Teaching in Dubai: Salaries & International Schools
Teacher-reported monthly pay at 23 international schools in Dubai. Housing and tax change what you keep more than a small bump in base pay.
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Teacher salaries in Dubai, from real reports
Based on 20 anonymous teacher salary reports across 23 international schools in Dubai. Figures are monthly base pay in AED, with the top and bottom 5% trimmed. Compare housing, flights, tax context, and estimated savings on each school page before treating a median as the full picture.
The spread is the real story. Salary ranges, per-role medians, and exact school-by-school packages (base + housing + flights + savings) are members-only, $10/year.
Sourced from teachers who worked at these schools. Medians are base pay only. How we handle data.
All international schools in Dubai
School of Research Science
School of Research Science is a for-profit, British (UK) curriculum school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Listing details were imported from Wondering Staffroom.
Greenfield International School
Uptown International School
Brighton College Dubai
Brighton College Dubai is an Outstanding-rated British curriculum school in Al Barsha South, established in 2011. The school offers the National Curriculum of England from Foundation Stage through A-Levels, with exceptional academic results (88% A*-A at IGCSE). Facilities include a 25m swimming pool, football pitches, rugby pitch, performing arts spaces, and modern STEM labs. The school emphasizes holistic development through extensive co-curricular activities in arts, sports, and environmental initiatives. Teachers are experienced British and international educators committed to preparing students for top universities including Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions.
American School of Dubai
The American School of Dubai (ASD) is a non-profit international school established in 1966, serving over 1,800 students from 70+ nationalities in Al Barsha. ASD offers a rigorous American curriculum with the most Advanced Placement courses in Dubai (25+ subjects) and AP Capstone program. The school has a 98% university placement rate at prestigious institutions including Ivy League schools. Facilities support comprehensive academics alongside extensive athletics, arts, and service learning programs. Teachers utilize inquiry-based and design thinking approaches, with small class sizes (18-20 students) ensuring personalized attention and academic excellence.
ISC - SABIS
ISC - SABIS is a for-profit school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Listing details were imported from Wondering Staffroom.
Dubai British School
Universal American School UAS
Dubai American Academy (GEMS)
American International School, Dubai
School of Modern Skills
Dubai English Speaking College
Dubai English Speaking College is a school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Listing details were imported from Wondering Staffroom.
Dubai British School Emirates Hills
Dubai British School Emirates Hills is a for-profit, British (UK) curriculum school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Listing details were imported from Wondering Staffroom.
Jumeirah College
Jumeirah College is a for-profit school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Listing details were imported from Wondering Staffroom.
Dar al Marefa
Dar al Marefa is a IB MYP curriculum school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Listing details were imported from Wondering Staffroom.
DIA Al Barsha
DIA Al Barsha is a for-profit, IB MYP curriculum school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Listing details were imported from Wondering Staffroom.
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Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira
Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira is a American curriculum school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Listing details were imported from Wondering Staffroom.
Deira International School
Kent College Dubai
Raffles
Raffles World Academy is an IB World School in Dubai offering the complete International Baccalaureate continuum from Primary Years Programme through Middle Years Programme to the Diploma Programme. The school serves a diverse international student community with a curriculum emphasizing inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and global citizenship. Modern facilities support comprehensive academics alongside arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Teachers are experienced IB educators committed to developing internationally-minded students who are prepared for university success and lifelong learning.
The Aquila School
North London Collegiate School Dubai
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