15 of the most affordable schools in Dubai have annual tuition costs of less than Dh14,000.

As Dubai’s educational landscape evolves, the task of finding a school that meshes affordability with quality becomes a priority for numerous parents. With the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) allowing a fee hike of up to 5.2% across numerous private institutes, identifying cost-effective schooling options is more crucial than ever. Thankfully, the KHDA’s comprehensive fact sheets on fees offer a beacon of hope for those looking to make educated choices without draining their wallets.

Here, we shine a light on some of Dubai’s most economically viable schools, perfect for parents scouting top-notch education that doesn’t stretch the budget too thin. Based on KHDA’s 2023-2024 publications, this curated list points you towards institutions where quality and affordability meet.

Iranian Salman Farsi Boys School

• Annual Fees: Dh2,546 (Grade 1) to Dh3,845 (Grade 12)
• Curriculum: Iranian
• Founding Year: 2000
• KHDA Rating: Acceptable
• Location: Al Qusais First

Crescent English School

• Annual Fees: Dh3,954 (KG1) to Dh10,280 (Grade 12)
• Curriculum: Indian
• Founding Year: 1984
• KHDA Rating: Acceptable
• Location: Al Qusais First

Little Flower English School Dubai

• Annual Fees: Dh4,004 (KG1) to Dh4,288 (Grade 6)
• Curriculum: Indian
• Founding Year: 1984
• KHDA Rating: Acceptable
• Location: Hor Al Anz

Gulf Model School

• Annual Fees: Dh4,490 (KG1) to Dh7,580 (Grade 12)
• Curriculum: Indian
• Founding Year: 1982
• KHDA Rating: Acceptable
• Location: Muhaisnah First

The Central School

• Annual Fees: Dh4,278 (KG1) to Dh7,701 (Grade 12)
• Curriculum: Indian
• Founding Year: 1981
• KHDA Rating: Acceptable
• Location: Al Nahda Second

New Indian Model School

• Annual Fees: Dh4,697 (KG1) to Dh7,766 (Grade 12)
• Curriculum: Indian
• Founding Year: 1980
• KHDA Rating: Good
• Location: Al Garhoud

English Language Private School

• Annual Fees: Dh4,312 (FS2) to Dh11,321 (Year 13)
• Curriculum: UK
• Founding Year: 1982
• KHDA Rating: Acceptable
• Location: Umm Hurair First

Al Sadiq Islamic English School

• Annual Fees: Dh5,567 (FS2) to Dh10,150 (Year 11)
• Curriculum: UK
• Founding Year: 1989
• KHDA Rating: Acceptable
• Location: Al Qusais First

Elite English School

• Annual Fees: Dh5,414 (KG1) to Dh11,736 (Grade 12)
• Curriculum: Indian
• Founding Year: 1993
• KHDA Rating: Acceptable
• Location: Deira

Gulf Indian High School

• Annual Fees: Dh5,033 (KG1) to Dh9,161 (Grade 12)
• Curriculum: Indian
• Founding Year: 1979
• KHDA Rating: Good
• Location: Al Garhoud

Grammar School

• Annual Fees: Dh5,125 (FS1) to Dh6,954 (Year 13)
• Curriculum: UK
• Founding Year: 1974
• KHDA Rating: Acceptable
• Location: Al Garhoud

United International Private School

• Annual Fees: Dh6,229 (KG1) to Dh13,310 (Grade 12)
• Curriculum: Philippine
• Founding Year: 1992
• KHDA Rating: Acceptable
• Location: Muhaisnah First

Al Eman Educational EST

• Annual Fees: Dh6,000 (KG1) to Dh8,939 (Grade 9)
• Curriculum: Ministry of Education
• Founding Year: 1973
• KHDA Rating: Acceptable
• Location: Al Rashidiya

Arab Unity School

• Annual Fees: Dh6,504 (FS1) to Dh11,121 (Year 13)
• Curriculum: UK
• Founding Year: 1975
• KHDA Rating: Acceptable
• Location: A Mizhar First

Pakistan Educational Academy

• Annual Fees: Dh6,644 (KG1) to Dh8,702 (Grade 12)
• Curriculum: Pakistani
• Founding Year: 1983
• KHDA Rating: Acceptable
• Location: Umm Hurair