UAE Online School Tuition Fees

Legacy Online School tuition starts at $670/Semester for the Self-Paced plan and includes qualified teachers, a personal Learning Support Specialist, and full access to the Buzz learning platform. There are no seat reservation fees and no residency requirements.

Finding the right school is hard enough, but figuring out what it actually costs, and whether it’s worth it, shouldn’t be. We cover more than most online schools include by default: teachers, a personal support specialist, the learning platform, and extracurriculars all come with the plan. View current pricing by plan and grade level.

Here’s what you need to know about our online tuition before you enroll.

What Kind of School Is Legacy?

We are a fully online private educational institution in the UAE. It is not a tutoring service, not a homeschooling platform, and definitely not a course marketplace.

Students across the UAE get qualified teachers, a dedicated Learning Support Specialist, live classes, and a US High School Diploma that universities, employers, and military institutions recognize globally. The school also serves learners in 15+ countries internationally from Kindergarten through Grade 12.

On top of the WASC accreditation, we also hold College Board Level I status (School Code: 000114) and is listed by the Florida State Education Department.

Legacy Fee Structure

Our fees depend on the learning plan and grade level. Here is what our school offers:

Self-Paced Learning

This is our most affordable tuition option. Your children learn the curriculum at their own pace, with two free teacher consultations per month included. If more support is needed, additional tutoring runs $25/hour, which means there are no live classes, but you get full access to the course of study and teacher feedback.

Group Learning

Group Learning is available for Elementary (K–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12). Classes are live, teacher-led, and capped at 15 students, so it’s nothing like sitting in a 30-person classroom. The 1:15 teacher-to-student ratio means a space where students actually get attention.

Part-Time

Part-time students take 3 credits per year (three courses) through group-learning classes. It works well for high school pupils who just need a few more credits to meet graduation requirements.

IEP

Children with IEP/504 support needs have their own dedicated group plans, led by qualified IEP teachers at 10 hours per week. It is worth knowing that all IEP pupils must be able to communicate verbally.

AP Course Fees

AP courses carry additional material costs on top of standard school education. A few examples: AP Biology runs $50 per student for the e-text; AP Calculus AB/BC costs $20 per student per year.

What the School Fee Actually Covers

This is the part most school websites skip. Here’s what every enrollee gets as part of their quality education:

• Qualified teachers for every subject, across all grade levels
• Learning Support Specialist (LSS) is your main point of contact for scheduling, attendance, syllabus questions, and anything else that comes up day-to-day so parents and children stay on track and don’t have to chase answers
• Buzz platform, our online learning platform, where students access lessons, submit work, and track progress
• Two free teacher consultations per month (Self-Paced plan)
• Live online classes taught by actual teachers in real time, not pre-recorded videos
• Virtual clubs and extracurricular activities
• School counselling – two sessions per student and two for parents per academic year (Group plans)
• Real-time progress tracking so parents can follow grades and attendance through a dedicated parent portal

That last point matters, because a lot of online institutions hand families a login and leave them to figure out the rest.

How Legacy Tuition Fees Compare to Other Private Schools in the UAE

Anyone who’s looked into private schools in the UAE knows the real cost rarely matches what’s on the brochure or the website. Our school is built differently.

Private institutions across the UAE can run into tens of thousands of dirhams annually once all costs are tallied. Our virtual learning platform ensures that UAE families get accredited, teacher-led education for their children without sacrificing the quality of education.

The Curriculum: What Children Are Actually Learning

We use a US American curriculum developed by Florida Virtual School (FLVS), a state-approved provider covering Kindergarten through Grade 12. It’s a different track from the British national curriculum, CBSE, or Indian educational programs that most schools in Dubai offer. It leads to a US High School Diploma, not a UK qualification or board certificate.

The full curriculum breakdown is on the main school page.

Online School in the UAE: Finding the Right Curriculum for Your Child

Want a different learning environment than local private institutions in Dubai? Need online education that travels with you? We work.

Your children can learn at our school whether they’re coming from a CBSE school, a British curriculum program, or a local Emirati school. Transfer credits are accepted from accredited institutions – international enrollees verify records through Scholaro. At least 25% of total coursework must be completed with Legacy to qualify for the diploma.

Virtual school doesn’t mean learning alone, because every student receives a teacher and a peer community. Learners who need extra support can lean on their LSS and schedule additional tutoring. For those who want to move faster can take AP courses or pursue dual enrollment with ASU. The school provides enough options without leaving anyone to figure it out alone.

Homeschooling in UAE vs. Legacy Online Learning: What’s the Difference?

It’s common for families exploring homeschooling options to come across Legacy first, because on the surface an online school and a home-based curriculum aren’t easy to tell apart. The practical difference is significant though.

Homeschooling is usually parent- or custodian-led. It means that there’s no approved institution behind it, no qualified teachers formally overseeing progress, and typically no recognized diploma at the end. Our school is none of that, because children and their parents get qualified teachers, a structured curriculum, and a US diploma that holds up internationally.

For families who want a remote learning experience and need a recognized diploma, we cover both.

How Enrollment Works

Send a passport or student ID, then sign the agreement, submit payment, and that’s it. Student accounts are usually ready within 48 hours. Transcripts help with placement but can follow after registration if you don’t have them on hand.

Placement tests are available for children in Kindergarten through Grade 8. High school students should submit transcripts for course placement.