Outstanding schools in Dubai
Deira International School vs Dubai British School Emirates Hills
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Deira International School vs Dubai British School Emirates Hills at a glance
- Deira International School publishes annual fees from AED 44,616 to AED 89,889, against AED 53,027 to AED 79,541 at Dubai British School Emirates Hills, putting the two schools in a broadly similar fee band.
- For FS1, Deira International School charges AED 44,616 and Dubai British School Emirates Hills AED 53,027, so Deira International School saves AED 8,411 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum; Deira International School additionally offers IB.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Both schools were established in 2005.
- Location wise, Deira International School sits in Dubai Festival City and Dubai British School Emirates Hills in Emirates Hills, so the school run may decide it.
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| Deira International School | Dubai British School Emirates Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dubai Festival City, Dubai | Emirates Hills, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British, IB | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 44,616 - 89,889 /yr | AED 53,027 - 79,541 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2005 | 2005 |
| Facilities | 15 listed | 13 listed |
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