Tuition fees
Tuition fees

Tuition fees

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 2025 –26

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 2025/26 2025/2026 Fees (Discounted against KHDA Approved)

Foundation Stage 1

AED 16,400

AED 12,300

AED 12,300

AED 52,112

AED 41,000

Foundation Stage 2

AED 18,400

AED 13,800

AED 13,800

AED 52,112

AED 46,000

Year Groups

Foundation Stage 1

Foundation Stage 2

Term 1 (Aug-Dec) Tuition fee

AED 16,400

AED 18,400

Term 2 (Jan - Mar) Tuition fee

AED 12,300

AED 13,800

Term 3 (Apr - Jun) Tuition fee

AED 12,300

AED 13,800

KHDA Approved Fees for 2025/26

AED 52,112

AED 52,112

2025/2026 Fees (Discounted against KHDA Approved)

AED 41,000

AED 46,000

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 1 (Aug-Dec) STEAM Thrive Term 2 (Jan - Mar) Tuition fee Term 2 (Jan - Mar) STEAM Thrive Term 3 (Apr - Jun) Tuition fee Term 3 (Apr - Jun) STEAM Thrive KHDA Approved Fees for 2025/26 2025/2026 Fees (Discounted against KHDA Approved) STEAM Thrive

Year 1 to 2

AED 21,200

-

AED 15,900

-

AED 15,900

-

AED 54,654

AED 53,000

-

Year 3 to 4

AED 22,400

-

AED 16,800

-

AED 16,800

-

AED 57,196

AED 56,000

-

Year 5

AED 22,794

-

AED 17,094

-

AED 17,094

-

AED 57,196

AED 56,982

-

Year 6

AED 22,794

AED 1,000

AED 17,094

AED 1,000

AED 17,094

AED 1,000

AED 57,196

AED 56,982

AED 3,000

Year Groups

Year 1 to 2

Year 3 to 4

Year 5

Year 6

Term 1 (Aug-Dec) Tuition fee

AED 21,200

AED 22,400

AED 22,794

AED 22,794

Term 1 (Aug-Dec) STEAM Thrive

-

-

-

AED 1,000

Term 2 (Jan - Mar) Tuition fee

AED 15,900

AED 16,800

AED 17,094

AED 17,094

Term 2 (Jan - Mar) STEAM Thrive

-

-

-

AED 1,000

Term 3 (Apr - Jun) Tuition fee

AED 15,900

AED 16,800

AED 17,094

AED 17,094

Term 3 (Apr - Jun) STEAM Thrive

-

-

-

AED 1,000

KHDA Approved Fees for 2025/26

AED 54,654

AED 57,196

AED 57,196

AED 57,196

2025/2026 Fees (Discounted against KHDA Approved)

AED 53,000

AED 56,000

AED 56,982

AED 56,982

STEAM Thrive

-

-

-

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 1 (Aug-Dec) STEAM Thrive Term 2 (Jan - Mar) Tuition fee Term 2 (Jan - Mar) STEAM Thrive Term 3 (Apr - Jun) Tuition fee Term 3 (Apr - Jun) STEAM Thrive KHDA Approved Fees for 2025/26 2025/2026 Fees (Discounted against KHDA Approved) STEAM Thrive

Year 7 to 9

AED 22,794

AED 1,000

AED 17,094

AED 1,000

AED 17,094

AED 1,000

AED 56,982

AED 56,982

AED 3,000

Year 10 to 11

AED 24,722

AED 1,000

AED 18,545

AED 1,000

AED 18,545

AED 1,000

AED 61,817

AED 61,817

AED 3,000

Year Groups

Year 7 to 9

Year 10 to 11

Term 1 (Aug-Dec) Tuition fee

AED 22,794

AED 24,722

Term 1 (Aug-Dec) STEAM Thrive

AED 1,000

AED 1,000

Term 2 (Jan - Mar) Tuition fee

AED 17,094

AED 18,545

Term 2 (Jan - Mar) STEAM Thrive

AED 1,000

AED 1,000

Term 3 (Apr - Jun) Tuition fee

AED 17,094

AED 18,545

Term 3 (Apr - Jun) STEAM Thrive

AED 1,000

AED 1,000

KHDA Approved Fees for 2025/26

AED 56,982

AED 61,817

2025/2026 Fees (Discounted against KHDA Approved)

AED 56,982

AED 61,817

STEAM Thrive

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 1 (Aug-Dec) STEAM Thrive Term 2 (Jan - Mar) Tuition fee Term 2 (Jan - Mar) STEAM Thrive Term 3 (Apr - Jun) Tuition fee Term 3 (Apr - Jun) STEAM Thrive KHDA Approved Fees for 2025/26 2025/2026 Fees (Discounted against KHDA Approved) STEAM Thrive

Year 12 to 13

AED 27,307

AED 1,000

AED 20,479

AED 1,000

AED 20,479

AED 1,000

AED 68,265

AED 68,265

AED 3,000

Year Groups

Year 12 to 13

Term 1 (Aug-Dec) Tuition fee

AED 27,307

Term 1 (Aug-Dec) STEAM Thrive

AED 1,000

Term 2 (Jan - Mar) Tuition fee

AED 20,479

Term 2 (Jan - Mar) STEAM Thrive

AED 1,000

Term 3 (Apr - Jun) Tuition fee

AED 20,479

Term 3 (Apr - Jun) STEAM Thrive

AED 1,000

KHDA Approved Fees for 2025/26

AED 68,265

2025/2026 Fees (Discounted against KHDA Approved)

AED 68,265

STEAM Thrive

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.
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.

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