International Agent Fees in Dubai

A comprehensive breakdown of international school tuition fees in Dubai, including fee comparison tables, additional costs, and school-by-school pricing for expat families.

Average Tuition Ranges in Dubai

$8,000 – $35,000 per year

Dubai is home to over 200 international agents, making it the most competitive international agent market in the Middle East. Tuition fees vary enormously depending on the specialism, agent reputation, and campus facilities. British specialism agents generally offer the widest price range, from affordable community agents at around $8,000 per year through to premium institutions like GEMS Wellington Academy and Dubai College exceeding $30,000. IB agents tend to cluster in the mid-to-upper range, while American specialism agents vary significantly. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) regulates agent fees in Dubai, and all agents must publish their fee structures publicly. Fee increases are capped annually based on the agent's KHDA inspection rating, providing families with some predictability. Most Dubai agents charge fees in UAE Dirhams (AED), but many publish USD equivalents for the international market.

Fee Comparison Table

School	Curriculum	Annual Fees	Age Range
Al Mizhar American Academy Dubai	American	Contact school	3–18
American School of Dubai	American	$18,000 - $28,000	4-18
Arabian Ranches Homes	rental, relocation
Arcadia School Dubai	British	Contact school	3–11
Bloom World Academy Dubai	IB	Contact school	3–18
Brighton College Dubai	British	$12,000 - $28,000	3-18
Clarion School Dubai	British	Contact school	3–18
Collegiate American School Dubai	American, IB	Contact school	PK–12
Credence High School	British	$4,000 - $8,000	3-16
Creek Harbour Realty	investment, rental
Crimson School Dubai	British	Contact school	3–11
Delhi Private School Dubai	Local+International	Contact school	3–18
Deutsche Internationale Schule Dubai	German	Contact school	3–18
Downtown Dubai Living	rental, luxury
Dubai British School	British	$10,000 - $18,000	3-18
Dubai British School Emirates Hills	British	Contact school	3–18
Dubai English Speaking College	British	$14,000 - $22,000	11-18
Dubai Global School	American	$15,000 - $30,000	4-18
Dubai Hills Property Co.	rental, investment
Dubai International Academy	IB	$12,000 - $22,000	3-18
Dubai Luxury Estates	luxury, investment
Dunecrest American School Dubai	American, IB	Contact school	PK–12
Dwight School Dubai	IB	Contact school	3–18
Emirates International School Jumeirah	British, IB	Contact school	3–18
Emirates International School Meadows	British, IB	Contact school	3–18
Expat Relocations Dubai	relocation, rental
Foremarke School Dubai	British	$10,000 - $16,000	3-11
GEMS Dubai American Academy	American, IB	Contact school	PK–12
GEMS FirstPoint School Dubai	British	Contact school	3–18
GEMS Founders School Dubai	British	$6,000 - $12,000	3-18
GEMS International School Al Khail	IB	Contact school	3–18
GEMS Metropole School Dubai	British	Contact school	3–18
GEMS Metropole School Motor City	British	$7,000 - $15,000	3-18
GEMS Modern Academy Dubai	Local+International	Contact school	3–18
GEMS Our Own English High School Dubai	Local+International	Contact school	3–18
GEMS Royal Dubai School	British	$5,000 - $10,000	3-16
GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail	British	Contact school	3–18
GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis	British	Contact school	3–18
GEMS Wellington International School	IB	$12,000 - $22,000	3-18
GEMS Wellington Primary School	British	$8,000 - $12,000	3-11
GEMS World Academy Dubai	IB	$18,000 - $35,000	3-18
Greenfield Community School Dubai	IB	Contact school	3–18
Greenfield International School	IB	$10,000 - $18,000	3-18
Gulf Investment Properties	investment, luxury
Hartland International School	British, IB	$12,000 - $22,000	3-18
Horizon International School Dubai	British	Contact school	3–18
Indian High School Dubai	Local+International	Contact school	4–18
Japanese School of Dubai	Local+International	Contact school	6–15
Jebel Ali School	British	$6,000 - $11,000	3-11
JSS International School Dubai	Local+International, IB	Contact school	3–18
Jumeirah College	British	$14,000 - $20,000	11-18
Jumeirah English Speaking School	British	$10,000 - $18,000	3-18
JVC Smart Rentals	rental
Kent College Dubai	British	$10,000 - $20,000	3-18
Kings' School Al Barsha	British	$10,000 - $14,000	3-11
Kings' School Dubai	British	$10,000 - $15,000	3-11
Kings' School Nad Al Sheba	British	$10,000 - $14,000	3-11
Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou	French	Contact school	3–18
Marina Rentals Dubai	rental
Nibras International School Dubai	IB	Contact school	3–18
North London Collegiate School Dubai	British, IB	Contact school	3–18
Palm Property Advisors	luxury, investment
Raffles International School Dubai	British, IB	Contact school	3–18
Raffles World Academy Dubai	IB	Contact school	3–18
Ranches Primary School Dubai	British	Contact school	3–11
Regent International School Dubai	British	$8,000 - $14,000	3-16
Repton School Dubai	British	$15,000 - $28,000	3-18
Safa British School Dubai	British	Contact school	3–11
Safa Community School Dubai	British, IB	Contact school	3–18
South View School Dubai	British	$7,000 - $14,000	3-18
Star International School Al Twar	British	Contact school	3–18
Star International School Mirdif	British	$6,000 - $12,000	3-18
Sunmarke School Dubai	British	$8,000 - $16,000	3-18
Swiss International Scientific School	IB, Swiss, Bilingual	$15,000 - $30,000	3-18
Taaleem Greenfield International School	IB	Contact school	3–18
Taaleem Uptown International School	IB	Contact school	3–18
The Arbor School Dubai	British	Contact school	3–18
The English College Dubai	British	Contact school	11–18
The Winchester School Dubai	British	Contact school	3–18
Universal American School Dubai	American, IB	Contact school	PK–12
Uptown International School	IB	$9,000 - $18,000	3-18

