There are 23 schools and 10 nurseries around Dubai Hills Estate. They offer UK, American, Indian, Australian and French curricula, as well as the International Baccalaureate, or IB. Distances are measured from the centre of Dubai Hills Park.
- What it is.
- 23 schools and 10 nurseries in Dubai Hills Estate and neighbouring areas. Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park.
- Nearby.
- Three GEMS schools offering UK, Indian and IB curricula sit 2.0-2.3 km from the park, while nurseries start 0.8 km away.
- What to bear in mind.
- Nurseries do not yet have ratings or published fees.
Three schools on one site: the GEMS cluster, 2.0-2.3 km from the park
A site with three GEMS schools stands by Exit 18 on Al Marabea Street East. All three are in Al Khail:
- Gems Wellington L.L.C Dubai Hills (UK school). Formerly known as GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail, this school is now called GEMS Wellington Dubai Hills. It is around 2.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park. It teaches the 13-year UK curriculum, from nursery for ages 2-3 to Year 13. The senior years offer GCSE, A-Level and BTEC. Its overall inspection rating for the 2023-2024 academic year is Very good. Annual fees are 50,725-109,800 AED.
- GEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL L.L.C DUBAI HILLS (International Baccalaureate school). The building is around 2.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park. Its address is simply listed as Dubai Hills, Dubai, without a street name. It is a full International Baccalaureate (IB) school for children and young people aged 3-19, from PKG to Grade 12. It offers the PYP, MYP, DP and IB Career-related Programme (CP). Its 2023-2024 rating is Good. Annual tuition is 51,212-79,488 AED.
- GEMS New Millennium School L.L.C (Indian school). The closest of the three to the park, at around 2.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park. Founded in 2013, it follows the Indian curriculum from pre-school through Grade 12. Its inspection rating for 2023-2024 is Very good. Annual fees are 22,612-33,557 AED.
The site offers UK and Indian curricula, along with the IB.
Nurseries near Dubai Hills: 0.8-2.6 km away
Three nurseries are listed near Dubai Hills, 0.8-2.6 km from the centre of Dubai Hills Park. They do not yet have ratings or published fees:
- Blossom Hills Early Learning Center 2. Founded in 2023. It is around 0.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park.
- British Orchard Nursery Dubai Hills Branch. In Collective Tower 1, Dubai Hills Estate. Founded in 2024. It is around 0.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park. It follows the UK EYFS framework.
- Blossom Hills Nursery (Br Of Blossom Education Investment Llc). Founded in 2020. It is around 2.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park.
Outstanding-rated UK schools: four addresses 1.2-11.1 km away
Four UK schools received the highest inspection rating, Outstanding, for the 2023-2024 academic year. Three are in Al Barsha and one is in Jumeirah Park:
- Kings School Al Barsha L.L.C (UK school). On Umm Suqeim Street in Al Barsha South. Founded in 2014, it offers a 13-year UK curriculum from FS1 to Year 13, with A-Level and BTEC in Sixth Form. Annual fees are 56,667-115,088 AED.
- Safa Community School LLC (British school). It is located in Al Barsha South First, about 5.1 km in a straight line from the centre of Dubai Hills Park. Founded in 2014, it teaches children from FS1 through Year 13 under the 13-year UK curriculum. Annual tuition: AED 53,187-89,440.
- Nord Anglia International School L.L.C (Nord Anglia UK school). In Al Barsha Second, around 5.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park. Founded in 2014, it offers the full UK curriculum from FS1 to Year 13. Annual fees are 68,026-105,288 AED.
- Dubai British School Jumeirah Park (Taaleem UK school). In Jumeirah Park, around 11.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park. Founded in 2015, it admits pupils from ECC nursery, ages 2-3, to Year 13 under the UK curriculum. Annual fees are 44,947-111,799 AED.
