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

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

Discover more about Early Years KHDA fact sheet

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

Discover more about primary school KHDA fact sheet

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

Discover more about secondary school KHDA fact sheet

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

Canteen lunch service

Enjoy healthy, diverse meals at The English College Canteen, powered by SwissCanonica. Choose from fresh, local dishes via flexible termly or monthly plans. Payment is cashless through the Spare app, making ordering simple and convenient. For any enquiries, contact us at canteen-ec@swisscanonica.ae

School bus service

Simplify your school journey with The English College reliable transport services - safe, efficient and tailored to meet your family's needs. For enquiries, please contact us via email at info@busco.ae and admin@busco.ae or by phone at: 04 882 6422 | 055 522 5842 | 055 992 5504

Extra-curricular activities

Discover a wide range of activities at The English College, including sports, music, art and technology. These programmes encourage personal growth, creativity and teamwork, enriching the students' learning experience

Uniforms

Uniforms can be purchased online at www.trutex.ae (use code TEC-0018) or in store by appointment via the same site. The shop is in the PE Hub, open Mon, Wed & Fri 7:30am – 4.00pm. Info: EC@trutex.com | +971 54 443 0473.

Canteen lunch service

School bus service

Extra-curricular activities

Uniforms

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

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 30th September 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 30th September 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the tuition fees at The English College, Dubai?

Tuition fees cover all core curriculum teaching; learning resources; access to specialist facilities, science labs, arts and music rooms; pastoral support; and standard assessments. They also include access to co-curricular programmes within the school day. The fees are set and regulated annually by KHDA. For the exact fee schedule by year group, please visit our tuition fees page or contact the Admissions team.

Are there additional fees apart from the annual tuition fees?

Yes, some services and activities carry additional costs. These include the school bus service, the canteen, uniform, optional ECAs, trips and external examinations (GCSEs and A Levels). These are made clear to the families during the enrolment. The prices differ according to the year group and activities selected. Our goal is to be as open as possible to allow families to plan early enough.

Is there an application or registration fee for new students?

Yes, there is a non-refundable application fee which is part of the admissions process. This payment ensures that the child has a spot in the assessment and admissions procedure. When an offer has been accepted and made, a deposit of 10% of the annual tuition fee is to be paid to hold the place. This is deposited and subsequently subtracted from the total tuition fees after enrolment. The Admissions team will take you step by step.

Are school bus and canteen services included in the tuition fees?

No, both the bus and the canteen are additional. A school bus service is available, and families can check directly whether the route is available in their locality. The canteen has daily meal choices that are bought separately. These services are made easy to access by families, yet not included in annual tuition fees. The Admissions team can provide full details on request.

What are the tuition fees for different year groups at The English College, Dubai?

Tuition fees at the English College are set annually by the KHDA and vary by year group, from Early Years through to Sixth Form. As a mid-premium British school, we offer strong academic outcomes at competitive fee levels within the Dubai market. For the current fee schedule broken down by year group, please visit our Tuition Fees page or contact our Admissions team directly.

Tuition fees at The English College, Dubai

Tuition fees for 2026 –27

Early Years

Primary School

Secondary School

Sixth Form

Other fees

Additional fees

Discounts

Sibling discount