Online tutoring · United Arab Emirates
Affordable online tutoring for Dubai students at $15 a lesson
Dubai has one of the largest private school sectors in the world, and most of it teaches a British, IB or American curriculum. LiveTutor matches your child with a verified tutor who teaches that exact curriculum, then runs the lessons online so nobody spends an hour on Sheikh Zayed Road for a 55-minute session.
Which curricula do Dubai schools teach?
Online tutoring in Dubai with LiveTutor is a one to one service that matches a Dubai student with a tutor with a clear British or American accent who already teaches the curriculum that student's school follows, then runs 60-minute lessons over video at Dubai time, GMT+4. Private schools in Dubai are regulated by KHDA, and the British curriculum is the most common choice, followed by Indian, IB and American programmes, so most Dubai families ask for Cambridge, Edexcel or AQA IGCSE and A-Level subjects, the IB Diploma, or Digital SAT preparation.
Every subject and level costs $15 a lesson, the single rate published on the LiveTutor pricing page, bought as a weekly plan of 1 to 5 lessons a week, billed monthly, with no hidden fees. The United Arab Emirates is one of the 6 countries listed on the LiveTutor Middle East page, and a Dubai family's first lesson is completely free.
Dubai's private schools are regulated by KHDA, and the British curriculum is the most common choice, followed by Indian, IB and American programmes. In practice that means most tutoring requests we receive from Dubai are for IGCSE and GCSE subjects, A-Levels, and the IB Diploma.
Our tutors teach the same exam boards Dubai schools use: Cambridge (CAIE), Pearson Edexcel and AQA for the British stream, and the IB curriculum for Diploma students. When you tell us your child's school and year group, we match a tutor who already knows the specification, not a generalist who has to look it up.
When can Dubai students take lessons?
Dubai runs on GMT+4 with a Monday to Friday school week. Most families book after school, between 4pm and 8pm Dubai time, and we match tutors who are available in those hours. Weekend mornings are available too.
You book your weekly slots straight into your tutor's published availability, around your child's activity schedule. Lessons happen in our built-in classroom with video, a shared whiteboard and screen sharing. There is nothing to install and your child does not need a login.
Questions parents ask us
Is LiveTutor an affordable option for Dubai families?
Yes. Every lesson is a flat $15, whatever the subject or level, so IGCSE, A-Level and IB cost the same. Our 2026 guide to online tutoring costs in the UAE puts one-to-one online tutoring at AED 70 to 250 an hour, and in-person home tutoring in Dubai and Abu Dhabi at AED 150 to 400. Lessons are online, so there is no drive across the city and no travel fee on top.
Do your tutors know the KHDA-regulated curricula Dubai schools follow?
Yes. We match by curriculum and exam board. For Dubai that usually means Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSE, A-Levels, or the IB Diploma, and the tutor you get teaches that specification every week.
What time are lessons available for Dubai students?
Most Dubai families book 4pm to 8pm GMT+4 on school days, and we match tutors who are available in those hours. Weekend slots are also available, including mornings.
How much does online tutoring cost in Dubai?
Sessions are $15 a lesson for every subject and level. Families buy a weekly plan of 1 to 5 lessons a week, billed monthly, and the first session is a free trial.
Can we try a tutor before paying?
Yes. The first lesson is a free trial, one per household. You save a card to book it, and nothing is charged. If you want to continue, you choose a weekly plan after the trial, and a 7 day money-back guarantee covers it before the first paid lesson.
What subjects does LiveTutor teach?
One full lesson, completely free for every new child.