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Durham School, Dubai

Tuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026

Last updated

Curriculum
British
KHDA
New School
Location
Dubai, Dubai Investment Park 1
Fees
AED 55K - 95K
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Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition
None / FS 1
AED 55,269
KG 1 / FS 2
AED 55,269
KG 2 / Year 1
AED 70,622
Grade 1 / Year 2
AED 70,622
Grade 2 / Year 3
AED 76,762
Grade 3 / Year 4
AED 76,762
Grade 4 / Year 5
AED 76,762
Grade 5 / Year 6
AED 76,762
Grade 6 / Year 7
AED 89,044
Grade 7 / Year 8
AED 89,044
Grade 8 / Year 9
AED 95,186
Grade 9 / Year 10
AED 95,186
Grade 10 / Year 11
AED 95,186
Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Payment Terms

3
Installments
40/30/30
Payment Methods
Bank TransferIn-person payment at school

Tuition fees are due prior to the start of each academic term. Payment details are specified on the relevant invoice. Fee payment can be made in person at Durham School Dubai or by bank transfer directly to the school account.

Additional Costs

Application Fee

AED 525
one-time

Fully refundable if no place offered; non-refundable if place offered but declined; not deductible from tuition fees

Registration Deposit

AED
one-time

10% of total annual tuition fees; deductible from tuition; non-refundable

School Meals

AED
annual

Optional; cost not specified

Transport

AED
annual

Optional; cost not specified

Trips & Excursions

AED
annual

Optional; some trips at additional charge

Co-Curricular Activities

AED
per-term

Optional; some activities at additional charge

Discounts & Offers

Sibling Discount
5% discount extended to the third child and every subsequent child
Early Payment Discount
5% discount when full annual tuition fee is paid before the first day of the academic year
One Payment Discount
5% discount on full annual tuition paid prior to 15th August
Corporate Discount – HSBC MyBenefits
Corporate discount for HSBC MyBenefits employees
Corporate Discount – NMC Hospital
Corporate discount for NMC Hospital employees
Corporate Discount – Emirate Platinum Partners
Corporate discount for Emirate Platinum Partners employees
Corporate Discount – Etihad MyBenefits
Corporate discount for Etihad MyBenefits employees
Corporate Discount – FlyDubai
Corporate discount for FlyDubai employees
Corporate Discount – Esaad
Corporate discount for Esaad cardholders
Corporate Discount – Fazza
Corporate discount for Fazza programme members
The Langley Scholarship
Scholarship discount of up to 25% for eligible recipients

Scholarships & Bursaries

The Langley Scholarship is available, offering a discount of up to 25% on tuition fees for eligible recipients. Terms and conditions apply as per KHDA approval.

Value for Money

Durham School Dubai offers a clear and transparent fee structure for the 2025/26 academic year, with KHDA-approved annual tuition fees ranging from AED 55,269 for Foundation Stage (FS1 and FS2) up to AED 95,186 for Years 9 through 11. As a newer British curriculum school founded in 2022, Durham School is currently offering a discounted fee structure for 2025/26, bringing fees down to as low as AED 48,105 for EYFS and up to AED 65,383 for KS4 — representing meaningful savings compared to the KHDA-approved maximums.

Fees are payable in three termly instalments split 40% in Term 1, 30% in Term 2, and 30% in Term 3, with payments due prior to the start of each term. An application fee of AED 525 is required upon application, and a registration deposit of 10% of total tuition fees is payable upon acceptance of a place — this deposit is deductible from the annual tuition but is non-refundable. Optional additional costs include school meals, transport, trips, and co-curricular activities.

Durham School offers several discount opportunities including a 5% sibling discount for the third child and beyond, a 5% early payment discount for full annual payment before the first day of the academic year, and a 5% one-payment discount for full payment prior to 15th August. A range of corporate partner discounts are also available, with savings of up to 15% for eligible employees. These incentives, combined with the school's discounted opening fees, make Durham School a competitively priced British curriculum option in Dubai.