IB international schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
There are 36 IB international schools listed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Annual tuition ranges from about ≈ $2.6K–$24.8K (USD). 2 offer boarding.
Updated July 2026
- Schools
- 36
- Curricula
- 14
- With boarding
- 2
- Tuition (USD)
- ≈ $2.6K–$24.8K
Curricula offered: National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB Diploma, IB MYP, IB PYP, Advanced Placement, British EYFS, CBSE (India), Montessori, US Common Core, AERO, NGSS, and French National Curriculum.
Accreditations: IB, Cambridge International, COBIS, British Schools Overseas, NEASC, CIS, Oxford AQA, Cognia, Middle States Association, and AEFE.
| School | Curriculum | Stages | Accreditation | Gender | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEMS Wellington AcademyWSO | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB Diploma, IB MYP, IB PYP | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, Cambridge International, COBIS, British Schools Overseas | Co-ed | AED 40.3K |
| Ash Mount SchoolAMS | National Curriculum (England), IB PYP, IB MYP | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | Co-ed | AED 44.2K |
| Philadelphia Private School (PPS) Dubai | Advanced Placement, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | NEASC, IB | Co-ed | AED 19.5K |
| Raffles World AcademyRWA | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, CIS | Co-ed | AED 33.5K |
| Nord Anglia International School, Dubai | National Curriculum (England), British EYFS, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | AED 69.6K |
| Crescent English High School Dubai | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, CIS, NEASC | Co-ed | AED 45K |
| GEMS Dubai American Academy | IB Diploma, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | Co-ed | AED 66.2K |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, British EYFS | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, CIS | Co-ed | AED 52.4K |
| GEMS World AcademyGWA | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, CIS, NEASC, Oxford AQA | Co-ed | AED 71.1K |
| Dwight School | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | Co-ed | AED 65.1K |
| Kent College DubaiKCD | National Curriculum (England), IB Diploma, IGCSE | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | British Schools Overseas | Co-ed | AED 55.2K |
| Global Indian International School DubaiGIIS Dubai | CBSE (India), Montessori, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | AED 17.7K |
| Deira International SchoolDIS | National Curriculum (England), IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, British Schools Overseas | Co-ed | — |
| The Universal American School - DubaiUAS | IB PYP, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB, Cognia | Co-ed | — |
| Ambassador International Academy | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | — | AED 34K |
| Dunecrest American School | IB Diploma, US Common Core, AERO | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Middle States Association, CIS, IB | Co-ed | AED 41.5K |
| Greenfield International School | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, CIS, NEASC | — | AED 34.5K |
| Jumeira Baccalaureate School | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, CIS | Co-ed | AED 43.3K |
| Repton School, Dubai | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | AED 57.2K |
| The Aquila School | British EYFS, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, British Schools Overseas | Co-ed | AED 48.7K |
| Dubai International Academy, Al Barsha | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, British Schools Overseas | Co-ed | AED 47.8K |
| Swiss International Scientific School of DubaiSISD | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | Co-ed | — |
| Dubai Bilingual French International School- ICE | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, CIS, Cambridge International, AEFE | Co-ed | AED 46.4K |
| North London Collegiate School Dubai | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, COBIS | Co-ed | AED 91.7K |
| Sunmarke School | National Curriculum (England), British EYFS, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | British Schools Overseas | Co-ed | AED 53K |
| Towheed Iranian SchoolTIS | IB Diploma, US Common Core, NGSS | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | AED 9.6K |
| Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou Primary Oud Metha | French National Curriculum, IGCSE, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, Cambridge International, AEFE | Co-ed | — |
| Collegiate International SchoolCIS | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | NEASC, IB, British Schools Overseas | — | AED 39.5K |
| Dubai International Academy Town Square | IB PYP, IB MYP | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | IB | — | AED 34K |
| Emirates International School - Meadows | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | — | AED 36.4K |
| GEMS Al Khaleej International School | IB Diploma, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB, NEASC | — | AED 30.7K |
| GEMS Modern Academy | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, CIS | — | — |
| GEMS Wellington International School | National Curriculum (England), IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, COBIS, British Schools Overseas, NEASC, Middle States Association, CIS | Co-ed | AED 47.5K |
| Ambassador International Academy MankhoolAIAM | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | — | IB | — | AED 45K |
| Fairgreen International School | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, CIS, Middle States Association | — | — |
| Al Adab Iranian Private School for Boys and Girls | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many IB international schools are in Dubai?
- Novana Index lists 36 IB international schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- What are the best IB schools in Dubai?
- There is no single best IB school in Dubai; the right fit depends on stage, budget, and boarding needs. The 36 listed schools hold accreditations including IB, Cambridge International, COBIS, British Schools Overseas, NEASC, CIS, Oxford AQA, Cognia, Middle States Association, and AEFE. Compare all 36 by fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
- How much do IB schools in Dubai cost?
- Annual tuition at IB international schools listed in Dubai ranges from about ≈ $2.6K–$24.8K (USD).
- Are there IB boarding schools in Dubai?
- Yes, 2 of the IB international schools listed in Dubai offer boarding.
- Which accreditations do IB schools in Dubai hold?
- Listed IB schools in Dubai hold accreditations including IB, Cambridge International, COBIS, British Schools Overseas, NEASC, CIS, Oxford AQA, Cognia, Middle States Association, and AEFE.