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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.
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)

Best 10 IB International Schools in Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman

Out of a total of 37 IB International Schools in Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman (and 171 total International Schools in Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman)

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

American Gulf School

Holistic IB Education
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)

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.
Curriculum
IB, German
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

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.
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 39,478
to: Dirham 70,630

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.
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.
Curriculum
French, IB
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 46,350
to: Dirham 84,460

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.
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)

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!
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 31,145
to: Dirham 78,420

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).
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 28,990
to: Dirham 85,976

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.
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.
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 38,636
to: Dirham 81,872
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Summary

What are the best IB international schools in Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman?

  1. American Gulf School
  2. German International School Sharjah
  3. Collegiate International School
  4. Ajman Academy
  5. International Concept for Education
  6. Kent College Dubai
  7. Uptown International School
  8. Emirates International School Meadows
  9. Dar Al Marefa Private School
  10. Emirates International School Jumeirah

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171 International Schools in Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman

How Many International Schools are there in Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman?

There are 171 international schools in Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman?
Curriculum International schools
British 104  
IB 37  
American 35  
Indian 14  
UAE 5  
Other 15  

Additionally, there are 3 boarding schools in Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 169  
French 4  
German 2  
Arabic 1  

Among these, there are 3 bilingual schools in Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman.

How Much do International Schools cost in Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman?

The average price of international schools in Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman is Dirham 51,324. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price Dirham 6,000
Avg. price Dirham 51,324
Max. price Dirham 134,000
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
Dirham 6,000 to Dirham 21,499 24  
Dirham 21,500 to Dirham 36,999 37  
Dirham 37,000 to Dirham 52,499 22  
Dirham 52,500 to Dirham 67,999 38  
Dirham 68,000 to Dirham 83,499 29  
Dirham 83,500 to Dirham 98,999 11  
Dirham 99,000 to Dirham 114,499 4  
Dirham 114,500 to Dirham 129,999 1  
Dirham 130,000 to Dirham 145,499 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 Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman?

The average class size of international schools in Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman is 22.5 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
10 to 14 2  
15 to 19 7  
20 to 24 33  
25 to 29 18  
30 to 34 1  
35 to 39 1  

How big are the schools in Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman is 1571 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
50 to 499 13  
500 to 949 25  
950 to 1,399 29  
1,400 to 1,849 17  
1,850 to 2,299 20  
2,300 to 2,749 6  
2,750 to 3,199 7  
3,200 to 3,649 2  
3,650 to 4,099 4  
4,100 to 4,549 1  
4,550 to 4,999 1  
5,000 to 5,449 1  
5,450 to 5,899 1  

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