UK-school staples within 3.0-3.3 km: five more schools in Al Barsha
Extend the search for UK schools to just over 3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park and you will find five schools in Al Barsha, with ratings from Acceptable to Very good and a range of fee levels:
| School name | Neighbourhood | Distance to the park, as the crow flies | Founding year and year groups | Rating (2023-2024) | Annual fees (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repton Al Barsha Fz-Llc (Repton school) | al barsha south | around 3.0 km | 2013, FS1-Year 13 | Very good | 52 311-89 774 |
| Brighton College Dubai L.L.C (Brighton College school) | al barsha second | around 3.2 km | 2018, FS1-Year 13 | Very good | 68 919-117 933 |
| Smart Vision School (UK school) | al barsha second | around 3.2 km | 2014, ECC (ages 2-3)-Year 7 | Good | 30 892-77 806 |
| GEMS Albarsha National School Dubai Branch (GEMS school) | al barsha south second | around 3.3 km | 2017, FS1-Year 13 | Acceptable | 44 385-67 060 |
| GEMS Founders School Dubai Branch (GEMS school) | al barsha second | around 3.3 km | 2016, FS1-Year 13 | Very good | 24 181-37 124 |
Three of these five schools have particular points worth noting. At GEMS Founders School Dubai Branch, annual fees run from 24,181 to 37,124 AED and the rating is Very good. GEMS Albarsha National School Dubai Branch has separate buildings for boys and girls. The published list of year groups at Smart Vision School runs from ECC, ages 2-3, to Year 7.
International Baccalaureate beyond the community: six IB schools
Alongside GEMS International School, there are six more schools near Dubai Hills offering the International Baccalaureate (IB). Four are in Al Barsha, one is in Al Quoz and one in Meydan City:
- Dubai Heights Academy (13-year IB school). In Al Barsha Second, around 3.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park. Founded in 2017, it teaches from FS1 to Year 12. Its 2023-2024 rating is Very good. Annual fees are 47,570-90,741 AED.
- GEMS WORLD ACADEMY (GEMS IB school). In Al Barsha First, around 3.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of the park. Founded in 2008, it has classes from pre-school through Grade 12, and includes Gems World Academy Nursery. Its 2023-2024 rating is Very good. Annual fees are 69,480-123,442 AED.
- Dubai International Academy Albarsha (Innoventures IB school). In Al Barsha First, around 3.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park. Founded in 2018, it welcomes children from ECC infant classes, ages 0-1, to Grade 12. Its 2023-2024 rating is Very good. Annual fees are 51,892-96,309 AED.
- Ambassador International Academy L.L.C (IB school). In Al Quoz Second, around 4.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of the park. Founded in 2019, it has classes from ECC, ages 2-3, to Grade 11. Its 2023-2024 rating is Good. Annual fees are 46,170-93,297 AED.
- Hartland International School FZ (IB school in Meydan City). It is around 10.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park. Founded in 2015, it has classes from FS1 to Year 13. Its 2023-2024 rating is Very good. Annual fees are 43,328-92,803 AED.
- Bloom World Academy L.L.C (IB school in Al Barsha Second). Founded in 2022. It runs from ECC, ages 1-2, to Grade 11, and opened Grade 12 in 2025. Its inspection rating for the 2024-2025 academic year is Good. Annual fees are 48,000-85,000 AED.
American, Indian, Australian and French curricula
Families looking for national curricula beyond the UK system and the IB have four more options:
- Indian curriculum at Dhruv Global school (an Indian school in Al Barsha South). It is around 5.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of the park. Founded in 2023, the school teaches from pre-school through Grade 8. Its 2025-2026 rating is Acceptable. Annual fees are 18,000-24,000 AED. (The other Indian school, GEMS New Millennium School L.L.C, is 2.0 km from the park and is covered in the first section.)
- American curriculum at Dubai Schools Corporation L.L.C Albarsha (a Dubai Schools project school). In Al Barsha South Second, around 3.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park. Founded in 2021, it teaches children from KG1 to Grade 7 under the American curriculum. Its 2023-2024 rating is Acceptable. Annual fees are 29,900-42,271 AED.
- Australian curriculum at Australian International School Dubai L.L.C (an Australian school). It operates in Al Barsha Second, around 5.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of the park. Founded in 2021, it takes children from ECC nursery, ages 0-1, to Grade 10 under the Australian curriculum. Its 2023-2024 rating is Good. Annual fees are 52,000-85,000 AED.
- French curriculum at LYCEE FRANCAIS JEAN MERMOZ SOUTH L.L.C (a French lycée). A new school in Al Barsha South, founded in 2024. It has pre-school groups and classes through Grade 12 under the French curriculum. The school has not yet been inspected. Fees have not yet been published.
A 2026/27 opening: Harrow International School Dubai on Hessa Street
The new Harrow International School Dubai is on Hessa Street in Jumeirah Village Circle.
The school opened in the 2026/27 academic year. In late August 2026, it welcomed 400 pupils from Foundation Stage to Year 6. The full project is designed for 2,000 pupils. The new school does not yet have an inspection rating or published annual fees.
