Skybound Wealth Management

Education Fee Planning in the UAE

School Fees for Expats: Be Ready, Not Reactive

If you're moving to the UAE with children, education planning should be a top priority. International schools in the region offer world-class learning, but the costs can climb quickly. School fees for expats are among the highest in the world, and they’re only increasing.

At Skybound Wealth, we help expat families in the UAE build smart, flexible plans to manage education expenses. Whether your children are just starting school or preparing for university abroad, we’ll help you stay in control of the cost.

How Our Wealth Management Advice Works

1. Connect

Start with a conversation about your children's education plans and family goals after moving to the UAE.

2. Review

We review your income, savings, and expected school fees for expats, from nursery to higher education.

3. Plan

You receive a personalised financial strategy that balances saving, investing, and considers other big life events.

4. Implement

We monitor your plan and make adjustments based on changes to your life, goals, or school fee structures.

5. Evolve

With a clear education fees plan in place, you can focus on giving your children the best start in life without compromising your broader financial goals.

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Why Education Fee Planning Matters When Moving to the UAE

If you're relocating, school fees for expats can come as a surprise. The lack of access to free public education and the absence of a loan system like in the UK means the full burden often falls on parents.

Our education fees planning strategies are built to:

Grow your wealth in line with fee increases
Avoid last-minute borrowing or disruption to long-term investments
Help you plan across multiple currencies and global destinations
Align your dreams for them with your wider financial strategy

What We Help You With

School Fee Planning

Forecast and fund school fees for expats in the UAE through structured savings plans.

University Fee Preparation

Plan early for the cost of higher education abroad, including international student fees.

Multi-Currency Saving

Minimise FX risk by saving in the right currency for future tuition payments.

Long-Term Investment Options

Build a robust education fund through lump-sum investments or regular saving strategies.

Integrated Family Wealth Planning

Ensure your education plan fits within your wider financial goals.

Why Work With Skybound Wealth?

We’ve supported expat families for over 20 years, helping them manage school fees and other financial challenges after moving to the UAE. Our advisers understand both the local environment and the global context of raising children abroad.

Global Team, Here for You

Wherever you are in the world, our team of expert, qualified advisers is ready to guide you.
We bring international experience, local insight, and a personal approach — so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

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6,000

international clients & growing

1.3

Billion

of client savings under management

Industry Awards & Counting Since 2021

offices on 4 continents & more opening soon

With a passion for personal and professional development that exists throughout the company, and comprehensive development support, we empower our people to be the very best they can be as we strive as a collective to not only remain at the forefront of international financial planning, but to lead its evolution.

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What Clients Say

August 11, 2025

Peter provided expert financial advice relevant to my circumstances.

When I was recently made redundant I felt overwhelmed about my financial future. Thankfully, Peter was there to provide expert financial advice relevant to my circumstances. He helped me understand my pension options (CH & UK) and was available to answer my many questions about complex topics in a clear and concise way. I never felt rushed, despite critical time paths, Peters’ approach demonstrated patience and understanding combined with comprehensive financial guidance.

Juliet M

August 7, 2025

Very flexible and responsive

Jason is a customer-oriented advisor who provides his services in a professional and competent fashion. He has also always been very flexible and responsive. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to any of my friends or family.

Sam Cornelius

August 4, 2025

My experience of dealing with Mike has been excellent

Mike engages extensively with me to understand my investment objectives and my investment risk appetite to structure my investment portfolio. My experience of dealing with Mike has been excellent with on-going engagement from Mike for investment updates and indeed to understand if there are any changes in life that need to be considered from an investment and assurance perspective. Mike’s support team are also excellent to deal with and handle all the establishment paperwork effortlessly and provide the monthly portfolio statements immediately. I am very satisfied with my decision to have Mike manage my investments.

Ray

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If you're moving to the UAE or already living here, the time to plan is now. Let’s help you stay ahead of rising school fees and protect your family’s future.

Book your free consultation today.

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