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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 234 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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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 - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 69,625
to: Dirham 105,288
Reviews
(1 review)

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 - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 54,204
to: Dirham 76,952
Reviews
(12 reviews)

Best 20 IB International Schools in United Arab Emirates

Out of a total of 53 IB International Schools in United Arab Emirates (and 254 total International Schools in United Arab Emirates)

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

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
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 20,950
to: Dirham 49,800

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)

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 - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 39,478
to: Dirham 70,630

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 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 46,350
to: Dirham 84,460

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 - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 32,950
to: Dirham 59,900
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 - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 55,243
to: Dirham 100,256
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

Bateen World Academy

Bateen World Academy opened in September 2011 to provide students with high quality education from the ages of 11 to 18. The school follows the English National curriculum with an international dimension, adapted to meet the needs of students living in Abu Dhabi.
The school's mission is to provide a world-class, holistic, international education for students whilst at the same time ensuring the highest standards of academic achievement.
City
Abu Dhabi
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: Dirham 54,000
to: Dirham 75,310

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
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: Dirham 26,275
to: Dirham 50,350

Uptown International School

A member of Taaleem, Uptown International School (UIS), located in the heart of Mirdif since 2005, is a highly reputed and certified International Baccalaureate (IB) World School catering to students from 6 months old to 18 years old. UIS was proud to be rated "Very Good” with “Outstanding” features in our latest KHDA inspection. Our mission is to encourage curiosity, creativity, and independence through an exciting, rich, engaging learning experience. At UIS, our students are at the heart of everything we do. We have built a safe and nurturing environment to ensure our community's well-being is always supported. We are proud to have been finalists for the Happiest School in the UAE in 2022. We aim to go one step further in 2023!
City
Dubai - Sharjah - Ajman
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 31,145
to: Dirham 78,420

Ambassador International Academy

Ambassador International Academy is providing the best international learning experience and shaping a future generation of leaders.
City
Dubai - Sharjah - Ajman
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 34,015
to: Dirham 74,500

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 - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 54,129
to: Dirham 104,544

GEMS International School Dubai Hills

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 - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 52,415
to: Dirham 79,488
Reviews
(29 reviews)

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 - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 15,560
to: Dirham 34,400

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

North London Collegiate School Dubai

North London Collegiate School Dubai combines an ambitious academic education with pastoral care that truly values each individual, and a range of extra-curricular activities that caters for all possible interests and talents.
Our education programme supports every child to develop their own unique passions, and to become grounded, self-confident individuals with no limits to their potential. Students and families who aspire to world-class universities will find that we provide a truly enriching educational environment, allowing your child to flourish.
NLCS Dubai is located in the Sobha Hartland development at Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, just three kilometres from the Burj Khalifa and 10 kilometres from District One. NLCS Dubai is an IB World School offering the full International Baccalaureate programme from Pre-Kindergarten through to Grade 12.
City
Dubai - Sharjah - Ajman
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 79,351
to: Dirham 132,905

Sunmarke School

Sunmarke School is a premier educational institution in Dubai. It offers a rigorous, enriched and holistic educational programme emphasising academic excellence and participation in diverse co-curricular, sports and enrichment activities enabling students to achieve outstanding academic, social and personal success.
The school's vision is to develop a truly exceptional school that inspires, empowers and enlightens its students, and enriches the community that it is part of.
Sunmarke offers the National Curriculum for England and the GCSE and A Level programmes of study. From the third year of operation, Sunmarke will become an IB World School and will offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Year 12 and 13.
As part of Fortes Education, Sunmarke School imparts knowledge and skills so students can develop their character, personal leadership, enterprise and work ethic, and values so they create their own success as confident, principled and dynamic individuals in the world.
City
Dubai - Sharjah - Ajman
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 53,040
to: Dirham 88,538

Emirates International School Meadows

Conveniently located in the heart of the beautiful Meadows community within easy access of the Lakes and Dubai Marina developments, Emirates International School - Meadows officially opened its doors on 10th September 2005, initially for children from KG 2 to Year 10 (4 to 14 years). The school now provides quality international education for more than 1655 students from Early Years 1 to Year 13 (3 to 18 years).
City
Dubai - Sharjah - Ajman
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 28,990
to: Dirham 85,976

GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi

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

Greenfield International School

Greenfield International School is a Taaleem school and one of Dubai’s leading IB schools authorised to offer all four IB programmes for students aged 2-18 years. At Greenfield, we strive to build a world-class IB Continuum School recognised for its strong academic ethos and outstanding quality of teaching and learning.
City
Dubai - Sharjah - Ajman
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 34,470
to: Dirham 82,865
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Summary

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

  1. German International School Sharjah
  2. American Gulf School
  3. Collegiate International School
  4. International Concept for Education
  5. American International School in Abu Dhabi
  6. Kent College Dubai
  7. Ajman Academy
  8. Bateen World Academy
  9. Abu Dhabi International School
  10. Uptown International School
  11. Ambassador International Academy
  12. Jumeirah English Speaking School
  13. GEMS International School Dubai Hills
  14. Al Najah Private School
  15. Emirates International School Jumeirah
  16. North London Collegiate School Dubai
  17. Sunmarke School
  18. Emirates International School Meadows
  19. GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi
  20. Greenfield International School

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How Many International Schools are there in United Arab Emirates?

There are 254 international schools in United Arab Emirates. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in United Arab Emirates?
Curriculum International schools
British 149  
American 60  
IB 53  
Indian 19  
UAE 8  
Other 31  

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

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 247  
French 8  
German 4  
Arabic 2  
Spanish 1  

Among these, there are 6 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 49,935. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price Dirham 6,000
Avg. price Dirham 49,935
Max. price Dirham 134,000
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
Dirham 6,000 to Dirham 17,499 16  
Dirham 17,500 to Dirham 28,999 41  
Dirham 29,000 to Dirham 40,499 49  
Dirham 40,500 to Dirham 51,999 28  
Dirham 52,000 to Dirham 63,499 37  
Dirham 63,500 to Dirham 74,999 33  
Dirham 75,000 to Dirham 86,499 27  
Dirham 86,500 to Dirham 97,999 8  
Dirham 98,000 to Dirham 109,499 6  
Dirham 109,500 to Dirham 120,999 1  
Dirham 121,000 to Dirham 132,499 0  
Dirham 132,500 to Dirham 143,999 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 58  
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 1599 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
50 to 449 15  
450 to 849 36  
850 to 1,249 38  
1,250 to 1,649 33  
1,650 to 2,049 29  
2,050 to 2,449 12  
2,450 to 2,849 8  
2,850 to 3,249 6  
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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