Dubai College
Tuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
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Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
Fees are payable promptly on the due date (first day of the school term) as detailed on the invoice. Parents wishing to pay via monthly instalments must contact the Bursar and agree a payment plan. The Governors reserve the right not to admit a student if Term 1 fees are not paid on time, and may suspend a child for three days if any other term's fees are not paid.
Additional Costs
Personal Debenture
Required for all new students joining in 2025–2026. Refunded (less any outstanding sums) when the student leaves.
Required for all new students joining in 2025–2026. Refunded (less any outstanding sums) when the student leaves.
Re-registration Fee
5% of annual tuition fee, payable at the start of Term 3. Amount shown is for Years 7–11 (5% of AED 97,415). For Years 12–13 it is AED 5,515 (5% of AED 110,305).
5% of annual tuition fee, payable at the start of Term 3. Amount shown is for Years 7–11 (5% of AED 97,415). For Years 12–13 it is AED 5,515 (5% of AED 110,305).
Transport (Return)
Two-way bus service, if required.
Two-way bus service, if required.
Transport (One-Way)
One-way bus service, if required.
One-way bus service, if required.
Private Music Tuition
Includes VAT. Minimum 400 minutes of private teaching (ten 40-minute lessons per term). Payable in advance with tuition and transport charges.
Includes VAT. Minimum 400 minutes of private teaching (ten 40-minute lessons per term). Payable in advance with tuition and transport charges.
Discounts & Offers
Value for Money
Dubai College is a not-for-profit school offering a UK curriculum for Years 7 to 13. For the 2025–2026 academic year, tuition fees are set at AED 97,415 per annum for Years 7–11 and AED 110,305 per annum for Years 12–13. Fees are structured across three terms — Autumn (September–December), Spring (January–March), and Summer (April–July) — and are payable in advance at the start of each term. The school consistently receives an Outstanding rating from DSIB, reflecting the exceptional quality of education provided.
All new students joining in 2025–2026 are required to purchase a Personal Debenture of AED 30,000, which is refunded (less any outstanding sums) when the student leaves the school. This debenture supports the ongoing development of the school's facilities and resources. An annual re-registration fee of 5% of the annual tuition fee is also payable at the start of Term 3 each year. Optional extras include transport and private music tuition, available at additional cost per term.
As a not-for-profit institution, Dubai College reinvests all surpluses directly into the school for the benefit of its students. The fee levels are competitive for an Outstanding-rated British secondary school in Dubai, and the school's track record of academic excellence — particularly in English, Mathematics, and Science — represents strong value for families seeking a premium British education in the UAE.