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American School of Dubai
Dubai's original American school, providing outstanding education since 1966
Al Barsha
4-18 years
AED 60k - 102k/yr
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Dubai's original American school, providing outstanding education since 1966
Outstanding British school offering a world-class education in Al Barsha South
Outstanding British school in Festival City offering exceptional value and strong academic outcomes
Dubai's first British school, offering outstanding primary education since 1963
Outstanding IB World School offering the full International Baccalaureate continuum
Outstanding American school offering AP courses and IB Diploma option
Outstanding GEMS primary school in central Jumeirah with exceptional early years and primary education
Dubai's premier Indian school with Outstanding rating and decades of excellence since 1986
GEMS flagship British school with Outstanding rating and dual sixth form pathways
Outstanding IB World School offering the complete International Baccalaureate pathway
Outstanding British school in Sobha Hartland with High Performance Learning and exceptional academic outcomes
Dubai's original British school since 1977 with Outstanding rating and exceptional value
Outstanding British school in the heart of Arabian Ranches with strong community values
Dubai's original British school, providing outstanding primary education since 1975
Outstanding secondary school with excellent A-Level results and strong university pathways
Outstanding British primary school with a focus on creativity and well-rounded development
Outstanding British school in Nad Al Sheba offering primary through early secondary education
Premium British/IB school with global Nord Anglia network, Juilliard collaboration, and MIT STEAM programme
Outstanding British/IB school in Umm Suqeim with excellent academics and diverse community
Outstanding IB World School offering the complete International Baccalaureate continuum
Outstanding primary education as part of the prestigious Repton family, with excellent facilities in Al Barsha
Sister school to prestigious UK Repton with exceptional sports facilities and well-rounded education
Outstanding primary school in Jumeirah with exceptional community spirit and genuine care
Outstanding British all-through school offering excellent value in central Dubai
A modern, purpose-built British school in Jumeirah Park with outstanding facilities and strong academic results
Modern Taaleem school with excellent facilities and personalised learning approach
Affordable GEMS British school in The Villa with strong academic results and community focus
Quality British education at accessible fees in the heart of Al Barsha
Affordable CBSE Indian curriculum with GEMS quality and excellent value for families
Affordable British school with Very Good rating serving Mirdif and Al Mizhar
Very Good rated British school offering Wellington quality at accessible prices
Wellington British education serving Dubai Silicon Oasis and eastern Dubai
Community-focused primary school serving Arabian Ranches families with excellent facilities
Modern British school in JVT with excellent facilities and strong pastoral care
Established American school in Festival City with AP and IB Diploma pathways
Community primary school in Victory Heights with strong sports focus and excellent facilities
A nurturing British school in Emirates Hills with strong community values and excellent pastoral care
Budget-friendly GEMS British education in Al Mizhar serving eastern Dubai families
Well-established British school in Umm Suqeim with solid academics and family focus
Affordable British education in central Jumeirah with improving standards
Affordable British education with UK heritage in Al Rashidiya
Community-focused British school in The Greens with competitive fees and caring environment
Historic RGS Guildford heritage meets modern Dubai campus in new Tilal Al Ghaf community
Friendly British school in central Jumeirah with strong community values
Affordable multi-curriculum school in Jebel Ali offering British and Indian pathways
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