Russian Schools in Dubai: Curriculum, Fees and What to Consider

For families moving from Russia, “Is there a Russian school in Dubai?” is often about more than the language of instruction. Parents also need to understand whether the child can continue a familiar programme, how a future transition between systems would work and whether the school fits the family's longer-term plans.

KHDA lists Russian International School under the Russian Curriculum. The school is located in Muhaisnah Fourth and covers KG1 through Grade 11. Its latest published KHDA overall rating is Good.

School and fee information has been checked against KHDA and official sources as of September 2026.

Russian International School in Dubai

Russian International School follows a Russian curriculum and is listed by KHDA for KG1 to Grade 11.

It is a natural starting point for families who prioritise Russian-language education and continuity with the Russian education system.

How much does Russian International School cost?

Tuition is not the complete annual cost. In the published KHDA 2025/26 fee sheet, Grade 1 tuition of AED 21,372 became AED 24,685 in total mandatory fees after books, uniform, activities and examination charges. School transport was listed separately at approximately AED 10,230–17,830 per year.

KHDA froze private-school tuition fee increases for 2026/27, but parents should still open the latest School Fees Fact Sheet for the exact grade before applying.

Russian or international curriculum?

A Russian curriculum may make more sense when:

• the family may return to the Russian school system;
• Russian-language instruction is a priority;
• the child is already in a senior grade and changing systems would create unnecessary risk;
• continuity of subjects and assessment structure is important.

An international curriculum may make more sense when:

• the family expects to remain internationally mobile;
• the next step may be a school or university in the UK, US, Europe or elsewhere;
• the child is ready for predominantly English-language education;
• a more portable international pathway is a priority.

What about Primakov School in the UAE?

This is a frequent search question, but the location matters. The Russian School of Abu Dhabi by Primakov School is in Abu Dhabi, not Dubai.

For a family based in Dubai, it should therefore not be treated as a neighbouring Dubai-school alternative.

Maintaining Russian while attending an international school

Russian International School also publishes a weekend-school option for children who attend English-medium schools and want to maintain their Russian language and connection to the Russian curriculum.

Location and housing

Russian International School is in Muhaisnah Fourth. Check actual morning travel time and the school-bus route before signing a long-term tenancy.

If the Russian curriculum is essential, confirm the school place first and choose the residential area afterwards.

Questions to ask before applying

• Is there a place in the required grade?
• How will the current Russian grade map to the local grade?
• Is an entrance assessment required?
• Which previous-school documents are required?
• What is the full annual cost, not just tuition?
• Is school transport available from the planned area?
• How is senior-school assessment organised?
• What are the application deadlines?

Compare with the broader market: Schools in Dubai: How to Choose.

Fee comparison: How Much Does School Cost in Dubai?.

Family relocation with MANAR

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