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List of Top Best IB Schools in UAE 2024 Ranking

Checkout list of Top IB Schools in UAE 2024 offering International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. Find below the complete list of IB World Schools in UAE offering PYP, MYP and IB Diploma (IBDP) Programme of International Baccalaureate (IB) with information on Fees, Admission procedure, Ranking, Rating & Reviews, Curriculum, Facilities, Contact Details and address. This list of Top Best IB Schools in UAE covers IB affiliated Schools in UAE.

The number of IB Schools in UAE is growing exponentially. One of the reasons for the growth in International schools have been the perception that they encourage creativity and free thinking, both important characteristics for the success in a globalized world.

Click on the name of the IB school for information on Admission, Fees, Curriculum, School Contact Details, Ranking, Reviews and Ratings of Best International Baccalaureate Schools in UAE. List contains both National and International IB Schools in UAE covering list of Daycare, Playschool/Pre School/Pre Primary, Primary, Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools and K12 Schools. The below list of IB world schools in UAE covers Girls Schools , Boys Schools and Co-ed schools providing Day or Boarding/Residential schools in UAE.

Use search filters to find Schools based on School Type (Coeducational or Boys or Girls), School Curriculum, School Level, School Boarding Type (Day, Day-cum-Boarding School or Boarding/Residential School).

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North London Collegiate School, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai

Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, UAE
Pre KG - XII
Coed School
IB School
Day School

North London Collegiate School, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai is a Coed Day School with classes from Pre KG to XII located in Dubai.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai

Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, UAE
Pre KG - XII
Coed School
CISCE, IB School
Day School

GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai is a Coed Day School with classes from Pre KG to XII located in Dubai.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

Global Indian International School Dubai, Dubai

Al Barsha, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, UAE
Pre KG - VI
Coed School
CBSE, IB, Montessori School
Day School

Global Indian International School Dubai, Dubai is a Coed Day School with classes from Pre KG to VI located in Dubai.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Middle School (VI-VIII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), International Baccalaureate (IB), Montessori (Montessori) curriculum.

Emirates National School, Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah, Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
KG 1 - VIII
Coed School
IB School
Day School

Emirates National School, Ras Al Khaimah is a Coed Day School with classes from KG 1 to VIII located in Ras Al Khaimah.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Middle School (VI-VIII) and follows curriculum prescribed by International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

Pre KG - V
Coed School
IB, UK EYFS Curriculum, British Curriculum School
Day School

Ambassador International Academy, Al Khail, Dubai is a Coed Day School with classes from Pre KG to V located in Dubai.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Primary School (I-V) and follows curriculum prescribed by International Baccalaureate (IB), UK EYFS Curriculum (UK EYFS Curriculum), UK National Curriculum of England (British Curriculum) curriculum.

Emirates National School, Sharjah

Sharjah, Emirate of Sharjah, UAE
KG 1 - V
Coed School
IB School
Day School

Emirates National School, Sharjah is a Coed Day School with classes from KG 1 to V located in Sharjah.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Primary School (I-V) and follows curriculum prescribed by International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

The Ideal English School, Ras Al Khaimah

Al Mamourah, Ras Al Khaimah, Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
I - XII
Coed School
CBSE, IB, CAIE, British Curriculum School
Day School

The Ideal English School, Ras Al Khaimah is a Coed Day School with classes from I to XII located in Ras Al Khaimah.

The school has classes from Primary School (I-V) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), UK National Curriculum of England (British Curriculum) curriculum.

Emirates National School, Al Ain

Al Ain, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE
Pre KG - XII
Coed School
IB, AP, American Curriculum School
Day School

Emirates National School, Al Ain is a Coed Day School with classes from Pre KG to XII located in Al Ain.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum (American Curriculum) curriculum.

Dubai International Academy, Emirates Hills, Dubai

Emirates Hills, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, UAE
KG 1 - XII
Coed School
IB School
Day School

Dubai International Academy, Emirates Hills, Dubai is a Coed Day School with classes from KG 1 to XII located in Dubai.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

Emirates National School, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi

Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE
KG 1 - XII
Coed School
IB School
Day School

Emirates National School, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi is a Coed Day School with classes from KG 1 to XII located in Abu Dhabi.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

Ajman Academy, Ajman

Al Mwaihat 2, Ajman, Emirate of Ajman, UAE
Pre KG - XII
Coed School
IB, CAIE School
Day School

Ajman Academy, Ajman is a Coed Day School with classes from Pre KG to XII located in Ajman.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) curriculum.

