Deira International School Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Deira International School Dubai offers Other education, with a highly diverse student body of 86 nationalities. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Dubai averages. Graduates leave with IGCSE and IB Diploma and BTEC.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma and BTEC.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 25 Dubai international school · 1,920 students total.
- 86 nationalities top: Arabs.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:50 am.
1,920
86 (Arabs)
25 avg
Rolling
IGCSE and IB Diploma and BTEC
About Deira International School Dubai
The curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales and the school is an IGCSE Cambridge Examination Centre. The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is one of the most recognised qualifications around the world. The school is fully authorised to offer the rigorous International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and IB Career-Related Certificate (IBCP). The curriculum is designed to ensure an easy transfer to other countries, should the necessity ariseAmazing learning opportunities with curiosity and challenge embedded at all stages. What is Unique about the school: Superb outdoor learning facilities. Our open-door policy supporting parents as partners. Outstanding learning and teaching. After school care club until 2:30pm (optional). Staff who have an in-depth understanding of duty of care and support for students. Warm, friendly, caring and expert teachers. Wide range of specialist staff from primary including STEM and art.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 44616-Dirham 89889 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $13,500(+35%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $16,000 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 79th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
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Other
IGCSE and IB Diploma and BTEC
IGCSE, GCSE, BTEC, IB Courses, IB Diploma and IB Certificate
The students of Deira International School have achieved outstanding IGCSE results in 20321, with 54% of all results were A*/A or equivalent, with 80% at A*-B. The IB2 cohort also graduated with superb results, showing further improvement year on year. Yet again, the highest performer gained 44 points out of a possible 45. Every candidate passed their diploma with just under 80% achieving 35+ points. The average performance was 37 points. These results place Deira International School as one of the highest performing IB centres in Dubai.
Arabic, French, Spanish
Our vision within the inclusion department is to create an inspiring, inclusive and aspirational learning culture in a supportive and stimulating environment that engages, enhances and promotes achievement. Our aim as teachers is to know every student well, support them according to their individual needs and build quality relationships which enables all of our students to achieve or exceed their potential. Our purpose is to provide a distinctive educational experience and take every student on a journey of self-discovery, helping them to realise the qualities they possess and prepare them for the challenges of the fast-changing modern world.
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7:50 am – FS1 and FS2: 1:00 pm Year 1-6: 2:30 pm Year 7-IB2 : 3:30 pm
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Arabs
Estimated Real Cost
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