Outstanding schools in Dubai
Dubai International Academy vs Nord Anglia International School Dubai
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Dubai International Academy vs Nord Anglia International School Dubai at a glance
- Dubai International Academy publishes annual fees from AED 44,979 to AED 79,696, against AED 69,625 to AED 105,288 at Nord Anglia International School Dubai, which works out roughly 29% below Nord Anglia International School Dubai across the fee range.
- For Year 1, Dubai International Academy charges AED 50,026 and Nord Anglia International School Dubai AED 81,228, so Dubai International Academy saves AED 31,202 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the IB curriculum; Nord Anglia International School Dubai adds British.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Dubai International Academy is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2005, with Nord Anglia International School Dubai following in 2014.
- Location wise, Dubai International Academy sits in Emirates Hills and Nord Anglia International School Dubai in Al Barsha South, so the school run may decide it.
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| Dubai International Academy | Nord Anglia International School Dubai | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Emirates Hills, Dubai | Al Barsha South, Dubai |
| Curriculum | IB | British, IB |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 44,979 - 79,696 /yr | AED 69,625 - 105,288 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2005 | 2014 |
| Facilities | 17 listed | 19 listed |
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