Dubai · Comparison
International schools in Dubai: a shortlist by family need
Compare named Dubai schools by curriculum, cost, learning support and entry point, using inspection reports and dated results.
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01DubaiCompare Dubai schools by curriculum, fees, inspection findings and commute.02Abu DhabiUnderstand ADEK inspection ratings, tuition and whether an island or mainland campus suits your commute.03SingaporeExplore Singapore’s British, American and IB schools, their fees and admission requirements.04RiyadhCompare established and newly opening Riyadh schools, and check places in your child’s year group.05JeddahExplore Jeddah’s British and American schools, fee schedules and application requirements.
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For the questions expat parents ask each other
Understand application dates, school costs, debentures and inspection ratings before deciding where to apply.
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International schools in Singapore: a shortlist by family need
Compare named Singapore schools by curriculum, cost, learning support and entry point before you contact admissions.
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International school application dates and planning checklist
Application windows for Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Doha and Muscat, document checklists, mid-year entry and a 12-month countdown.
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International school fees compared: what a Year-7 place costs in 14 expat cities
Compare dated tuition figures across 14 cities, then account for joining fees, transport and other additional costs.
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Hong Kong school debentures: costs and admission priority
Compare school debenture costs, admission priority, refund conditions and alternatives to buying a debenture.
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KHDA ratings explained: what Dubai school grades mean in 2026
Understand the dates and scope of Dubai school inspections, and how to use a report when comparing schools.
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Saudi Arabia, Vision 2030 and your child’s schooling
Understand the regional-headquarters programme, new school openings, VAT and planned developments affecting relocating families.
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IB vs British vs American: choosing a curriculum as an expat family
Compare qualifications, subject choices and transfer requirements before choosing a school programme.
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Read about each school’s programme, admissions and costs, then use the suggested questions to prepare for a visit.
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Dubai College
A selective, not-for-profit British secondary school. Year 7 is the main entry, and new families should read about the AED 30,000 debenture and the dated fees.
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Tanglin Trust School
Tanglin’s English National Curriculum for ages 3–18, a Sixth Form offering both A Level and the IB Diploma, and the joining fees new families pay.
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UWC South East Asia
UWCSEA’s two campuses, boarding for Grade 8 and above now and Grade 9 and above from August 2027, and scholarships awarded through national committees.
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Hong Kong International School
American schooling at Repulse Bay and Tai Tam, with admission priorities and optional debentures explained.
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Repton School Dubai
Repton’s British curriculum for ages 3–18, day and boarding options, and admissions at its Nad Al Sheba campus.
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Singapore American School
The American curriculum at SAS in Woodlands, and how its four admission priority lanes work alongside the grade-by-grade space chart.
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