Al Diyafah High School
Al Diyafah High School
Al Diyafah High School is one of Dubai's longest-running British curriculum schools, established in 1982 by the late Mrs. Winnie D'Cunha as a nursery with just 2 children in a small villa on Al Diyafah Street. Now serving over 1,600 students from FS1 through Year 13, the school follows the National Curriculum of England with IGCSE/GCSE, A-Level, BTEC Level 3, and ASDAN qualifications. Rated Good by KHDA for 11 consecutive inspections with Outstanding personal development and Outstanding parent-school relationships across all phases. The school relocated to its current well-planned campus in Al Nahda 2 in 2001. Principal Neetha Shetty, a recipient of the Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cambridge Award, leads a team of 109 teachers. With fees from AED 11,596, Al Diyafah offers over 22 clubs, Duke of Edinburgh International Award, and Model UN.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
The figures above are the school's own published Annual Fee for 2026/27, which combines KHDA-approved tuition with a mandatory activities charge of AED 2,090 to 4,180 depending on year group; the approved column shows the tuition alone. Billed in three terms at 40%, 30% and 30%. KHDA records an application fee of AED 500 while the school's own page states a one-time, non-refundable admission and registration fee of AED 1,000 plus a 10% registration fee - worth confirming with the school. Uniform, books, stationery and a digital device are charged separately.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
UK Early Years Foundation Stage. Play-based learning with specialist Arabic and Islamic Studies.
National Curriculum of England. Arabic as first language with Islamic Education. Interactive boards in every classroom. Over 22 clubs available during lunch break.
IGCSE/GCSE programme. Subject options include Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Art & Design, Business Studies, French, Accounting, Geography, PE, History. Duke of Edinburgh International Award available.
A-Level and International A-Level programme plus BTEC Level 3 Diploma and ASDAN qualifications. University preparation and career guidance.
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Science labs for practical experiments across secondary and sixth form.
Computer labs for digital literacy and computing coursework.
Interactive boards in every classroom for technology-enhanced learning.
Senior school library supporting research and independent study.
Multiple sports and play areas for hockey, basketball, football, badminton, and athletics.
Art facilities for visual arts and IGCSE Art & Design coursework.
Music facilities for instruction and performance.
On-campus canteen serving meals for students and staff.
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.
Subject Leader Arabic
Vice Principal
Head of Secondary
Head of Sixth Form
Head of Primary
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7 A Street, Al Nahda 2, Dubai, UAE
