Dubai International Academy Al Barsha
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Dubai International Academy (DIA Emirates Hills) is the longest-established IB continuum school in Dubai and the only school in the city offering all four IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) from Kindergarten through Year 13. Annual tuition runs $10,000-$22,000 USD (true cost ~$19,850, +24% above published once registration and ancillary fees are added). Admissions are open; best suited to internationally mobile families committed to a full IB-only pathway across all year groups.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Dubai International Academy Al Barsha.
- Tuition: $10,000–$22,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:30.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS verified.
Rolling
IBO, CIS
About Dubai International Academy Al Barsha
Dubai International Academy Al Barsha is an upcoming IB school with a well-appointed campus built on 23 acres of land in the Al Barsha area of Dubai
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $10,000 – $22,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 47807-Dirham 84928 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $19,850(+24%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $22,350 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 87th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Al Barsha campus -- separate school from Dubai International Academy (Emirates Hills campus). KHDA Outstanding. Registration and transport additional.
IB
IB Diploma
Arabic, French, Spanish, Mother Tongue Programme
strong
Learning Support Program
English as an Additional Language
7:30 – 15:30
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Barsha, Al Quoz, Umm Suqeim, Motor City
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Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Al Barsha campus -- separate school from Dubai International Academy (Emirates Hills campus). KHDA Outstanding. Registration and transport additional.
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