Dubai Carmel School
- British
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 2.48K–4.21K
AED 9.12K–15.5K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Dubai Carmel School, founded in 1990 in Dubai, UAE. Follows the British curriculum and serves students from over 60 nationalities.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
British · A Level
Ages
Ages 4–18
Students
900
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS2 – Year 13
- Nationalities
- 60
- Founded
- 1990
- School day
- 07:30-13:30
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| FS2 | AED 9,121≈ USD 2.48K |
| Year 1 | AED 9,121≈ USD 2.48K |
| Year 2 | AED 9,272≈ USD 2.52K |
| Year 3 | AED 9,503≈ USD 2.59K |
| Year 4 | AED 9,656≈ USD 2.63K |
| Year 5 | AED 9,809≈ USD 2.67K |
| Year 6 | AED 9,809≈ USD 2.67K |
| Year 7 | AED 9,809≈ USD 2.67K |
| Year 8 | AED 11,188≈ USD 3.05K |
| Year 9 | AED 11,957≈ USD 3.26K |
| Year 10 | AED 12,722≈ USD 3.46K |
| Year 11 | AED 13,333≈ USD 3.63K |
| Year 12 | AED 13,947≈ USD 3.8K |
| Year 13 | AED 15,479≈ USD 4.21K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS2 | AED 9,121 (about USD 2.48K) |
| Year 1 | AED 9,121 (about USD 2.48K) |
| Year 2 | AED 9,272 (about USD 2.52K) |
| Year 3 | AED 9,503 (about USD 2.59K) |
| Year 4 | AED 9,656 (about USD 2.63K) |
| Year 5 | AED 9,809 (about USD 2.67K) |
| Year 6 | AED 9,809 (about USD 2.67K) |
| Year 7 | AED 9,809 (about USD 2.67K) |
| Year 8 | AED 11,188 (about USD 3.05K) |
| Year 9 | AED 11,957 (about USD 3.26K) |
| Year 10 | AED 12,722 (about USD 3.46K) |
| Year 11 | AED 13,333 (about USD 3.63K) |
| Year 12 | AED 13,947 (about USD 3.8K) |
| Year 13 | AED 15,479 (about USD 4.21K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Carmel School (this school) | AED 9,121 (about USD 2.48K) | AED 15,479 (about USD 4.21K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Greenwood International School | AED 20,124 (about USD 5.48K) | AED 30,860 (about USD 8.4K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 500
- Enrolment fee
- AED 1,000
- Deposit
- AED 1,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Entry assessment
- Sibling discount
- 5% on fees and transportation for each additional child
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Science labs
- Computer lab
- Library
- Clinic
- Canteen
- Bus
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Additional learning support
The SEN department supports students with ADHD, autism and other needs using individual education plans and adapted materials.
- Individual Education Plan
- Kinesthetic learning
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Classes run Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Bus service provides pick-up and drop-off; students not using buses are dropped at Gate 1.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Offers the British curriculum from Foundation Stage through primary and secondary, with Cambridge AS-Levels.
- Foundation Stage
- Primary
- Secondary
- AS-Levels Cambridge International
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Special educational needs (SEN)
Students with learning challenges follow a UK-curriculum-based programme modified to their needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Started in 1990 in two villas in Jumeirah and moved to its current campus in 2001.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Students from over 60 nationalities attend, with emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
The campus includes a clinic, canteen and transport service.
- Clinic
- Canteen
- Transportation
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has science laboratories, a computer lab and a library, with lab safety rules in place.
- Science laboratories
- Computer lab
- School library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Admission runs through an online application, an age-appropriate assessment, then an offer and enrolment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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