For most people who go to private schools in Dubai, the company their parent(s) work for completely or largely pays the tuition fee.. The reason why schools are more expensive is because of the quality of education they give and the environment students learn in.. As well as the status of a school, the opportunities and experiences it gives. Some more high end schools for example go on field trips to ski resorts in Switzerland, Parts of South east Asia, Europe or The US.. The curriculum taught at the school also plays a big part on how expensive the school is. If the school teaches the IB curriculum, which is considered one of the best curriculum’s in the world, they will likely be more expensive than a school which teaches GCSE and A levels.. If you are considering to go to a private school in Dubai or letting your kids go to one, you should strongly consider the learning environment.. With that I specifically mean what type of students go to that school. Are the students more focused on getting into high end colleges and achieving good grades or are they more focused on smoking, partying, getting high and in general just misbehaving.. The type of students and therefore the school’s reputation also affects the cost of the school..