One of the biggest decisions a parent will face is deciding where their child goes to school and there are so many questions that need answering:
“Will my child be happy there?”, “What are the fees?”, “What transport do they offer?”, “What educational programs are on offer?” and many more.
One of the biggest decisions a parent will face is deciding where their child goes to school and there are so many questions that need answering: “Will my child be happy there?”, “What are the fees?”, “What transport do they offer?”, “What educational programs are on offer?” and many more.
We at Allsopp and Allsopp have recommended some schools in some of our most sold areas.
There are so many fantastic areas in Dubai that families can move into and settle down with a school close by, one of those is Emirates Living, which is a very trendy residential area in Dubai where families have a choice to move into beautiful villas, townhouses or apartments.
The community is broken up into 4 residential projects, Emirates Hills, The Meadows, The Lakes, and The Springs. The wholesome community consists of plenty of social areas to keep you and your family entertained, for example, there are parks where there is plenty of greenery so your children can play, shopping centres, swimming pools and it’s close to schools like Dubai British School, Emirates International School, Regent International School, and Dubai International Academy.
Dubai British School
Location: The Springs

Dubai British School is a small and friendly school located in The Springs. It has contemporary facilities including a pottery studio, art and design studio, an auditorium with stadium seating, two music rooms, and many more thrilling extracurricular activities.
The school has a contract with Arab Falcon Bus Rental which is an exceptionally qualified transportation company and a helper is assigned to each bus, the bus fee does need to be paid in two cheques, the first is due on the 1st September for months September to January and the second will be due on 1st February for months February through until June.
Dubai British School Tuition Fees for 2016-2017 Academic Year
Year Groups: | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Total AED |
---|---|---|---|---|
31st July 2016 | 30th Nov 2016 | 28th Feb 2017 | ||
FS, Year 1 & 2 | 18,438 | 13,829 | 13,829 | 46,096 |
Year 3 to 6 | 21,073 | 15,806 | 15,806 | 52,685 |
Year 7 to 11 | 25,027 | 18,770 | 18,770 | 62,567 |
Year 12 to 13 | 27,657 | 20,744 | 20,744 | 69,145 |
(As seen on the website: http://www.dubaibritishschool.ae)
Contact Number: +971 (0)4 361 9361
Emirates International School
Location: The Meadows

Emirates International School has a very caring and relaxed environment and is situated in The Meadows. There are fields with large playing areas and plenty of trees and cover to keep your child shaded, especially during the hotter months. The school offers exciting facilities, such as, drama rooms and studio, a theatre with 550 seats which has state of the art lighting and projection system, a fitness suite, science laboratories, and a sports hall. The school provides transportation service with Diamond Lease and it usually takes them within 90 minutes to pick up/ drop off your child.
You need to pay an admission fee of 2000 AED at Emirates International School and their tuition fees are as follows:
Emirates International School Tuition Fees for 2016-2017 Academic Year
Year Groups: | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Annual Fees(AED) |
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EY 1 | 10, 400 | 7,800 | 7,671 | 25,871 |
EY 2, Year 1 | 13,600 | 10,200 | 10,153 | 33,953 |
Year 2, 3 | 16,200 | 12,200 | 12,020 | 40,420 |
Year 4, 5, 6 | 18,100 | 13,600 | 13,576 | 45,276 |
Year 7, 8, 9 | 21,400 | 16,100 | 15,858 | 53,358 |
Year 10, 11 | 24,600 | 18,500 | 18,350 | 61,450 |
Year 12 | 28,800 | 21,600 | 21,548 | 71,948 |
Year 13 | 30,700 | 23,100 | 22,926 | 76,726 |
(As seen on the website: http://www.eischools.ae)
Contact Number: +971 (0)4 362 9009
Regent International School
Location: The Greens

Regent International School, which is located in The Greens, has a very solid curriculum and a great range of extracurricular activities including sports, art, dance, drama, and music. They encourage their students to participate in community engagement and making sure they are involved in charitable events.
The school offers transport for their students through My Bus Transport Services LLC, the bus has 14 routes travelling from Emirates Living to Motor City.
Regent International School Primary Tuition Fees for 2016-2017 Academic Year
Year Groups: | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Annual Fees(AED) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Foundation Stage 1 & 2 | 16,00 | 14,500 | 11,033 | 41,533 |
Year 1 - 6 | 17,900 | 16,000 | 13,143 | 47,043 |
Regent International School Secondary Tuition Fees for 2016-2017 Academic Year
Year Groups: | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Annual Fees(AED) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Year 7-9 | 19,685 | 18,640 | 14,525 | 52,850 |
Year 10 & 11 | 20,200 | 19,100 | 14,850 | 54,150 |
Year 12 & 13 | 20,900 | 19,900 | 15,350 | 56,150 |
(As seen on the website: http://www.risdubai.com)
Contact Number: +971 (0)4 360 8830
Dubai International Academy
Location: Emirates Hills

