UAE back-to-school calculator 2026: How much will your child’s education cost?

School fees are only the starting point. From tuition and transport to uniforms, books, meals, activities and extra classes, the cost of education can add up quickly. Use our UAE school cost calculator to estimate how much you could spend on your child’s education each year.

Enter your children's details

1 child

Add your child’s curriculum, grade and annual tuition fee using the school’s published fee structure. You can add more than one child to calculate your family’s total school costs.

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How much are parents spending beyond school fees?

Add the other costs of your children’s education, from transport and uniforms to meals and activities. Enter the total amount you spend across all children included in the calculator.

School busAnnual cost of School bus/private transport/yr
Uniform and PE kitsCost of school uniforms, PE kits, shoes and other required clothing./yr
BooksAnnual cost of textbooks, workbooks, and other required learning materials./yr
Stationery and suppliesEveryday school essentials such as notebooks, pens, art supplies, and stationery./yr
School meals or packed lunchesMonthly cost of school meals, snacks or packed lunches./mo
After-school activitiesMonthly fees for clubs, sports, music, or other extracurricular activities./mo
Private tutoringMonthly cost of private tuition or other academic support outside school./mo
School trips and campsAnnual cost of school trips, educational visits and school-organised camps./yr
Exam entry feesFees for external examinations or assessments, where applicable./yr
Laptop or tabletCost of devices required for digital learning, assignments, or online classes./yr
Registration and admission feeRegistration, re-registration or admission fees payable for the current school year./yr
Seat depositDeposit paid to reserve your child’s school place. Do not include it if the amount is already included in or deducted from the tuition fee entered above./yr
Miscellaneous school expensesAny other education-related costs not listed above, such as school events, competitions, ID cards or other one-off charges./yr

Your estimated back-to-school cost

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ESTIMATED SCHOOL COSTS FOR THE YEAR

Child 1: Dubai · British / UK · Pre-KG / FS1

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    Disclaimer

    This calculator provides an estimate of school-related costs based on the information you enter. Use your school’s published fee schedule for tuition and enter your own costs for other expenses wherever possible.

    Actual costs will vary by school, curriculum, grade, discounts, scholarships, transport arrangements, activities and other factors. The calculator is intended for budgeting and planning only and does not constitute an official school fee statement or invoice. Avoid entering fees already included in your tuition amount to prevent double counting.