{"id":26198,"date":"2025-07-28T16:55:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T16:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dubaisetup.co\/?p=26198"},"modified":"2026-04-17T06:46:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T06:46:43","slug":"schools-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dubaisetup.co\/en\/wissen\/schulen-dubai","title":{"rendered":"The best international private schools in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you emigrate to Dubai as a family, you naturally ask yourself the question: Which schools are there in Dubai and which international or German school is the best for my children?\u00a0<\/p>

The school system in Dubai is quite different from that in Germany, Austria or the rest of Europe, although there are exceptions. Therefore, here is a comprehensive guide to schools in Dubai, both international and German-speaking.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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School choice: Decisive factors<\/h2>

If you are looking for a suitable school for your child or children, then you should inform yourself and think about this in advance. In addition to the rankings, there are other factors that can or should determine the choice of school.\u00a0<\/p>

Location\u00a0<\/strong>One factor that is often neglected is the location of the school. People think that going to school in the same city as them is not an issue. However, you will find that Dubai is big and the traffic is even bigger. It can take over an hour to get to school twice a day. That's why you should choose your place of residence and school location carefully.\u00a0<\/p>

Costs\u00a0<\/strong>Schools in Dubai are pretty much all private, which is why you have to pay for them. The exact costs vary from school to school and what is on offer. However, you can expect to pay several hundred euros per month at elementary school and over a thousand euros per month thereafter.\u00a0<\/p>

Languages\u00a0<\/strong>Depending on which language you speak yourself and which languages you want to teach your child, you should also take this into account when making your decision. Some schools are very internationally oriented, while others have a clear language focus.<\/p>

Offer<\/strong> A school is not just a place to learn, but also a place where children develop in other areas such as sport. Accordingly, it is also important to consider the overall offer.\u00a0<\/p>

KHDA Ranking\u00a0<\/strong>The Dubai government has its own institution that evaluates schools every year and compiles a ranking list. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority, or KHDA for short, ranks schools based on the following factors:<\/p>

  • Student achievements and awards<\/li>
  • Quality of teaching and learning<\/li>
  • Curriculum quality and resources<\/li>
  • School environment and safety<\/li>
  • Leadership and management\u00a0<\/li>
  • Personal and social development of the children<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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