Acceptable schools in Dubai

27 schools listed. Acceptable schools meet minimum standards and are typically the most affordable. Read the most recent inspection report carefully and ask the school about its improvement plan. KHDA paused full inspections in 2024–25 and 2025–26; always read the latest report on the official directory.

Al Maaref American School
Al Safa · American · AED 28,000 to 52,000 a year
Acceptable
Al Sadiq Islamic English School
Bur Dubai · British (NCfE) · AED 12,000 to 22,000 a year
Acceptable
Arab Unity School
Deira · International / other · AED 6,462 to 10,808 a year
Acceptable
Buds Public School
Al Nahda · Indian (CBSE/ICSE) · AED 8,000 to 15,000 a year
Acceptable
Cedar School
Al Warqa’a · British (NCfE) · AED 25,000 to 48,000 a year
Acceptable
Dhruv Global School
International City · Indian (CBSE/ICSE) · AED 9,000 to 16,000 a year
Acceptable
Dubai International Private School Garhoud
Al Garhoud · American · Fees not listed — confirm with the school
Acceptable
Dubai Modern Education School
Deira · International / other · AED 8,000 to 15,000 a year
Acceptable
Dubai Schools Al Barsha
Al Barsha · American · Fees not listed — confirm with the school
Acceptable
Dubai Schools Al Khawaneej
Al Khawaneej · American · Fees not listed — confirm with the school
Acceptable
Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba
Nad Al Sheba · American · Fees not listed — confirm with the school
Acceptable
Durham School Dubai
Silicon Oasis · British (NCfE) · AED 24,000 to 48,000 a year
Acceptable
Emirates National Schools Dubai
Mirdif · International / other · AED 20,000 to 38,000 a year
Acceptable
GEMS Albarsha National School
Al Barsha · International / other · AED 10,000 to 20,000 a year
Acceptable
Gulf Model School
Al Garhoud · International / other · AED 11,000 to 22,000 a year
Acceptable
H.H.Sheikh Rashid Pakistani School
Al Quoz · International / other · AED 7,000 to 12,000 a year
Acceptable
International Academic School
Al Qusais · American · AED 18,000 to 35,000 a year
Acceptable
Little Flower English School
Bur Dubai · Indian (CBSE/ICSE) · AED 9,000 to 17,000 a year
Acceptable
North American International School
Al Garhoud · American · AED 22,000 to 42,000 a year
Acceptable
Oak Tree Primary School
JLT · British (NCfE) · AED 26,000 to 50,000 a year
Acceptable
Pace Modern British School
International City · British (NCfE) · AED 14,000 to 26,000 a year
Acceptable
School of Modern Skills
Academic City · British (NCfE) · AED 24,000 to 46,000 a year
Acceptable
The International School of Choueifat
Al Sufouh · British (NCfE) · AED 21,896 to 41,906 a year
Acceptable
The International School of Choueifat DIP
Dubai Investments Park · American · Fees not listed — confirm with the school
Acceptable
The Philippine School Dubai
Al Quoz · International / other · AED 10,000 to 20,000 a year
Acceptable
Vernus International Primary School
Motor City · British (NCfE) · AED 28,000 to 50,000 a year
Acceptable
Woodlem Park School
Al Barsha · Indian (CBSE/ICSE) · AED 12,000 to 24,000 a year
Acceptable

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