Dubai has confirmed 23 private schools as “outstanding” for the 2023-2024 inspection cycle, the highest rating given by the Information and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
The results show strong performance in the quality of teaching, leadership, student health and overall educational outcomes, giving parents a clear benchmark of the Emirate’s top institutions.
Fees for private schools in Dubai vary according to Curriculum, institutions and year group, with a year’s tuition in elite schools usually from primary to upper secondary levels.
The rating cycle coincides with the continued growth in the education sector in Dubai, with the emergence of private schools and the number of schools that are emerging to meet the needs of Emirati families.
For the 2024-25 academic year, enrollment increased by 6 percent, bringing the total number of students to 387,441 in 227 private schools.
Ten private schools were opened during the period, part of a wider plan to grow under the Emirate’s long-term plan. The student body pursues around 17 different curricula, reflecting Dubai’s ethnic diversity and educational preferences.
Below is a list of the most prominent Dubai schools along with the type of curriculum and the grades of consultation per year:
| The name of the school | They are dumb | 2024/25 Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Gems Modern Academy | Indian / IB | 3941 |
| GEMS Dubai American Academy – Dubai Branch | – In America | 3320 |
| Lycee Francais International | French | 3131 |
| Kings School Al Barsha LLC | Sec | 3053 |
| North Anglia International School LLC | UK – UK / Ib | In 2944 |
| GEMS Wellington International School – Dubai Branch | UK / IB | 2907 |
| Dubai International Academy LLC | International Baccalaureate | 2744 |
| Reton School | UK / IB | 2621 |
| SAFA Community School | UK / IB | 2560 |
| Dubai British School Jumeirah Park | Sec | 2142 |
| Deira International School | UK – UK / Ib | 2034 |
| Dubai English speaking in college | Sec | In 1863 |
| Jumeirah English speaking school (br) | UK – International Baccalaureate | In 1814 |
| Jumeirah College | Sec | 1463 |
| GEMS Jumeira Primary School – Dubai Branch | Sec | 1443 |
| Horizons English School LLC | Sec | 1379 |
| Dubai British School | Sec | 1205 |
| Kings School Dubai LLC | Sec | 1157 |
| Dubai College | Sec | 1112 |
| Victory Heights Primary School llc | Sec | 1040 |
| Dubai English speaking school | Sec | 1011 |
| Jumeirah English speaking school | Sec | 755 |
| Lycee Francais International Georges POORPOU School od Meta | French | 399 |
These schools show a cross-section of the most sought-after curriculum, including British, American, ib, Indian and French programs. Khda’s acquisition shows that Dubai’s private sector continues to mature, with strong competition between top tier institutions and rising standards in the sector.
KHDA notes that the continued expansion of education provision gives families more choice than ever before, contributing to Dubai’s position as one of the most dynamic international school markets in the world.
Find the full list of schools and their ratings on the KHDA website.
