Free Guides

Free Guides for British Expat Families in Dubai

We've written four practical guides covering the questions British expat families ask us most. Enter your name and email and we'll send the PDF straight to your inbox — free, no obligation.

Guide 1 · Ages 0–4

Finding the Right EYFS Nursery in Dubai

KHDA ratings explained, what to look for on visits, how waitlists work, and the transition from nursery to FS1.

Guide 2 · Ages 4–18

British School Waitlists in Dubai — Explained

How waitlists work, a strategic approach to applications, understanding KHDA ratings, and how to give your child the best chance.

Guide 3 · Ages 11–18

IGCSE vs GCSE — What Dubai Parents Need to Know

The difference between IGCSE and GCSE, which exam board your child's school uses, and what it means for tutoring and university applications.

Guide 4 · All Ages

Homeschooling in Dubai — The British Curriculum Guide

Is home education legal in Dubai? Cambridge vs Edexcel, how to sit exams as a private candidate, and building a curriculum that works.