Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills (DIA) serves 2,072 students from 77 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school is the longest-established IB Continuum school in Dubai, offering all four IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, CP). Accredited by IBO, CIS, KHDA and NEASC. Tuition $44,979-$79,696 per year — premium positioning. The 77-nationality diversity and full IB Continuum make DIA Emirates Hills the established premium IB choice for international families in Dubai.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills.
- Tuition: $44,979–$79,696/yr published annual range.
- 77 nationalities top: Indian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:40 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, KHDA plus 1 more.
2,072
77 (Indian)
Rolling
IBO, CIS, KHDA, NEASC
About Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills
Dubai International Academy is the first school in the country to offer a rigorous curriculum and a rich language programme based on the three prestigious programmes from the Geneva based International Baccalaureate (IB) – Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $44,979 – $79,696 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 44979-Dirham 79696 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $66,888(+7%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $69,388 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 99th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
IB Diploma
Arabic, French and Spanish. The school also offers other languages but only to native speakers: Dutch, German, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, French, Mandarin, Italian and Hindi.
A team of dedicated specialists, counsellors, advisors and highly qualified faculty work in close conjunction to monitor student progress to ensure that all students are supported with individualised care and focus. This programme creates unique life plans for each identified student in their specific area of need. These plans focus on four key areas: inside the classroom, after school activities, clubs/teams/events, and external activities. Plans are developed with the input of the students, parents, teachers and counsellors, and are regularly reviewed and modified. In the classroom, differentiation strategies are targeted towards each student’s needs. Learning outcomes are tiered based on ability and lessons are modified accordingly.
Yes
The ESL programme strives to enable students to join the full Language A Programme after a year in many cases. ESL has close links with the mainstream programme, but focuses on expanding vocabulary, oral skills, written skills, listening skills, comprehension and builds students’ confidence to interact in all settings.
7:40 am – 2:30 pm
Yes
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Fee Position in Dubai
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Indian
Estimated Real Cost
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