Al Diyafah High School
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
- +1
Per yearabout USD 2.59K–5.58K
AED 9.51K–20.5K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
British curriculum school in Dubai (Al Nahda 2, Al Qusais) serving Foundation Stage to Year 13, with IGCSE and A Level pathways.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – Year 13
- Founded
- 1982
- Entry process
- Written assessment, Interview, Cat4
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 9,506≈ USD 2.59K |
| FS2 | AED 9,506≈ USD 2.59K |
| Year 1 | AED 9,654≈ USD 2.63K |
| Year 2 | AED 9,654≈ USD 2.63K |
| Year 3 | AED 9,654≈ USD 2.63K |
| Year 4 | AED 10,018≈ USD 2.73K |
| Year 5 | AED 10,018≈ USD 2.73K |
| Year 6 | AED 10,018≈ USD 2.73K |
| Year 7 | AED 10,236≈ USD 2.79K |
| Year 8 | AED 11,701≈ USD 3.19K |
| Year 9 | AED 13,018≈ USD 3.54K |
| Year 10 | AED 16,966≈ USD 4.62K |
| Year 11 | AED 16,966≈ USD 4.62K |
| Year 12 | AED 16,966≈ USD 4.62K |
| Year 13 | AED 20,475≈ USD 5.58K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) |
| FS2 | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) |
| Year 1 | AED 9,654 (about USD 2.63K) |
| Year 2 | AED 9,654 (about USD 2.63K) |
| Year 3 | AED 9,654 (about USD 2.63K) |
| Year 4 | AED 10,018 (about USD 2.73K) |
| Year 5 | AED 10,018 (about USD 2.73K) |
| Year 6 | AED 10,018 (about USD 2.73K) |
| Year 7 | AED 10,236 (about USD 2.79K) |
| Year 8 | AED 11,701 (about USD 3.19K) |
| Year 9 | AED 13,018 (about USD 3.54K) |
| Year 10 | AED 16,966 (about USD 4.62K) |
| Year 11 | AED 16,966 (about USD 4.62K) |
| Year 12 | AED 16,966 (about USD 4.62K) |
| Year 13 | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Al Diyafah High School (this school) | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| Greenwood International School | AED 20,124 (about USD 5.48K) | AED 30,860 (about USD 8.4K) |
| Ranches Primary School | AED 50,436 (about USD 13.7K) | AED 61,643 (about USD 16.8K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| St. Mary's Catholic High School Dubai | AED 7,361 (about USD 2K) | AED 15,812 (about USD 4.31K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Sports
- Physical education
- BTEC Sports
Arts
- Arts and Crafts
- Drama
- Music
After-school activities
- Personal Enrichment Programme
- Drama
- Educational Minecraft
- STEAM activities
- STEM Programme
- Life Skills
- Duke of Edinburgh Programme
- Service-Learning Programme
- Model United Nations (ADMUN)
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Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
An inclusion team offers student support, including a SENDCo, counsellor, special educators and specialist teachers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Key Stage 3 combines the UAE Ministry of Education requirements with the National Curriculum for England.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Classes start at 7:15 am; Years 1-13 finish at 2:30 pm and Foundation Stage finishes at noon.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
The school operates under Al Diyafah High School L.L.C.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Foundation Stage to KS2 follows the England National Curriculum, KS4 follows IGCSE, and Sixth Form offers AS/A Level.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school highlights high achievers in IGCSE, BTEC and PISA 2025 in its news pages.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Early Years focuses on social and emotional development; KS3 life skills include emotional intelligence.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
The school highlights 45 years of operation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Offers gifted enrichment (GATE), ASDAN, Model UN and academic enrichment activities.
- GATE Program
- ASDAN
- Model United Nations
- MOOCs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Runs arts and crafts, drama and music activities.
- Arts and Crafts
- Drama
- Music
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Runs a Life Skills course and a career counselling programme.
- Life Skills
- Career Counselling Programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Arabic is taught as a core subject; French and Hindi are offered as non-core languages.
- Arabic
- French
- Hindi
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Waitlist
Offers not accepted within 7 days may be released to the waiting list.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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