Dubai British School -dubai - Emirates HillsTuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
Term 1 fee deadline is 2nd August. New students must pay the balance of Term 1 fees at least one month before the start of the school year and submit post-dated cheques for subsequent terms. A charge of AED 500 applies for returned or dishonoured cheques. Personal cheques require payment at least 3 working days before the invoice due date. Credit card holders may be eligible to convert payments into 0% instalments. Additional benefits available for employees of Emirates Airlines, FlyDubai, Dnata, and National Bonds.
Additional Costs
Application Fee
Non-refundable, non-transferable. Includes 5% VAT. New students only.
Non-refundable, non-transferable. Includes 5% VAT. New students only.
Registration Fee
New students only. Credited against Term 1 fees.
New students only. Credited against Term 1 fees.
Returned/Dishonoured Cheque Charge
Charged for any returned or dishonoured cheque.
Charged for any returned or dishonoured cheque.
KHDA Transfer Fee (within stipulated time frame)
For students transferring between Dubai private schools within the stipulated time frame.
For students transferring between Dubai private schools within the stipulated time frame.
KHDA Transfer Fee (after stipulated time frame)
For students transferring between Dubai private schools after the stipulated time frame.
For students transferring between Dubai private schools after the stipulated time frame.
KHDA Education Continuation Certificate (visa renewal)
KHDA service fee for visa renewal certificate.
KHDA service fee for visa renewal certificate.
KHDA Student Leaving Form
For students leaving Dubai.
For students leaving Dubai.
KHDA Attestation of Certificate or Report Card
KHDA service fee.
KHDA service fee.
KHDA 'To Whomsoever It May Concern' Certificate (school matters)
KHDA service fee – Attestation.
KHDA service fee – Attestation.
KHDA 'To Whomsoever It May Concern' Certificate (academic history)
KHDA service fee – Academic History.
KHDA service fee – Academic History.
KHDA Student Exam Grade Amendment
KHDA service fee for changing student data.
KHDA service fee for changing student data.
Discounts & Offers
Value for Money
Dubai British School – Emirates Hills offers tuition fees for the 2025–26 academic year ranging from AED 53,027 for the youngest learners (Rising 3's through Year 2) up to AED 79,541 for Sixth Form students in Years 12–13. Fees are structured across three terms, with Term 1 carrying a higher weighting (approximately 40%) and Terms 2 and 3 split equally. As an Outstanding-rated school by DSIB for multiple consecutive years, the fees reflect a premium British curriculum education delivered to an exceptionally high standard.
New students are required to pay a one-time non-refundable application fee of AED 525 (inclusive of 5% VAT) and a registration fee of AED 4,000, which is credited against Term 1 fees. A 10% sibling discount is available on tuition fees for the third and subsequent child in a family attending any Taaleem school in Dubai. The school accepts payment via bank transfer, credit card (Mastercard and Visa), and cheque, with post-dated cheques accepted for future terms.
Additional KHDA administrative charges apply for specific services such as student transfers, visa-related certificates, and attestations, ranging from AED 120 to AED 520 per request. Taaleem also offers additional benefits to employees of Emirates Airlines, FlyDubai, Dnata, and National Bonds, and eligible credit card holders may convert school fee payments into 0% instalment plans.