Send us a textDubai School Fees. We unpack how Dubai’s KHDA sets the 2.35% education cost index for 2025–2026, what’s inside the official framework, and why the pause on most inspections changes the usual link between performance and price. Along the way, we translate policy into plain language so families can build a realistic budget—and schools can communicate value without jargon.We start by separating tuition from non-tuition costs, because the headline number rarely tells the whole story. Tuition is regulated; many extras are not. That difference matters when you add uniforms, transport, devices, trips, and activities to your annual bill. We walk through the KHDA school fees fact sheet—your best source for verified tuition, mandatory extras, and any discounts or scholarships—and show how to turn it into a total cost of education you can actually plan for. For parents running the numbers, we map a simple example to show how a 2.35% rise compounds across two children and where to look for hidden costs before re-enrolment.We also explore the school-side pressures: teacher salaries, facilities, maintenance, and support services all climb with inflation. Some schools may tap the cap; others may freeze fees to build trust in a competitive market. The difference comes down to transparency—explaining not just how much fees change, but why. We offer a checklist of questions to ask: What improvements land this year? How are non-tuition items managed? Will the school share a clear breakdown of cost drivers? And once inspections resume, will performance once again shape allowable increases?By the end, you’ll know how to read a fee fact sheet, compare schools on true cost, and ask for specifics that tie price to student experience—smaller ratios, stronger teaching, better resources, and clearer communication. If this helped you plan smarter or see your options more clearly, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more families in Dubai can make informed choices.All the information from this episode was taken from the following sources. KHDA. (2025, August). KHDA sets 2.35% Education Cost Index for Dubai private schools 2025–26. Retrieved from KHDAKHDA. (n.d.). School Fees Fact Sheet FAQs. Retrieved from KHDAKHDA. (2023, March). School Fees Fact Sheet enables parents to make better decisions. Retrieved from KHDAKHDA. (n.d.). Guidelines for Private Schools (Exceptional Fee Increases). Retrieved from KHDA PDF

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