Deira International School
- UK EYFS
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
Per yearabout USD 12.1K–24.5K
AED 44.6K–89.9K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Deira International School in Al Badia, Festival City, Dubai, opened in 2005. Part of the Al-Futtaim Education Foundation, it offers Foundation, Primary, Secondary and IB pathways and is rated Outstanding by KHDA and BSO.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
UK EYFS · IGCSE · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
2,000
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 80
- Founded
- 2005
- Ownership
- Foundation
- Scholarships
- Yes
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 44,616≈ USD 12.1K |
| FS2 | AED 44,616≈ USD 12.1K |
| Year 1 | AED 58,034≈ USD 15.8K |
| Year 2 | AED 58,034≈ USD 15.8K |
| Year 3 | AED 58,034≈ USD 15.8K |
| Year 4 | AED 58,034≈ USD 15.8K |
| Year 5 | AED 58,034≈ USD 15.8K |
| Year 6 | AED 63,057≈ USD 17.2K |
| Year 7 | AED 63,057≈ USD 17.2K |
| Year 8 | AED 68,094≈ USD 18.5K |
| Year 9 | AED 68,094≈ USD 18.5K |
| Year 10 | AED 71,453≈ USD 19.5K |
| Year 11 | AED 81,501≈ USD 22.2K |
| Year 12 | AED 89,889≈ USD 24.5K |
| Year 13 | AED 89,889≈ USD 24.5K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 44,616 (about USD 12.1K) |
| FS2 | AED 44,616 (about USD 12.1K) |
| Year 1 | AED 58,034 (about USD 15.8K) |
| Year 2 | AED 58,034 (about USD 15.8K) |
| Year 3 | AED 58,034 (about USD 15.8K) |
| Year 4 | AED 58,034 (about USD 15.8K) |
| Year 5 | AED 58,034 (about USD 15.8K) |
| Year 6 | AED 63,057 (about USD 17.2K) |
| Year 7 | AED 63,057 (about USD 17.2K) |
| Year 8 | AED 68,094 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Year 9 | AED 68,094 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Year 10 | AED 71,453 (about USD 19.5K) |
| Year 11 | AED 81,501 (about USD 22.2K) |
| Year 12 | AED 89,889 (about USD 24.5K) |
| Year 13 | AED 89,889 (about USD 24.5K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Deira International School (this school) | AED 44,616 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 89,889 (about USD 24.5K) |
| 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) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
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
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Sport
- Academics
- STEM
- Outdoor education
- Service
- Performing arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Library
- Theatre
- Sports hall
- Science labs
- Clinic
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Rugby
- Netball
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Cricket
Arts
- Drama
- Music
- Visual art
After-school activities
- Chess
- Coding
- Debate
- Creative writing
- Problem-solving
- Cookery
- Knitting
- Crochet
- Music
- Arabic Debate Club
- Arabic Literary Society
- Arabic Poetry Club
- Arabic Film Analysis Club
- Arabic puppet show and drama
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- Accreditations
- BSO, KHDA, IB
- Memberships
- COBIS
- Inspection
- KHDA · Outstanding
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Bus service
Has a dedicated bus gate, indicating a school bus service.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Run by the Al-Futtaim Education Foundation since 2018, which reinvests surpluses into the school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Offers EYFS, Primary and Secondary phases, IGCSE and IB programmes, plus experiential learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Describes results in Year 11 i/GCSEs and Year 13 IB Diploma and Career-related Programme, without figures.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Special educational needs (SEN)
Runs an inclusion and support system and holds SENDIA accreditation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Includes counselling and wellbeing initiatives across school life.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Maintains safeguarding standards, confirmed in external inspections.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Opened in 2005, added IGCSE and IB by 2010, received KHDA Outstanding in 2024 and marked 20 years in 2025.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Purpose-built campus with sports, arts, science, library and early years facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Two heated pools, football and rugby pitches, two indoor sports halls, netball and basketball courts.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Science labs, design and technology spaces, computer labs, libraries and an IB Hub.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Drama studio, art rooms and music practice spaces support after-school activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Clubs in chess, coding, debate, creative writing and problem-solving.
- Chess
- Coding
- Debate
- Creative writing
- Problem-solving
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Music and performance activities continue beyond lesson time.
- Vocal and instrumental music
- Drama
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Arabic-focused clubs including debate, literary society, poetry and film analysis.
- Arabic Debate Club
- Arabic Literary Society
- Arabic Poetry Club
- Arabic Film Analysis Club
- Arabic puppet show, drama and singing
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Practical clubs such as cookery, knitting and crochet.
- Cookery
- Knitting
- Crochet
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Duke of Edinburgh programme includes voluntary service and adventurous journeys.
- Duke of Edinburgh Bronze
- Duke of Edinburgh Silver
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Offers after-school Arabic language and culture clubs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
In 2023–24, 26 students earned Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and 8 earned Silver.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Rated Outstanding by KHDA and Outstanding in every category by BSO in 2025.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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