Outstanding schools in Dubai
Deira International School vs Dubai International Academy
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 International Academy at a glance
- Deira International School publishes annual fees from AED 44,616 to AED 89,889, against AED 44,979 to AED 79,696 at Dubai International Academy, putting the two schools in a broadly similar fee band.
- For Year 1, Deira International School charges AED 58,034 and Dubai International Academy AED 50,026, so Dubai International Academy saves AED 8,008 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the IB curriculum; Deira International School additionally offers British.
- 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 International Academy in Emirates Hills, so the school run may decide it.
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| Deira International School | Dubai International Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dubai Festival City, Dubai | Emirates Hills, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British, IB | IB |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 44,616 - 89,889 /yr | AED 44,979 - 79,696 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2005 | 2005 |
| Facilities | 15 listed | 17 listed |
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