School fees in Dubai for FS1 / Pre-KG, 2026–27
157 of the 217 schools with a 2026–27 KHDA Fees Fact Sheet publish tuition for FS1 / Pre-KG: from AED 5,120 to AED 116,000.
Tuition only — uniforms, books, transport and exam fees are extra. Whole cost to the final year: total cost of schooling · Across the market: market picture
From KHDA's school register and Fees Fact Sheets, checked 24 September 2026.
Affordable schools in Dubai (under AED 20,000 a year)
33 schools charge under AED 20,000 for FS1 / Pre-KG.
Under AED 10,000
5 schools, cheapest first
Schools charging under AED 10,000 for FS1 / Pre-KG
| School | Curriculum | KHDA rating | Year group | Tuition 2026–27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammar SchoolAl Garhoud | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 5,120 |
| Arab Unity SchoolAl Mizhar | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 6,462 |
| Apple International SchoolAl Qusais | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 6,993 |
| The Westminster SchoolAl Qusais | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 9,362 |
| Al Diyafah High SchoolAl Nahda | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 9,506 |
AED 10,000–20,000
28 schools, cheapest first
Schools charging AED 10,000–20,000 for FS1 / Pre-KG
| School | Curriculum | KHDA rating | Year group | Tuition 2026–27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSB Private SchoolAl Nahda | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 11,816 |
| Dewvale SchoolAl Quoz | Indian CBSE | 2025–26 | Pre-KG | AED 12,000 |
| The Indian AcademyMuhaisnah | Indian CBSE | 2023–24 | Pre-KG | AED 12,008 |
| JSS Private SchoolAl Wasl | Indian CBSE | 2023–24 | Pre-KG | AED 12,145 |
| Primus Private SchoolAl Warqa | Indian CBSE | 2023–24 | Pre-KG | AED 12,265 |
| St Mary High School MuhaisnahMuhaisnah | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 12,498 |
| Woodlem Park SchoolAl Qusais | Indian CBSE | 2023–24 | Pre-KG | AED 12,601 |
| Oxford SchoolMuhaisnah | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 12,695 |
| Dubai Gem Private SchoolOud Metha | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 13,519 |
| Al Salam Private SchoolAl Nahda | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 14,276 |
| The City School International PrivateNadd Al Hamar | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 14,781 |
| The Winchester School – Jebel AliJebel Ali | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 14,950 |
| Dubai Scholars Private SchoolAl Qusais | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 15,833 |
| Sabari Indian SchoolDeira | Indian CBSE | 2023–24 | Pre-KG | AED 16,100 |
| Oak Tree Primary SchoolAl Quoz | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 16,225 |
| Amity SchoolAl Qusais | Indian CBSE | 2023–24 | Pre-KG | AED 16,696 |
| JSS International SchoolJumeirah Village Circle | Indian ICSE | 2023–24 | Pre-KG | AED 16,747 |
| Credence High SchoolAl Quoz | Indian CBSE | 2023–24 | Pre-KG | AED 16,923 |
| School of Modern SkillsMuhaisnah | American | 2023–24 | Pre-KG | AED 17,000 |
| Queen International SchoolDeira | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 17,175 |
| Dhruv Global SchoolAl Barsha South | Indian CBSE | 2025–26 | Pre-KG | AED 18,000 |
| The Millennium SchoolAl Qusais | Indian CBSE | 2023–24 | Pre-KG | AED 18,278 |
| Bright Riders SchoolDubai Investment Park | Indian CBSE | 2023–24 | Pre-KG | AED 19,000 |
| Springdales SchoolAl Quoz | Indian CBSE, British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 19,378 |
| The Apple International Community SchoolAl Karama | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 19,427 |
| Hampton Heights International SchoolAl Twar | British | Not yet inspected | FS1 | AED 19,500 |
| Philadelphia Private SchoolMuhaisnah | American | 2023–24 | Pre-KG | AED 19,517 |
| Dubai National School – Al TwarAl Qusais | American | 2023–24 | Pre-KG | AED 19,872 |
AED 20,000 a year and above
AED 20,000–30,000
31 schools, cheapest first
Schools charging AED 20,000–30,000 for FS1 / Pre-KG
AED 30,000–50,000
53 schools, cheapest first
Schools charging AED 30,000–50,000 for FS1 / Pre-KG
AED 50,000–75,000
37 schools, cheapest first
Schools charging AED 50,000–75,000 for FS1 / Pre-KG
Over AED 75,000
3 schools, cheapest first
Schools charging over AED 75,000 for FS1 / Pre-KG
| School | Curriculum | KHDA rating | Year group | Tuition 2026–27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Grammar School GuildfordDubai Sports City | British | 2023–24 | FS1 | AED 78,758 |
| North London Collegiate School Middle EastMeydan City | IB | 2023–24 | Pre-KG | AED 91,735 |
| GEMS School of Research and InnovationDubai Sports City | British | Not yet inspected | FS1 | AED 116,000 |
Tuition only, as KHDA's Fees Fact Sheet gives it for the year group. The same sheet lists uniforms, books, transport and exam fees — open a school's profile, «Fees», to see them. A school with no 2026–27 Fact Sheet for this year group is not on this page.