Primary, secondary education in Dubai for international students. List of 37 top institutions, 2023 fees, rankings

Today, education in Dubai for foreign schoolchildren, teenagers and students is no less relevant and promising than education in Europe and the USA. The UAE is a rapidly developing country that needs qualified specialists and actively attracts foreign experts in various fields. Studying abroad in Dubai will give foreign students an amazing and unforgettable student time and will be the start of a promising career.

School education in Dubai is becoming more and more popular every year. The number of private boarding schools over the past few years has increased significantly, all private schools in Dubai adhere to international standards of education.

Excellent climate, relaxing in your spare time on the beach are another plus when choosing a school education in Dubai.

Dubai is one of the most popular and modern cities in the world: it is a major financial, commercial and cultural center of the UAE, largest international companies and top universities have their branches or headquartes here. This city is in the TOP-50 most visited places in the world.

List of the main pecularities and facts of living and studying in Dubai for foreign students:

• Linguistic situation. English is widely spoken here, which greatly simplifies the stay for visitors. But the city has all the conditions to learn not only English, but also other foreign languages due to intercultural environment.

• Level of education. Educational process is one of the priority areas on which the UAE government spends about 25% of the budget. The former President of the Emirates especially emphasized the importance of financing this area.

• Comfort and safety environment. According to statistics, Dubai is one of the safest cities in the world. It deservedly received the flattering comparison "Paris of the Persian Gulf": the beauty around, amazing sights and a high standard of living make being in Dubai as comfortable as possible. Tourists quickly get used to ideal roads, ubiquitous air conditioners, which are even at bus stops, and police super cars like Ferrary.

• Culture and entertainment. It hosts numerous music festivals, art galleries and exhibitions. The TOP attractions include: the highest observation deck (148 floors), the artificial island "Palm Jumeirah" and the indoor ski resort SKI DUBAI.

• Influence of the laws of the East. Arab countries are known for their tough laws, but many of them are inflated or completely abolished in modern emirates. But there are some local rules that tourists also follow:

  • Do not wear very revealing clothes;

  • Yu can not drink alcohol outside restaurants;

  • During the mnth of Ramadan it is forbidden to eat food before sunset.

For citizens of the UAE, secondary education is free, but for foreign students, education in Dubai at a public school is paid, and teaching is only in Arabic. Therefore, foreign children mainly go to private boarding schools in Dubai, of which there are about 200 today.

List of the main peculiarities and advantages of Dubai private boarding schools:

• Educational process. International children study in English and, in accordance with international standards, pass compulsory and optional disciplines + study Arabic without fail.
• Academic programs. A wide range of programs for foreign schoolchildren includes the directions of the leading countries in the field of education:
  • Swiss Federal Maturite;
  • General Certificate of Secondary Education;
  • A-level;
  • International Baccalaureate (IB program);
  • Advanced Placement;
  • And others.
• Accommodation options. A feature of local private schools is that not many educational institutions offer accommodation on campus - often students live with their parents. In leading schools in Dubai, students live in ultra-modern residences with developed infrastructure and educational buildings near shopping, entertainment and tourist centers. There is also a large sports infrastructure on the campuses - rugby, football, squash, cricket, basketball courts, a gym, a swimming pool, a riding school, etc. Board meals are organized in spacious canteens: students will find a variety of European, British and Arabic dishes.

• Learning multiple foreign languages;
• Recognized international programs;
• Latest technical equipment;
• Accommodation in modern residences;
• Many sports sections;
• Clubs, circles of interest;
• Various leisure activities;
• International environment;
• Possibility of bilingual education;
• High qualified educational staff with the necessary accreditations;
• Safe environment, comfortable country to stay;
• The opportunity to enter the best English-speaking universities in the world.

Tuition fee depends on different factors, such as:

• Chosen educational program;
• Duration of the course;
• The prestige of the school;
• The availability of additional classes and services.

List of average tuition fees in Dubai:

• Elementary school starts from 81,000 AED per year;
• Middle classes - from 70,000 AED per year;
• Senior classes - from 154,000 AED per year;
• International educational programs - from 80,000 AED / year.

Some services are not included in tuition fee and are paid additionally:

• Registration fee;
• Educational deposit;
• Medical insurance;
• Visa services;
• Transfer in both sides;
• Flight tickets;
• Pocket expenses.

List of documents to start admission procedure:

• Portfolio with personal achievements, awards;
• Certificate of language proficiency;
• An extract with school grades for the last 2-3 years;
• Motivation letter;
• Admission exams;
• Personal interview or via Skype;
• Birth certificate;
• Copy of the passport;
• Photo.

Documents must be translated into English and notarized.

• Choose a school, curriculum according to your priorities;
• If your level of language is not in a propriate level, then it's better to hire a qualified tutor to help you deepen your knowledge;
• Read reviews of the selected school;
• Start examine the admission requirements and requirements of your chosen school at least 9-12 months in advance;
• Check the established deadlines for submission of documents;
• Read about the traditions, culture, laws of the country;
• Contact qualified SMAPSE specialists for advice, competent assistance in choosing an educational institution, collection and execution of all documents.