New schools opening in UAE in 2025 and 2026
GEMS School of Research and Innovation is a premium, forward-thinking institution located in Dubai Sports City, offering education from Foundation 1 through to Year 13. The school is designed to nurture creativity, critical thinking, and advanced research skills. Set on an impressive campus valued at just under Dhs4 million and spanning 47,600 square meters, the state of the art facilities include modern classrooms, dedicated science and technology labs, innovation hubs, and extensive sports and arts amenities. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning and cutting-edge educational practices, GEMS aims to foster a dynamic and inspiring environment where students can excel academically and personally.
Opening: August 2025
Location: Dubai Sports City
Tuition fees: Dhs116,000 to Dhs206,000 annually Dubai British School (DBS)
The school's performance and educational practices are exceptionally high, consistently surpassing expectations set by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the regulatory authority overseeing private education quality in Dubai. This strong commitment to excellence ensures a supportive learning environment that fosters academic achievement and holistic development.
Dubai British School Mira will be the fourth branch in the Dubai British School family, joining the well established Emirates Hills and Jumeirah Park campuses. Like its sister schools, DBS Mira follows the National Curriculum for England, providing an internationally recognized education framework. Notably, the Emirates Hills campus has maintained an 'Outstanding' KHDA rating since 2017, reflecting the school's long-standing dedication to superior teaching standards, student progress, and wellbeing.
Opening: August 2025
Location: Mira, Dubai
Tuition fees: From Dh51,477 (FS1) to Dh77,217 (Year 13) Victory Heights Primary School
Victory Heights Primary School in City of Arabia is a standalone primary institution catering to students from Foundation Stage to Year 6. It is closely affiliated as a sister school to the highly regarded Victory Heights Primary School in Dubai Sports City, which has earned an 'Outstanding' rating from the KHDA. The school is committed to delivering high-quality education with a focus on nurturing young learners through a balanced curriculum and a supportive, community-driven environment.
Opening: August 2025
Location: City of Arabia, Dubailandteach
Tuition fees: Dh40,000 to Dh57,000 annually
BC Academy
BC Academy is a boutique private school located in Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeirah, offering a personalised and student-focused learning experience. Situated on a spacious 20,000 square meter campus, the school has the capacity to accommodate up to 700 pupils. BC Academy is known for its commitment to small class sizes, tailored teaching approaches where students can thrive academically and socially.
Opening: 2025
Location: Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeirah, Dubai
Dubai English Speaking School Academic City (DESSC)
DESSC is a primary-only school in Academic City that follows the English National Curriculum. It offers a strong foundation in core subjects while fostering creativity and personal growth in a supportive environment. The school focuses on high teaching standards and well-rounded development to prepare students for future academic success.
Opening: August 2025
Location: Academic City, Dubai
Tuition fees: Dh55,250 to Dh63,750
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Ash Mount School
Ash Mount School, launched by Interstar Education, is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School serving students aged 3 to 18 in the Mudon community. The school offers a comprehensive IB curriculum designed to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who are equipped to succeed in a global society. Ash Mount School focuses on fostering intellectual curiosity, creativity, and personal growth within a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
Opening: August 2026
Location: Mudon, Dubai
Harrow International School Dubai
Harrow International School Dubai is the city's first Harrow school and is operated by the renowned education provider Taaleem. Located on a vast 50,000 square meter campus along Hessa Street, the school has capacity for up to 1,800 students. It offers a world-class British curriculum with an emphasis on leadership, character development, and academic excellence, reflecting the prestigious heritage of the original Harrow School in the UK.
Opening: 2026
Location: Hessa Street, Dubai
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Gordonstoun School
Gordonstoun School's first overseas campus is opening on Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone for this renowned Scottish independent school. Known globally for its unique approach to education combining academic excellence with outdoor learning and character development, Gordonstoun Abu Dhabi aims to offer the same values-driven, holistic education. The campus will provide a rigorous academic programme alongside extensive opportunities for personal growth and leadership.
Opening: 2027
Location: Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi Harrow International School
The new Harrow International School on Saadiyat Island is an extension of the prestigious Harrow brand, operated by Taaleem. With a capacity for 1,800 students, the school offers the distinguished British curriculum alongside a strong emphasis on leadership, character building, and academic excellence. Designed with state-of-the-art facilities, it serves the growing demand for premium international education in Abu Dhabi's cultural district.
Opening: 2026
Location: Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi Yasmina American School
Yasmina American School is an affordable option within the Aldar Education portfolio, offering a high-quality American curriculum education in Abu Dhabi. It serves families seeking a US-style education with a focus on academic rigor, holistic development, and extracurricular opportunities. As the second school in Aldar's American curriculum group, Yasmina aims to provide accessible education that prepares students for success in local and international contexts.
