Vernus International Primary School, Dubai
Tuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
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Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
Application fee paid once at registration. Enrolment deposit adjusted against first-term fees. Returning students must submit re-enrolment form and fee to secure place for new academic year.
Additional Costs
Application Fee (Assessment Fee Included)
Exclusive of VAT; 5% VAT applicable. Paid once at the beginning of registration.
Exclusive of VAT; 5% VAT applicable. Paid once at the beginning of registration.
Enrolment Deposit (New Students)
Up to 10% of tuition fees; non-refundable but deductible from 1st term fees.
Up to 10% of tuition fees; non-refundable but deductible from 1st term fees.
Re-Enrolment Fee (Returning Students)
Up to 5% of tuition fees or AED 500, whichever is higher; non-refundable but deductible from 1st term fees.
Up to 5% of tuition fees or AED 500, whichever is higher; non-refundable but deductible from 1st term fees.
Discounts & Offers
Scholarships & Bursaries
Scholarships of up to 35% are available on annual tuition fees. Terms and conditions apply.
Value for Money
Vernus International Primary School offers an American curriculum education in Dubai Silicon Oasis, with annual tuition fees ranging from AED 34,884 for Pre-K through KG 2, to AED 41,445 for Grades 4 and 5. The school is regulated by the KHDA, which approves all fee information, and positions itself as a provider of high-quality yet affordable international education. The KHDA's own fee fact sheet records slightly higher figures inclusive of VAT, ranging from AED 35,704 to AED 42,419.
New students are required to pay a one-time application fee of AED 500 (assessment fee included, exclusive of VAT with 5% VAT applicable), plus an enrolment deposit of up to 10% of tuition fees, which is non-refundable but deductible from the first term's fees. Returning students pay a re-enrolment fee of up to 5% of tuition fees or AED 500 (whichever is higher), also non-refundable and deductible from the first term. The school offers a range of discounts including sibling, early payment, staff, community resident, privilege card, referral, and scholarship options, making it accessible to a broader range of families.
Compared to other American curriculum schools in Dubai, Vernus International Primary School sits at the more affordable end of the market, with fees well below the Dubai average for similar curricula. The school received an Acceptable overall DSIB rating for 2023–2024, reflecting a developing institution that offers competitive pricing for families seeking an American-curriculum primary education in the Dubai Silicon Oasis area.