Uptown International School

Uptown International School (UIS) offers an International Baccalaureate curriculum from Nursery through Grade 12, with tuition fees for the 2025–26 academic year ranging from AED 31,145 for Nursery up to AED 78,420 for Grades 11–12. Fees are structured across three terms, with Term 1 carrying the largest share (approximately 40%) and Terms 2 and 3 each accounting for roughly 30%. Notably, all fees include required books, which are provided to students on a loan basis and returned at the end of term or academic year, adding meaningful value to the headline fee.

Beyond tuition, families should budget for a one-time application fee of AED 500 plus 5% VAT and a non-refundable registration fee of AED 4,000 or 10% of annual tuition (whichever applies) for new students, which is credited against Term 1 fees. Returning students pay a re-registration fee of AED 2,000 or 5% of annual tuition, also credited against Term 1. Transportation is arranged through Arab Falcon Dubai at variable rates depending on location, and enrichment/extra-curricular activities may carry additional charges.

UIS, as part of the Taaleem group, offers a 10% sibling discount on tuition for the third (youngest) and subsequent child in a family attending any Taaleem school in Dubai. Corporate discounts are available for Emirates Airlines and National Bonds employees. Payments can be made by cash, credit card, bank transfer, or cheque, and credit card holders can convert payments into 0% instalment plans, providing flexible options for families managing school fee commitments.