St. Mary's Catholic High School Dubai
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 2K–4.31K
AED 7.36K–15.8K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Catholic high school in Dubai, UAE, founded in 1968. Offers Pearson GCSE/IGCSE and A Level (IAL) subjects, with Arabic and Islamic or value education for students of different faiths.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 5–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1968
- Religion
- catholic
- Ownership
- Religious body
- School day
- 07:10-13:50
- Entry process
- English entrance exam, Mathematics entrance exam
- Accreditations
- KHDA
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 |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | AED 7,361≈ USD 2K |
| Year 2 | AED 7,361≈ USD 2K |
| Year 3 | AED 8,195≈ USD 2.23K |
| Year 4 | AED 8,195≈ USD 2.23K |
| Year 5 | AED 9,030≈ USD 2.46K |
| Year 6 | AED 9,030≈ USD 2.46K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | AED 7,361 (about USD 2K) |
| Year 2 | AED 7,361 (about USD 2K) |
| Year 3 | AED 8,195 (about USD 2.23K) |
| Year 4 | AED 8,195 (about USD 2.23K) |
| Year 5 | AED 9,030 (about USD 2.46K) |
| Year 6 | AED 9,030 (about USD 2.46K) |
| Year 7 | AED 9,815 (about USD 2.67K) |
| Year 8 | AED 9,815 (about USD 2.67K) |
| Year 9 | AED 11,042 (about USD 3.01K) |
| Year 10 | AED 12,679 (about USD 3.45K) |
| Year 11 | AED 12,679 (about USD 3.45K) |
| Year 12 (Science) | AED 15,812 (about USD 4.31K) |
| Year 12 (Commerce) | AED 15,812 (about USD 4.31K) |
| Year 12 | AED 15,812 (about USD 4.31K) |
| Year 13 | AED 15,812 (about USD 4.31K) |
| Year 13 (Science) | AED 15,812 (about USD 4.31K) |
| Year 13 (Commerce) | AED 15,812 (about USD 4.31K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's Catholic High School Dubai (this school) | AED 7,361 (about USD 2K) | AED 15,812 (about USD 4.31K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| Dubai British School Emirates Hills | AED 53,027 (about USD 14.4K) | AED 79,541 (about USD 21.7K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
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, explainedIGCSE · A Level
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over 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
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Music
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The essentials
School day structure
Classes run 07:10 to 13:50 Monday to Thursday and 07:10 to 11:15 on Friday. Students must be on site by 07:05.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Governed by a Management Board and managed by a Managing Director, with a Director of Teaching and Learning supporting school improvement.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Teaches Pearson Edexcel GCSE, IGCSE and A Level subjects, with Arabic and social-cultural studies from the early years.
- Arabic
- French
- Islamic studies
- Value education
- Pearson Edexcel GCSE
- IGCSE
- A Level (IAL)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Provides wellbeing resources for students and parents on topics such as mental health, resilience and mindfulness.
- Mental health booklet
- Mindfulness calendar
- Resilience resources
- Growth mindset guide
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1968, the school states that its graduates gain places at universities worldwide.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Academic facilities
Operates a junior and a senior library, with reading events and student book recommendations.
- Junior library
- Senior library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Community and service
Grade 12 A Level students take part in a community service programme, assisting with tutoring, after-school activities, admin, concerts and libraries.
- One-to-one tutoring support
- After-school activity support
- Admin support
- Concert preparation
- Library and classroom assistance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Arabic is compulsory for non-native speakers in Years 1 to 10, and French is offered from Year 3.
- Arabic
- French
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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