Repton School Dubai is the regional sister of the historic English school of the same name, opened in 2007 on a campus in Nad Al Sheba 3 that the school describes as one of the largest in the region. It teaches a National Curriculum of England programme from the early years, with the option of the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the sixth form, and is one of the most established premium names in the Dubai international schools market. It also runs boarding houses, an unusual feature in a city where almost every school is day only.
This profile sets out the curriculum and sixth form pathways, the fee band, the admissions calendar and the community that clusters around the campus. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a prospectus.
Repton School Dubai at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | National Curriculum of England, IGCSE, A Level, International Baccalaureate Diploma in sixth form |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Foundation Stage to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18), with boarding from age 11 |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Accreditation | Regulated by Dubai's KHDA; British curriculum school. Most recent published KHDA inspection rating: Outstanding |
| Fee band | Premium tier (see Dubai fees guide) |
| Campus area | Nad Al Sheba 3, south east Dubai |
Curriculum and academics
Repton Dubai follows the English National Curriculum through the primary and secondary years, leading to IGCSE examinations in Year 11 and then a choice at sixth form. Students can continue with A Levels or move onto the International Baccalaureate Diploma, which gives the school a dual pathway at the top end that many single track British schools do not offer. Families weighing the two routes can read our guide to the British curriculum and our explainer on the International Baccalaureate Diploma to see how each shapes university applications.
Because Repton offers the IB at sixth form, it appears in our roundup of IB schools in Dubai as well as among the British providers. The school is regulated and inspected by Dubai's KHDA, the government authority whose published rating in its most recent cycle was Outstanding. As ever we report the regulator's own finding rather than any rating of our own.
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Repton School Dubai fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| FS1 (age 3) | AED 57,178 |
| Grade 1 | AED 64,631 |
| Grade 6 | AED 81,121 |
| Grade 9 to 10 | AED 95,182 |
| Grade 11 to 12 | AED 102,753 |
Source: Repton School Dubai (reptondubai.org). Day-pupil tuition. Boarding is charged separately. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
Repton School Dubai sits firmly in the emirate's premium tier. Published tuition across recent fee schedules has ranged from roughly AED 57,000 in the lower school to about AED 103,000 in the senior grades, which places it among the higher fee British schools mapped in our Dubai school fees guide. Boarding, where taken, carries a separate charge on top of tuition.
Budget for the costs that sit above headline tuition. As with most Dubai schools, expect a registration charge, a refundable or partly refundable deposit, transport if your family needs it, and examination entry fees in the IGCSE, A Level and IB years. Across the premium Dubai schools, total cost of place commonly runs well above the advertised tuition once these extras and any boarding fee are added.
Admissions and intake
Repton runs an August to June academic year and admits at most year groups subject to availability, with the early years and Year 7 among the natural entry points. Demand for premium Dubai schools is high, so families relocating mid year are advised to register as early as the school's published window allows rather than assuming an immediate place.
Admission is based on prior school reports, age appropriate assessment and, in the senior years, evidence that the applicant can access an English medium academic programme. Applications are made online and require recent reports, passport and visa documents and, for transfers, a leaving certificate. Boarding applicants go through an additional suitability conversation with the boarding team.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Nad Al Sheba 3, a residential district in south east Dubai within reach of Meydan, Downtown and the communities along Al Ain Road. The location draws families from the surrounding villa neighbourhoods and, because of the boarding offer, a wider catchment of families based outside the city or travelling for work. The parent body is broad, spanning British, European, Arab and South Asian households.
For the wider picture of how the British, IB, American and Indian schools sit across the emirate, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Dubai schools hub.
Repton School Dubai reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Repton School Dubai fees?
Published tuition has ranged from roughly AED 57,000 in the lower school to about AED 103,000 in the senior grades, placing Repton Dubai in the emirate's premium band. Boarding carries a separate charge, and you should also budget registration, deposit, transport and examination entry fees.
Is Repton School Dubai a good school?
Repton Dubai is one of the most established premium British schools in the emirate, with an IB Diploma option at sixth form and boarding facilities. Its most recent published KHDA inspection rating was Outstanding. Whether it suits your child depends on budget, location and whether you want the A Level or IB route.
What curriculum does Repton School Dubai follow?
Repton Dubai follows the National Curriculum of England from Foundation Stage, leading to IGCSE and then a choice of A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the sixth form.
When do Repton School Dubai applications open?
Repton runs an August to June year and admits at most grades subject to availability, with the early years and Year 7 among the main entry points. Apply as early as the published window allows because premium Dubai schools fill quickly.
Does Repton School Dubai offer boarding?
Yes. Repton Dubai is one of the few schools in the emirate with boarding houses, available from age 11, alongside its day places. Boarding is charged separately from tuition.