Opening: August 2025
Location: Abu Dhabi
Image: Supplied Sharjah schools opening Reigate Grammar School
Reigate Grammar School is a branch of one of the UK's most historic and highly ranked private schools, known for its academic excellence and extensive extracurricular programme. Located in the Masaar community of Sharjah, this new campus will have the capacity to accommodate up to 2,700 students when it opens in 2027. Offering a British curriculum, the school combines traditional values with modern teaching methods and state-of-the-art facilities, catering to families seeking a prestigious UK education within the UAE.
Opening: 2027
Location: Masaar, Sharjah Rushmore American School
Rushmore American School is a new K–12 institution offering a comprehensive US curriculum education, set to open in 2025 in the Al Suyoh residential area of Sharjah. The school aims to provide a rigorous American education framework designed to develop critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills from early childhood through to high school graduation. With a focus on academic excellence and holistic student development, Rushmore will serve the growing demand for quality US curriculum options in Sharjah.
Opening: 2025
Location: Al Suyoh, Sharjah
With a diverse range of curriculum choices and state-of-the-art facilities, the UAE's education landscape continues to expand, offering families even more opportunities to find the right fit for their children in the coming years.
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GEMS Wellington International School Curriculum: British/International Baccalaureate (IB) Fees: From Dh47,527 in FS1 to Dh103,399 in Year 13 This school offers the UK curriculum from Foundation Stage to Year 11 and the IB Diploma Programme courses and careers programme in Years 12 and 13. Horizons English School, Al Wasl Curriculum: British Fees: From Dh43,849 in FS1 to Dh58,825 in Year 6 The primary school is part of the Cognita group. Jumeirah College, Al Safa Curriculum: British Fees: From Dh78,496 in Year 7 to Dh98,681 in Year 13 This GEMS Education school offers Year 7 to 13 and has been consistently rated 'outstanding' since 2010. Nord Anglia International School Dubai, Al Barsha Curriculum: British Fees: From Dh69,625 in FS1 to Dh105,288 in Year 13 The school follows the British curriculum and offers the IB Diploma programme too. 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GEMS Dubai American Academy, Al Barsha Curriculum: American/IB Fees: Dh66,185 in KG1-2 and Dh93,300 for grades 1 to 12 Founded in 1997, the American school has been consistently rated 'outstanding' since 2011-12. GEMS Modern Academy, Nad Al Sheba Curriculum: Indian/IB Fees: Dh38,246 in KG1 to Dh56,706 in Grade 12 (Indian) and Dh73,876 in Grade 12 (IB) This school is the only Indian curriculum school on this list and offers a dual curriculum pathway that allows a choice between Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and IB programmes. Jumeirah English Speaking School, Jumeirah Curriculum: British Fees: From Dh54,129 in FS1 to Dh65,097 in Year 6 JESS was founded in 1976 and is a primary-only school (FS1 to Year 6), Jumeirah English Speaking School, Arabian Ranches Curriculum: British Fees: From Dh54,129 in FS1 to Dh104,544 in Year 13 The Arabian Ranches branch of JESS offers both primary and secondary schooling. Kings School Al Barsha Curriculum: British Fees: From Dh57,999 in FS1 to Dh105,873 in Year 13 Part of the Kings Schools group, the Al Barsha institution was founded in 2014. Kings School Dubai, Umm Suqeim Curriculum: British Fees: From Dh47,179 in FS1 to Dh71,801 in Year 6 This primary school is next to Burj Al Arab. Dubai College, Al Sufouh Curriculum: British Fees: From Dh97,415 in Year 7 to Dh110,305 in Year 13 The secondary-only campus was established in 1978. Dubai International Academy, Emirates Hills Curriculum: IB Fees: From Dh44,979 in KG1 to Dh79,696 in Grade 12 Established in 2005, the school offers the complete IB continuum curriculum from KG1 to Year 13. Lycee Francais International, Oud Metha Curriculum: French Fees: From Dh29,488 in preschool to Dh62,363 in the final year This French international school got its first 'outstanding' rating after the 2023-2024 inspection cycle. Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha Curriculum: French Fees: From Dh31,276 in preschool to Dh50,700 in the final year This French school is a partner institution of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) and also offers the full French curriculum from preschool to Grade 12. Repton School, Nad Al Sheba Curriculum: British Fees: From Dh57,178 in FS1 to Dh102,753 in Year 13 This British-curriculum school has a boarding option for students in Years 7 to 13. The fees mentioned are for the 2025-2026 academic calendar and taken from the official websites of the schools and cross-checked on the KHDA school fact sheets where the latest information was not available. These amounts do not include other fees including and not limited to registration fees, transportation, extra-curricular activities, or other administrative fees.
