Dubai school fees frozen for 2026-27, Outstanding schools range from Dh29,488 to Dh111,799

Dubai parents are getting a clearer picture of their education choices ahead of the 2026-27 academic year, with private school fees frozen and families taking a closer look at what Outstanding-rated schools offer — from learning experiences and facilities to student opportunities and asking: are these ratings worth the price tag?

The spotlight is on Dubai’s 23 Outstanding-rated private schools, where annual tuition fees range from Dh29,488 for preschool at Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou to Dh111,799 for Year 13 at Dubai British School Jumeirah Park.

While the emirate’s highest-rated schools continue to attract strong demand, the wide variation in fees gives families a range of options as they look for schools that match their children’s needs, aspirations and budgets.

For the 2025-26 academic year, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) retained schools’ existing ratings after pausing standard full inspections for the majority of private schools. The authority also confirmed that tuition fees for Dubai private schools will remain unchanged for 2026-27 under directives from Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, offering families greater clarity as they plan for the new academic year.