Nurseries in neighbouring Al Barsha: seven more addresses 2.1-3.7 km away
There are seven more nurseries in Al Barsha and Al Barsha South. They do not yet have ratings or published fees. They are 2.1-3.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park:
- ALIF YA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER ALBARSHA SOUTH (Alif Ya nursery). In AL BARSHA SOUTH FIRST, around 2.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of the park. Founded in 2025.
- Dovecote Nursery Fz Llc (Dovecote nursery). In AL BARSHA SECOND, around 3.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of the park. Founded in 2012.
- BLOSSOM BARSHA 2 (a Blossom nursery, also known as "Blossom Al Barsha 2 Seashells"). It is in AL BARSHA SECOND, about 3.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park. Established in 2006.
- Dibber Early Childhood Center(Branch) (a branch of the Dibber nursery group). Location: AL BARSHA SOUTH FIRST, about 3.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of the park. Established in 2021.
- Gems World Academy Nursery (the nursery at GEMS World Academy). It is in AL BARSHA SECOND, about 3.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of the park. Established in 2019.
- Al-Fajr Early Childhood Center (Al-Fajr nursery). It is in AL BARSHA SECOND, about 3.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park. Established in 2023.
- REDWOOD EARLY LEARNING CENTER (Branch OF KIDS FIRST GROUP L L C) (Redwood nursery, part of the Kids First Group). It is in AL BARSHA SECOND, about 3.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of the park. Established in 2022.
Annual school fees: how the pricing works
Annual school fees are shown as a range, from the lowest to the highest amount. Schools can be grouped by their minimum annual fee:
### Starting at up to AED 35,000
This group includes two Indian schools, two British schools and one American school:
- Dhruv Global school (Indian): AED 18,000-24,000.
- GEMS New Millennium School L.L.C (Indian): AED 22,612-33,557.
- GEMS Founders School Dubai Branch (British): AED 24,181-37,124.
- Dubai Schools Corporation L.L.C Albarsha (American): AED 29,900-42,271.
- Smart Vision School (British, through Year 7): AED 30,892-77,806.
### Starting at AED 43,000 to 57,000
This category includes IB schools, British schools and one Australian school:
- Hartland International School FZ (IB): 43 328-92 803 AED.
- GEMS Albarsha National School Dubai Branch (British): AED 44,385-67,060.
- Dubai British School Jumeirah Park (British): AED 44,947-111,799.
- Ambassador International Academy L.L.C (IB): 46 170-93 297 AED.
- Dubai Heights Academy (IB): 47 570-90 741 AED.
- Bloom World Academy L.L.C (IB): 48 000-85 000 AED.
- Gems Wellington L.L.C Dubai Hills (British): AED 50,725-109,800.
- GEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL L.L.C DUBAI HILLS (IB): 51 212-79 488 AED.
- Dubai International Academy Albarsha (IB): 51 892-96 309 AED.
- Australian International School Dubai L.L.C (Australian): AED 52,000-85,000.
- Repton Al Barsha Fz-Llc (British): AED 52,311-89,774.
- Safa Community School LLC (British): AED 53,187-89,440.
- Kings School Al Barsha L.L.C (British): AED 56,667-115,088.
### Starting at AED 68,000
Three schools with high entry-level fees:
- Nord Anglia International School L.L.C (British): AED 68,026-105,288.
- Brighton College Dubai L.L.C (British): AED 68,919-117,933.
- GEMS WORLD ACADEMY (IB): 69 480-123 442 AED.
Things to keep in mind
There are a few details worth bearing in mind when choosing a school:
- Distances are shown as the crow flies. All distances in kilometres are measured from the centre of Dubai Hills Park.
- Ratings and fees. Nurseries do not yet have ratings or fee information. LYCEE FRANCAIS JEAN MERMOZ SOUTH L.L.C, established in 2024, has not yet been inspected. Harrow International School Dubai, which opened in the 2026/27 academic year, does not yet have a rating or annual fee information.
