Dubai Modern Education School
- American
Per yearabout USD 3.26K–5.07K
AED 12K–18.6K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Private, co-educational, family-oriented school in Al Mizhar 1, Dubai, serving students aged 4 to 18 across the US and MOE curricula.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American
Ages
Ages 4–18
Language
English, Arabic
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1996
- Accreditations
- NEASC
Fees
Source: Official 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 |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 11,956≈ USD 3.26K |
| KG 2 | AED 11,956≈ USD 3.26K |
| Grade 1 (American) | AED 13,086≈ USD 3.56K |
| Grade 2 (American) | AED 13,214≈ USD 3.6K |
| Grade 3 (American) | AED 13,338≈ USD 3.63K |
| Grade 4 (American) | AED 14,095≈ USD 3.84K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 11,956 (about USD 3.26K) |
| KG 2 | AED 11,956 (about USD 3.26K) |
| Grade 1 (American) | AED 13,086 (about USD 3.56K) |
| Grade 2 (American) | AED 13,214 (about USD 3.6K) |
| Grade 3 (American) | AED 13,338 (about USD 3.63K) |
| Grade 4 (American) | AED 14,095 (about USD 3.84K) |
| Grade 5 (American) | AED 14,346 (about USD 3.91K) |
| Grade 6 (American) | AED 14,470 (about USD 3.94K) |
| Grade 7 (American) | AED 16,108 (about USD 4.39K) |
| Grade 8 (American) | AED 16,360 (about USD 4.45K) |
| Grade 9 (American) | AED 16,486 (about USD 4.49K) |
| Grade 10 (American) | AED 18,373 (about USD 5K) |
| Grade 11 (American) | AED 18,499 (about USD 5.04K) |
| Grade 12 (American) | AED 18,624 (about USD 5.07K) |
| Grade 1 (Ministry of Education) | AED 11,956 (about USD 3.26K) |
| Grade 2 (Ministry of Education) | AED 11,956 (about USD 3.26K) |
| Grade 3 (Ministry of Education) | AED 11,956 (about USD 3.26K) |
| Grade 4 (Ministry of Education) | AED 12,836 (about USD 3.5K) |
| Grade 5 (Ministry of Education) | AED 12,836 (about USD 3.5K) |
| Grade 6 (Ministry of Education) | AED 12,836 (about USD 3.5K) |
| Grade 7 (Ministry of Education) | AED 13,716 (about USD 3.73K) |
| Grade 8 (Ministry of Education) | AED 13,716 (about USD 3.73K) |
| Grade 9 (Ministry of Education) | AED 13,716 (about USD 3.73K) |
| Grade 10 (Ministry of Education) | AED 14,470 (about USD 3.94K) |
| Grade 11 (Ministry of Education) | AED 14,470 (about USD 3.94K) |
| Grade 11 (Advance) | AED 14,470 (about USD 3.94K) |
| Grade 12 (Advance) | AED 14,470 (about USD 3.94K) |
| Grade 12 (Ministry of Education) | AED 14,470 (about USD 3.94K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Modern Education School (this school) | AED 11,956 (about USD 3.26K) | AED 18,624 (about USD 5.07K) |
| 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)
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, explainedAmerican curriculum
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Gym
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The essentials
Additional learning support
The school emphasises inclusive education practices, led by a Director of Inclusion who supports learners across the early years and beyond.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
US curriculum runs from kindergarten to Grade 12 and MOE from Grade 1 to Grade 12. Grades 9–12 include pathway guidance linking subjects to future study.
- US Curriculum
- MOE Curriculum
- Project Based Learning
- STEM Education
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Presents itself as a family-oriented school that emphasises community engagement, including a student-hosted podcast with guest interviews.
- DMES Round Table podcast
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The campus includes a school clinic, science labs, libraries, a gymnasium, a canteen and a mosque.
- School Clinic
- Science Laboratories
- Library
- Gymnasium
- Canteen
- Mosque
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Separate science laboratories for physics, chemistry and other subjects, plus library and media centres for each phase managed by qualified staff with reading events.
- Science Laboratories
- Library & Media Centers
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
English and Arabic are taught, with an Arabic course for non-native speakers in Grades 10–12 under MOE standards.
- English
- Arabic
- Arabic for non-native speakers (Grades 10-12)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
The school cites a 3-star EFQM accreditation with a partner foundation and NEASC-CIE accreditation, and also notes NEASC candidacy status for the US curriculum school.
- EFQM 3-Star
- NEASC-CIE
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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