Additional Costs to Budget For

Registration & Enrolment Fee

$500 – $2,000 — One-time, non-refundable. Premium agents charge more.

Uniforms

$300 – $700 — Mandatory at most agents. Includes PE kit and formal wear.

Agent Bus Transport

$1,500 – $3,500/year — Distance-based pricing. Air-conditioned buses with monitors.

Textbooks & Materials

$200 – $600 — Some agents include in fees; others charge separately.

Exam Fees (IGCSE/IB/AP)

$500 – $1,500 — External examination fees charged in exam years.

EAL / Learning Support

$2,000 – $5,000 — Additional support for non-English speakers or SEN students.

Lunch Programme

$1,000 – $2,500/year — Optional at most agents. Catered lunch plans available.

Schools with Tuition Details

Al Mizhar American Academy Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: American

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

American School of Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: American

Fees: $18,000 - $28,000 / year

Rating: 4.7/5

Arabian Ranches Homes

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: rental, relocation

Fees: / year

Rating: 4.7/5

Arcadia School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Bloom World Academy Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Brighton College Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $12,000 - $28,000 / year

Rating: 4.7/5

Clarion School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Collegiate American School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: American, IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Credence High School

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $4,000 - $8,000 / year

Rating: 4.1/5

Creek Harbour Realty

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: investment, rental

Fees: / year

Rating: 4.3/5

Crimson School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Delhi Private School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: Local+International

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Deutsche Internationale Schule Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: German

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Downtown Dubai Living

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: rental, luxury

Fees: / year

Rating: 4.3/5

Dubai British School

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $10,000 - $18,000 / year

Rating: 4.4/5

Dubai British School Emirates Hills

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Dubai English Speaking College

