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School comparison · Dubai
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Dubai
Quick answer
Deira International School Dubai scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (64/100 vs 45/100).
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Build family shortlist (free) →| Metric | Cedar School | Deira International School Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | — | — |
| Qualifications | — | IGCSE and IB Diploma and BTEC |
| Ages served |
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| 4-4 |
| 3-18 |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
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| Tuition USD | $5,000-$15,000 | $5,000-$15,000 |
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| True annual cost? | $13,500 | $13,500 |
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| Hidden fee %? | +35% | +35% |
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| First-year cost? | $16,000 | $16,000 |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | 45/100 | 64/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | 79th | 79th |
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| Students | 25 | 1,920 |
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| Nationalities | — | 86 |
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| Avg class size | — | 25 |
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| Admissions | Open | Open |
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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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