Dubai International Academy, located in Emirates Hills offers a stimulating curriculum that focuses on intellectual, emotional and social development. They have a large outdoor playing field with shaded areas, outdoor basketball courts, a swimming pool and sprung floored rooms for early years.
The school, like Emirates International School, also provides its transportation through Diamond Lease. The annual fee for their service during the academic year 2015-2016 is 8200 AED.
Dubai International Academy Tuition Fees for 2016- 2017 Academic Year for Existing Students
Year Groups: | Advance Payment | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Annual Fees (AED) |
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KG 1 | 3000 | 16,159 | 19,159 | 38,318 |
KG 2 | 4050 | 17,557 | 21,607 | 43,214 |
Year 1 | 4100 | 17,709 | 21,809 | 43,618 |
Year 2-6 | 4640 | 20,057 | 24,698 | 49,395 |
Year 7-9 | 5220 | 22,562 | 27,782 | 55,564 |
Year 10- 11 | 5800 | 25,074 | 30,873 | 61,747 |
Year 12-13 | 6380 | 27,567 | 33,946 | 67,893 |
Dubai International Academy Tuition Fees for 2016- 2017 Academic Year for New Students
Year Groups: | Advance Payment | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Annual Fees (AED) |
---|---|---|---|---|
KG 1 | 10,000 | 9159 | 19,159 | 38,318 |
KG 2 | 10,000 | 11,607 | 21,607 | 43,214 |
Year 1 | 10,000 | 11,809 | 21,809 | 43,618 |
Year 2-6 | 10,000 | 14,697 | 24,698 | 49,395 |
Year 7-9 | 10,000 | 17,782 | 27,782 | 55,564 |
Year 10- 11 | 10,000 | 20,874 | 30,873 | 61,747 |
Year 12-13 | 10,000 | 23,947 | 33,946 | 67,893 |
(As seen on the website: http://www.diadubai.com)
Contact Number: +971 (0)4 368 4111
Raffles International School
Location: Dubai Marina

Raffles International School, located at Marina Walk, is a very warm and welcoming school. It covers over 30,000 square metres and has sufficient room for 2000 students. The school offers a number of stimulating facilities to ensure your children’s interests are met, there is a football field, theatre, dance studio, badminton courts, art rooms, etc. Just like Dubai British School, Raffles International School has a contract with Arab Falcon Bus Rental, which is used by numerous schools in Dubai.
Raffles Tuition Fees for 2016- 2017 Academic Year for Existing Students
Year Groups: | Advance Payment | Term 1 | Term 2 | Annual Fees(AED) |
---|---|---|---|---|
FS 2 | 3000 | 11,664 | 11,664 | 29,328 |
Year 1 | 3350 | 14,247 | 15,304 | 35,194 |
Year 2-4 | 4340 | 18,418 | 19,475 | 45,517 |
Year 5-7 | 5230 | 22,221 | 23,629 | 54,902 |
Year 8-10 | 5900 | 25,070 | 26,830 | 61,941 |
Year 11* | Pending fee confirmation from KHDA | Pending fee confirmation from KHDA | Pending fee confirmation from KHDA | Pending fee confirmation from KHDA |
Raffles Tuition Fees for 2016- 2017 Academic Year for New Students
Year Groups: | Advance Payment | Term 1 | Term 2 | Annual Fees(AED) |
---|---|---|---|---|
FS 2 | 8000 | 6664 | 14,664 | 29,328 |
Year 1 | 10,000 | 7597 | 17,597 | 35,194 |
Year 2-4 | 10,000 | 12,758 | 22,759 | 45,517 |
Year 5-7 | 10,000 | 17,451 | 27,451 | 54,902 |
Year 8-10 | 10,000 | 20,970 | 30,971 | 61,941 |
Year 11* | Pending fee confirmation from KHDA | Pending fee confirmation from KHDA | Pending fee confirmation from KHDA | Pending fee confirmation from KHDA |
(As seen on the website: http://www.rafflesis.com)
Contact Number: +971 (0)4 427 1200
Jumeirah English Speaking School
Location: Arabian Ranches

Jumeirah English Speaking School, also known as JESS, is both a primary and secondary school located in the Arabian Ranches area, it also has another branch based in Jumeirah and it is one of the best private international schools in Dubai.
The school has fantastic sports facilities from a swimming pool to a climbing wall, they make sure their pupils are introduced to music from a Foundation Stage involving listening, playing instruments and exploring sounds and developing these skills throughout their school career.
The school offers bus service and is operated between JESS Jumeirah and JESS Arabian Ranches, it is run twice a day, once at the start of the day and once at the end. This service is only accessible to children entering Year 3 and above.
Jumeirah English Speaking School Tuition Fees for 2016- 2017 Academic Year
Year Groups: | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Annual Fees(AED) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Foundation 1 | 12,631 | 12,631 | 12,631 | 37,893 |
Primary (Foundation 2 to Year 6) | 15,609 | 15,609 | 15,609 | 46,827 |
Secondary (Years 7-11) | 26,164 | 26,164 | 26,164 | 78,492 |
Sixth Form (Years 12-13) | 29,758 | 29,758 | 29,758 | 89,274 |
(As seen on the website: http://www.jess.sch.ae)
Contact Number: +971 (0)4 394 5515
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