Dubai College
- British
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 26.5K–30K
AED 97.4K–110K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Dubai College is a school in Dubai with Year 7 entry and Year 12 sixth-form entry. It offers GCSE and A Level qualifications and runs sport, creative, philanthropic and academic programmes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
British · A Level
Ages
Ages 11–18
Students
1,140
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 63
- Founded
- 1978
- Term dates
- Autumn: Sept-Dec; Spring: Jan-Mar; Summer: Apr-Jul
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Selectivity
- Selective
- School bus
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's websiteOfficial records
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 |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | AED 97,415≈ USD 26.5K |
| Year 8 | AED 97,415≈ USD 26.5K |
| Year 9 | AED 97,415≈ USD 26.5K |
| Year 10 | AED 97,415≈ USD 26.5K |
| Year 11 | AED 97,415≈ USD 26.5K |
| Year 12 | AED 110,305≈ USD 30K |
| Year 13 | AED 110,305≈ USD 30K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | AED 97,415 (about USD 26.5K) |
| Year 8 | AED 97,415 (about USD 26.5K) |
| Year 9 | AED 97,415 (about USD 26.5K) |
| Year 10 | AED 97,415 (about USD 26.5K) |
| Year 11 | AED 97,415 (about USD 26.5K) |
| Year 12 | AED 110,305 (about USD 30K) |
| Year 13 | AED 110,305 (about USD 30K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai College (this school) | AED 97,415 (about USD 26.5K) | AED 110,305 (about USD 30K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
- Deposit
- AED 30,000
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)
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
- Sport
- Service
- Performing arts
- Teachers
- 125
Exam results
- A Level · Top grades
- 54%
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- Accreditations
- COBIS
- Memberships
- COBIS
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
House system
The house system is designed to build camaraderie, healthy competition and community spirit.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
The school applies Science of Learning and metacognition across year groups through a learning skills programme and an online student guide platform.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
2026 GCSE and A Level results are published. A Level shows 54% A* and 95% A* to A, with 95% of leavers going to university.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
The Positive Education programme covers character strengths, mental health, physical wellbeing and relationships, aiming to help students flourish.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Pastoral teams and counsellors provide mental health support, and weekly student check-ins are used to track wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Community
Friends of Dubai College is a volunteer group of parents, staff and alumni that organises school events and supports communication.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
The school site is 19 acres.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Community and service
The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, covering service, skills, physical activity and an expedition.
- Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Applications need school reports, standardised test results and an optional extra-curricular template. Recent Year 7 and Year 12 application rounds are closed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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