Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills
International School in Dubai
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills.
- Tuition: $12,246–$21,698/yr published in AED, US$ equivalent.
- 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)
Not published
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).
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $12,246–$21,698 |
| Annual tuition (AED) | Dirham 44979-Dirham 79696 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $20,822(+23%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $23,322 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 64th percentile(above average) |
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
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class size: Not published
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Indian
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