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Below, we have compiled the top 20 IB international schools in United Arab Emirates according to our users. However, there are another 223 schools to choose from in the country. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in the city of your choosing based on your requirements.

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The British International School Abu Dhabi

Part of the Nord Anglia family, The British International School Abu Dhabi offers a transformational education in a warm, inclusive community, empowering every student to excel, embrace global opportunities, and shape their future.
City
Abu Dhabi
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: Dirham 52,816
to: Dirham 74,980
Reviews
(8 reviews)

Nord Anglia International School Dubai

At NAS Dubai, success is more than achieving outstanding exam results. We go beyond traditional education to offer transformative learning experiences to help students develop skills needed to thrive in a changing world.
City
Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: Dirham 66,302
to: Dirham 100,264
Reviews
(1 review)

Best 20 IB International Schools in United Arab Emirates

Out of a total of 50 IB International Schools in United Arab Emirates (and 243 total International Schools in United Arab Emirates)

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

American Gulf School

Holistic IB Education
City
Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman
Curriculum
American, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 35,540
to: Dirham 75,440
Reviews
(2 reviews)

American International School in Abu Dhabi

The American International School in Abu Dhabi is celebrating its 25th anniversary, having been established in 1995 to provide local and expatriate residents of Abu Dhabi with high quality American education, based on American standards and an international curriculum. AISA received its first accreditation in October 1997 from the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA), and in January 2010 was accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). AISA offers education from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It was the first school to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the UAE and later became the first school in Abu Dhabi to be authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). In keeping with local regulations, the Secondary School is gender segregated.
City
Abu Dhabi
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: Dirham 32,950
to: Dirham 59,900
Reviews
(1 review)

GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi

City
Abu Dhabi
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 55,420
to: Dirham 73,890

Abu Dhabi International School

Abu Dhabi International School is a truly international school that educates students from over 70 nationalities in a familial, friendly, fun yet disciplined environment. The international flavor our school provides is also reflected in the diversity of its academic programs. AIS provides the opportunity for its students to graduate with an American program, the British (IGCSE and A-Levels) program or the International Baccalaureate Programme and join top tier institutions worldwide, such as Harvard, Stanford, Cambridge and the Sorbonne of France as well as regional universities in Lebanon, Egypt and the UAE.
City
Abu Dhabi
Curriculum
IB, American, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: Dirham 32,635
to: Dirham 48,800

Collegiate International School

Collegiate International School is a community school providing a warm and caring atmosphere, for happy students and families .we empower our students with a holistic, rigorous and international education for success in an ever changing world.
City
Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: Dirham 38,572
to: Dirham 69,008

Al Najah Private School

Al Najah Private School was founded in 1987 as a private international school from K-12 with the aim of providing the most comprehensive British curriculum as a college preparatory education to students of all nationalities.
City
Abu Dhabi
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: Dirham 15,100
to: Dirham 33,420

German International School Sharjah

The school is situated in a lush green compound. As it is a small school the atmosphere is very friendly and people care for each other. The teachers support all students so they can reach their best results.
City
Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman
Curriculum
IB, German
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

The British International School Abu Dhabi

Part of the Nord Anglia family, The British International School Abu Dhabi offers a transformational education in a warm, inclusive community, empowering every student to excel, embrace global opportunities, and shape their future.
City
Abu Dhabi
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: Dirham 52,816
to: Dirham 74,980
Reviews
(8 reviews)

GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi

Culture of Kindness is our number 1 school priority. We are recognized as one of the top Health & Wellness schools in Abu Dhabi.
City
Abu Dhabi
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: Dirham 56,370
to: Dirham 78,540
Reviews
(1 review)

Kent College Dubai

Kent College Dubai unlocks the individual potential in each and every child. We provide performance guidance and pathways that are as unique as the pupils that attend this school. By the time pupils graduate from Kent, they are internationally-minded adults that see themselves as global citizens. They are confident in their opinions, have the courage to stand by their convictions, hold previous generations accountable for their actions, and are confident to be catalysts for change into the future. KCD students know that they hold the future in their hands, and they do not shy away from the weight of this responsibility, because they know that they are equipped with all that’s required for life in an ever-changing world; they are agile, curious, empathetic, open-minded, principled, tenacious and brave.
City
Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: Dirham 49,428
to: Dirham 94,980
Reviews
(1 review)

