International schools in Al Ain
10 international schools in Al Ain. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Prices and living conditions in United Arab Emirates
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Set menu | US$9.5 |
| Bibimbap · 1 serving | US$19.7 |
| Korean set meal (baekban) · 1 serving | US$11.4 |
| Shin Ramyun · 5 Packs | US$9.34 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Tall Americano) · 1 cup | US$4.35 |
| Bottled water (supermarket, lowest price) · 500ml | US$0.27 |
| Coca-Cola (supermarket, lowest price) · 500ml | US$1.03 |
| City bus fare (Dubai standard) · Base fare (single-trip ticket) | US$0.82 |
| Metro fare (Dubai) · Base fare (single-trip ticket) | US$0.82 |
| Taxi fare (Dubai) · Minimum fare | US$3.2 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 100%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 0.63
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
AED 5,340 – AED 90.6K
≈ USD 1,454 – ≈ USD 24.7K
Based on 7 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
Reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 5 | 100% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| AED 0 – AED 15K | 4 |
| AED 15K – AED 30K | 1 |
| AED 30K – AED 45K | 1 |
| AED 45K – AED 60K | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03 · Reference rate (2026-11-02)
Schools with the most complete information
Al Ain English Speaking SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18From AED 23.6K a year- Manor Hall International School
Al Ain British AcademyBritish (IGCSE/A Level)From AED 43.3K a year
Brighton College Al AinBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18From AED 55.1K a year- Al Ain Juniors School
Bhavans Pearl Wisdom SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level)From AED 9,700 a year
Grace Valley Indian SchoolFrom AED 5,340 a year
Oasis SchoolFrom AED 8,200 a year
Map
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Guides and sources for United Arab Emirates
- Dubai schools: how to read KHDA ratingsA guide for parents comparing Dubai private schools: what KHDA's six-level ratings mean, how they link to fee increases, and how they differ from UK BSO accreditation. Treat a rating as a starting point and confirm the latest results and costs with official sources and the school.
- Assignment Family Visa Basics: Official Guidance for Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAEFor parents preparing an overseas posting and looking at schools, this piece summarises how official bodies in Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAE describe family accompaniment. Vietnam and the Philippines are not covered by our source notes and must be checked directly.
- What school accreditation (CIS, WASC, NEASC, Cognia, BSO) tells youAccreditation means a school meets an outside body's standards and is reviewed regularly. Methods and cycles differ, so check both the status and the latest report.
Dubai KHDA school inspections: a six-level scale
Official sourceKnowledge and Human Development Authority (Dubai)Checked 2026-10-29
Dubai private school fee increases are tied to KHDA approval and ratings
Official sourceKnowledge and Human Development Authority (Dubai)Checked 2026-10-29
UAE family residence: sponsorship from AED 4,000 a month
Official sourceThe Official Portal of the UAE GovernmentChecked 2026-10-29
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional
AI panel discussions
The AI panel is a fictional panel built from parents' public experiences and official sources · not a review of any school
- AI panelA staff family arriving in Dubai with a 4-year-old: how do we check the school?Let me set up a situation to think through. A staff family is about to arrive at the Dubai office with a 4-year-old. The employee asks the HR manager, "Which school is good?" The company is wary of recommending a school, but it doesn't want the family to struggle alone either. So today we'll hear how families in Dubai and HR people check licensing and accreditation before choosing a school.
- AI panelReturning from Dubai to Korea: preparing documents and grade placementLet's think through this situation. A family in Dubai with a child in upper primary is preparing to return to Korea next spring. The school follows the British system, so the year numbers differ from Korea, and they are unsure which grade the child will join. They also don't know how to prepare the overseas school documents. Let's hear experiences on three points: documents, grade placement and school choice.
- AI panelChoosing a school within a company education allowanceFor expat families, the company's education allowance is often the starting point. But costs beyond tuition can surprise families who thought they were within the limit. Let's hear how people did the maths.
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