Dubai International Academy Al Barsha
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
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Per yearabout USD 14.5K–26.2K
AED 53.1K–96.3K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
IB continuum school in Dubai offering PYP, MYP, DP and CP for students aged 3 to 18 on a 23-acre campus. Opened in 2018.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,800
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 90
- Founded
- 2018
- Sibling discount
- 5% for second and third child, 10% for fourth child, 15% for fifth (text truncated on page)
Fees
Source: Official records
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 |
|---|---|
| ECC (0-1) (Advance) | AED 70,539≈ USD 19.2K |
| ECC (1-2) (Advance) | AED 70,539≈ USD 19.2K |
| ECC (2-3) (Advance) | AED 70,539≈ USD 19.2K |
| Pre Primary | AED 53,111≈ USD 14.5K |
| KG 1 | AED 59,898≈ USD 16.3K |
| KG 2 | AED 60,459≈ USD 16.5K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| ECC (0-1) (Advance) | AED 70,539 (about USD 19.2K) |
| ECC (1-2) (Advance) | AED 70,539 (about USD 19.2K) |
| ECC (2-3) (Advance) | AED 70,539 (about USD 19.2K) |
| Pre Primary | AED 53,111 (about USD 14.5K) |
| KG 1 | AED 59,898 (about USD 16.3K) |
| KG 2 | AED 60,459 (about USD 16.5K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 68,466 (about USD 18.6K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 68,466 (about USD 18.6K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 68,466 (about USD 18.6K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 68,466 (about USD 18.6K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 68,466 (about USD 18.6K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 79,221 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 79,221 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 79,221 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 87,792 (about USD 23.9K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 87,792 (about USD 23.9K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 96,309 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 96,309 (about USD 26.2K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai International Academy Al Barsha (this school) | AED 53,111 (about USD 14.5K) | AED 96,309 (about USD 26.2K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
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 (2026-11-09). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
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 MYPOffered
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
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
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Service
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 36
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- Swimming pools
- Athletics track
- Astroturf field
- Tennis courts
- Cricket nets
- Indoor sports halls
Arts
- Music rooms
- Drama rooms
- 400-seat auditorium
After-school activities
- Teacher-led CCAs
- Competitive sport
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Trips
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB, pearson, KHDA
- Inspection
- KHDA · Very Good
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
Academics
Curriculum
Offers all four IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, CP). Uses the IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning skills as its learning framework.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes MYP and DP results for 2023 to 2025. The 2025 DP pass rate was 100% with an average of 36 out of 45.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Treats student wellbeing as a priority, with home room tutors, grade leaders, senior leaders and student wellbeing leaders supporting each child.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Opened in 2018. Rated Very Good in its third annual KHDA inspection in January 2024.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Runs the GIVE charity programme with Dubai Cares to support communities abroad, and has an active parent volunteer group.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PADIAB, a volunteer parent group, organises events and fundraising. It is not involved in academic or administrative matters.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A 23-acre campus with an auditorium, specialist labs, sports facilities, a library and outdoor learning spaces.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes three swimming pools, an athletics track, a full-sized astroturf field, tennis courts, cricket nets and two indoor sports halls.
- Swimming pools
- Athletics track
- Astroturf field
- Tennis courts
- Cricket nets
- Indoor sports halls
- Gymnasium
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has science labs, product design and digital design labs, a library, a DP study centre and an innovation room.
- Science labs
- Product design labs
- Digital design labs
- Library
- DP study centre
- Innovation room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Sustainability-related facilities include a greenhouse, bee hives and solar panels used for applied learning.
- Greenhouse
- Bee hives
- Solar panels
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Cultural and language
Trips include day trips around Dubai, overnight trips within the UAE and international trips, each with set learning outcomes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Most co-curricular activities are free and led by staff, including competitive sport. Some are paid external activities.
- Teacher-led CCAs
- Competitive sport
- External partner activities
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
All students complete and reflect on service activities. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered for ages 14 and over.
- Service learning
- Duke of Edinburgh International Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Recognises student achievement through Academic Excellence Scholars (about top 5% globally) and Academic Progress Scholars.
- Academic Excellence Scholars
- Academic Progress Scholars
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Fully authorised IB World School and authorised to offer Pearson BTEC. Rated Very Good by KHDA in 2024. Takes part in the DofE award and DASSA sports leagues.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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