Diyafah International School
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 6.26K–12.6K
AED 23K–46.4K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
About
British curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, UAE, offering Nursery/FS1 to Year 13 with Pearson Edexcel 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
- Founded
- 2013
- Entry process
- Stay and play, Baseline, Cat4, Interview
- Memberships
- COBIS
Fees
Source: Read 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 |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 23,000≈ USD 6.26K |
| FS2 | AED 24,500≈ USD 6.67K |
| Year 1 to 3 | AED 31,790≈ USD 8.66K |
| Year 4 to 6 | AED 34,380≈ USD 9.36K |
| Year 7 to 9 | AED 38,290≈ USD 10.4K |
| Year 10 & 11 | AED 42,100≈ USD 11.5K |
| Year 12 & 13 | AED 46,360≈ USD 12.6K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 23,000 (about USD 6.26K) |
| FS2 | AED 24,500 (about USD 6.67K) |
| Year 1 to 3 | AED 31,790 (about USD 8.66K) |
| Year 4 to 6 | AED 34,380 (about USD 9.36K) |
| Year 7 to 9 | AED 38,290 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Year 10 & 11 | AED 42,100 (about USD 11.5K) |
| Year 12 & 13 | AED 46,360 (about USD 12.6K) |
Source: school website (diyafahinternationalschool.com) · checked 2026-11-04 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Diyafah International School (this school) | AED 23,000 (about USD 6.26K) | AED 46,360 (about USD 12.6K) |
| Ajyal International School Al Falah | AED 22,340 (about USD 6.08K) | AED 44,680 (about USD 12.2K) |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls | AED 33,910 (about USD 9.23K) | AED 78,160 (about USD 21.3K) |
| Al Najah Private School | AED 15,060 (about USD 4.1K) | AED 32,300 (about USD 8.8K) |
| Pearl British Academy | AED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K) |
Source: school website (diyafahinternationalschool.com) · checked 2026-11-04 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
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: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedEYFS · British curriculum · IGCSE · A Level
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Library
Sports
- Swimming
Arts
- Expressive arts and design
- Music clubs
- Concert scripts
After-school activities
- Personal Enrichment Programme
- Model United Nations (DISMUN)
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
An Inclusion Team with a SENDCo, counsellor and special educators supports students, and a Gifted and Talented department offers enrichment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Operated by Diyafah International School LLC and a member of the Abu Dhabi school community; registration follows ADEK guidelines.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the British curriculum from Foundation Stage through Key Stage 2, focusing on critical thinking and problem solving.
- Early Years FS1 & FS2
- Key Stage 1
- Lower Key Stage 2
- Upper Key Stage 2
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
EAL lessons are offered to help students learning English as an additional language.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
The Inclusion Team aims to support students' emotional balance, with a school counsellor on the team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Builds on over 40 years of the Al Diyafah High School legacy in Dubai and has served Abu Dhabi since 2013.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Early Years has digital resources, a role-play area, an outdoor play area, a gymnasium and its own library.
- Digital resources
- Role-play area
- Outdoor play area
- Gymnasium
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
EYFS students take part in guided swimming sessions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Offers a Model United Nations conference, gifted enrichment activities and academic competitions.
- Model United Nations (DISMUN)
- ASDAN
- ADPIQ
- Dubai Scholars Cup
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
DISMUN is a non-profit Model United Nations conference where students act as diplomats to debate global issues.
- Model United Nations (DISMUN)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Has a department covering Arabic, Islamic studies and UAE social studies.
- Arabic
- Islamic Education
- UAE Social Studies
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions for Nursery/FS1 to Year 13 use online registration, age-based assessments and an offer that must be accepted within 7 days.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Diyafah International School LLC, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Zone 13, Gate 6, Al Inarah Street, POB 113616, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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