Who it suits
Around Dubai Hills Park, there are schools for children of different ages, curricula and family budgets:
| Who it suits | Why it may suit them and which schools to consider |
|---|---|
| Families with babies from their first months | Groups for ages 0-1 are available at Dubai International Academy Albarsha and Australian International School Dubai L.L.C, while Bloom World Academy L.L.C accepts children from ages 1-2. |
| Parents looking for a school as close to home as possible | Within 2.0-2.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of the park are the British Gems Wellington L.L.C Dubai Hills, the IB GEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL L.L.C DUBAI HILLS and the Indian GEMS New Millennium School L.L.C. |
| Those looking for the top Outstanding rating | Within a 1.2-5.2 km straight-line radius are three British schools with the top inspection rating: Kings School Al Barsha L.L.C, Safa Community School LLC and Nord Anglia International School L.L.C. Dubai British School Jumeirah Park is 11.1 km away. |
| Families seeking a practical education budget | A British curriculum rated Very Good is available at GEMS Founders School Dubai Branch for AED 24,181-37,124 a year, 3.3 km away as the crow flies. An Indian curriculum with a Very Good rating is available at GEMS New Millennium School L.L.C for AED 22,612-33,557 a year, 2.0 km away as the crow flies. |
| Supporters of the IB pathway from nursery to diploma | GEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL L.L.C DUBAI HILLS, 2.2 km from the park, offers all four programmes, PYP, MYP, DP and CP. A further three IB schools rated Very Good are 3.6-3.7 km away: GEMS WORLD ACADEMY, Dubai International Academy Albarsha and Dubai Heights Academy. |
| Those seeking single-sex education or less common curricula | GEMS Albarsha National School Dubai Branch (3.3 km) has separate boys' and girls' campuses. LYCEE FRANCAIS JEAN MERMOZ SOUTH L.L.C offers a French curriculum, Australian International School Dubai L.L.C an Australian curriculum, and Dubai Schools Corporation L.L.C Albarsha an American curriculum. |
Easy mistakes to avoid
There are a few other points to consider when choosing a school:
- Check the distance to the school. In this article, it is shown as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park.
- Check which year group the school currently teaches up to. The published year-group lists for Smart Vision School and Dubai Schools Corporation L.L.C Albarsha end at Year 7 and Grade 7 respectively; Dhruv Global school ends at Grade 8, Australian International School Dubai L.L.C at Grade 10, and Ambassador International Academy L.L.C at Grade 11. In 2026/27, Harrow International School Dubai admitted children through Year 6.
- Look at the full fee range. At Gems Wellington L.L.C Dubai Hills, it is AED 50,725-109,800, while at Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, it is AED 44,947-111,799.
- Factor in the distance. In this article, it is shown as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park.
At a glance
Which schools are listed for Dubai Hills?
Three GEMS schools sit on the same site: the British Gems Wellington L.L.C Dubai Hills, about 2.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Dubai Hills Park; the IB GEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL L.L.C DUBAI HILLS, about 2.2 km away; and the Indian GEMS New Millennium School L.L.C, about 2.0 km away.
How much is a year's tuition at schools near Dubai Hills?
Annual fees range from AED 18,000 to AED 123,442, depending on the programme and the pupil's age. The most affordable fees are at the Indian Dhruv Global school, AED 18,000-24,000, and the British GEMS Founders School Dubai Branch, AED 24,181-37,124. The highest fees are at GEMS WORLD ACADEMY, AED 69,480-123,442.
Are there any Outstanding-rated schools near Dubai Hills?
Yes. Kings School Al Barsha L.L.C, Safa Community School LLC, Nord Anglia International School L.L.C and Dubai British School Jumeirah Park all hold an Outstanding rating for 2023-2024.
Which nurseries are near Dubai Hills?
Blossom Hills Early Learning Center 2 is 0.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of the park, British Orchard Nursery Dubai Hills Branch is 0.9 km away, and Blossom Hills Nursery (Br Of Blossom Education Investment Llc) is 2.6 km away. Another seven nurseries are in Al Barsha, at straight-line distances of 2.1-3.7 km.
From what age do nurseries and foundation classes accept children?
ECC groups for ages 0-1 are available at Dubai International Academy Albarsha and Australian International School Dubai L.L.C; from ages 1-2 at Bloom World Academy L.L.C; and from ages 2-3 at Gems Wellington L.L.C Dubai Hills, Smart Vision School, Ambassador International Academy L.L.C and Dubai British School Jumeirah Park. Other British schools admit pupils from FS1, while GEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL L.L.C DUBAI HILLS starts with PKG classes from age 3.
Which schools have opened recently?
The Indian Dhruv Global school was established in 2023. In 2024, the French LYCEE FRANCAIS JEAN MERMOZ SOUTH L.L.C opened in the al barsha south area, offering classes through Grade 12 and without an inspection rating. In 2025, Bloom World Academy L.L.C, established in 2022, opened Grade 12. In the 2026/27 academic year, Harrow International School Dubai on Hessa Street admitted 400 pupils from Foundation Stage to Year 6. The project is designed for 2,000 pupils.
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