Ajman Academy

Ajman Academy is very much a community in which all members share in each other's learning; be it related to the physical, emotional, social or academic development. At the heart of our vision is inquiry, ownership of learning and the development of the whole child. This means that we as educators model, discuss and assess not only knowledge but skills and attitudes that will enable our students to succeed in an ever-changing future. The physical facilities our school are state of the art and purpose-built to accommodate inquiry-based learning with technology embedded throughout. All classrooms have interactive Ver-tables and Apple-tv to allow students to share directly from their iPads.
City
Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 24,000
to: Dirham 67,850

International Concept for Education

Our school identity embodies a commitment to bilingual French rigor and an international mindset. We prioritize the transfer of language-based skills while fostering a growth mindset among our students. With a focus on maintaining a human-scale environment, where everyone knows and welcomes each other, we prioritize student voice and foster excellent partnerships with families. Our community involvement extends to support internships that allow students to explore the international world in collaboration with local businesses. Additionally, we provide career counseling, organize job fairs for students, and offer international school trips and competition tournaments. Going beyond curricular norms, ICE integrates non-traditional subjects to support the development of cross-curricular skills and learning strategies.
City
Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman
Curriculum
French, IB
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 15
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: Dirham 46,350
to: Dirham 84,460

International Community Schools

The International Community Schools, Abu Dhabi, has a long and enviable reputation in the region for providing high-quality private education for students from KG to Grade 12, in both the British and American curriculums.
Academic standards are accredited by Cambridge International Education and Edexcel (British curriculum), and AdvancED (American Curriculum).
American Curriculum: Al Mushrif, Al Falah and Khalifa City Campus
British Curriculum: City Centre and Khalidiya Campus
City
Abu Dhabi
Curriculum
British, American, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: Dirham 28,101
to: Dirham 57,945

Uptown International School

Truly International School
City
Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: Dirham 30,430
to: Dirham 76,620

Jumeirah English Speaking School

We all want the best for our children, to be happy at school, to achieve the best they can, to attend the best universities, and succeed in their future careers. Our vision of ‘Educating To Make A Difference In The World’ means every action must have a purpose. We are determined that members of our JESS community are responsible for making a positive impact, of any scale, on either a friend, family, movement or oneself. We aim to create an environment that encourages this to occur every day. This ethos is enabled by a powerful culture of nurture and aspiration, underpinned by high expectations and equally high standards. We pride ourselves on our strong relationships between students who are eager to learn, and teachers who are skilled and motivated to make this happen. Our students and teachers inspire each other, and these positive relationships, coupled with purpose and ambition, create an irresistible formula.
City
Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: Dirham 48,330
to: Dirham 99,567

GEMS International School Al Khail

GEMS International School Al Khail prides itself on its strong multicultural community, bringing together students and teachers many different nationalities and promoting Global Citizenship as one of our core values. GIS is an IB all-through school, offering PYP, MYP, DP and CP. We are a Center of Excellence for aviation, aeronautics and space, which offers a really thorough STEAM+ experience for all ages. Student leadership and opportunities abound at GIS and our students drive many initiatives here and across the GEMS network. Through critical thinking and service learning, our students aspire to become philanthropic leaders of the future.
City
Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: Dirham 51,212
to: Dirham 77,663
Reviews
(29 reviews)

Aspen Heights British School

Aspen Heights British school provides a supportive and engaging international environment, enabling your child to flourish and mature into highly skilled, resilient and caring global citizens. Your child will be inspired by the school's exciting and creative curriculum, interwoven with opportunities to explore its incredible locality through environmental themes.
Aspen Heights is a school where children thrive in all areas of learning; working collaboratively with their peers, developing memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
City
Abu Dhabi
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: Dirham 37,100
to: Dirham 63,620

