Dubai International Academy Al Barsha
Dubai International Academy Al Barsha
Dubai International Academy Al Barsha is a premium IB World School in Al Barsha 1, offering all four International Baccalaureate programmes, PYP, MYP, Diploma, and Career-related Programme, from Pre-KG through Grade 12. Established in 2018 as the second campus of Dubai International Academy (part of Innoventures Education), the school is rated Very Good by KHDA with an Outstanding curriculum rating. The 23-acre purpose-built campus serves over 1,800 students from 90+ nationalities with three Olympic-sized swimming pools, a 400-seat auditorium, full-size astroturf pitch, and dedicated primary and secondary buildings. DIA Al Barsha achieves a 100% IB Diploma pass rate with graduates placed at universities including Yale, Harvard, Oxford, and Cambridge. The school offers Arabic A and B streams, plus French, Spanish, and Mandarin from Grade 3, with mother-tongue programmes in French, Spanish, Russian, and Hindi.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
KHDA approved fees shown as annual_fee. Discounted fees shown as discounted_fee (what families pay). Part of Innoventures Education group. IB examination fees, stationery, field trips, uniforms, meals, and transport charged separately.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
IB Primary Years Programme Early Years with play-based inquiry learning. Purpose-built Early Years facilities with dedicated outdoor spaces. Specialist teaching in Arabic, PE, Music, and Swimming. Music and movement sprung-floored room for KG students.
IB Primary Years Programme with transdisciplinary inquiry-based learning. French, Spanish, or Mandarin introduced from Grade 3. Arabic A (first language) and Arabic B (additional language) streams. PYP Exhibition in Grade 5 as culminating project. Mother-tongue programmes available in French, Spanish, Russian, and Hindi.
IB Middle Years Programme across 8 subject groups. Interdisciplinary learning with community and service integration. MYP Personal Project in Grade 10 as culminating assessment. Arabic A/B streams continue with additional language choices. Design Technology and comprehensive arts programmes.
IB Diploma Programme offering 6 subject groups plus Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS. Career-related Programme with BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma. 100% IB Diploma pass rate. Graduates placed at Yale, Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, McGill, and other top global universities. Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award available.
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Fully equipped science labs for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and general science across primary and secondary.
Specialist DT labs for product design, engineering, and IB MYP/DP design projects.
Computer labs for coding, digital literacy, and IB Computer Science coursework.
Comprehensive networked library supporting research and independent study across all grade levels.
Specialist rooms for Arabic A/B, French, Spanish, Mandarin, and mother-tongue programmes.
Three Olympic-sized temperature-controlled swimming pools for PE, competitive swimming, and aquathon events.
Full-sized astroturf playing field for football, rugby, cricket, and athletics.
Athletics running track for PE, sports days, and competitive athletics training.
Principal
Head of Primary
Deputy Head of Secondary (DP-CP)
Head of Inclusion
Head of Secondary
Deputy Head
Deputy Head
Deputy Head (MYP)
Assistant Head (MYP)
PYP Coordinator
MYP Coordinator
DP Coordinator
CP Coordinator
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Al Barsha 1, Dubai, UAE
