Dubai International Academy fees 2026/27
Dubai International Academy charges AED 44,979-79,696 in tuition per year for 2026/27, across 15 year groups from KG 1 to Year 13, in Emirates Hills. A full journey from KG 1 to Year 13 costs AED 936,850 in tuition across 15 published years. Registration, transport and other charges are additional, and every one Talem holds is listed below.
Fees read from the school's published 2026-27 fee schedule. Last checked 10 July 2026. How Talem verifies →
Tuition fees 2026/27
All fees in AED per academic year, across 15 year groups.
| Year Group | Stage | Ages | KHDA Approved | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KG 1 | Kindergarten | 3-4 | AED 44,979 | AED 44,979 |
| KG 2 | Kindergarten | 4-5 | AED 50,726 | AED 50,726 |
| Year 1 | IB PYP | 5-6 | AED 51,202 | AED 51,202 |
| Year 2 | IB PYP | 6-7 | AED 57,983 | AED 57,983 |
| Year 3 | IB PYP | 7-8 | AED 57,983 | AED 57,983 |
| Year 4 | IB PYP | 8-9 | AED 57,983 | AED 57,983 |
| Year 5 | IB PYP | 9-10 | AED 57,983 | AED 57,983 |
| Year 6 | IB PYP | 10-11 | AED 57,983 | AED 57,983 |
| Year 7 | IB MYP | 11-12 | AED 65,224 | AED 65,224 |
| Year 8 | IB MYP | 12-13 | AED 65,224 | AED 65,224 |
| Year 9 | IB MYP | 13-14 | AED 65,224 | AED 65,224 |
| Year 10 | IB MYP | 14-15 | AED 72,482 | AED 72,482 |
| Year 11 | IB MYP | 15-16 | AED 72,482 | AED 72,482 |
| Year 12 | IB DP / CP | 16-17 | AED 79,696 | AED 79,696 |
| Year 13 | IB DP / CP | 17-18 | AED 79,696 | AED 79,696 |
KHDA Approved is the maximum tuition KHDA has approved this school to charge for 2026-2027. School Fee is what the school itself publishes. This school bills at its approved fee. See the KHDA record
The school publishes a single annual fee per year group for 2026-2027, shown above; there is no general discount and KHDA records none. Existing and new students pay the same annual fee and differ only in the advance instalment (a re-enrolment payment of about 5% of the annual fee for existing students, an enrolment fee of 10% for new students), which is deducted from the Term 1 invoice. Fees are payable in three termly instalments. Additional costs apply for stationery, trips, uniform, external examinations, meals, transport, textbooks and insurance. English as an Additional Language support, where the school determines a student requires it, is charged at AED 4,500 a year and is a condition of admission.
Payment Information
AED 525 non-refundable entrance test fee. Adjusted against Term 1 fees upon enrollment.
Non-refundable enrollment fee for new students. Adjusted against Term 1 fees.
Online portal, bank transfer, cheque, credit card, or cash
- Entrance test fee is non-refundable
- Enrollment fee is non-refundable
- Re-enrollment fee is non-refundable
- Contact school for detailed refund and withdrawal policy
Other fees and charges
5% of annual fees
Annual re-enrollment fee for returning students. Adjusted against Term 1 fees.
Common questions
How much are Dubai International Academy fees?
Dubai International Academy charges AED 44,979-79,696 in tuition per academic year for 2026/27, across 15 year groups. KG 1 is AED 44,979 and Year 13 is AED 79,696.
How much does Dubai International Academy cost in total?
Adding up the published tuition for every year group, KG 1 to Year 13 at Dubai International Academy comes to AED 936,850 at 2026/27 fees, an average of AED 62,457 a year.
What is the registration fee at Dubai International Academy?
Dubai International Academy charges 10% of annual fees. Non-refundable enrollment fee for new students. Adjusted against Term 1 fees.
Does Dubai International Academy offer fee discounts?
Yes. Sibling discount (fourth child onwards): 10% of annual fees.
What do Dubai International Academy fees include?
The school publishes a single annual fee per year group for 2026-2027, shown above; there is no general discount and KHDA records none. Existing and new students pay the same annual fee and differ only in the advance instalment (a re-enrolment payment of about 5% of the annual fee for existing students, an enrolment fee of 10% for new students), which is deducted from the Term 1 invoice. Fees are payable in three termly instalments. Additional costs apply for stationery, trips, uniform, external examinations, meals, transport, textbooks and insurance. English as an Additional Language support, where the school determines a student requires it, is charged at AED 4,500 a year and is a condition of admission.
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Fees are one part of the picture. See the full Dubai International Academy profile for ratings, curriculum and facilities, or project the multi-year cost with the Talem fee calculator.