Outstanding schools in Dubai
Deira International School vs Dubai College
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 College at a glance
- Deira International School publishes annual fees from AED 44,616 to AED 89,889, against AED 97,415 to AED 110,305 at Dubai College, which works out roughly 35% below Dubai College across the fee range.
- For Year 7, Deira International School charges AED 63,057 and Dubai College AED 97,415, so Deira International School saves AED 34,358 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum; Deira International School additionally offers IB.
- Deira International School starts younger, admitting from age 3 against age 11 at Dubai College.
- Dubai College is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1978, with Deira International School following in 2005.
- Location wise, Deira International School sits in Dubai Festival City and Dubai College in Al Sufouh, so the school run may decide it.
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| Deira International School | Dubai College | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dubai Festival City, Dubai | Al Sufouh, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British, IB | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 44,616 - 89,889 /yr | AED 97,415 - 110,305 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 11 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2005 | 1978 |
| Facilities | 15 listed | 22 listed |
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