List of Best Special Needs Schools in Dubai (2026 Fees)

Special needs children in Dubai have excellent education facilities. Dubai is ranked as one of the firsts in the world in terms of quality of life and standard of health. The government has recognized the necessity of children with special educational needs (SEN) and has supported through several initiatives throughout the emirate.

In Dubai, an estimated 20% of children have special educational needs. Over the last two years, 52 private schools in Dubai have accepted applications from children with special needs.The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai has outlined provisions on special needs children in their Inspection Handbook. The expanded framework now includes a rich curriculum that focuses on improving the progress of children diagnosed with special educational needs.

AED 50

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Lebanese American Schools
  • Address: Doha Aramoun, Area 38, Street 69
  • Founded: 1992
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, American
  • 38 Reviews
  • LBP 50
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GEMS Royal Dubai School
  • Address: Al Mizhar, 1 Mirdif
  • Founded: 2005
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, British
  • Rating: Very Good (KHDA)
  • 20 Reviews
  • AED 57,161
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Knowledge Gate International School
  • Address: Way 2947 Al Marafah Street Al Hail
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, IGCSE
  • 12 Reviews
  • OMR 3,537
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Al Saadah College Schools
  • Address: Aldakhlieh Circle - Behind Regency Hotel
  • Founded: 1958
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, IGCSE, Arabic
  • 10 Reviews
  • JOD 2,285
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Byron Court Primary School
  • Address: Spencer Road North Wembley
  • Founded: 1932
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, Special Needs, British
  • 5 Reviews
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Christ's College Finchley
  • Address: East End Road Finchley London
  • Founded: 1857
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, British
  • 5 Reviews
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Dubai Carmel School
  • Address: Al Nahda 2,Amman Street
  • Founded: 1990
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, Special Needs, IGCSE, British
  • Rating: Acceptable (KHDA)
  • 5 Reviews
  • AED 15,886
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French School Jakarta
  • Address: Jalan Cipete Dalam n°32
  • Founded: 1967
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, French, American
  • 5 Reviews
  • IDR 157,709
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Bishop Justus Church Of England School
  • Address: Magpie Hall Lane
  • Founded: 2004
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, British
  • 4 Reviews
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The St Teresa Catholic Primary School
  • Address: Bowes Road
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, British
  • 4 Reviews
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Villiers High School
  • Address: Boyd Avenue, Southall, Middlesex
  • Founded: 1907
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, British
  • 4 Reviews
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Acland Burghley School
  • Address: 93 Burghley Road
  • Founded: 1884
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, GCSE, British
  • 3 Reviews
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Edgware Primary School
  • Address: Heming Road Edgware
  • Founded: 2014
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, Special Needs, British
  • 3 Reviews
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Oxford School
  • Address: Sport City - The Martyr Memorial St
  • Founded: 1996
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, IGCSE, British, American
  • 3 Reviews
  • JOD 3,548
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Sekolah Cita Buana
  • Address: Jl. Paso No.84, Jagakarsa
  • Founded: 1995
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, Australian
  • 3 Reviews
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Abu Dhabi Autism Center
  • Address: 8, Al Ra-i' St, Al Sa'adah
  • Founded: 1981
  • Curriculum: Special Needs
  • 2 Reviews
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Ark Academy
  • Address: Bridge Road, Wembley
  • Founded: 2008
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, GCSE, British
  • 2 Reviews
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Beaconhouse School System
  • Address: Capital View Road, Mohra Nur, Banigala
  • Founded: 1975
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, IGCSE, IB, British
  • 2 Reviews
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Emirates Autism Center
  • Address: Villa 27, Al Falah St
  • Founded: 2008
  • Curriculum: Special Needs
  • 2 Reviews
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Leys Primary School
  • Address: Leys Avenue
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, British
  • 2 Reviews
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Manzil Center
  • Address: Office 505, Nastaran Building, jadaf Waterfront
  • Founded: 2005
  • Curriculum: Special Needs
  • 2 Reviews
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Northbury Primary School
  • Address: Northbury Close
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, British
  • 2 Reviews
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Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre
  • Address: Al Barsha, behind Mall of the Emirates
  • Founded: 1994
  • Curriculum: Special Needs
  • 2 Reviews
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St Marys Kilburn CE Primary School
  • Address: Quex Road Kilburn
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, Special Needs, British
  • 2 Reviews
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The Child Development Centre
  • Address: 4th Floor, Prime Mansion, 183-187 Johnston Road Wan Chai
  • Founded: 1976
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, Special Needs, British
  • 2 Reviews
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