Education Costs Dubai vs Washington DC
Dubai
In Dubai the tuition fees differ depending on the type of school, it can be either public, private or international school. Many expatriates resort to private or international schools which, unlike the local ones adhere to various programs such as British, American or IB.
Typical Costs:
- Nursery/Preschool (monthly): AED 2,000 – 4,500 (€500 – €1,125)
- Primary School (annual): AED 30,000 – 50,000 (€7,500 – €12,500)
- Secondary School (annual): AED 40,000 – 80,000 (€10,000 – €20,000)
- University Tuition (annual): AED 60,000 – 100,000 (€15,000 – €25,000)
Washington DC
The cost of education in Washington DC is also a bit high depending on the type of school; for instance, the public schools in Washington DC do not charge any fee to the residents while the private and international schools are relatively expensive. Tuition fees are high and are so priced especially for students from other states or countries.
Typical Costs:
- Nursery/Preschool (monthly): $1,000 – $2,500 (AED 3,670 – 9,175)
- Primary School (annual, private): $15,000 – $30,000 (AED 55,050 – 110,100)
- Secondary School (annual, private): $20,000 – $40,000 (AED 73,400 – 146,800)
- University Tuition (annual): $30,000 – $50,000 (AED 110,100 – 183,500)
The fees for education in both the cities can also at times be on the higher side especially for private and international schools. Nevertheless, private and international schools in Dubai are relatively more costly as compared to Washington DC; however, education in both city’s public schools for its inhabitants does not attract any fees. Other living expenses as well as costs of higher education are also relatively high in both cities although costs of university tuition tends to be slightly higher in Washington DC.