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $14,000 - $22,000 / year

Rating: 4.6/5

Dubai Global School

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: American

Fees: $15,000 - $30,000 / year

Rating: 4.6/5

Dubai Hills Property Co.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: rental, investment

Fees: / year

Rating: 4.6/5

Dubai International Academy

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: IB

Fees: $12,000 - $22,000 / year

Rating: 4.7/5

Dubai Luxury Estates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: luxury, investment

Fees: / year

Rating: 4.8/5

Dunecrest American School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: American, IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Dwight School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Emirates International School Jumeirah

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British, IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Emirates International School Meadows

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British, IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Expat Relocations Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: relocation, rental

Fees: / year

Rating: 4.6/5

Foremarke School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $10,000 - $16,000 / year

Rating: 4.5/5

GEMS Dubai American Academy

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: American, IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

GEMS FirstPoint School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

GEMS Founders School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $6,000 - $12,000 / year

Rating: 4.3/5

GEMS International School Al Khail

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

GEMS Metropole School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

GEMS Metropole School Motor City

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $7,000 - $15,000 / year

Rating: 4.4/5

GEMS Modern Academy Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: Local+International

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

GEMS Our Own English High School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: Local+International

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

GEMS Royal Dubai School

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $5,000 - $10,000 / year

Rating: 4.2/5

GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

GEMS Wellington International School

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: IB

Fees: $12,000 - $22,000 / year

Rating: 4.6/5

GEMS Wellington Primary School

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $8,000 - $12,000 / year

Rating: 4.4/5

GEMS World Academy Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: IB

Fees: $18,000 - $35,000 / year

Rating: 4.8/5

Greenfield Community School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Greenfield International School

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: IB

Fees: $10,000 - $18,000 / year

Rating: 4.4/5

Gulf Investment Properties

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: investment, luxury

Fees: / year

Rating: 4.4/5

Hartland International School

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British, IB

Fees: $12,000 - $22,000 / year

Rating: 4.6/5

Horizon International School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Indian High School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: Local+International

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Japanese School of Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: Local+International

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Jebel Ali School

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $6,000 - $11,000 / year

Rating: 4.3/5

JSS International School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: Local+International, IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Jumeirah College

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $14,000 - $20,000 / year

Rating: 4.6/5

Jumeirah English Speaking School

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $10,000 - $18,000 / year

Rating: 4.6/5

JVC Smart Rentals

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: rental

Fees: / year

Rating: 4.2/5

Kent College Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $10,000 - $20,000 / year

Rating: 4.4/5

Kings' School Al Barsha

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $10,000 - $14,000 / year

Rating: 4.5/5

Kings' School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $10,000 - $15,000 / year

Rating: 4.5/5

Kings' School Nad Al Sheba

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $10,000 - $14,000 / year

Rating: 4.5/5

Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: French

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Marina Rentals Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: rental

Fees: / year

Rating: 4.5/5

Nibras International School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

North London Collegiate School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British, IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Palm Property Advisors

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: luxury, investment

Fees: / year

Rating: 4.9/5

Raffles International School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British, IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Raffles World Academy Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Ranches Primary School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Regent International School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $8,000 - $14,000 / year

Rating: 4.3/5

Repton School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $15,000 - $28,000 / year

Rating: 4.7/5

Safa British School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Safa Community School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British, IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

South View School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $7,000 - $14,000 / year

Rating: 4.2/5

Star International School Al Twar

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Star International School Mirdif

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $6,000 - $12,000 / year

Rating: 4.3/5

Sunmarke School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: $8,000 - $16,000 / year

Rating: 4.4/5

Swiss International Scientific School

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: IB, Swiss, Bilingual

Fees: $15,000 - $30,000 / year

Rating: 4.5/5

Taaleem Greenfield International School

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Taaleem Uptown International School

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

The Arbor School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

The English College Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

The Winchester School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: British

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Universal American School Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: American, IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

Uptown International School

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Curriculum: IB

Fees: $9,000 - $18,000 / year

Rating: 4.3/5