Special Needs Schools in Dubai: Full Directory
Dubai has 30+ schools with specialist SEN provision. Here are the dedicated SEN schools and the mainstream schools with strong inclusion teams.
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Dubai currently lists 32 schools with specialist SEN provision. Seven are fully dedicated SEN schools, while 25 mainstream schools maintain dedicated inclusion teams, therapists on site, and modified curricula. Fees for dedicated SEN schools range from AED 55,000 to AED 165,000 per year. Mainstream schools with strong inclusion departments charge AED 45,000–AED 95,000. All schools fall under KHDA inspection and must meet the 2026 Inclusive Education Policy standards.
Dedicated SEN Schools in Dubai
These seven schools accept only students with diagnosed special educational needs and maintain ratios of 1:3 or better. Each operates under KHDA oversight and publishes annual inspection reports.
1. Dubai Autism Center School
Located in Al Barsha, this KHDA-rated “Very Good” school serves students aged 3–16 with autism spectrum disorder. Current fees are AED 78,000 for FS1–Year 6 and AED 92,000 for Year 7–11. On-site speech, occupational and ABA therapy included. Application requires a full diagnostic report from a DHA-licensed psychologist.
2. The Center for Special Needs
Al Quoz campus accepts students aged 4–21 with moderate to severe learning and developmental disabilities. Fees start at AED 55,000 for primary and reach AED 115,000 for post-16 vocational programmes. Staff ratio 1:2.5. KHDA inspection 2025 rated “Good”.
3. Rashid Center for the Disabled
Located in Al Satwa, Rashid Center provides education and therapy for students with physical and intellectual disabilities. Fees range AED 48,000–AED 82,000. Includes hydrotherapy pool and seating clinic. 2026 KHDA rating pending.
4. Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities
Al Barsha branch offers vocational and life-skills programmes for ages 5–25. Fees AED 62,000–AED 105,000. Focus on transition to supported employment. 2026 KHDA inspection scheduled Q2.
5. Horizons School
Al Garhoud campus serves students 4–18 with complex needs. Fees AED 110,000–AED 165,000. 1:2 staff ratio, full multi-disciplinary team. KHDA “Outstanding” 2025.
6. Hope School
Located in JVC, Hope School accepts students 3–16 with autism and global developmental delay. Fees AED 65,000–AED 88,000. 2026 KHDA rating “Good”.
7. Special Needs Education Center (SNEC)
Al Quoz 4 campus accepts 4–18 with moderate learning difficulties. Fees AED 55,000–AED 78,000. On-site occupational therapy and speech therapy. KHDA inspection 2025 rated “Good”.
Mainstream Schools with Strong Inclusion Teams
25 mainstream schools maintain 1:8 or better SEN staff ratios, on-site therapists and modified curricula. All must comply with 2026 KHDA Inclusive Education Policy.
GEMS Modern Academy
Academic City campus accepts students 3–18. Inclusion department has 12 specialists. Fees AED 58,000–AED 92,000. 2025 KHDA rating “Very Good”.
Repton School Dubai
Al Barsha South accepts students 3–18. Inclusion team ratio 1:6. Fees AED 75,000–AED 130,000. 2025 KHDA rating “Outstanding”.
School of Research & Science
Al Barsha 1 accepts students 3–18. 10 licensed SEN teachers. Fees AED 45,000–AED 68,000. 2025 KHDA rating “Very Good”.
United School of B.A. Dubai
Al Garhoud accepts students 3–18. 8 SEN specialists. Fees AED 48,000–AED 75,000. 2025 KHDA rating “Very Good”.
Indian High School
Al Garhoud and Oudh Mataa campuses accept students 3–18. 14 SEN specialists. Fees AED 32,000–AED 48,000. 2025 KHDA rating “Very Good”.
British International School
Al Garhoud accepts students 3–18. 9 SEN co<|eos|>
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