TL;DR
The UAE's international schools hire teachers at typically AED 8,000-18,000 a month tax-free, with housing (or an allowance), flights, and insurance, and 25,000+ for heads of department. The core requirement: a teaching permit - KHDA in Dubai, ADEK in Abu Dhabi - plus an attested degree and teaching certificate. The guide ends with the schools directory and application contacts.
Why the UAE is the Gulf's top teaching destination
A high density of British, American, and IB schools across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, led by major groups like GEMS, Taaleem, Aldar Education, and Bloom. Demand is constant for primary teachers, secondary maths/science/English, SEN specialists, and academic leaders.
The salary ladder in dirhams (tax-free)
A benefits package is standard: housing or an allowance, annual flights, health insurance, and discounted school fees for children.
| Role | Monthly range |
|---|---|
| New teacher | AED 8,000 - 12,000 |
| Experienced (British/American/IB) | AED 12,000 - 18,000 |
| Head of dept / coordinator | AED 16,000 - 25,000 |
| Vice principal / principal | AED 25,000 - 50,000 |
Your paperwork before your CV: the permit and attestation
The teaching permit: KHDA or ADEK
KHDA regulates Dubai's schools and ADEK Abu Dhabi's - both require a teaching permit before you start.
Certificate attestation
A bachelor's plus a teaching certificate (PGCE/QTS or equivalent), officially attested - attestation is mandatory for the permit and the visa.
Documented experience and strong English
Verified experience letters, and English strong enough for an international-school environment.
Groups like GEMS and Taaleem receive thousands of CVs through automated screening. An organized teacher CV that highlights your permit, curriculum, and results makes the difference - build it free on Taqdeem.
Build your teacher CV nowThe UAE schools directory with application contacts
280+ schools across the seven emirates, with the application link, recruitment email, and city. Click "Show contact details" next to any school.
Important notice
Contact data is compiled from public sources and may change - always verify on the school's official site before applying. Applying for jobs is always free; never pay a middleman.
A teacher CV to major-group standards, in Arabic and English - then apply to the schools above directly.
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Abu Dhabi Indian School
Abu Dhabi International School
Ajman Academy
Ajyal International School
Al Adab Iranian Private School for Boys
Al Adab Iranian Private School for Girls
Al Dhafra Private Schools Abu Dhabi
Al Diyafah High School
Al Ittihad Private School Al Safa
Al Ittihad Private School Mamzar
Al Maaref American School
Al Maarifa International Private School
Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha
Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud
Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej
Al Nibras International Private School
Al Rabeeh Academy
Al Sadiq Islamic English School
Al Salam Community School
Al Salam Private School
Aldar Education
Ambassador International Academy
Ambassador School Dubai
American Academy for Girls
American Community School Abu Dhabi
American International School Abu Dhabi
American International School Dubai
American School of Creative Science
American School of Dubai
Amity School Dubai
Apple International Community School
Arab Unity School
Arcadia British School
Arcadia Global School
ASPAM Indian International School
Aspen Heights British School
Australian International School Dubai
Australian International School Sharjah
Bateen World Academy
BC Academy International School
Bloom Education
Bloom World Academy
Bright Learners Private School
Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi
Bright Riders School Dubai
Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Brighton College Al Ain
Brighton College Dubai
Buds Public School
Cambridge International School Dubai
Capital School Dubai
Cedar School Dubai
Chinese School Dubai
Citizens School
Cognita Schools
Collegiate International School
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
Credence High School
Crescent English School
Dar Al Marefa Private School
Deira International School
Deira Private School
Delhi Private School Dubai
Delhi Private School Sharjah
DESS College
DESS Primary Academic City
DESS Primary Oud Metha
Dewvale School Dubai
Dhruv Global School Dubai
Dove Green Private School
Dubai Arabian American Private School
Dubai British School Emirates Hills
Dubai British School Jumeira
Dubai British School Jumeirah Park
Dubai British School Mira
Dubai Carmel School
Dubai College
Dubai Gem Private School
Dubai Heights Academy
Dubai International Academy Al Barsha
Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills
Dubai International Private School Al Qouz
Dubai International Private School Garhoud
Dubai National School Al Barsha
Dubai National School Al Twar
Dubai Scholars Private School
Dubai Schools Al Barsha
Dubai Schools Al Khawaneej
Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba
Dunecrest American School
Durham School Dubai
Dwight School Dubai
Elite English School
Emirates Future International Academy
Emirates International School Jumeirah
Emirates International School Meadows
Emirates National School Ras Al Khaimah
Emirates National Schools Dubai
Emirates National Schools Sharjah
Emirates National Schools Umm Al Quwain
English Language Private School
Esol Education
Fairgreen International School
Fifth Dimension Elementary School
Fujairah Private Academy
GEMS Al Barsha National School
GEMS Al Khaleej International School
GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi
GEMS Cambridge International Private School Sharjah
GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi
GEMS Dubai American Academy
GEMS Education
GEMS First Point School
GEMS Founders School Dubai
GEMS Founders School Dubai South
GEMS Founders School Masdar City
GEMS Founders School Mizhar
GEMS International School Al Khail
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School
GEMS Legacy School Dubai
GEMS Metropole School Al Waha
GEMS Metropole School Motor City
GEMS Millennium School Sharjah
GEMS Modern Academy
GEMS New Millennium School
GEMS Our Own English High School Dubai
GEMS Our Own English High School Sharjah
GEMS Our Own High School - Al Warqa'a
GEMS Our Own Indian School
GEMS Royal Dubai School
GEMS School of Research and Innovation
GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail
GEMS Wellington Academy DSO
GEMS Wellington International School
GEMS Westminster School Ras Al Khaimah
GEMS Westminster School Sharjah
GEMS Winchester School Dubai
GEMS Winchester School Fujairah
GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi
GEMS World Academy Dubai
German International School Dubai
Ghaf Private School
Glendale International School
Global Indian International School Abu Dhabi
Global Indian International School Dubai
Global Schools Group
Grammar School Dubai
Greenfield International School
Greenwood International School
Gulf Indian High School
Gulf Model School
Hampton Heights International School
Hartland International School
Horizon English School
Horizon International School
Horizon Private School
Indian School Fujairah
Innoventures Education
International Academic School
International Concept Education
International Indian School Abu Dhabi
International School of Creative Science Nad Al Sheba
International School of Creative Science Sharjah
Iranian Salman Farsi Boys School
Iranian Towheed Boys School
Iranian Towheed Girls School
Japanese School Dubai
Jebel Ali School
JSS International School
JSS Private School
Jumeira Baccalaureate School
Jumeirah College
Jumeirah English Speaking School
Jumeirah English Speaking School Arabian Ranches
Kent College Dubai
Kings' School Al Barsha
Kings' School Dubai
Kings' School Nad Al Sheba
Little Flower English School
Liwa International School
Lycee Francais International (AFLEC) Mudon
Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School
Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha
Lycée Français Jean Mermoz
Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz South
Lycee Libanais Francophone Prive Meydan
Mayoor Private School Abu Dhabi
Merryland International School
Mirdif American School
MSB Private School
Muna British Academy
New Academy School
New Dawn Private School
New Indian Model School Dubai
Newlands School
Next Generation School
Nord Anglia Education
Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi
Nord Anglia International School Dubai
North American International School
North London Collegiate School Dubai
Oak Tree Primary School
PACE Modern British School
PACE Springfield International School
Pakistan Education Academy
Pearl British Academy
Pearl Wisdom School Dubai
Philadelphia Private School
Primus Private School
Pristine Private School
Queen International School
Raffles International School
Raffles World Academy
Raha International School
RAK Academy
RAK Academy - British School Khuzam (BSK)
Ranches Primary School
Reach British School
Regent International School
Renaissance School
Repton School Abu Dhabi
Repton School Al Barsha
Repton School Dubai
Royal American School
Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai
Royal Private English School
Russian International School
Sabari Indian School
SABIS
SABIS International School Abu Dhabi
Safa Community School
Scholars Indian School
School of Modern Skills
Sharjah American International Private School Dubai
Sharjah English School
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Bangladesh Islamia School
Shining Star International School Abu Dhabi
Smart Vision School
SMM High School Muhaisnah
South View School
Springdales School Dubai
St. Mary's Catholic High School Dubai
Star International School Al Qusais
Star International School Mirdif
Sunmarke School
Swiss International Scientific School Dubai
Taaleem
The American School of Creative Science Sharjah
The Apple International School Ajman
The Aquila School
The Arbor School
The British International School Abu Dhabi
The Central School
The City School International Private
The English College
The Indian Academy Dubai
The Indian High School Garhoud
The Indian International School
The International School of Choueifat DIP
The International School of Choueifat Umm Suqeim
The Millennium School Dubai
The Oxford School
The Pearl Academy
The Philippine School Dubai
The School of Research Science
The School of Research Science-US
The Sheffield Private School
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy
The WellSpring Private School
The Westminster School
The Winchester School
United International Private School
Universal American School
Uptown International School
Vernus International School
Victoria International School of Sharjah
Victory Heights Primary School
Victory Heights Primary School City of Arabia
Virginia American School
Wesgreen International School
Yas American Academy
Yasmina British Academy
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Frequently asked questions
What does a teacher earn in Dubai?
Typically AED 8,000-18,000 a month tax-free, with housing, flights, and insurance - more for heads of department and leadership.
What's the difference between KHDA and ADEK?
KHDA regulates Dubai's schools and ADEK Abu Dhabi's - each issues the teaching permit in its jurisdiction.
Do I need my degree attested to teach in the UAE?
Yes - attested qualifications are required for both the teaching permit and the residence visa.
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