Dubai International Academy
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Dubai International Academy (DIA Emirates Hills) is the longest-established IB continuum school in Dubai, offering all four IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) from KG to Year 13. The school welcomes families from 90 nationalities under the 'Dream, Inspire, Achieve' motto, accredited by IBO and CIS. Annual tuition runs $12,000-$24,000 USD (true cost ~$21,850, +21% — Dubai's 90th cost percentile). Admissions are open; best suited to internationally mobile families committed to a complete IB continuum.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $12,000–$24,000/yr published annual range.
- 90 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS verified.
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Rolling
IBO, CIS
IB Diploma
About Dubai International Academy
DIA Emirates Hills is the longest established IB continuum school in Dubai and a leading education provider in the region, offering all four IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP and CP) from KG to Year 13.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $12,000 – $24,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $21,850(+21%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $24,350 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 90th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). GEMS network school. Registration AED 500-2,000. Uniforms AED 500-1,500. Bus AED 5,000-15,000/year depending on zone. Technology levy AED 1,000-5,000/year. Exam fees AED 2,000-5,500 for IB sessions. ECA AED 1,000-5,000/year.
IB
IB Diploma
moderate
Recommended neighborhoods
Emirates Hills, The Springs, The Lakes, Jumeirah Islands
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). GEMS network school. Registration AED 500-2,000. Uniforms AED 500-1,500. Bus AED 5,000-15,000/year depending on zone. Technology levy AED 1,000-5,000/year. Exam fees AED 2,000-5,500 for IB sessions. ECA AED 1,000-5,000/year.
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