Emirates National School, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE
KG 1 - XII
Coed School
IB School
Day School

Emirates National School, Abu Dhabi is a Coed Day School with classes from KG 1 to XII located in Abu Dhabi.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

Collegiate American School, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai

Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, UAE
Pre KG - XII
Coed School
IB, American Curriculum School
Day School

Collegiate American School, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai is a Coed Day School with classes from Pre KG to XII located in Dubai.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by International Baccalaureate (IB), American Curriculum (American Curriculum) curriculum.

Raffles World Academy, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai

Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, UAE
KG 1 - XII
Coed School
IB, British Curriculum School
Day School

Raffles World Academy, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai is a Coed Day School with classes from KG 1 to XII located in Dubai.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by International Baccalaureate (IB), UK National Curriculum of England (British Curriculum) curriculum.

American Gulf School, Al Rahmaniya, Sharjah

Al Rahmaniya, Sharjah, Emirate of Sharjah, UAE
Pre KG - X
Coed School
IB School
Day School

American Gulf School, Al Rahmaniya, Sharjah is a Coed Day School with classes from Pre KG to X located in Sharjah.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Secondary School (IX-X) and follows curriculum prescribed by International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

About the IB's programmes

International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), is an international educational foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The International Baccalaureate (IB) offers a continuum of international education.In order to teach IB programmes, schools must be authorized. Every school authorized to offer IB programmes is known as an IB World School. IB offers four educational programmes

Programme
Age Range
Primary Years Programme
3-12 Years
Middle Years Programme
11-16 Years
Diploma Programme
16-19 Years
Career-related Programme
16-19 Years

Know more about IB Programs or IB DP Curriculum including Subjects in each group and the Core elements.

Primary Years Programme (PYP)

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) was introduced in 1997. The PYP is open to any student aged 3 to 12.

Middle Years Programme (MYP)

The Middle Years Programme (MYP) was adopted by the IB in 1994. The MYP is a five-year programme and is open to any student aged 11 to 16. Students who complete the MYP are well-prepared to undertake the IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Career-related Programme (CP).

Diploma Programme (DP)

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is for students aged 16-19. The Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS) and the extended essay.

IB Programme - Age Requirement and Grade Placement

Refer to below table for Age and Grade Mapping with various IB Programmes. As different school systems use different names for grades, years and levels, we have created this table to make it easier for parents to compare their current school grade/year with IB Programme and grade.

Age of Child
IB Programme
Grade
3
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
EYC 1
4
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
EYC 2
5
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
EYC 3
6
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Grade 1
7
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Grade 2
8
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Grade 3
9
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Grade 4
10
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Grade 5
11
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Grade 6
12
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Grade 7
13
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Grade 8
14
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Grade 9
15
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Grade 10
16
Diploma Programme (DP)
Grade 11
17
Diploma Programme (DP)
Grade 12

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many IB schools are there in UAE?

School authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation to offer IB curriculum (PYP, MYP, DP) are known as IB Schools. Currently there are around 15 IB Schools in UAE.

Which is the best IB school in UAE?

Explore List of IB Schools in UAE offering IB Curriculum including PYP, MYP or DP.

What is IB system of education?

International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), is an international educational foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.IB offers four programmes. DP Program for Class XI and XII. Middle Years Programme (MYP) for class 8th to 10th and the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Kindergarten to Class 7th. Know more about IB Programs or IB DP Curriculum including Subjects in each group and the Core elements.

What is the meaning of IB schools?

IB is the acronym for the International Baccalaureate, an internationally recognised course. Know more about IB Programs or IB DP Curriculum including Subjects in each group and the Core elements.

What is the age range for Primary Years Programme (PYP) in schools of UAE?

IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is offered to students aged 3 to 12.

What is the age range for Middle Years Programme (MYP) in schools of UAE?

IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) is offered to students aged 11 to 16.

What is the age range for Diploma Programme (DP) in schools of UAE?

IB Diploma Programme (DP) is offered to students aged 16 to 19.

What does International Baccalaureate (IB) school mean?

International Baccalaureate (IB) school or IB School is a school recognised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) to offer IB curriculum (PYP, MYP, DP) are known as IB Schools.

Is IB DP Recognised in UAE?

The IB DP is recognised among leading universities across the world.

Is IB board better than CBSE?

Each board has its on advantages and disadvantages, if you are planning to study in Europe or USA colleges than IB board has slight advantage over CBSE. IB board is more aligned to the curriculum of American and European colleges.

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