Al Diyafah High School
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French
Phone
Website
Address
7 A Street, Al Nahda 2, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
9 ProgrammesFS1-FS2
2 years / pre_k
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 3-5. Play-based learning with specialist Arabic and PE.
Year 1-3
3 years / primary
Key Stage 1-2. National Curriculum for England with core subjects and Arabic.
Year 4-6
3 years / primary
Key Stage 2. Broadened curriculum with specialist teaching and enrichment.
Year 7
1 year / secondary
Key Stage 3 first year. Subject-specialist teaching.
Year 8
1 year / secondary
Key Stage 3 second year. Deepening subject knowledge.
Year 9
1 year / secondary
Key Stage 3 final year. IGCSE option choices begin.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1-FS2 | EYFS | 3-5 | 11,596 | - |
| Year 1-3 | KS1-KS2 | 5-8 | 12,214 | - |
| Year 4-6 | KS2 | 8-11 | 12,578 | - |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 12,851 | - |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 14,626 | - |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | 16,153 | - |
| Year 10-11 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 14-16 | 20,521 | - |
| Year 12 | KS5 (A-Level) | 16-17 | 20,831 | - |
| Year 13 | KS5 (A-Level) | 17-18 | 24,655 | - |
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Founded 1982. Good KHDA rating for 11 consecutive inspections. Outstanding personal development and parent relationships. All fees paid in advance before due dates. Students cannot attend without Term 1 payment by 15 August.
Payment Information
- Online portal
- Bank transfers
- ATM deposits
- Cash/card at school counter (Mon-Fri 7:30-12:30)
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | GoodGood |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — October 2023
Curriculum
UK Early Years Foundation Stage. Play-based learning with specialist Arabic and Islamic Studies.
Teaching Approach
Play-based EYFS. Outstanding personal development rated by KHDA across all phases.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
National Curriculum of England. Arabic as first language with Islamic Education. Interactive boards in every classroom. Over 22 clubs available during lunch break.
Teaching Approach
National Curriculum with interactive technology in every classroom. Outstanding parent-school relationship. 22+ clubs at lunch.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IGCSE/GCSE programme. Subject options include Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Art & Design, Business Studies, French, Accounting, Geography, PE, History. Duke of Edinburgh International Award available.
Teaching Approach
IGCSE/GCSE with subject specialists. Duke of Edinburgh programme. MUN and debate competitions. STEM and Robotics clubs.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
Facilities
Well-planned campus in Al Nahda 2, relocated from original Al Diyafah Street location in 2001. Interactive boards in every classroom. Science labs, computer labs, senior school library, canteen, music and art facilities, and multiple sports and play areas. Modern purpose-built facility with embedded technology.
Academic
Science Laboratories
Science labs for practical experiments across secondary and sixth form.
Computer Labs
Computer labs for digital literacy and computing coursework.
Interactive Classrooms
Interactive boards in every classroom for technology-enhanced learning.
Library
Senior school library supporting research and independent study.
Sports & Recreation
Sports Areas
Multiple sports and play areas for hockey, basketball, football, badminton, and athletics.
Performance & Arts
Art Rooms
Art facilities for visual arts and IGCSE Art & Design coursework.
Music Rooms
Music facilities for instruction and performance.
General
Canteen
On-campus canteen serving meals for students and staff.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Neetha Shetty
Principal
Principal of Al Diyafah High School. Holds a Master's in Mathematics, Bachelor's in Education, and Master's in Educational Leadership and Management from Middlesex University, UK. 28 years of experience in British Curriculum schools. Recipient of the Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cambridge Award.
Doaa Hassan
Director of Arabic / Arabic Senior Leader
Director of Arabic with a Bachelor's in Education and Master's in Education focusing on Leadership and Management. 20 years of experience in education and leadership.