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School comparison · Dubai
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Dubai
Quick answer
Al Mawakeb School is 52% cheaper than Dubai International Academy Al Barsha on true annual cost ($13,100 vs $19,850).
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Build family shortlist (free) →| Metric | Al Mawakeb School | Dubai International Academy Al Barsha |
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| Curriculum | — | IB |
| Ages served | 4-4 | 3-18 |
| Language of instruction |
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| English |
| English |
| Tuition USD | $5,000-$15,000 | $10,000-$22,000 |
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| True annual cost? | $13,100 | $19,850 |
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| Hidden fee %? | +31% | +24% |
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| First-year cost? | $15,600 | $22,350 |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | 60/100 | 59/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | 79th | 87th |
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| Students | 5,500 | — |
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| Nationalities | 60 | — |
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| Admissions | Open | Open |
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| Founded | 1979 | — |
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| Accreditations | — | IBO, CIS |
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Highlighted cells indicate which school holds the more favourable value for arriving expat families on that dimension (e.g. lower tuition, smaller class size, higher Value Score, more open admissions). Some rows are neutral.
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