4.3 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:2 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

At Jumeira Baccalaureate School (JBS), a member of the highly regarded Taaleem group, we aim to provide exceptional opportunities for each of our students in a supporting and challenging environment. From Grades 1-12, the IB programme provides students with a world-class, inquiry-b... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

American School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba 

4.3 from 3 reviews
Curriculum:American, UAE Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 13 Max Class Size:Unknown

The American School of Creative Science Maliha (ASCS Maliha) 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 thinking skills. We str... 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 

Al Mawakeb School 

4.1 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:IB,American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al Mawakeb School Dubai was founded in 1979 as a private international school. Currently, it boasts a student body of over 5500 with over 60 nationalities represented in its schools (Al Mawakeb Al Garhoud and Al Mawakeb Al Barsha). The schools provide the most comprehensive college... 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 

GEMS International School Al Khail 

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

GEMS International School, Al Khail (GIS), opened in September, 2013, as a premier school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. With a strong multicultural student and faculty of over 88 nationalities, we educate our students on the importance of acceptance, c... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Dubai International Academy Al Barsha 

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

Dubai International Academy Al Barsha (DIAB) was founded in 2004 with the objective of providing 'world class' education. Since our inception we have been proud of our 'parent centric' vision that ensures that we place the interests of our students at the core of all decisions. ... 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 

Uptown School 

4.0 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:2 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Here at Uptown School Dubai (UTS), a Taaleem school, we are very proud of what the school has achieved since its opening in 2005 and what it continues to achieve on a daily basis. We have a magnificent campus with wonderful facilities. We have a world-class curriculum with the ge... 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 

Our Own High School, Al Warqa 

4.0 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:Indian Primary Language:English
Age Range:6 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Our Own High School, Al Warqa’a, (a Boys’ school) is one of the GEMS pioneer schools which started in 1968 and has carved a niche for itself in the Emirate of Dubai, the U.A.E. and the world. Our Own High School, Al Warqa'a encourages ambition and acknowledges potential, ed... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Emirates International School Jumeirah 

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

Emirates International School Jumeirah offers a broad international IB education, in English, designed for local and expatriate students, that promotes excellence in all academic activities. It is our mission to enhance the educational, personal and physical development of all our ... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

GEMS New Millennium School - Al Khail 

4.0 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:Indian Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

At GEMS New Millennium School, Al Khail, we have come to be recognised as a centre of learning and excellence, nurturing young minds from Pre-K through to Grade 11, allowing them to find and realise their true potential. Our school is privileged to host an ever-expanding multi-cult... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

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 

Clarion School 

3.9 from 8 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 12 Max Class Size:Unknown

Clarion School Dubai is the only progressive American school in the UAE and is redefining the meaning of educational excellence. Our unique program, facilitated by highly qualified Master Educators, deeply engages your child in intentional and meaningful learning. Built on a solid ... 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 

Ignite School 

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

Ignite School Dubai is an excellent option for families seeking an authentic American Educational experience. Our vision is for all young people to experience that learning has lasting value beyond their life at school. We do this by educating the whole child, not just academically... 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 

Global Indian International School, Dubai 

3.9 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:Indian, Montessori Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 16 Max Class Size:Unknown

Why choose Global Indian International School? Having built a culture of excellence and innovation in our teaching over the years, GIIS is recognized amongst the best international schools in Dubai. The outstanding facilities and quality learning that students get at GIIS makes us ... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Fairgreen International School 

3.9 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 15 Max Class Size:Unknown

Fairgreen Fairgreen International School’s educational programme is driven by academic achievement and innovation and is delivered by an exceptional team of international educators. Its challenging programme seamlessly integrates an intensive sustainable education curriculum to c... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Al-Mizhar American Academy 

3.8 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al-Mizhar American Academy (AAM), a Taaleem school, was developed to provide a nurturing and rigorous American education for girls aged 3 to 18 years. A key reason for choosing the US curriculum was inspired by the American philosophy to educate the individual, who in-turn contri... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Collegiate American School 

3.8 from 9 reviews
Curriculum:American,IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Collegiate American School (CAS) is a vibrant and welcoming learning community located in the heart of Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, away from the traffic and towers. CAS staff are committed to the holistic development of every learner while supporting students to reach the highest levels o... 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 

Al Diyafah High School 

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

Al Diyafah High School Dubai was founded in September 1982, by Late Mrs. Winnie D’Cunha. It started as a Nursery with only 2 children in a small villa located on Al Diyafah Street, in Dubai. That’s how it got its name. To accommodate the growing numbers, the school moved to ... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Nibras International School 

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

Nibras International School (NIS) in Dubai is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP). Catering for children from ages 4 to 18 (KG through to Grade 12), NIS offers an affordable American education that exposes students to the rigor of American academia, as well as provi... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail 

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

GEMS Wellington Academy-Al Khail opened in September 2013, GEMS Wellington Academy-Al Khail is an international world class school dedicated to fostering a passion for excellence in learning and in life. We provide rich and relevant learning opportunities based on the highly succes... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Repton Dubai 

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

Repton Dubai is a prominent international school in the heart of Dubai. One of the few genuinely international schools in the Gulf Region, Repton combines the reputation and academic rigour of the UK curriculum. Repton’s philosophy of developing the whole child, through academ... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

The Winchester School - Jebel Ali 

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

The Winchester School - Jebel Ali is one of Dubai’s preferred schools and has been teaching the National Curriculum for England (NCFE) to students from across the world since September, 2003. And we continue to be a preferred educator because of our prime location, excellent faci... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Dubai Modern Education School 

3.5 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:American,UAE Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Dubai Modern Education School (DMES), is a private co-educational and family-oriented school located in the Al Mizhar 1 and serves students from Dubai and the surrounding Emirates. Founded in 1996, DMES founders envisioned the establishment of a locally and internationally-recogniz... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Cedar School 

3.4 from 14 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 11 Max Class Size:Unknown

Knowing that our children face challenges throughout their lives, Cedar School Dubai has a responsibility to prepare young people for these challenges. Our history of success also tells us that we need to embed a knowledge-based approach to learning to ensure that children can lear... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

GEMS Al Khaleej International School 

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

At GEMS Al Khaleej International School (GEMS AKIS) we resolutely believe that success stems from exceptional teaching practices, attentive administration, wonderful families and responsible students. We have been bringing out the best in each student since 1992 by promoting a h... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

German International School Sharjah 

3.4 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:German,IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

German International School Sharjah classes are in German. In the elementary school, school curricula are taught based on the curricula of the state of Thuringia, in secondary school I according to school curricula approved by the KMK on the basis of the curricula for the Gymnasiu... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Ranches Primary School 

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

Ranches Primary School Dubai is a fully inclusive British curriculum school in the heart of the popular Arabian Ranches 2 community, children’s needs will always be at the forefront of all we do. Delivering a bespoke primary education requires the creation of an environment wh... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Next Generation School 

3.4 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:American, Islamic Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 15 Max Class Size:Unknown

Next Generation School Dubai, a comprehensive educational experience that cultivates, nurtures, and combines academic excellence with Islamic values, provides a comprehensive Arabic language program, and fosters civic responsibility to develop successful and contributing members of... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Smart Vision School 

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

Smart Vision School is a British curriculum community school in the heart of Al Barsha. We want every single child at our school to have a personalised education; the kind of education that instils exemplary behaviour, inspires academic curiosity and a life-long interest in the wid... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
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