Deira International School
Deira International School
Deira International School (DIS) is an Outstanding-rated IB World School located on an 80,000 sqm campus in Dubai Festival City. Founded in 2005 by the Al Futtaim Education Foundation as a not-for-profit institution, DIS delivers the English National Curriculum from FS1 through IGCSE (Year 11), with students transitioning to the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) or IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) in Years 12–13. The school serves over 1,900 students from 80+ nationalities, with approximately 12% Emirati enrolment and a strong commitment to inclusion, around 246 students of determination are supported by a dedicated inclusion team. DIS holds Outstanding ratings from both KHDA and British Schools Overseas (BSO), and is accredited by CIS, COBIS, and BSME. The school achieved a 100% pass rate across IBDP and IBCP in 2025, with IGCSE results placing among the strongest cohorts to date. Al Futtaim Group ownership provides unique real-world business placement opportunities for Sixth Form students.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Tuition approved by KHDA for 2026-2027, unchanged from last year because the school requested no increase: AED 44,616 for Foundation Stage, rising by phase to 81,501 in Year 11. Years 12 and 13 are the IB Diploma and are priced together at AED 89,889. There is no general discount, so the approved fee is the fee families pay. Fees are paid in three termly instalments of roughly 40%, 30% and 30%, due 25 August 2026, 25 December 2026 and 25 March 2027. A new student pays a one-time application fee of AED 525 including VAT, and a registration fee set at up to 10% of tuition which is deducted from the first term but not refunded if the place is declined; existing families re-register at up to 5%. Tuition excludes uniform, canteen meals and transport, which is run by an external operator. A dishonoured cheque is charged at AED 250. Eligibility-gated support includes 20% off tuition for a third and any subsequent child, an early-payment discount of up to 4%, a corporate scheme, and scholarships for Emirati students, sport, talent and IB academic excellence; scholarship applications for 2026-2027 are closed and reopen in September 2026. The school is a not-for-profit owned by the Al-Futtaim Education Foundation.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
The EYFS programme focuses on seven key areas of learning through engaging activities, developing foundational observation, reading, and listening skills. Children learn through a balance of adult-led and child-initiated play in a purpose-built early years environment.
Key Stage 1 introduces foundational concepts through the English National Curriculum. Teachers employ a variety of methods to ensure a solid educational base across core and foundation subjects, with specialist teaching in PE, music, and computing.
Key Stage 2 engages students in creative activities and collaborative learning across the English National Curriculum. Students develop critical thinking and research skills through specialist teaching, preparing them for the transition to secondary education.
Key Stage 3 provides rigorous subject-specialist teaching across the English National Curriculum. Students deepen their knowledge across academic disciplines and begin exploring IGCSE subject options, supported by dedicated science labs, technology rooms, and creative spaces.
Students study towards Cambridge IGCSE qualifications with a combination of core and elective subjects. In 2025, 95% of students gained 5+ A*-C grades including English and Mathematics, with 75% achieving A*-B overall. BTEC Level 2 pathways are also available.
Students choose between the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) with integrated BTEC Level 3 National Diplomas in Business and Travel & Tourism. The Class of 2025 achieved a 100% pass rate across both pathways. Al Futtaim Group ownership provides unique real-world business placement opportunities.
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Outdoor Olympic-sized swimming pool for lessons, squads, and competitive events
Natural grass pitch for football, rugby, athletics, and sports days
Large multi-court indoor sports hall for basketball, netball, badminton, and PE
Multiple outdoor sports fields supporting cricket, touch rugby, and athletics
Multiple fully equipped science labs for biology, chemistry, and physics practicals
Purpose-built DT classrooms with tools and equipment for design and engineering projects
Dedicated IB Diploma and Career-related Programme centre for Sixth Form students
Specialist business studies centre supporting IGCSE, IB, and BTEC business programmes
School Director
Primary Head Teacher
Secondary Deputy Head Teacher
Primary Deputy Head Teacher
Head of International Baccalaureate
Secondary Assistant Head Teacher (Academic Standards & Assessment)
Secondary Assistant Head Teacher (Academic Standards & Assessment)
Secondary Assistant Head Teacher (Pastoral)
Primary Assistant Head Teacher
Primary Assistant Head Teacher
Primary Assistant Head Teacher
Head of AI Development & Assessment Lead (Whole School)
Head of Inclusion
Head of National Studies
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Al Badia, Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE
