United Arab Emirates
Marlbridge for students in the UAE
Marlbridge teaches United Arab Emirates-based students live online, one-to-one or in small groups of up to 15, from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. United Arab Emirates is 1 hour behind Lahore. The first trial class is free.
What we teach for students in the UAE
These are the boards most relevant to UAE families, with the number of subjects Marlbridge currently teaches for each. The counts come from the same data that builds every board page, so they only include subjects with classes; subjects with free resources only are not counted.
| Board | Qualifications | Subject combinations taught |
|---|---|---|
| Pearson Edexcel | A Level, IGCSE | 18 |
| Cambridge | A Level, IGCSE, O Level | 45 |
| OxfordAQA | IGCSE, A Level | 24 |
| AQA | GCSE, A Level, AS Level | 21 |
| International Baccalaureate | IB Diploma Programme, IB Middle Years Programme | 15 (one-to-one only) |
Syllabus pages searchers in the UAE look for most
From Marlbridge's own Google Search Console data for searches made in the UAE (last three months, checked 23 September 2026). Each page gives the official syllabus or specification, how it is assessed, and free study material.
Class times: UAE time and Lahore time
Every class is taught live from Lahore (UTC+5). The UAE is on UTC+4 (Gulf Standard Time, no daylight saving), 1 hour behind Lahore. The table shows where common after-school times fall in Lahore. Teachers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so classes can be arranged at a time that suits your time zone. The actual time is agreed with the teacher before the first class; nothing is booked by sending a form.
| UAE time | Lahore time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
Fees for the UAE
Group classes are charged per subject per month (45 to 50 minutes per class, 3 classes a week, per subject); one-to-one classes are charged per class (1 hour per class. How many classes you take is up to you). Full terms, discounts and other regions are on the pricing page.
| Format | GCSE / IGCSE / O Level | AS / A Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group class, per subject per month | 270 AED | 330 AED | Confirmed |
| One-to-one, per class | 48 AED | 54 AED | Indicative |
| IB, one-to-one, per 1-hour class | 79 AED | Indicative | |
"Confirmed" fees are set by Marlbridge for United Arab Emirates. Indicative: a currency conversion of the Pakistan fee, not a separately set price for that country. The exact fee is confirmed in writing before any payment. The IB fee is set in Pakistan at 6,000 PKR per 1-hour class; the figure above is its conversion (IB rates converted 2026-09-24). These fees are reviewed periodically and are not guaranteed to remain unchanged. The date below is when they were last confirmed. Group fees last confirmed 2026-08-20; one-to-one figures last confirmed or converted 2026-08-23.
How the free trial works
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Step 1
Send the request
A short form: the subject you need, how to reach you and your country. If the exam board or the times that suit you are not decided yet, say so — we will help you work it out.
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Step 2
We reply
We reply to email enquiries within two working days, and to WhatsApp messages within one working day.
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Step 3
We confirm a teacher and a time
Sending the form is a request, not a booking. We check which specialist is free for your subject and level, agree a time in your own time zone, and confirm it with you before anything is scheduled.
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Step 4
You attend the free class
The first trial class is free. The free trial runs in whichever format you are considering: a real group class, or an individual one-to-one class.
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Step 5
You decide
There is no obligation to continue. Fees are billed monthly, starting once your free trial class has taken place.
What we do not teach
Marlbridge does not teach the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum, the Indian CBSE or ICSE curricula, the American curriculum or Advanced Placement (AP), or the French Baccalauréat. It teaches the British-style international qualifications listed on this page, and the IB one-to-one.
Marlbridge is the international branch of Learners Academy. Its only in-person teaching location is Commercial 17/18, Block B, Al-Kabir Town, Lahore, Pakistan.
Questions from families in the UAE
Does Marlbridge have a centre in the UAE?
No. Marlbridge has no office, branch or teacher based in the UAE. Every class is taught live online by a named subject teacher from our academy in Lahore, Pakistan.
What time would classes be in the UAE?
The UAE is one hour behind Lahore all year, so a 5:00 pm class in Dubai or Abu Dhabi is 6:00 pm in Lahore. Teachers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and the time is agreed with the teacher before the first class.
Can my child be taught for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE or International A Level?
Yes. Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and International A Level subjects are taught, alongside Cambridge IGCSE and A Level, OxfordAQA and AQA. Each subject page names the exact specification code it is taught against.
Is IB tuition available in the UAE?
IB Diploma and MYP tuition is one-to-one only, in 1-hour classes. The IB fee is set in Pakistan rupees; the UAE figure on this page is an indicative conversion, and the exact fee is confirmed in writing before any payment.
What if my child studies a curriculum you do not list for United Arab Emirates?
Marlbridge does not teach the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum, the Indian CBSE or ICSE curricula, the American curriculum or Advanced Placement (AP), or the French Baccalauréat. It teaches the British-style international qualifications listed on this page, and the IB one-to-one. If you are unsure whether your school's exams are covered, send an enquiry and we will tell you plainly.