Dubai School Fees Planner
Project the total cost of schooling in the UAE, including annual fee rises.
🎓 The Plan
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Assumes fees rise by the same percentage each year. Real increases are capped by the KHDA Education Cost Index and vary by school rating. Excludes registration, uniforms, transport and books. Estimates for information only.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Private school fees in Dubai span a wide range, from around AED 15,000 a year at budget schools to AED 60,000 or more at premium British, American and IB schools, rising through the grades. Secondary and sixth-form years are typically the most expensive. This planner projects the full run to graduation from the current fee you enter.
Annual increases in Dubai are regulated by the KHDA through the Education Cost Index, combined with each school's inspection rating, so the permitted rise changes year to year. Historically increases have often fallen in the 2-5% range. Set the slider to a figure you expect for your school to see the compounding effect over time.
This calculator covers tuition only. Budget separately for one-off registration and enrolment fees, uniforms, textbooks and devices, school transport, trips and exam fees. These extras can add several thousand dirhams per child each year on top of tuition.
Because fees compound, the total over a full school career is often larger than parents expect. Many families set aside a dedicated monthly amount and invest it, so the fund grows alongside the rising fees. Our Compound Interest and SIP calculator can help you size that monthly saving.