Outstanding schools in Dubai

22 schools listed. These schools hold KHDA's highest rating from the last full inspection cycle (2023–24). Expect competitive admissions and waiting lists. KHDA paused full inspections in 2024–25 and 2025–26; always read the latest report on the official directory.

• Deira International School

  Festival City · IB · AED 44,616 to 89,889 a year

  Outstanding
• Dubai British School Emirates Hills

  Emirates Hills · British (NCfE) · AED 53,027 to 79,541 a year

  Outstanding
• Dubai British School Jumeirah Park

  Jumeirah Park · British (NCfE) · AED 55,350 to 83,015 a year

  Outstanding
• Dubai College

  Al Sufouh · British (NCfE) · AED 97,415 to 110,305 a year

  Outstanding
• Dubai English Speaking College

  Oud Metha · British (NCfE) · AED 84,325 to 90,633 a year

  Outstanding
• Dubai English Speaking School

  Oud Metha · British (NCfE) · AED 43,084 to 53,320 a year

  Outstanding
• Dubai International Academy

  Emirates Hills · IB · AED 44,979 to 79,696 a year

  Outstanding
• GEMS Dubai American Academy

  Al Barsha · American · AED 65,000 to 95,000 a year

  Outstanding
• GEMS Jumeira Primary School

  Jumeirah · British (NCfE) · AED 44,200 to 55,714 a year

  Outstanding
• GEMS Modern Academy

  Nad Al Sheba · Indian (CBSE/ICSE) · AED 30,000 to 41,000 a year

  Outstanding
• GEMS Wellington International School

  Al Sufouh · British (NCfE) · AED 47,527 to 103,399 a year

  Outstanding
• Horizon English School

  Al Safa · British (NCfE) · AED 43,849 to 58,825 a year

  Outstanding
• Jumeirah College

  Umm Suqeim · British (NCfE) · AED 78,946 to 98,681 a year

  Outstanding
• Jumeirah English Speaking School

  Jumeirah · British (NCfE) · AED 54,131 to 65,098 a year

  Outstanding
• Jumeirah English Speaking School Arabian Ranches

  Arabian Ranches · British (NCfE) · AED 54,130 to 105,607 a year

  Outstanding
• Kings School Al Barsha

  Al Barsha · British (NCfE) · AED 54,000 to 98,000 a year

  Outstanding
• Kings School Dubai

  Umm Suqeim · British (NCfE) · AED 47,179 to 71,801 a year

  Outstanding
• Lycée Français International Pompidou

  Oud Metha · French · AED 35,000 to 65,000 a year

  Outstanding
• Nord Anglia International School Dubai

  Al Barsha · British (NCfE) · AED 69,625 to 105,288 a year

  Outstanding
• Repton School Dubai

  Nad Al Sheba · British (NCfE) · AED 57,178 to 102,753 a year

  Outstanding
• Safa Community School

  Jumeirah · British (NCfE) · AED 54,437 to 89,440 a year

  Outstanding
• Victory Heights Primary School

  Dubai Sports City · British (NCfE) · AED 36,000 to 52,000 a year

  Outstanding

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