Private Schools in Dubai are a great choice for both local and expat families as they offer globally recognized curricula, outstanding academics plus a nurturing environment for children. Discover our selection of the best Private Schools in Dubai, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.
Why choose a private school in Dubai?
Parents generally choose private schools because they offer a strong academic program, create the perfect studying environment with smaller classes, outstanding campuses and offer a wide choice of extra curricular activities such as sports and arts.Private schools also put more emphasis on specialties like art, music and athletics and many focus on integrating important 21st century skills in their programs.Private schools statistically perform very well on college or university entrance exams and many schools have a very high rate of students being accepted at the university of their choice.
Study in Dubai
With a population of more than 2.750 million as of 2015, Dubai is the largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dubai has emerged as a global city and business hub of the Middle East. Dubai is also a hub for service industries such as information technology and finance. The city has become iconic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.
Top rated Private Schools in Dubai 2025
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Swiss International School Dubai
0 reviewsDubai - Emirate of DubaiInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 53000 to 99000 aedThe Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) is a leading international day and boarding school where future generations are inspired to become confident and enthusiastic lifelong learners, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of a global world.Read moreWhy parents choose this schoolArabic Bilingual English French GermanInternational Baccalaureate Swiss Curriculum
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Sharjah English School
0 reviewsSharjah - Emirate of SharjahInternational Schoolfrom 27390 to 70135 aedEstablished in 1974, Sharjah English School is a pioneering not-for-profit educational institution in the UAE, proud of its rich heritage and commitment to providing a world-class education. We reflect on our journey of growth and innovation, guided by the principle of “Rich in History, Future Focused.”Read moreWhy parents choose this schoolBritish CurriculumADHD Autism Dyslexia - 2025
The British International School Abu Dhabi
5 reviewsAbu Dhabi - Emirate of Abu DhabiInternational Schoolfrom 50300 to 71040 aedThe British International School Abu Dhabi offers a welcoming family community with the highest quality learning opportunities as part of our Global Campus.Read moreWhy parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum International Baccalaureate - 2025
Swiss International School Dubai
0 reviewsDubai - Emirate of DubaiInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 53000 to 99000 aedThe Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) is a leading international day and boarding school where future generations are inspired to become confident and enthusiastic lifelong learners, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of a global world.Read moreWhy parents choose this schoolArabic Bilingual English French GermanInternational Baccalaureate Swiss Curriculum - Unverified
Kings' School Al Barsha
0 reviewsDubai - Emirate of DubaiInternational Schoolfrom 55231 to 99699 aedAt Kings’ School Al Barsha 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 what they are learning and why, by using the environment around […]
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Dubai International Academy
0 reviewsDubai - Emirate of DubaiInternational Schoolfrom 42832 to 75893 aedDubai International Academy is an IB School based in Dubai teaching children of all nationalities from ages 3-18. Dubai International Academy offers the Primary Years Program (PYP) for students aged 6–12, the Middle Years Program (MYP) for students aged 11–16, and the Diploma Program (DP) for students aged 16–19.
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