Tuition fees
Tuition fees

Tuition fees at The English College, Dubai

At The English College in Dubai, students thrive in an environment where quality meets value. With over 30 years of educational excellence, we offer a rich British curriculum tailored to each learner, supported by outstanding teaching and modern facilities.

Our fees are thoughtfully structured to remain accessible to families, without ever compromising on the quality of education or student experience. Explore our fee structure and discover the lasting value of an EC education.

Tuition fees for 2026 –27

Early Years

Ages 3 - 5

At our International School in Dubai, little learners explore, create and grow through play-based learning in our EYFS. With expert guidance and inspiring environments, they build the confidence and curiosity needed for a lifelong love of learning.

Year Groups Term 1 (Aug-Dec) Tuition fee Term 2 (Jan - Mar) Tuition fee Term 3 (Apr - Jun) Tuition fee KHDA Approved Fees for 2026/27 Optional STEAM Thrive Yearly fees

Foundation Stage 1

AED 20,844

AED 15,634

AED 15,634

AED 52,112

N/A

Foundation Stage 2

AED 20,844

AED 15,634

AED 15,634

AED 52,112

N/A

Year Groups

Foundation Stage 1

Foundation Stage 2

Term 1 (Aug-Dec) Tuition fee

AED 20,844

AED 20,844

Term 2 (Jan - Mar) Tuition fee

AED 15,634

AED 15,634

Term 3 (Apr - Jun) Tuition fee

AED 15,634

AED 15,634

KHDA Approved Fees for 2026/27

AED 52,112

AED 52,112

Optional STEAM Thrive Yearly fees

N/A

N/A

Primary School

Ages 5 - 11

At our Primary School with British curriculum in Dubai, students grow into curious and confident learners through exploration, creativity and meaningful enquiry. Thanks to leadership opportunities, a wide range of experiences outside the classroom and a strong sense of community, every child here is empowered to thrive and make a difference.

Year Groups Term 1 (Aug-Dec) Tuition fee Term 2 (Jan - Mar) Tuition fee Term 3 (Apr - Jun) Tuition fee KHDA Approved Fees for 2026/27 Optional STEAM Thrive Yearly fees

Year 1 to 2

AED 21,862

AED 16,396

AED 16,396

AED 54,654

N/A

Year 3 to 5

AED 22,878

AED 17,159

AED 17,159

AED 57,196

N/A

Year 6

AED 22,878

AED 17,159

AED 17,159

AED 57,196

AED 3,000

Year Groups

Year 1 to 2

Year 3 to 5

Year 6

Term 1 (Aug-Dec) Tuition fee

AED 21,862

AED 22,878

AED 22,878

Term 2 (Jan - Mar) Tuition fee

AED 16,396

AED 17,159

AED 17,159

Term 3 (Apr - Jun) Tuition fee

AED 16,396

AED 17,159

AED 17,159

KHDA Approved Fees for 2026/27

AED 54,654

AED 57,196

AED 57,196

Optional STEAM Thrive Yearly fees

N/A

N/A

AED 3,000

Secondary School

Ages 11 - 16

At our Secondary School with British curriculum in Dubai, students follow the British National Curriculum, developing critical thinking, creativity, and essential life skills as they prepare for IGCSE, GCSE and A Level success.

Year Groups Term 1 (Aug-Dec) Tuition fee Term 2 (Jan - Mar) Tuition fee Term 3 (Apr - Jun) Tuition fee KHDA Approved Fees for 2026/27 Optional STEAM Thrive Yearly fees

Year 7 to 9

AED 22,792

AED 17,095

AED 17,095

AED 56,982

AED 3,000

Year 10 to 11

AED 24,727

AED 18,545

AED 18,545

AED 61,817

AED 3,000

Year Groups

Year 7 to 9

Year 10 to 11

Term 1 (Aug-Dec) Tuition fee

AED 22,792

AED 24,727

Term 2 (Jan - Mar) Tuition fee

AED 17,095

AED 18,545

Term 3 (Apr - Jun) Tuition fee

AED 17,095

AED 18,545

KHDA Approved Fees for 2026/27

AED 56,982

AED 61,817

Optional STEAM Thrive Yearly fees

AED 3,000

AED 3,000

Sixth Form

Ages 16 - 18

Our Sixth Form students personalise their learning by choosing from A Level, BTEC or blended pathways, developing their strengths and aspirations through a challenging curriculum designed to prepare them for university and successful careers.

Year Groups Term 1 (Aug-Dec) Tuition fee Term 2 (Jan - Mar) Tuition fee Term 3 (Apr - Jun) Tuition fee KHDA Approved Fees for 2026/27 Optional STEAM Thrive Yearly fees

Year 12 to 13

AED 27,305

AED 20,480

AED 20,480

AED 68,265

AED 3,000

Year Groups

Year 12 to 13

Term 1 (Aug-Dec) Tuition fee

AED 27,305

Term 2 (Jan - Mar) Tuition fee

AED 20,480

Term 3 (Apr - Jun) Tuition fee

AED 20,480

KHDA Approved Fees for 2026/27

AED 68,265

Optional STEAM Thrive Yearly fees

AED 3,000

Other fees

Additional fees

Application Fee: A non-refundable application fee of AED 500 applies per application, which includes an age-appropriate assessment. This fee is applicable only for applications from Year 3 onwards.
New Student Tuition Deposit (10% of annual fees): Upon receiving an offer from The English College, a tuition deposit will be required to secure your child’s place. The deposit will be deducted from the first term’s fees and is non-refundable.
KHDA Charges: For students transferring within Dubai schools, there is a KHDA administration fee of AED 120 for each student. This fee is collected on behalf of the KHDA by the previous school. More about KHDA

Discounts

The English College values big families!
Families with three or more children enrolled at the school benefit from:
– 10% off the tuition fees for the third child
– 15% off the tuition fees for the fourth child
Discounts apply to the two youngest enrolled children.

Refer a Friend

One of the things we value most at The English College is our strong and supportive community. Many of our families join us through personal recommendations from parents who have experienced first-hand what makes The English College such a special place to learn and grow.

If you have friends, family members, colleagues, or neighbours who are exploring school options, we'd love to welcome them to discover our community. You and the family you refer will receive AED 1000 off of your tuition fee for every child referred. 

Terms & Conditions Apply
  • This offer is valid from 12 June 2026 to 15th August 2026, for new enquiries received from 12 June 2026.
  • This offer applies to any child referred by a The English College current family for FS1 to Year 2 for the academic year 2026-2027.
  • To qualify, the enrolment deposit payment must be settled by the referred family by 15th August 2026, and the student must start attending school by the 31st of October 2026.
  • This offer is applied for one academic year only, to the tuition fees being charged by the school for the academic year 2026-2027.
  • The discount for the referring family and the referred family will reflect on the AY 2026-2027 - Term 3 invoice.
  • If the student is withdrawn before the end of the 2026–2027 academic year, the discount will be void, and the school reserves the right to charge the pro-rated approved tuition fees for the period of attendance.
  • The discount is non-transferable, cannot be exchanged for cash, and cannot be applied to any other products or services.
  • There is no limit to the number of referrals that can be made - the more children are introduced to our school; the more discounts can be availed.
  • The school reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time without prior notice.

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