Fairgreen International School, Dubai
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$13K – US$23K
Curriculum: IB
Age Range: 3–18
Students: 1,000
Location: Dubai
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Fairgreen International School is Dubai's first sustainability-focused IB school, opened in 2018 by Esol Education with over 40 years of experience. While it maintains a 'Good' KHDA rating and occupies a unique environmental niche in Dubai's competitive market, limited public visibility and information availability suggest it operates below the radar of tier-one institutions.
Located in The Sustainable City, Fairgreen opened in 2018 as part of the established Esol Education network, which brings four decades of international education experience to this sustainability-centered concept. The school offers the IB continuum from early years through Grade 12, with fees ranging from AED 49,400 to AED 84,500. As Dubai's first genuinely eco-focused international school, it integrates environmental consciousness into its educational approach within a purpose-built sustainable community setting.
The school received a 'Good' KHDA rating for 2023-2024, reflecting solid educational standards within Dubai's regulatory framework. Recent recognition includes parent community member Ismahene Elouafi being named to TIME's 2025 list of the world's 100 most influential people, highlighting the caliber of families the school attracts. However, unlike Dubai's most discussed institutions such as Dubai College, JESS, or Repton, Fairgreen maintains minimal presence in parent forum discussions and teacher recruitment conversations, suggesting it serves a specialized demographic rather than competing broadly in Dubai's international education market.
What parents value
- –Dubai's pioneering sustainability-focused international school with genuine environmental integration
- –Part of established Esol Education network with 40+ years of experience
- –KHDA 'Good' rating demonstrates solid educational standards
- –Located in purpose-built Sustainable City community
- –IB World School offering full continuum programming
- –Attracts families committed to environmental values and sustainability
Points of consideration
- –Limited visibility in Dubai's competitive international school discussions
- –Relatively new institution with only seven years of operation since 2018
- –Location in Sustainable City may be inconvenient for families in central Dubai areas
- –Minimal public information available about academic outcomes and university placements
- –Smaller scale operation compared to Dubai's established tier-one international schools
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | 3 | 13,451 |
| KG-1 | 4 | 14,867 |
| KG-2 | 4 | 15,248 |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 18,870 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 18,870 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 18,870 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 18,870 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 21,171 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | 21,171 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | 21,171 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | 21,171 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 21,729 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | 21,729 |
| Grade 11 | 16 | 23,009 |
| Grade 12 | 17 | 23,009 |
Fees converted from AED. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application and Testing Fee | 143 |
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
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Student Body
Dubai's international schools serve a highly diverse student body drawn from over 180 nationalities. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
Edward Pearce - School Director
Edward Pearce is an experienced leader with over 20 years leading high-performing international schools across Australia, the UK, UAE, Malaysia, China, and the US, most recently as Head of School at Nord Anglia's The British International School Chicago, Lincoln Park.