Outstanding schools in Dubai
Deira International School vs Kings' School Al Barsha
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Deira International School vs Kings' School Al Barsha at a glance
- Deira International School publishes annual fees from AED 44,616 to AED 89,889, against AED 57,999 to AED 105,873 at Kings' School Al Barsha, which works out roughly 18% below Kings' School Al Barsha across the fee range.
- For FS1, Deira International School charges AED 44,616 and Kings' School Al Barsha AED 57,999, so Deira International School saves AED 13,383 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.
- Deira International School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2005, with Kings' School Al Barsha following in 2014.
- Location wise, Deira International School sits in Dubai Festival City and Kings' School Al Barsha in MBR City, so the school run may decide it.
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| Deira International School | Kings' School Al Barsha | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dubai Festival City, Dubai | MBR City, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British, IB | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 44,616 - 89,889 /yr | AED 57,999 - 105,873 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2005 | 2014 |
| Facilities | 15 listed | 18 listed |
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