Dubai International Private School
Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
Fees are due prior to the start of each term. Bank transfer details: Emirates NBD, Account No. 1011056043202, IBAN AE740260001011056043202, Swift Code EBILAEAD. Please quote applicant's name and grade with all transfers. A fee of AED 500 is charged per returned cheque.
Additional Costs
Application Fee
Includes AED 500 application fee + AED 25 VAT. Refundable only if school does not offer a place.
Includes AED 500 application fee + AED 25 VAT. Refundable only if school does not offer a place.
Registration Deposit
Non-refundable; deductible from total annual tuition fees upon enrolment.
Non-refundable; deductible from total annual tuition fees upon enrolment.
Cheque Return Fee
Charged per returned cheque for any reason.
Charged per returned cheque for any reason.
School Book Fees
Optional fee — see Circular 152 for details.
Optional fee — see Circular 152 for details.
Stationery Fees
Optional fee — see Circular 153 for details.
Optional fee — see Circular 153 for details.
National Agenda Fees
Optional fee — see Circular 154 for details.
Optional fee — see Circular 154 for details.
Skills Development Program Fees
Optional fee — see Circular 155 for details.
Optional fee — see Circular 155 for details.
Extracurricular Activities Fees
Optional fee — see Circular 156 for details.
Optional fee — see Circular 156 for details.
School Trips
Optional fee — see Circular 157 for details.
Optional fee — see Circular 157 for details.
Medical Fees
Optional fee — see Circular 158 for details.
Optional fee — see Circular 158 for details.
Value for Money
Dubai International Private School (DIPS) offers an American curriculum education from KG 1 through Grade 12, with tuition fees for the 2025–2026 academic year ranging from AED 15,051 for KG 1 through Grade 1, up to AED 23,629 for Grade 12. Fees are set in accordance with the KHDA-established School Fee Framework, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance. The school's fee structure reflects its Acceptable DSIB rating and positions it as one of the more affordable American curriculum options in Dubai.
Tuition fees are payable in three termly instalments — 40% at the start of Term 1, 30% at the start of Term 2, and 30% at the start of Term 3. An application fee of AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) is required at the time of application, and a registration deposit of 10% of annual tuition is payable upon acceptance of a place. This deposit is deductible from the total annual fees but is non-refundable. Optional fees covering books, stationery, national agenda activities, skills development, extracurricular activities, school trips, and medical services are charged separately.
The school accepts payment via cash, cheque, credit card, and bank transfer (Emirates NBD). The Collections Office is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. Parents should note that a cheque return administration fee of AED 500 applies for any returned cheques. For company-sponsored students, parents should verify their employer's account status with the Registration Office, as invoice splitting between parent and company is not permitted.