Dar Al Marefa Private School

Dar Al Marefa offers a bilingual education in Arabic and English with a strong emphasis on the respect of local culture and values. The school's highly qualified teaching staff challenges its students to be active learners, while the educational programs and classroom practices involve team-working collaboratively and inquiry-based learning in order to fully engage our students and help them reach their full potential.
Dar Al Marefa is an IB Diploma school.
City
Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman
Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, Arabic
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 39,917
to: Dirham 81,880

Emirates International School Jumeirah

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. Founded in 1991, EIS Jumeirah was the first IB School in the region.
City
Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 38,636
to: Dirham 81,872

American Community School of Abu Dhabi

At ACS we have created a community of learners who feel a sense of belonging. We offer a personalized education, which prepares our culturally diverse student body for a life-long commitment to learning, service and global citizenship. The faculty at ACS supports each student in their quest for academic excellence, artistic and athletic expression and international understanding. Our challenging and diverse programs provide our students with an excellent American education that has a global perspective.
The ACS community is unified around several core values: curiosity, compassion, courage and integrity.
City
Abu Dhabi
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: Dirham 54,092
to: Dirham 94,794
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Summary

What are the best IB international schools in United Arab Emirates?

  1. American Gulf School
  2. American International School in Abu Dhabi
  3. GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi
  4. Abu Dhabi International School
  5. Collegiate International School
  6. Al Najah Private School
  7. German International School Sharjah
  8. The British International School Abu Dhabi
  9. GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi
  10. Kent College Dubai
  11. Ajman Academy
  12. International Concept for Education
  13. International Community Schools
  14. Uptown International School
  15. Jumeirah English Speaking School
  16. GEMS International School Al Khail
  17. Aspen Heights British School
  18. Dar Al Marefa Private School
  19. Emirates International School Jumeirah
  20. American Community School of Abu Dhabi

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How Many International Schools are there in United Arab Emirates?

There are 243 international schools in United Arab Emirates. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in United Arab Emirates?
Curriculum International schools
British 139  
American 56  
IB 50  
Indian 19  
UAE 8  
Other 30  

Additionally, there are 3 boarding schools in United Arab Emirates.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 237  
French 6  
German 3  
Arabic 2  
Spanish 1  
Other 1  

Among these, there are 4 bilingual schools in United Arab Emirates.

How Much do International Schools cost in United Arab Emirates?

The average price of international schools in United Arab Emirates is Dirham 48,390. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price Dirham 5,850
Avg. price Dirham 48,390
Max. price Dirham 134,000
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
Dirham 5,500 to Dirham 16,999 14  
Dirham 17,000 to Dirham 28,499 41  
Dirham 28,500 to Dirham 39,999 46  
Dirham 40,000 to Dirham 51,499 34  
Dirham 51,500 to Dirham 62,999 31  
Dirham 63,000 to Dirham 74,499 29  
Dirham 74,500 to Dirham 85,999 24  
Dirham 86,000 to Dirham 97,499 10  
Dirham 97,500 to Dirham 108,999 2  
Dirham 109,000 to Dirham 120,499 1  
Dirham 120,500 to Dirham 131,999 0  
Dirham 132,000 to Dirham 143,499 1  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in United Arab Emirates?

The average class size of international schools in United Arab Emirates is 22.5 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
10 to 14 2  
15 to 19 11  
20 to 24 55  
25 to 29 33  
30 to 34 2  
35 to 39 1  

How big are the schools in United Arab Emirates (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in United Arab Emirates is 1602 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
50 to 449 14  
450 to 849 35  
850 to 1,249 40  
1,250 to 1,649 29  
1,650 to 2,049 28  
2,050 to 2,449 12  
2,450 to 2,849 9  
2,850 to 3,249 5  
3,250 to 3,649 5  
3,650 to 4,049 4  
4,050 to 4,449 1  
4,450 to 4,849 2  
4,850 to 5,249 2  
5,250 to 5,649 1  
5,650 to 6,049 0  
6,050 to 6,449 1  
6,450 to 6,849 1  

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