Teaching in Dubai: Salaries & International Schools
Teacher salaries, schools, and honest reviews from 16 international schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 12 salary reports compiled below.
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Teacher salaries in Dubai, from real reports
Based on 12 anonymous teacher salary reports across 16 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.
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All international schools in Dubai
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.
Greenfield International School
Uptown International School
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
ISC - SABIS
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.
North London Collegiate School Dubai
Dubai British School
Universal American School UAS
Dubai American Academy (GEMS)
American International School, Dubai
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School of Modern Skills
Deira International School
Kent College Dubai
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